Accounts Administrator Jobs

Location: Remote (UK based) 

Salary: £42,750.00 (Grade 5) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract: Permanent 

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Closing date: Rolling 

Interviews: TBC 

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply as soon as possible. 

Who are Women’s Aid?   

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.    

Purpose of the Management Accountant role:   

As Management Accountant, the successful candidate will play an integral role in sure the accurate reporting of all financial information with systems and processes operating effectively. Responsible for the preparation of management accounts and other reports, the Management Accountant will oversee general accounting procedures and practices, combining financial, analytical and management skills to aid our managers with decision-making and promoting long-term financial success in order to meet our organisational goals.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Management Accountant: 

• Prepare timely and accurate financial management information including regular management accounts and forecasts to be provided to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

• Support the Head of Finance in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. 

• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, members of the SLT and team managers in order to aid in their understanding of budgets and financial statements, and to support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs. 

• Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve these. 

What we are looking for in our Management Accountant: 

• Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent). 

• Strong technical accounting, financial management and reporting experience. 

• Ability to analyse complex information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively. 

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with all levels of an organisation. 

• Strong knowledge of SORP and Charity Commission protocols, GDPR and data protection regulations, and tax planning and compliance, inclusive of Gift Aid, Legacies, HMRC employee taxes, VAT and pension regulations. 

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a finance department. 

• High level of numeracy and accuracy. 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Relevant continuing professional development (desirable). 

• Understanding of Fundraising Regulator guidelines, VAT partial exemption returns, accounting and tax issues relating to charities, and of domestic abuse and its impact (desirable). 

• Previous experience of working in a charity environment and supervising a team (desirable). 

Benefits of joining us as our Management Accountant include: 

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 standard days (rising by 1 day per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days) + 2 company holidays + the usual 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days per year. 

• Additional Leave: 3 days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and the new year, to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: A generous 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: Remote working, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption. 

• Wellness and Support: Including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling and advice helpline, subscription to Headspace’s app for meditation and mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions. 

• Making a Genuine Difference: In a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England. 

How to apply?    

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification. We cannot accept pictures, web links, or documents that require downloading. 

• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to our Recruitment email address clearly marking your name and the job title in the subject line of your email. 

NB: 

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 

• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.    

• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. 

• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.    

• Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website.

This role is not open for sponsorship

Join our Finance Team and assist with all aspects of the finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will include purchase and sales ledger duties, processing expenses and credit card transactions, managing purchase orders, cash book entries and general administrative duties. You will help maintain an efficient and accurate finance function within The Children's Trust.

This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Expenses processing and payments
• Credit card processing and reconciliation
• Assisting with the Purchase Ledger Function
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Banking / cashiering
• Assist Fundraising Finance Lead with Fundraising daily banking and processing
• Raising Sales Ledger and Fundraising invoices
• Monitoring the accounts inbox and supporting suppliers with any queries
• Responding to queries and requests from other staff members within the organisation
• Cash book postings onto finance system
• Month-end journals and reconciliations
• Manage the paper filing
• General bookkeeping and administrative duties
• Assist in preparing year end accounts and with help deal with auditor queries
• Help cover other areas of the finance team especially during busy periods
• Restrictions will apply on annual leave over year end and audit periods annually
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

An exciting, supporting role within the finance team that will give the post holder the opportunity to liaise with colleagues across Ally Pally regarding supplier and client accounts. This is an excellent role to develop your finance career and learn about event and charity accounting. 

Key duties include

1. Invoice processing
2. Data entry into the accounting system
3. Maintaining accurage and up to date vendor recordds
4. Assist in reconcilng accounts payable transactions
5. Generate and distribute accounts payable reports

You will have

• GCSE in Maths and English with pass at level 4-9 (A-C)
• Experience working in a finance team preferable in a retail, hospitality or leisure environment
• Experience working with computerised accountancy packages
• Experience assisting suppliers and colleagues with invoice processing queries
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience numeracy skills

In return for your hard work we offer generous benefits including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 4 privilege days usually set around the Christmas period.

To apply for the role please send your CV and cover letter. Please refer to the JOB PACK when writing your cover letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 16 September 

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.

The Research Administrator role forms part of the Research team at Alzheimer’s Research UK, a team that is responsible for delivering world-class research that will lead to life-changing breakthroughs in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. The Research team is set to deliver an exciting new five-year strategy through a varied portfolio of grant schemes, strategic initiatives, partnerships and by fostering collaboration and innovation. The Research team has expertise in biomedical dementia research and grant management, develops innovative initiatives and produces the content of one of the largest dementia research conferences.

The main purpose of the Research Administrator role is to provide administrative assistance to the smooth running of various activities within the team, including those associated to grant funding, strategic initiatives and meeting coordination. We are looking for a conscientious and dedicated person who will join a busy team at an exciting time.

This role will be known internally as *Research Executive.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Grants management and administration

· Provide administrative support associated with the funding and running of research projects, such as processing applications for funding or supporting the peer review process.

· Respond to enquiries from grant-holders, applicants and prospective applicants in an accurate and timely manner.

· Be a key point of contact for grant-holders, and process requests for changes to grants.

· Coordinate and monitor annual grant-holder reporting.

· Assist with the execution of contractual agreements with research organisations.

· Process invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with the financial monitoring of research expenditure.

· Maintain digital records of grants and support the ongoing maintenance of ARUK's grant management system.

· Liaise with the Fundraising and Communications teams to coordinate the restriction of funds to research projects.

