Year End Accountant Jobs in Charing Cross, Greater London
CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, working with people of all faiths and none around the world. We work in more than 40 countries, with more than 500 local partners, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice through practical support, emergency relief and advocacy.
Our strategy enables us to take a proactive and energetic response to many of the challenges facing the development sector. Whether it be supporting local leadership or addressing the increasing number and complexity of crises around the world that require a humanitarian response, CAFOD supports hundreds of local partners making a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Last year this meant 594 grants and programme payments worth £41.8 million across 42 countries. These funds reached 1 million people directly who are vulnerable and excluded, helping them to survive and thrive now and into the future.
Would you like to join a team of people who are dedicated and passionate about tackling poverty around the world and helping to stand alongside people working for justice?
CAFOD is seeking a Director of Finance, IT and Infrastructure to join a strong and collaborative leadership team in bringing inspirational leadership, strategic guidance and skilled service in navigating the opportunities and challenges of the season ahead. You will lead a diverse and committed team who want to ensure our money continues to be used well and makes a real difference.
This role calls for a leader with a strategic mindset and relational approach, who will relish joining our team in a shared endeavour to tackle poverty and build a fairer world. If you are a senior financial leader with qualified accountant credentials, an interest in and aptitude for systems and process improvements, a strong passion and commitment to tackling global poverty issues, are a great team player and an inspiring leader we want to hear from you!
This is a UK-based, hybrid role with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London office.
CAFOD is working with Macaulay Search to make this appointment. Applications should be sent via email following the instructions in the job pack and must be received by 5 pm on 5th April 2024. Your application should be submitted in English and should comprise:
- A cover letter of not more than two pages outlining your relevant experience for the role and including your motivation, mentioning why the work of CAFOD excites you;
- CV, including educational and professional qualifications and a full employment history;
- Daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers (to be used with discretion).
For further details about the role and the application process please follow the application link below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Big Change’s vision is to see a society where all young people are set up to thrive in life, not just exams. As a charity based in the UK, we act as a catalyst to transform education and learning. We work in partnership to understand, advocate for and unlock support for transformation, working at the grassroots and the grasstops, locally, nationally and globally. In the UK we focus on two areas of work: The Big Education Challenge - a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning, and the Big Education Conversation, which supports inclusive conversations about the purpose of education to shape a new vision and ideas for change.
Overview of our benefits:
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£1000 Learning and Development Allowance
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Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes
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Flexible working
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Pension scheme with up to 5% matched by Big Change
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Monthly phone allowance
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Unlimited annual leave policy
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Volunteer days
Role Summary
We are looking for someone who thrives on diving into financial details while also possessing the capability to step back, produce comprehensive reporting, and collaborate effectively with wider team members.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting:
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Performing the month-end process and producing Monthly reports for the MD and wider teams.
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Assisting with producing reporting for Grant Reporting.
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Assisting the MD with Budget and Cashflow Reporting.
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Compiling Data for Year End Accounts and Audit.
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Liaising with Accountants and Auditors during the year-end process.
Transactional Processing:
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Using Dext/Hubdoc and Xero to post purchases to Xero.
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Compiling Banking Runs from Xero and inputting them into online banking for monthly banking runs approval.
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Reconciling bank accounts.
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Checking Employee Expense Claims and posting them to Xero for payment.
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Raising Sales Invoices (Requests For Payment), and Credit Notes.
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Monitoring Late Payment of Requests For Payment and collaborating with wider team members to bring in overdue amounts.
Donor Management and Compliance:
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Producing Receipts for Donors and Annual Donor Statements.
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Updating the CRM system for payments from Donors.
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Running and checking Gift Aid Reporting to HMRC.
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Maintaining up-to-date Finance Procedure Documentation.
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Attendance (virtually as needed) at Team Meetings and Events.
Skills and Competencies
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ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or qualified by experience.
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Strong attention to detail with an ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
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Proficiency in financial reporting, able to present complex information.
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Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with both finance and non-finance team members.
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Strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Proficient in using financial software and systems, particularly Xero.
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Competent in Excel and Google Sheets.
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Ability to maintain up-to-date financial procedure documentation.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
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Minimum 1+ years of experience using Xero for bookkeeping, VAT returns, and report production.
