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Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.
We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.
This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.
We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:
- Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
- strong commercial acumen;
- accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.
This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Business Partner to join our team, focused on providing strategic financial support to the Charities team. The Charities team supports Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust via our three Charity brands - Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity, and Guy’s Cancer Charity – by providing funding generated through a mix of public fundraising, philanthropic support and contributions from our endowment. Our fundraising is currently embarking on a period of growth with a strategy of investment and increased activity in order to achieve a step change growth in donation income.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in aligning financial objectives with organisational goals, supporting both fundraising and funding activities, and ensuring financial integrity across all operations. Your main responsibility will be to serve as a liaison between Finance and the Charities team, advocating for both parties to maximise value generation and coordination
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting, Planning and Reporting:
- Ensure financial reporting, especially the monthly income and expenditure report, is tailored to the organisation's needs and aligned with its structure.
- Lead from a finance perspective the budgeting and forecasting process for Charities' activities, encompassing fundraising, funding, and special fund annual planning.
- Participate in the preparation of the Foundation's consolidated accounting, audit, cash flow forecasting, and planning as needed.
- Data Insight and Integrity:
- Have a thorough understanding of the management, maintenance, flow, and reconciliation of financial data pertaining to charities across diverse systems, including but not limited to Access Financials, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, and Power BI. Be capable of scrutinising data integrity and articulating significant discrepancies.
- Conduct rigorous analysis of financial data, trends, and performance metrics to derive insights and offer recommendations for informed decision-making.
Business Partnership:
- Serve as a key partner to Charities Leadership, challenging assumptions and activities to ensure strategic alignment.
- Provide proactive support to Charities Leadership in financial decision-making.
- Provide support for both new and existing fundraising and funding activities, recognising their impact on financial processes.
- Support development of the culture of value for money within Charities.
- Support the Charities team’s financial knowledge development.
Collaboration:
- To support the Charities’ team with any new process, including working with other teams to ensure end-to-end financial integrity.
- Collaborate effectively with the Finance team to enhance performance and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
Skills and Experience
Knowledge and qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Understanding of the unique financial challenges and regulatory framework of the charity sector. Knowledge of FRS102 and SORP.
- Strategic financial knowledge.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years finance working experience alongside fundraisers in a similar or larger fundraising organisation (e.g. Staff number 100+; fundraising income £10 million+).
- Demonstrable success in preparing consolidated management information and forecasts related to fundraising activities.
- Solid strategic financial acumen and commercial awareness.
- Established track record of cultivating successful business relationships and partnerships.
Skills and abilities
- Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills (essential, will be tested).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills (essential).
- Advanced user of Access Financials, Access Analytics and Access Office Integration (desirable).
- User experience of Salesforce, Power BI and Raiser’ Edge (desirable)
Personal attributes
- Self-starter, able to work under own initiative and organise own time to meet deadlines.
- Proactive in building and maintaining robust business relationships.
- Strong business sense, with an ability to see the bigger picture beyond the numbers.
- Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters.
- Flexible, able to work with and contribute to the team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance £200
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Management Accountant - leading university in London
Charity People are proud to be working with a leading university based in London to help recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created role, where you will be reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and working closely with the Head of Management Accounts and other senior budget holders.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + LGPS pension scheme
Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, permanent
Hybrid: Flexible home working coming to London once a week
This is an exciting time to join this ambitious and growing team. Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong experience working with senior budget holders (Directors and Head of departments).
