This is a 20-month fixed term maternity cover position.

Engineering matters. It underpins our daily lives, drives economic growth, plays a critical role in addressing major societal challenges and helps ensure our readiness for the future, from providing a sustainable supply of food, water and clean energy, to advancing healthcare, and keeping us safe and secure.

As the UK’s national academy for engineering and technology, the Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the most talented and successful engineers – our Fellows – to advance and promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of society.

We are looking for an exceptional senior manager to lead the evolution of our network of international relationships, including the development and delivery of a broad range of activities that will help support the global outlook of the UK engineering profession and mobility of talent.

A good strategic thinker, with well-honed judgement, problem solving and analytical skills, you will lead on developing and delivering strategies for international relationships and engagement with advanced economies. You will lead on building distinctive Academy programmes to support cooperation with leading engineering nations, building on the legacy of our successful 2019 Global Grand Challenges Summit.

You will also oversee delivery of the Academy’s growing portfolio of mobility programmes, so you will need experience of successful line management and programme management, and management of budgets across multiple activity areas.

You will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the Academy’s strong international relationships, and ensuring that our international relationships and activities add value to the Academy’s overall portfolio. To achieve this, you will draw upon your extensive experience of working in international partnership activities and strong experience of partnership and stakeholder management at a senior level, as well as your excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

In return, we offer an unrivalled package of benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, private medical insurance, subsidised restaurant, regular social activities, health and wellbeing programmes and the possibility of flexible working, as well as significant investment into your personal and professional development. You will be based at our airy, stylish offices in a prestigious location, opposite St James's Park.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 19th December 2019.

Interview date: 14th January 2020.

Harris Hill is proud to be working alongside an independent international grant-making charity. This is an incredible organisation who has a noble mission of giving opportunities to people from all backgrounds so they can become empowered and have a positive effect on the world.

The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for all financial accounting associated with the charity including assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports, monthly reports and accounts. The successful candidates will provide key business and management expertise to the organisations SMT, working with the Finance Director to support the day to day running of the finance department as well as developing systems to drive efficiency.

You will have experience in financial and management accounting processes and a recognised accounting qualification. You will also have experience of working with non-financial colleagues to improve their understanding of finance as well as of using computerised accounting software. And an aptitude for system improvements & developments would be beneficial.

As a charity accounting specialist you will:
- be a strong charity finance all-rounder
- understand financial and management accounting processes (banking, procurement, invoice payment cycles)
- Part Qualified or QBE
- Previous experience of charity budget monitoring
- have experience of SAGE Accounting System
- Strong excel skills
- A strong communicator
- Smartly presented appearance
- Experience of investment property (desirable bonus)

All the best & good luck!

My client is looking for an immediately available Finance Assistant to join the team as quickly as possible. Interviews will be as and when candidates apply

Client Details

My client is a large Not for Profit organisation in Central London

Description

- invoice processing, payment and balance sheet reconciliations - Analysis of results from country programmes and support - Create and monitor Budgets and analyse financial performance - Assist in preparing statutory accounts and helping with the forecasting process - Create Donor reports - Reconcile internal budgets - Journal posting

Profile

- Understanding of financial and management accounting processes (banking, procurement, invoice payment cycles) - Part Qualified - Previous budget monitoring - SUN Accounting System - Good excel skills

Job Offer

£25,000 - £31,000 - 6 month ftc

My client is looking for an immediately available Finance Assistant to join the team as quickly as possible. Interviews will be as and when candidates apply

Client Details

My client is a large Not for Profit organisation in Central London

Description

- invoice processing, payment and balance sheet reconciliations - Analysis of results from country programmes and support - Create and monitor Budgets and analyse financial performance - Assist in preparing statutory accounts and helping with the forecasting process - Create Donor reports - Reconcile internal budgets - Journal posting

Profile

- Understanding of financial and management accounting processes (banking, procurement, invoice payment cycles) - Part Qualified - Previous budget monitoring - SUN Accounting System - Good excel skills

Job Offer

£25,000 - £31,000 - 6 month ftc

Saferworld has undergone considerable growth over the last 6 years and our global finance team has expanded accordingly, with finance staff based in all our country offices. 

We are an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.  Our head office is in London and we have offices in East Africa, Central and South Asia, and Yemen. 