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Familiarity with standard accounting practices and principles.
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Experience in performing month-end processes and reconciliations.
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Proven ability to compile banking runs and manage online banking tasks.
Desirable:
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Experience in working with charity funds, including restricted, unrestricted, and designated funds.
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Knowledge of VAT complexities such as Reverse Charge, TOMS, and monitoring VAT thresholds.
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Familiarity with dealing with intergroup transactions.
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Proven ability in identifying and implementing improvements in financial systems, including cross-team collaboration.
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Experience in educating and assisting non-financial team members in understanding financial systems.
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Knowledge of Gift Aid reporting to HMRC.
Amazing but not essential (training provided):
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Experience with US financial reporting, including 1099 and 990 reporting, and US Annual Returns.
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Knowledge of tax treatment for employee benefits and compiling data for PSA and P11Ds.
Approach to Diversity
We aim to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, from the young people and project partners we work with to the way we behave and operate as a charity and to the people we bring into the organisation. We welcome applications from people of any gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, race or religion and belief, and particularly from people with diverse backgrounds or who have overcome challenging experiences.
Disability Confident
Big Change is a Disability Confident employer and in line with this will interview any applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, if a disability is disclosed (at the applicant's discretion). Please highlight in your supporting statement if you wish to be considered under this scheme. You will have the opportunity to submit your statement as part of the online application process.
Please note that all applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
Application will close on the end of the day on Tuesday, 2nd April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Leading homelessness charity is looking for a CFO
- Great opportunity to join an organisation at a time of transformation
About Our Client
St Mungo's is a leading homelessness charity with national influence. We work in partnership with local authorities, health colleagues and communities, with a vision of ending homelessness and rebuilding lives.
Homelessness is getting worse. Close to 4,000 people are sleeping rough across England every night, and almost 80,000 households are homeless or at risk of it. In this context, our services are needed more than ever, yet local authority funding is shrinking and the lack of affordable and appropriate housing is stark.
As a homelessness charity and housing association our clients are at the heart of what we do. Our focus is on providing the best, individualised support we can to help people away from the streets and to recover from homelessness, for good. And we use what we see on the ground to influence and push for changes in government policies that support and impact people experiencing homelessness.
For over 50 years, St Mungo's has been at the forefront of efforts to tackle homelessness. Each night our outreach teams go out to help people sleeping rough to move away from the streets. Through approximately 200 services across London, the Southeast and Southwest of England, we support almost 30,000 people each year and provide a bed to around 3,000 people each night.
Job Description
St Mungo's is looking for a new CFO to join our Executive Team. The role will be responsible for;
- Working closely with the rest of the Executive Team and the Board to contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation, playing a crucial role providing financial and governance expertise and challenge.
- Leading, motivating and developing a performance-led team.
- Managing the finance function to deliver robust financial controls, improving liquidity and mitigating the risk for St Mungo's.
- Designing, implementing and supporting the highest quality governance and technology services for the organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation is resourced with the appropriate skills, capabilities, systems and processes to deliver the strategies that are put in place by the Executive.
The Successful Applicant
You will be a CCAB qualified accountant who has previously held executive or senior leadership roles. Ideally you will have worked in social housing or the charity sector, with experience leading multi-functional teams and knowledge of the regulatory environment.
Having a passion and interest in the sector and homelessness is a must for this role. You will help us continue evolving to be a thriving organisation that is resilient and sustainable for the future. Some exposure to systems implementation, change and transformation would be beneficial for this position.
This is a unique opportunity to work for a high-profile charity that works directly with people experiencing homelessness and is going through a period of transformation to provide even better support to its clients.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this level of leadership.
What's on Offer
£130,000 plus benefits
This role closes on 8th April 2024.
Contact Elizabeth Campion
Quote job ref JN-032024-6356167
Your new company
Working for an organisation supporting people to lead independent lives. This charity provides high quality, person-centred services for people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.
Your new role
Working as an income controller, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office per week) and a great work culture.
- Take full control of the billing function, adhoc billing and checking that scheduled payments are validated.
- You will also be responsible for credit control and reporting, working alongside the management accounts team.
- Management and ownership of the sales ledger across 5 different entities.