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- Assist budge holders in managing their monthly accounts, forecasts and future financial budgets
- Be a critical friend and finance business partner to all relevant budget holders
- Complete all month-end tasks and assist in the completion of the full consolidated monthly management accounts report and forecasts
- Prepare and provide accurate and timely full monthly management accounts to budget holders and lead the annual budget setting process
- Advice the Senior Management Accountant and Head of Management Accounts on risks and opportunities
- Assist in the completion of various external reports such as the annual TRAC returns
- Demonstrate value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect and show commitment through everyday practice in the role
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- Qualified Management Accountant with strong business partnering experience (CCAB recognised qualifications - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)
- Experience leading on detailed management accounts, including monthly reports, forecasts and budgets
- Very strong partnering experience with budget holders at all levels, challenging and training them
- Experience working in Charity, university or NFP sector
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to challenge budget holders in a positive way
- Ability to manage upwards and championing initiatives
- Experience using Agresso or any cloud-based finance system
Deadline: 29th November, 2024
Interview date:
Interviews will take pace w/c 2nd December, 2024, face to face.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading not-for-profit organisation who are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Financial Accountant to support the finance function of a dynamic organisation. This role will involve managing financial operations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closures. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting year-end audits and driving process improvements within the finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to make a significant impact on the financial operations of a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to streamline or automate reconciliation processes and collaborate with the finance team to implement improvements.
- Work closely with other finance team members to resolve reconciliation issues, ensuring accurate adjustments and maintaining integrity across financial accounts..
- Conduct variance analysis, identifying and investigating discrepancies within account balances, providing explanations, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Provide necessary reconciliation documentation, explanations, and evidence for internal and external audits.
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations for all assigned balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounts, and others, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved.
- Manage the closing of months and periods according to agreed timelines, reporting key financial data and insights to the Interim Head of Financial Accounting.
- Act as a point of contact for balance sheet reconciliation inquiries, providing clear, detailed reports to management and relevant departments.
- Ensure all reconciliation practices comply with company policies, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), and regulatory requirements, while maintaining strong internal controls.
About You:
We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in financial accounting and a hands-on approach to managing financial operations. You will have:
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
- Experience: Significant experience in financial accounting roles, including balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and month-end processes.
- Technical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
- Process Improvement: Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing process enhancements.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Sector: Open to sector, with experience in Charity sector desirable
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - FTC 12 MONTHS – LONDON OFFICE
A. Role:
To provide administrative support to the Finance Partner on a full-time basis.
B1. Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts
You will be supporting the Finance Partner and Assistant Management Accountant with the day-to-day accounts matters. We use a computerised Practice Management software called SOS. Training will be given on using this and all other systems so previous experience is not essential. You will be given accounts work gradually and fully trained on each area of work before moving onto the next level once you are confident and able. Tasks initially allocated to you will include those listed below:
- Submitting interim cost/disbursement claims to the Legal Aid Agency - This will be your main priority
- Maintaining the purchase ledger system – receiving supplier’s invoices, checking, and entering onto our system then paying suppliers as required
- ·Paying costs draftsmen fees each month
- ·Paying all client related disbursements and posting to SOS
- ·Processing staff expenses
- Weekly reconciliations of the firm’s bank accounts
- Weekly reconciliations of the firms PBA account
- ·Topping up and reconciling the firms cash cards
- Monthly reconciliations of the partners credit cards
- Investigating and clearing residual balances
- Checking office/client account throughout the day and ensuring payments received are allocated to correct matters and informing Fee Earners
- Helping the Assistant Management Accountant with ad-hoc accounts tasks as required
B2. Duties and Responsibilities: Admin / IT
· Setting up new users’ computers, supporting users when they have minor issues with their PC’s, e.g. replacing mice, screens and keyboards when necessary.
· Liaising with our external IT suppliers
· Generally helping with tasks as required
· Archiving matters on SOS
General:
· Attending meetings.
· Providing cover to colleagues as necessary
· Compliance with the firm’s equal opportunities policy
C. Standard of Performance:
· You are expected to learn the firm’s procedures and perform them competently and reliably.
· You are expected to develop expertise in using the firm’s systems, CCMS, Microsoft excel
· You are expected to assist with the administrative tasks of the firm to ensure that the firm runs smoothly and that a service of a high standard is provided to clients and all with whom the firm has contact.
· You are expected to understand and follow the solicitor’s accounts rules
D. To Whom Responsible:
You are responsible to the Finance Partner and act under the direction of all the partners.
Outline Terms and Conditions of Employment
Hours of work: 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday-Friday, with an unpaid lunch break of one hour.