The Finance Officer will be responsible for all financial accounting associated with the charity including assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports, donor reports and accounts S/he will provide key business and management expertise to the organisation, working with the team to support the day to day running of the finance department as well as developing systems to drive efficiency.

The successful candidate will have experience in financial and management accounting processes and a recognised accounting qualification.  S/he will have experience of working with non-financial colleagues to improve their understanding of finance as well as of using computerised accounting software and an aptitude for system improvements and developments.

Location: London, Bonn or Brussels 

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

IRC is a global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.

The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Geneva and a sister organisation in The Hague, as well as programme offices in the Balkans, Greece and Italy, in addition to Germany.

The Policy & Advocacy Department

The P&A team is a small, dynamic team located in London, Brussels and Berlin. The core purpose of the Policy and Advocacy (P&A) department is to increase the IRC’s influence and profile in Europe, and to establish the IRC as a thought leader that can drive transformational change in the humanitarian sector.

Economic Recovery and Development Unit

The IRC’s economic programmes are led by the economic recovery and development team and
includes the humanitarian cash transfer team and the enterprise development and employment teams.

The Purpose of the Role

This is a strategic position which is instrumental in driving IRC’s policy and advocacy work in London or Brussels and selected other capitals. As Senior Policy Officer – Economic programmes, working closely with the Head of Policy, you will:

•  Develop and implement IRC’s policy & advocacy agenda on economic programmes, with a particular focus on livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment.
•  Update and implement IRC’s policy and advocacy strategy on economic programmes (with an emphasis on livelihoods).
• Support reactive advocacy and the development of policy messaging for influencing on humanitarian cash transfer policy.
• Develop and implement the policy and advocacy strategy in connection with IRC’s research on financial inclusion.
• Work with the BRAN and Economic programmes policy officer to identify and develop influencing opportunities for business led advocacy.
• Develop policy positions and messaging on economic programmes, act as IRC’s policy expert on economic programmes and represent the organization at policy and political events and meetings and with the media.
• Identify and develop or strengthen relationships with key global policy and advocacy targets and develop and/or lead policy and advocacy coalitions of NGOs.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

In this position you will have the authority to build high level relationships with and brief senior leaders in the humanitarian and development sector as well as key business stakeholders. You will ensure the IRC is represented at key stakeholder meetings and represent the IRC at external advocacy meetings, events and forums. The position will regularly coordinate and liaise with ERD technical advisers, technical specialists, field programmes (ERD coordinators) and global policy and advocacy staff. The position will also work closely with IRC fundraising, communications and media teams to build awareness with the UK and European public. 

Responsibility for Resources:

The Senior Officer – Economic Programmes is responsible for leading and implementing tasks under the IRC’s organizational livelihoods advocacy objectives developed in line with the livelihoods strategy.

Key Working Relationships

Internal communication/collaboration with:

•  Head of Policy (Europe)
•  Brussels, London, Berlin and Washington DC Office
•  ERD Technical Unit
• Country teams and staff
• ERD Senior Director
• Fundraising, communications and media
• Awards Management Unit and Finance department

External Working Relationships with:

• European Governments and the EU
•  Multilaterals including UNHCR, WFP and international financial institutions
• Think tanks
• NGOs and NGO coalitions
• Donors
• Business stakeholders

Policy and advocacy work

•  Under the supervision of the Head of Policy and Senior Technical Director, drive the development and implementation of a livelihoods policy and advocacy strategy in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders; coordinate and chair the livelihoods policy working group.
• Develop economic programmes policy positions and messaging, including through developing concrete policy recommendations drawing on new or existing research as well as ERD programme evidence.
• Conceptualising and developing policy reports and developing briefings for senior IRC staff; attending or convening meetings and events.
• Engage with policy makers and support advocacy colleagues in their engagement with political targets.
• Lead the organisation and delivery of successful policy and advocacy events – working closely with advocacy colleagues.
• Work with the fundraising teams on economic programmes policy and advocacy content as required and with the communications team to develop content for the public, the media and other audiences.
• Identify key moments, entry points and opportunities to translate and disseminate ERD research findings and evidence based recommendations to a policy audience to influence and enhance policy change.