- Strong ownership of the credit control function, liaising with over 14 local authorities to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that scheduled payments are received and differences are followed up.
- Work with the management accounts team at month end to provide accruals and deferrals.
- Presenting and reporting figures and providing key analytics to senior management on a regular basis.
- Responding to internal and external communications via phone and email.
What you'll need to succeed
- 3-5 years of credit control / collections experience.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
- Good working knowledge of Excel.
- Open Accounts experience would be desirable.
- Good systems user.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
What you need to do now
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Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £13,333 pro-rata (£25,000 FTE)
Location: Remote / Homebased (Preferably south-west located in England or Wales to attend team meetings, but applicants outside this area will be considered.)
Hours: 20 per week (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Are you a part qualified accountant, or have relevant experience, and looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference?
The Jon Egging Trust are seeking an exceptional Finance Assistant to support the finance function of the charity as we continue to grow. You will assist with day-to-day book-keeping, the month-end and year-end process, supporting the preparation of budgets and grant reports, and all the aspects of financial management that ensure we are compliant, alert and looking ahead. Part of our small Finance and Operations team, you will be working closely with our Finance Manager as well as the rest of our remote team who are a fantastically motivated and committed team of home workers, passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.
We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
· Flexible working
· Enhanced annual leave
· Homeworking allowance
· Occupational pension scheme
· Occupational sickness scheme
· Special paid leave provision
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
The closing date is Sunday 14th April at 23:59.
Interviews to be held week commencing 22nd April (most likely Thursday 25th – tbc)
Questions?
Contact us via our website.
Please note: to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
As a part of our Finance team, you will provide support for all aspects of our financial processes. We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational and communication skills, with a friendly approach and great attention to detail, together with an interest in what we do. You must be fully conversant with MS Office and previous experience of Sage accounts would be a benefit.
How do we support you?
We offer a great benefits package with a range of employee schemes including flexible working, increase to annual leave based on length of service, excellent learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support and much more! You can find out more about this on our website.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity. You will be joining the Trust in the year we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Standing up for wildlife is as important now as it has ever been and our aims are to see more land in recovery for nature and more people inspired to take action.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
How to apply
Please see recruitment pack for full details.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Closing Date - 9am on 15th April 2024
Interview - 18th April 2024
If you have any questions you can arrange a call with Michael Wood, Head of Finance - contact details found on recruitment pack.
It’s quick and easy to apply. Just email us your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4), outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria outlined in the recruitment pack and Job Description.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SAINT are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in our search for a new Head of Finance to join our close-knit team on a permanent basis. SAINT is a prominent Christian multi-Parish church group located in East London, with a vision of bringing hope to the people of East London.
As the Head of Finance at SAINT, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the church. Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and the Honorary Treasurers, you will focus on the full accounting process and delivery of financial guidance for the parishes, and other related charities.
The organisation:
SAINT is one church with multiple Church of England parishes, across East London, which work together in collaboration. The four parishes that make up SAINT are: the Parish of Hackney, the Parish of St Mary with St Edward and St Luke Leyton, the Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch and the Parish of West Ham. We have been commissioned as a resource church to serve young people, train diverse leaders and plant churches in partnership with a network of friends.
The Head of Finance role is a permanent, full-time position with an opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will work at least 2 days per week on site with the flexibility to work remotely. The church offices are in a new, light-filled building next to the St. John at Hackney Church. You will be working alongside a closely integrated team of 40 staff and clergy, all with exceptional skills within their ministries.
The key duties of this Head of Finance role are as follows:
- Work with Pastoral Leads to help develop and execute the financial strategy supporting SAINT's mission and goals.
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and advise on financial strategies.
- Prepare consolidated accounts for the entire church group, combining financial data from all churches and entities under SAINT.
- Facilitate annual audits, including liaising with external auditors and providing required documentation.
- Prepare, analyse and distribute monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with UK accounting and financial regulations, including charity reporting requirements and VAT.
- Work with the Finance Manager to develop and monitor budgets and identify areas for cost optimisation.
- Engage in the life of the Church to develop and maintain positive staff relationships, the organisational culture and connections with the congregation and community.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified as an Accountant with professional body membership (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.