To create a financially sustainable firm that enables us to use the law to empower our clients to hold the state to account for its actions.
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Social Investment Business
Finance Analyst – Youth Investment Fund
£65,000
15 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time or 4-day part time option
Remote working
The Social Investment Business (SIB) is an organization dedicated to empowering charities and social enterprises across the UK by providing them with the financial and strategic support they need to thrive. A key aspect of their mission is to invest in initiatives that create lasting social impact, and one of their flagship programs, the Youth Investment Fund, exemplifies this commitment.
The Youth Investment Fund (YIF) is an initiative aimed at improving opportunities for young people, particularly those in underserved areas. By funding and supporting youth facilities and services, the YIF helps to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can access the resources, mentorship, and activities they need to flourish. The program not only addresses immediate needs but also works towards building a stronger foundation for long-term personal and community development.
As the Finance Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties:
- To work closely with the Head of Internal Operations on the required grant drawdowns requests including attending quarterly meetings with government bodies.
- To do a cash reconciliation of grant funds on a weekly basis to the bank & on a monthly basis between the bank and salesforce.
- To liaise directly with government bodies on quarterly claims.
- To prepare periodic updated annual re-forecast on management fees working with CEO/Directors.
- To complete quarterly reconciliations and ensure accurate repayment is transacted from Grant Funding.
- To produce monthly management reporting
- To work closely with the leadership Team to support any contract extension work or benefit realisation work allocated
- Previous experience working with government funding bodies will be highly beneficial
- Previous experience of using Xero will be beneficial
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their financial analytical skills, technical accounting skills and business partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s growth journey. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience in year end accounting and strong financial analytical skills. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
Your new company
Working for a large, well-renowned organisation as an Assistant Management Accountant. This role sits within a mission-driven environment, where employees often find their work aligned with a sense of purpose. It holds a supportive culture, which emphasises personal development with opportunities for training and professional growth. This is a 2-year FTC which offers flexible hybrid working with 2 days required in the office per week.
Your new role
- Reporting to the Management Accountant.
- Producing regular monthly journals, including intercompany recharges, accruals and prepayments etc.
- Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts/budget holder reports for designated departments.
- Undertaking preliminary variance analysis between budgets, forecasts and actuals and drafting variance commentary.
- Calculating, recording, monitoring and payment of grants.
- Investigating discrepancies and unexpected variances, making corrections if required.
- Undertaking ad-hoc analysis.
- Assisting in review and preparation of phased budgets, financial plans and forecasts and loading budgets and forecasts into SAP.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong Excel skills and experience with manipulating large volumes of data.
- Experience of working in the finance function of a large organisation, including in a management accounting context.
- Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting adjustments such as accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
- Either part-qualified or looking to start studying.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to prioritise, remain calm under pressure, meet deadlines and have a flexible approach to work.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days of annual leave plus an additional 3 days' leave and bank holidays.
- Hybrid working - 2 days in the office per week.
- Great contributory pension scheme.
- etc
What you need to do now
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Prospectus is delighted to be working with an international animal welfare charity on their search for an Interim Financial Accountant, who will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, as well as the charity's compliance with all required areas.
This is a full-time role, offered on 6-month contract based in London (Hybrid).
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will prepare the annual statutory accounts, ensuring they comply with SORP and Companies Act. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for financial records, ensuring these are accurate, timely and relevant. The postholder will also manage the timely and efficient close of the month-end and ensure all Balance Sheet accounts are regularly reconciled. The successful candidate will manage the financial accounts team, ensuring all team members perform their function efficiently and effectively.
To be successful, you will be a qualified/part-qualified accountant, with proven knowledge and experience of preparing accounts under SORP. You will have demonstrable experience in using computerised accounting systems, with an ability to monitor and improve financial procedures. You will have excellent communication skills with proven skills in managing a small team and building strong relationships across a range of staff. You will have a high-level of attention to detail and accuracy, with an ability to manage a busy workload across all areas of financial accounting.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don't miss out.