Qualifications

Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in policy and advocacy in Europe and globally
•  Deep understanding of development and humanitarian policy.
• Deep understanding of building economic opportunities and driving women’s economic empowerment in humanitarian contexts.
• Good understanding of multilaterals including the UN and international financial institutions as well as global processes such as the G7 and G20 and global frameworks such as the SDGs
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into clear and concise policy and advocacy recommendations, briefings and resources.
• Excellent influencing, communications and presentation skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in close collaboration with team members and remote field offices
• Good research and analytical skills, and first-class attention to detail
• Commitment to team work – working in a collaborative manner and contributing to a positive team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexible and able to shift quickly to changing priorities
• Able to plan and prioritise activities to meet deadlines

 Experience:

• Strong demonstrable experience working on policy in a European and/or global context.
• Experience in developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies.
• Experience working with policy-makers in a policy and advocacy function to achieve attributable policy change.
• Experience of networking and contact building in political, academic or NGO settings
• Experience in policy analysis and development of policy briefings and reports.
• Experience in coordinating internal working groups.

Desirable

•  Masters degree in public policy, international relations, gender studies or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in policy and advocacy on economic programmes in fragile and humanitarian settings.
• Experience working in other related humanitarian protection areas (refugee/migrant protection, child protection, etc).   
• Knoweldge of development financing and innovative financing models
• Knowledge of other EU languages, particularly German.
• Experience of public speaking and working with the media (including writing and broadcast interviews)

The application deadline is 11pm on 15th December 2019. Interviews will take place between 17th and 19th December 2019.

You must have the right to work in any one of the job locations. 

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for  all  job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Then join us as Senior Income and Accounting Controls Officer, managing the delivery of a well-controlled, efficient, and effective service covering all transactional accounting.

In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

As Senior Income and Accounting Controls Officer, you will lead, manage and develop the capabilities of the Income and Accounting Controls team. You will also ensure that finance processes are performed accurately and on a timely basis and ensuring that they are well documented and kept up to date. In addition you will:

• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with the Income Processing teams
• Ensure that the Fundraising Income Database and Retail interfaces are operating correctly and that any issues are quickly identified and resolved
• Maintain oversight of plans for New Fundraising propositions and projects that will impact the Income Accounting and Controls team
• Ensure that bank and income control accounts are reconciled, reviewed, and scored monthly for the Income Accounting and Controls team
• Ensure that appropriate processes and controls are designed, tested, and implemented on a timely basis.

To be successful you will be a qualified Accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience. You should also have experience of managing and developing a high performing team in a delivery focused environment. Energetic and flexible with a proactive approach, you will have extensive reconciliations experience, working with large volumes of data. In addition you will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to assess the needs of users and the organisation in varying situations requiring interpretation and judgement
• The ability to understand and manage the interrelationship between different accounting systems coupled with experience of facilitating solutions of complex problems that may arise
• Proven experience of effective leadership, management, and motivation of a team
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews may be requested on a rolling basis before the closing date.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 2nd January 2020

My client is a leading brand in the promotion of diversity and inclusion and equal rights in the UK. They have played a key role in campaigning for and developing legislation that has changed our society and they continue to grow and influence. The Finance team are currently seeking an immediately available finance officer to look after their Accounts Receivables function on an initial interim basis.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the timely and accurate raising of sales invoices
• To chase all overdue sales invoices and any other overdue receipts and ensure their timely recovery
• Complete monthly reconciliations of the income from various sources
• Process and ensure information held on Sage & income system matches and agrees
• To prepare the current account cash book identifying accurately coding all income and expenditure entries
• Investigate all unidentified bank transactions and queries
• Approve all matched batches of receipts within our CRM
• Draft the monthly Finance team meeting agenda, take minutes and distribute to the finance team
• To prepare, petty cash & credit card expenditure reconciliations before submitted for authorisation as delegated by the Senior Finance Officer
• Cover the purchase ledger as directed by the Senior Finance Officer.

The successful candidate will have gained experienced in a finance function and be familiar with AR processes and confident in using SAGE. They will be a fast learner, adaptable and able to deliver in a busy and sometimes high pressure environment. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious graduate who has gained initial experience as a finance assistant but is looking to develop their skills in a passionate and forward thinking charity. Potential to become permanent after 3 months.

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

Client Details

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

Description

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

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

This role will develop to include further responsibilities including:

• System improvements
• Accruals
• Fixed assets

Profile

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

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

Job Offer

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

Robertson Bell Finance are currently supporting an international development charity in London in the search for an interim Finance Officer to join the team on a Fixed Term contract for 6 months.