- Experience of producing statutory accounts, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, budgets and other financial reports.
- Knowledge of UK charity accounting and reporting regulations is an advantage.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to be an active Christian who will play a key role in the leadership of the church so understands the need to apply their Christian faith in the context of the work.
The closing date for applications is on Monday 1st April (Easter Monday), with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 8th April. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application with our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Responsible to: Finance and Operations Director
Starting date: 1st June 2024
Location: UK
Travel: As needed
Overview of Role
Crisis Action is looking for a high-achieving, proactive individual to lead on all day-to-day transactions and activities of the Finance team to lead on a smooth and efficient running of the invoice and payment systems and the day-to-day functioning of the finance functions .To ensure Crisis Action’s financial systems operate at an optimum level.
Key Responsibilities
Cashbook Processing
- Manage the cashbook processing of the different offices.
- To check the accuracy of the cashbook returns from the different offices. To ensure the returns tie back to the bank statements and the entries are supported by receipts. To ensure the coding is correct
- To provide training to the offices on the cashbook processes and return and to provide guidance in line with the Finance manual.
- To upload the cashbook entries onto the accounting systems in line with the monthly Finance timetable.
- To ensure the cashbook entries tie back to the payroll journal
Invoice processing and payment
- Lead on the invoice processing on the SUN accounting system of the organisation.
- Ensuring all suppliers are properly approved prior to setting up on the system
- Ensuring all invoices are approved by the budget holders prior to processing on the accounting system.
- Produce a fortnightly payment run for sign-off by the Finance & Operations Director.
- Ensure the automated payments are processed accurately through the banking system.
- Resolve all payment queries.
- Process journals from the Concur staff expenses system onto Sun Systems on a monthly basis
Balance Sheet Control account reconciliations
- Produce monthly reconciliation for balance sheet control accounts of the organisation, which includes bank & salary control accounts
- Support the Finance Manager in maintaining a monthly balance sheet control reconciliation file, and support in other control account reconciliations.
Partnership Fee
- Produce Partnership Fee invoices on a yearly basis
- To provide regular progress reports for Directors on the status of Partnership Fee invoices.
Systems control and Development
- Support the Finance and Operations Director in developing efficient systems and processes throughout the organisation
Budgeting
- Support in the preparation of the international office budgets
Management Accounts
- Preparation of International Management Accounts, including the commentary on a monthly basis
Year end
- Support in helping resolve Auditors’ queries and providing information and explanation required for audit purposes.
- Support in preparation of year end schedules
- Support in the preparation of the statutory accounts for various entities of Crisis Action
Donor Reports
- Support the Head of Finance in preparation of Donor reports
Cash flow
- Support on the preparation of the cash flow statement.
Payroll
- Support on the preparation of the UK & US Payroll and Payroll reconciliations
Filing and maintenance of efficient systems
- Ensure all financial records are filed correctly on SharePoint
- Maintain a good filing system of invoices and supplier records.
Administration
- Management of the Finance and Operations Director’s diary movements
- To schedule meetings and administration tasks, such as note-taking
- Support maintaining the financial planning tool and workflow
Ad hoc requirements
- Other ad hoc reporting as required
- To be able to step in and cover for the Head of Finance in their absence
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Experience of working in a busy finance environment and excellent knowledge of the purchase ledger system
- Great attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain diary movements
- Digital and IT native: extremely comfortable with digital data and cloud environment. Agile and nimble in use of various software and computers.
- Good knowledge of Excel, ability to work with large volumes of data and ability to use pivot tables.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills: able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Team player: ability to work effectively within and across teams and build relationships with remote teams.
Experience:
- Experience of working with complex finance systems and foreign currencies.
- Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience of using SUN and Vision/other reporting tools
- Working with remote teams
- Interest in international human rights and humanitarian issues
- Creative thinker.
Terms and Conditions
Salary:£30,000 per annum
Benefits:25 days of paid annual leave, rising to 30 days after three years, and three months’ sabbatical after five years. 4% pension fund contribution with an option for additional matching contribution.
DEI Commitment Statement: Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit.