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As Group Finance Manager, you will play a leading role in the Enabling Services team at an innovative international charity focussed on climate initiatives, enabling the organization to deliver innovation that creates the change we have committed to, meet our funders’ needs, and support our partners and community
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Finance Manager, will oversee and manage the monthly close process, lead the preparation of year-end financial statements for the group, and coordinate the annual audit. These responsibilities should be underpinned by a focus on user experience and on fit-for-purpose platforms, processes, procedures, systems, and tools.
Key Responsibilities
Management
• Manage and develop 2-3 finance assistants
• Manage interactions with teams across the organisation, collaborating in the key processes of financial management and provide guidance and advice to the business.
Month-End Process and Close:
• Oversee and manage the monthly close process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and completed within the month end timetable.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Work with the finance team to ensure the accuracy of the trial balance and prepare key month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Ensure all intercompany transactions and balances are reconciled and eliminate intercompany profit, and are in line with transfer pricing requirements
• Perform detailed variance analysis of key financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., FP&A, clusters) to ensure accurate financial data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies throughout the close process.
Year-end accounts process
• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of financial information in line with statutory reporting, management accounting, and funder requirements.
• Coordinate and lead the preparation and audit of the consolidated Group entities and branch financials. This includes:
o Liaising with the external auditors
o Preparing and managing the timetable for preparation and audit of the financial statements, ensuring all financial statements are signed off within required timelines.
o Assisting local teams in resolving audit queries as necessary, ensuring local audits are completed on time, within budget and with minimal issues or adjustments.
o Preparing consolidated financial statements
Local reporting and compliance
• Manage reporting timelines including filing deadlines for assigned funds and all branches in the structure, and that all deadlines (e.g., lenders, investors, statutory) are met.
• Perform high-level review of local branches companies; review financial statements prepared by local teams
• Ensure timely compliance with donors, audit and statutory reporting as required; ensure the remediation of audit recommendations and implementation of financial / risk reporting decisions by governance bodies.
Controls and conintuous improvement
• Drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business.
• Continuous improvement of ERP system for the finance team.
• Support financial and performance reviews using monthly dashboard.
• Report financial results and ensure compliance with GDPR Guidelines.
• Encourage and enable shared ownership of high integrity data.
Education/Qualifications
• Holder of a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc.) with over six years post qualification experience.
Experience
• Experience in the preparation of management, statutory and Group consolidation accounts.
• Substantial experience of working in complex entities with multi-national interests and distributed teams (working in different locations and through remote or virtual working) and experience of managing finance teams.
• Experience of multiple sectors, ideally with a mix of public and private; experience in the not-for-profit sector/grant making environment including EU grant funding would be highly beneficial.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Finance following the retirement of the current post holder. The Head of Finance is a vital senior management role within the College, responsible for leading the Finance Department, as well as contributing significantly to our financial decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced accountant with excellent technical and interpersonal skills. The Head of Finance will drive delivery of timely and useful financial information as well as streamlined financial processes. The role is varied and stimulating offering opportunity for professional growth and personal impact.
This is an exciting moment to join St Catharine’s. We are in the process of evolving the 2025-30 Strategic Plan and the successful candidate will be able to contribute to these discussions. Our strong and stable team of Senior Officers, led by the Master Sir John Benger, is committed to delivering an ambitious financial resilience programme as part of this plan to ensure that we continue to provide an outstanding education to our students.
The Head of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day management of financial and accounting operations including budgeting, management information and financial, tax, charity commission and other statutory reporting. The Head of Finance is also responsible for banking and insurance arrangements and management of financial systems and controls.
We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the following skills:
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The ability to engage effectively and constructively with a wide range of stakeholders – this role holder is required to collaborate with Academic Fellows of the College and other Heads of Department
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Sound planning and organisational skills to manage diverse and conflicting priorities proactively and work to deadlines
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The ability to lead, nurture, motivate and develop staff to achieve good results
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Excellent understanding of accounting software, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and
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Modelling and how to use IT systems to improve efficiencies
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Use their initiative and have a creative approach to solving problems
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A flexible and collaborative approach to tasks and willingness to proactively embrace change
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A strong customer focused approach
For further details of this exciting opportunity, please visit our website.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Accountant - Part time 3 days a week with QuickBooks experience
Are you an Assistant Accountant who has experience using QuickBooks, looking for your next new opportunity?