Joining a dynamic charity (T.O c£15m) and working closely with the Head of Finance as part of a team of 6, this hands on finance officer is integral in providing business and transactional management expertise to the wider organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Completing donor reports and accounts.
• Liaising with country officers to process payments and transactions accurately.

We are looking for very specific experience which is essential in order to hit the ground running:

• Donor and Grants exposure
• Experience of working with country finance teams
• Experience of SUN
• Intermediate Excel skills

For someone that meets the above requirements this is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing international organisation that promotes career development.

This is an interim role and applications will therefore be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual to support our finance, volunteering and charity management work.  The successful candidate will play an important role to ensure the ongoing success of the charity’s operations.

The role will be based in our Mitcham office but will work across our offices in Lambeth and Merton.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and the Mitcham office has car park facilities.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families primarily across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Terms and Conditions

• Part time: 4 day week (30 hours, Mon to Thurs) or 30 hours over 5 day week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Primarily based in our Mitcham office
• Salary: £16,800 to £17,600 (£21,000 to £22,000 FTE) dependent on experience
• Annual Leave: 20 days based on 4 day week (25 days full time equivalent), plus a charity day and pro rata public holidays 
• Child care vouchers
• The charity operates a group pension scheme
• Work travel loan scheme

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.   Please read the attached job description and person specification then forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role (please note we do not consider applications with no covering letter).  If you wish to complete the Equality monitoring form, please email the three documents to the email address provided. If you wish to confidentially discuss the role in the first instance, please contact our Head of Finance & Resources on the email address provided in the job description.  The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 15 December 2019 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 17 December 2019.  If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

Harris Hill is working alongside an international NGO based in Central London and we looking for an experienced Charity Finance Officer.

Initially this is a temporary role however there is potential for the position to go permeant after three months.

You will need to be a great communicator (verbally & written) with the ability to be well organised as you will need to manage large volumes of financial data with speed and accuracy. If you have experience in the charity sector, have prior experience of using Quickbooks to process and reconcile income, expenditure & bank transactions we would like to hear from you.

Your experience of charity fund accounting is essential, as is experience in credit control and management reporting.

The hourly rate is £15.38 per hour (paid weekly).

Interviews will be pre-Christmas with a start date of 2nd January 2020.

Good Luck!

An exciting role in a Top University for a Student Finance Officer.

Client Details

Based inthe City of London this Top University provides Education across the Capital.

Description

The Student Finance Officer is responsible for the following duties:

• Provide advice on benefits and student funding.
• Administer Student Hardship Funds and Bursaries.
• Deputise for Student Finance Manager in thier absence.

Profile

The succesful Student Finance Officer will have experience in the Education setting and knowledge of grants and student funding.

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,000 and £42,000 plus generous benefits.

Senior Finance Business Partner: Circa. £400 per day Ltd Co. 6 Months +

For a global organisation with headquarters in central London, we're recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner on an interim basis for 6 + months to partner with Board members and senior commercial finance leaders globally to ensure these functions are provided with a high quality reporting, FP&A and decision making service. The Senior Finance Business Partner will report to the CFO and will regularly present performance and strategic plans covering revenue, operating and project expenditure.

Main Duties:

• Provide high quality finance business partnering to 4 key commercial areas of the business across EMEA, UK&I, USA and Asia Pac
• Leading on providing expert financial advice for revenue, operating and projects including investment appraisals and ROI, especially large-scale new product launches
• Provide timely and informative updates and advise on costs, challenging assumptions
• Overseeing and leading a matrix team structure where business partnering can be carried out by many people but with this role having clear ownership of the consolidated financial position
• Work closely with the CFO, CIO, Board and Heads of Product globally
• Lead on financial planning and reporting and increasing the transparency and robustness of data and reporting across EMEA, UK&I, USA and Asia Pac
• Monthly cost reporting on SAP
• Forecasting and annual budgeting using Hyperion
• Support Group Accounting team on a range of month and year-end activities including manual journals, accruals, prepayments, VAT and statutory external audit

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified accountant
• Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting and planning from complex organisations with complicated income and cost bases
• Globally aware, with experience of working with remote colleagues
• Proven track record of communicating, influencing and challenging senior leaders
• Extensive knowledge of profit and loss accounting
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, Vlookups and Sumifs
• SAP and Hyperion experience
• Strong understanding of accounting treatments and how to spot anomalies
• MS PowerPoint presentation skills
• Commercially minded, ambitious and confident

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