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- Department: Finance Department
- Location: In and around the parish of All Souls
- Reports to: Finance Manager
- Working Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours/week; Full time)
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Contract: Permanent
Introduction
Welcome to All Souls Langham Place, a vibrant, Anglican Evangelical Church in the heart of London's West End. Our passion and commitment revolve around the core principle of being 'All for Jesus!' This ethos underpins everything we do as a church, and we are grateful for the diverse and international community that forms our church family.
As an integral part of God's worldwide Church, we embrace a spirit of generosity and graciousness in our fellowship with other churches. At the same time, we remain firmly rooted in the unchanging authority of God's Word. We recognize that All Souls Langham Place is just one small but significant part of the grand tapestry of Christ's Kingdom.
All Souls Church is composed of four distinct charities, each with a unique role in fulfilling our mission.
All Souls Langham Place serves as the central church body, providing a spiritual home and nurturing environment for our congregation. Langham Arts is dedicated to enriching our worship through music ministry. All Souls Serves the City (ASSTC) is our dedicated social action ministry, passionately engaged in serving and impacting the wider community. Through ASSTC, we actively demonstrate God's love and compassion to those in need. Lastly, the St. Paul's Trust plays a vital role in supporting the work undertaken by our church.
Together, these four charities collaborate to extend Christ's Kingdom, utilising the gifts and resources God has bestowed upon us. We firmly believe that Jesus is for all, and we aspire to be wholeheartedly 'All for Jesus.' With our rich heritage, exciting location, and a genuine desire to make a difference, we invite you to join us on this remarkable journey of faith and service.
Job Description
As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing various financial aspects within our organisation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role will require a strong understanding of gift aid compliance, legislative changes, and financial account management. Additionally, you will act as the subject matter expert for finance systems and serve as a backup for the Finance Manager when necessary.
The Finance Officer is part of the All Souls staff team supporting the church's ministry, being part of team fellowship and prayer groups. The staff, church officers and wider church family work together to deliver our vision and, as we do so, we can live out our Christian beliefs in every aspect of the daily life of the church. As a senior member of the staff team, you will play a full part in the life of the Church, including weekly staff fellowship and prayer groups, occasional attendance at the Prayer Gathering and on occasions representing the church externally.
Responsibilities
- Accurately submit gift aid claims to HMRC for all charities under our organisation, ensuring adherence to regulations and guidelines.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes from HMRC related to gift aid and ensure all charities comply with the latest requirements.
- Oversee bank and investment accounts, liaising with banks and ensuring smooth information flow between the bank and charity trustees. Prepare monthly reconciliations for active bank accounts, SOLDO cards, Credit cards etc.
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for finance systems, overseeing the testing and implementation of new giving platforms, and providing setup and training for the team.
- Manage and train the Finance Admin Assistant to maintain a high standard of performance and development within the team.
- Be able to represent Finance in meetings when the Finance Manager is unavailable.
- Prepare and send budget reports to budget holders regularly, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Prepare management accounts for two smaller charities, provide detailed explanations for variances to management and trustees, and assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of Management accounts for All Souls.
- Handle accruals and balance sheet reconciliations with confidence and accuracy.
- Ensure accurate inter-company balances across all charities, including those that are run separately.
- Assist the Finance Manager with preparation for year-end audits. Utilise accounting knowledge to anticipate pressure points and potential issues ahead of year-end audits.
- Maintain professional communication with external and internal stakeholders, actively participating in Financial Accounts and statutory audits and examinations.
Person Specification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant equivalent experience
- Proven experience in gift aid compliance and finance management
- Excellent knowledge of HMRC regulations related to gift aid
- Familiarity with finance systems and SAGE accounting software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented and capable of working with accuracy
- Committed to the evangelical Christian stance and mission of All Souls Church
- Ability to work alongside others while demonstrating Christian principles and behaviours
- Personal commitment to corporate prayer by prioritising attendance at staff prayer groups and meetings
- Leadership and team management skills (desirable)
Join our team and contribute to the financial success and compliance of our charitable organisation!
Applications
- Closing date: Sunday 7 April 2024 at 23.59
- Interviews: From Monday 8 April 2024
The All Souls Church family is diverse as the global body of Christ is diverse and as London is diverse. Applications are welcome from people from ethnic groups which are a minority in the UK.