This is a newly created role for a £1.5million turnover charity based in South West London. You will be joining a small team, reporting to Merton Connected's Finance Partner .
This is a part time role.
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (will be pro ratad for three days a week)
Hybrid: Going to their office based in Tooting / Mitcham once a week
Hours of work: 21 hours per week
Key duties and responsibilities will include:
Preparing accounts upto Trail balance
- Assisting with Quarterly accounts
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks
- Liaising with external suppliers and customers
- Formulating and setting up supplier payment runs
- Preparing and Filing invoices, data entry
- Responsible for credit control
- Reviewing and posting staff and credit card expenses
- Managing all financial records and daily bookkeeping of the business
- Process Accounts Payable and ensure invoices are coded
- Preparing monthly Bank reconciliations and credit card transactions
- Assist with the budgeting and forecasting function
- Assisting with the preparation of Year-End audits
- Monthly payroll and pension duties
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
- Sound understanding of double entry book-keeping including month end adjustments
- If you have experience using QuickBooks it's a great advantage, or any other cloud based accounting system
- AAT qualified, holds a similar qualification or is working towards qualification
This role will be closing on 29th November, 2024
The client may decide to close the role within a week if they get suitable applications.
Candidates shortlisted will be requested to answer three questions as part of the shortlisting process
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation. We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life. We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.
We are looking for a Finance Officer to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity Finances to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you.
In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Action Medical Research is the leading UK-wide charity dedicated to funding vital research to help sick babies and children. Our work is now needed more than ever. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work with our Finance Manager to provide support to the financial management of the charity. You will be responsible for the accurate input and processing of financial ledger transactions onto the accounting system, ensuring that all deadlines are met and with a high level of attention to detail. You will work closely with other departments in the charity and will provide first class support. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, a positive attitude, great IT skills and strong customer service skills. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Wheels for All is a leading national charity dedicated to making cycling accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability. For over 30 years, we have built the UK’s largest network of inclusive cycling hubs, supporting communities to be active on their terms and thrive. We are expanding our reach, and we want you to be part of this journey!
The Role
As our new Head of Finance, you’ll lead our financial strategy, manage a small finance team, and support the Executive Management Team in driving sustainable growth. Working closely with the CEO, COO, and Trustees, you’ll develop financial plans, oversee compliance, and ensure robust financial operations to support our mission. This is a leadership role with the chance to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Strategy & Growth: Partner with our leadership to drive long-term financial health and strategic decision-making.
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Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and ensure accurate, timely reporting for funders and stakeholders.
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Compliance & Governance: Maintain compliance with charity regulations and oversee audits, risk management, and policy development.
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Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring systems like Sage meet organisational needs.
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Fundraising Support: Collaborate with fundraisers to create budgets for funding applications and ensure transparent financial reporting to donors.
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience with 5+ years in senior finance roles (charity experience a plus)
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Strong knowledge of charity finance, VAT, grant management, and accounting software (Sage preferred)
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A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
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Passionate about our mission, collaborative, and committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment
Why Join Wheels for All?
We offer a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, a birthday day off, a volunteering day, flexible working options, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to yoga classes, and an Employee Assistance Program. You’ll also enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing with service.
Wheels for All is an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Accounts Payable Officer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in London (Hybrid)
- Position: 12-month fixed term contract
- Reports to: Head of Finance
- Salary: £27,500pa
- Hybrid Working: 2 days a week is required at their offices in London.
- Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
The Accounts Payable Officer will work on purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit card management and maintaining the staff expenses.
You will cover the following:
- Maintain the purchase ledger, including processing purchase invoices and payments, dealing with queries, and ensuring all accounts are accurately reconciled.
- Maintain the sales ledger, including raising sales invoices, processing receipts, dealing with queries, and recovering debts