There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
In your cover letter, please outline why this position interests you and how you meet the Person Specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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INTRODUCING ONWARDS & UPWARDS
Onwards and Upwards (O&U) is a charity created to directly tackle the cycle of reoffending driven by the barriers to unemployment faced; our purpose is clear, and our plan is simple. We will break the cycle of reoffending by starting sustainable businesses which train and employ ex-offenders. These must be organisations that people are proud to work for, provide personal and professional development, that operate in high demand sectors, and that showcase the talents and potential of ex-offenders as employees to businesses and society at large.
Our plan in the long-term is to launch, test, and grow a range of businesses that all follow this model – of training, supporting and employing ex-offenders in positive environments that are part of a community, with aspirational brands, and with full support for people to grow and move on with their lives.
Our first commercial venture is XO Bikes – where we train people to become qualified bike mechanics and then aim to find them meaningful jobs in the cycling sector and beyond.
THE ROLE
The next few years is a transformational time for Onwards and Upwards as we take the stride forward in starting our second venture, but only once we have secured a best-in-class training and support model, and delivered XO Bikes to sustainability. Beyond this we are an agile and entrepreneurial team that has a tendency for finding and taking advantage of great ideas and opportunities. To achieve all this we need a great Ops function, and someone leading it that can grow as we do.
We are looking for an organised, motivated, and experienced Operations professional to ensure O&U and our Commercial Ventures run smoothly and efficiently, our staff team is valued and supported, and our management teams are kept up to date and fully informed. This role would be perfect for an Ops Director excited by our approach and mission, or as a first step into a Director role for a proven Ops manager.
The primary responsibilities include:
HR
Our staff and volunteers are central to what we do here at O&U and XO Bikes. We are a growing team and it is essential that all staff members feel valued and supported. The Operations Director will assist the core management team in ensuring we all work well together to fulfil the missional objectives of the charity. Tasks will include:
· Management of O&U and XO Bikes HR functions including recruitment, administration, compensation and benefits, training and development, staff wellbeing and performance management.
· Ensuring our staff team and volunteers are well qualified for their roles and developed both professionally and personally.
· Volunteer recruitment, management, and productivity
FINANCE
The Operations Director will need to have a good understanding of finance reporting and systems to inform leadership, manage budgets and cashflow and ensure we meet statutory financial requirements. They will manage the Finance Assistant who is responsible for keeping our finance systems up to date and managing day to day bookkeeping.
Finance tasks will include:
· Management of Finance Assistant to ensure accurate, timely and complete information is provided to Trustees and the O&U management team to inform strategy and planning decisions. This will include the following tasks:
o Production of annual budgets and cashflows in conjunction with the management team
o Management of relationships with auditors, Charity Commission and HMRC
o Responsibility for statutory and management finance reporting including external independent examinations/audits.
· Production of monthly management accounts, balance sheet, cashflow and profit and loss
· Ensure timely filing of annual reports and accounts for the charity and any ventures the trustees are responsible for
OFFICE SUPPORT
The Operations Director will manage the Operations Assistant and ensure staff are fully set up and trained on all IT systems. This includes Microsoft office products, database management systems, HR platforms and retail/production systems.
· Operational management of IT services and support at O&U and XO Bikes
· Ensure IT provision is consistent, up to date and easily accessible to all staff and volunteers
· Ensure training is provided for all staff and volunteers
PREMISES MANAGEMENT
The Operations Director will ensure the offices, workshops and retail outlets are safe spaces, well maintained and fit for purpose. This will include the following:
· Review building security and insurance provision annually
· Review health and safety policies and ensure training is provided to all staff
· Ensure fire regulations are complied with at all premises
· Review property leases and liaise with landlords as required by core management team
· Manage relationship with local council re business rates and discretionary relief applications
· Manage contracts with utility providers (includes lighting/heating/water)
· Manage support contracts re fire regulations, health and safety
CHARITY GOVERNANCE
The Operations Director will be the liaison between the UK Charity Commission, the trustees of O&U and the staff team. Tasks will include:
· Collation of updates from managers for the Trustees (6 reports per annum)
· Attendance at all trustee meetings
· Production and circulation of Trustee meeting minutes
· Charity Commission administration and reporting
· Trustee onboarding
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Ensure implementation of procedures and policies in line with all relevant statutory requirements concerning HR, Finance and Charity governance. Ensure O&U is kept up to date with all regulatory changes which affect the charity and our commercial ventures. This will include the following:
· Keep up to date with changing legislation and laws affecting companies and charities making appropriate recommendations to management on changes and other relevant matters.
THE PERSON
We are looking for someone who shares our belief that individuals who commit crimes should be given the opportunity to build themselves a positive and productive life atop the foundations of secure employment. The cycle of reoffending is an enormous issue, but one we can start to solve.
Our hope is to find an energetic, organised, and positive team player, similarly comfortable working independently. It is a very varied role and one that needs calm focus as well as spontaneity and initiative – things change fast here, and this allows us to progress towards our mission rapidly.
Most importantly, we want someone who cares as much as we do about why we exist – the people we aim to help. Bikes are an end to a means, and that means is giving people ready to turn away from crime the platform on which to launch a successful and rewarding career. Cycle broken.
As a rough guide, with poetic interpretation encouraged, we are looking for:
Essential skills
· A collaborative leader who can build relationships with staff members at all levels, inform decision making and help us fulfil our missional objectives
- 3+ years operational/management experience
- Sound understanding of financial management, reporting and accounting systems (Xero preferred)
- Highly motivated and driven self-starter, able to adapt quickly when priorities change
- Management experience in pastoral environments
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and database management systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in creating high-level reports and presentations
Desirable skills
· Experience of working with diverse communities
· Knowledge of charity governance structures and statutory requirements
· Accountancy/financial qualification
· Professional qualifications in business management or HR
· Experience of working with ex-offenders or in a prison setting
· Experience of volunteer management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Fixed Term Contract to Cover Maternity Leave
£70,200 - £75,000pa
London E1 8QS
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
Purpose of job:
To ensure the right cost structure, financial operating platform, systems and controls are in place to deliver Comic Relief’s vision and strategy, making sure investments are effectively managed and protected and making sure high levels of integrity are upheld.
They will also ensure that appropriate advice, information, insight and support is provided to trustees, directors and staff on all financial matters relating to the charity and its trading subsidiaries. Alongside this they will support strategic planning and building finance capability across the organisation.
Finally, the Head of Finance will ensure that Comic Relief operates financial systems and processes which ensure effective governance and compliance with key statutory and regulatory requirements and with our own risk management strategy.
Key Accountabilities / Objectives:
· Own the organisational budget, forecasting, cash flow management reporting and financial KPIs.
· Ensure robust financial controls and policies are in place and functioning effectively.
· Ensure that tax position is optimised and income maximised (e.g. Gift Aid, returns on investment and cash)
· Oversee year-end audit and production of financials statements including Trustees’ Report.
· Ensure that a sustainable financial model is in place that it is transparently communicated to stakeholders and adhered to. Establish a long-term plan that reflects and supports this financial model, monitoring progress and pro-actively managing risk areas.
· Drive financial ownership, accountability and understanding across the organisation by ensuring budget owners have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. Ensure effective financial business partnering is underpinned by effective processes and guidance
People management
· Proactively undertake business planning, prioritise activities and ensure clear and realistic objectives based on capacity, expertise and aspirations are set across the Finance team.
· Provide balanced, constructive feedback, undertake effective performance management to embed accountability and proactively support the professional development and growth of staff within Finance.
· Maintain regular two-way communication and dialogue with direct reports, ensuring information is cascaded and escalated as needed.
· Model an enabling, inclusive and empowering leadership style that builds a values-based culture throughout the charity.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
· Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience and a good understanding of financial systems and processes.
· Extensive experience of using finance systems – Xledger and Adaptive Insights would be desirable.
· Knowledge of Charities SORP, statutory accounting regulations, VAT (including exempt, partial exemption, and reverse charges), PAYE and other payroll taxes, and Gift Aid.
· Experience of working effectively in cross-functional project teams.
· Experience of operating at and presenting ideas at senior level including at Board level.
· Proven experience of coaching and training both finance and non-finance staff.
· Understanding of voluntary sector, financial controls required and how to work with decision making structure (including Trustees) preferred.
Desirable Criteria:
· Confident and self-motivated with high resilience that can work independently or as part of a collaborative cross-functional team.
· Effective relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and political awareness to proactively challenge and persuade senior stakeholders and partners.
· Analytical thinker with exceptional communication skills that engage and inspire.
· Dynamic professional with a positive, solution orientated and fun approach.
· Effective presenter with the ability to influence key decision makers.
Perks and benefits:
· Flexible working hours
· Work from home option
· Wellness programs
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Paid emergency leave
· Sabbatical Opportunities
· Professional development
· Mentoring/coaching
· Paid volunteer days
· Payroll giving
· Team social events
· Extracurricular clubs
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Based in the heart of Covent Garden, Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre are the membership bodies for the theatre sector, representing theatre producers, managers, owners, and operators both in London’s West End and across the UK – a vibrant and diverse sector delivering world class theatre. Theatre and the performing arts industries enrich our lives and strengthen our sense of belonging and are a cornerstone of both the levelling up and growth agendas – it’s a rewarding sector to work in.
It is an exciting time to join as we are in the early stages of embedding a new vision and mission following a fundamental strategic review process and appointment of a new executive team. We now have an exciting five year strategy and ambitious goals that will deliver for our members. To achieve, we need an organisation that is fit for purpose, with the people, systems and processes needed to make an even greater impact. That’s where you come in.
As Head of Finance you be responsible for the finance function for Society of London Theatre, UK Theatre Association, The Theatre Council and Theatre Development Trust.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual budget process; Acting as finance business partner to budget holders across the organisation to improve the impact of financial reporting on business performance, and supporting colleagues in developing confidence in broad financial skills;
- Preparing financial reports and business cases for presentation to Board and relevant Committees; developing rolling capital investment plans which support the organisations’ strategic priorities
- Being responsible for effective financial controls and ensuring the accounting records for Society of London Theatre, UK Theatre Association, Theatre Development Trust and The Theatre Council are accurate and enable timely reporting;
- Making best use of technology to lead the review and implementation of systems, processes and procedures to support the business to deliver effectively;
- Deputising for Director of Finance and Operations when required;
We are seeking a proactive and engaging fully qualified finance professional from the Arts, Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have robust communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with and act as a trusted advisor to a wide range of stakeholders across the three organisations. We are looking for someone committed to innovation, passionate about harnessing new technology and who will deliver ‘brilliant basics’ across our accounting processes and policies.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 14th April
Shortlisting: Thursday 18th April
Panel interviews: week commencing 22nd April
2nd Stage: week commencing 29th April
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?
Are you a wise, risk savvy and servant-hearted financial leader?
Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!
London City Mission shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
One in two people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.
We are praying for a talented Director of Finance, Property and IT to join our Leadership Team. You will be inheriting a skilled and diverse team across the finance, property and IT functions, with the possibility to grow this team, as needed, to fulfil your responsibilities.
- Salary: £84,000 depending on experience + 13.8% employer contribution to pension, 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Location: London City Mission will carefully consider flexible working patterns where possible, though at least 2 days a week presence at Nasmith House, 175 Tower Bridge Road will be necessary.
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Permanent. Let us know if you need more flexibility than this.
- Responsible for: Currently the team is 26 people, with five direct reports across finance, property and IT. Additional staff may be needed to fulfil the job description.
- Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 5pm BST.
- Interview dates: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first interview via MS Teams on either Thursday 16th or Friday 17th May. Finalist candidates will then have the opportunity to have an informal meeting with the CEO, Graham Miller on the 22nd or 24th May, prior to second round in-person interviews scheduled for either Monday 3rd or Friday 7th June.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and overseeing financial strategy, planning and control.
- Leading and overseeing property disposal, development and management.
- Leading and overseeing the management and development of IT operations and systems.
- Providing inspiring leadership and contributing proactively to a vibrant worshipping Christian community.
Benefits:
- 13.8% employer contribution to pension.
- 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Season ticket loan option (following completion of probation for permanent employees).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Regular LCM and team prayer events; monthly LCM team days with worship, teaching, prayer, and updates; and an annual week of prayer in January.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).
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Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.
The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on our Parental Engagement Programme.
They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.
They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
They will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.