Research meetings and events

· Organise research meetings and events by coordinating schedules, travel and accommodation arrangements, venue hiring, catering, courier collections and deliveries, and liaising with meeting attendees.

· Assist with the running of meetings and events.

Other duties

· Support the team in maintaining external webpages.

· Provide ad hoc, additional support or resourcing for other Research team activities.

· Work collaboratively with other Research team members in the delivery of ARUK’s grant schemes and strategic initiatives, as required.

What we are looking for:

· Experience in supporting teams in an administrative capacity

· Overall IT competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel

· Experience in ensuring spreadsheets are maintained accurately and kept up to date

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Team worker and flexible in approach

· Enthusiastic and professional manner

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £22,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 8th September 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 16th September 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

We are looking for a proactive and committed person with a flair for marketing and design to provide general administrative and communications support for our charity. The role supports the smooth running and promotion of the organisation, as well as maintaining our excellent reputation across Oxfordshire. It provides effective and proactive administrative support for the CEO and Oxford Food Hub staff team. They lead on marketing and communications activities particularly social media.

Salary: £23,400 - £25,192 pa depending on experience, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, 0.5 full time equivalent (18.75 hours a week spread over at least 3 days)

Location: Hybrid working: a combination of working from home and being based at Rising Sun Offices in Canterbury

Closing date: Monday 9th September 2024

Please note: This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

As a Rising Sun Administrator you will be a key member of our frontline team working alongside specialist domestic abuse workers and providing essential support as a valued member of the team.

You will be involved in a range of tasks that contribute to the smooth running of our services, including processing incoming referrals and answering our main office phoneline, dealing with referral queries as well as supporting survivors to access support. You will also be involved in coordinating our group programmes for survivors, and our One Stop Shop drop ins.

As the first point of contact for both professionals and survivors you will be instrumental in ensuring they feel heard and supported, through your empathetic and understanding response.

In addition to day to day administrative tasks you will have the opportunity to attend training and learn about our domestic abuse services and the Rising Sun Framework which underpins everything we do. There are also regular team meetings and activities to promote wellbeing which are a great way to get to know your amazing colleagues.

We are looking for an organised, flexible and proactive individual who enjoys learning and is confident at following processes and using MS Word and Excel.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. Working alongside our other Administrator and frontline team, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Admin Tasks

• Process incoming referrals to our services
• Liaise with referrers and team members as required and respond to queries efficiently
• Coordinate participants and materials for survivor group programmes and team training sessions
• Coordinate the rota for One Stop Shop drop-ins
• Respond to enquiries received via our phone or admin email account
• Work as part of a team to ensure the phone line is answered at times advertised on our website and coordinate call-backs to survivors from DA workers if needed
• Provide one-off/short term support to survivors calling the phone line, such as listening, information about available services, basic safety planning, completing a referral form
• Input information to spreadsheets and our case management system
• Develop our administrative processes to improve effectiveness
• Work with and provide support to the wider team as required

General

• Uphold the core values of the Rising Sun and work towards our vision.
• Work professionally and to a high standard
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to continued professional development
• Protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun service users, team, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
• Ensure the effective implementation of all Rising Sun’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults and Data Protection.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and personal qualities. (D = Desirable)

Experience

• Experience in an administrative role
• Experience working across different teams (D)
• Experience coordinating events/activities (D)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation (D)
• Experience of supporting or providing advice to survivors of domestic abuse (D)

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
• Confident using MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective team working skills
• Good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors (D)
• Confident using On Track, our case management system (D)

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about the aim and values of the Rising Sun
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
• Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
• Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation (time off in lieu will be given)

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

How to apply

Please download the job pack from our website and complete the application form at the end of the document. Send us your application by 9th September 2024.

We will be screening applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview on a rolling basis so we advise applying early to avoid disappointment.

The Rank Foundation is seeking a Finance and Operations Officer to join their dedicated team in Shoreditch. The post holder will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth financial management and supporting meaningful initiatives. The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis based in our office in Shoreditch, London, and we hope the postholder to start in late Summer / early Autumn.

If you are a passionate finance professional with strong operational skills and look to make an impact in the philanthropy and social sectors, apply now!

Key accountabilities:

· Finance: Manage payments, invoices, expenses, and grants payment using Xero, reconcile accounts, handle VAT returns, and maintain organised financial records.

· Organisational Administration: Support GDPR compliance, provide general administrative support, assist with events, and manage shared inboxes and VOIP accounts.

· Governance Support: Offer administrative support for trustees, circulate executive reports, plan governance meetings, and review policies.

· Programme Support: provide administrative support to some of the Rank Foundation’s flagship programmes.

Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post. 

How to apply and recruitment timetabl2

If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role. 

The important dates to note 

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 9th September 2024

Interviews: In-person London, 19th September 2024

Location: Remote – London based, hybrid working role. We are based in Aldgate East, and you may be required to travel into the office around twice a week. 

Hours: Four to five days a week (flexible – minimum 28 hours/week). The Young Foundation supports a 4.5 day working week and staff work this, wherever possible (pro rata for those working less than a 35-hour week). 

Contract: Permanent, starting ASAP.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus three office closure days between Christmas and New Year. We also currently provide two well-being days per year. Staff are signed up to one of two pension schemes.

About The Young Foundation

The Young Foundation is a national charity with a long history of innovating to create social change. We are a ‘think and do’ tank, working with people and communities to shape a fairer future, together.

The UK’s public services are in acute crisis. Political trust is on the floor. The struggles people and communities face are many, and are deeply knitted together. Consequently, our mental health is often poor, and our resilience is weakened. We must be prepared to unravel and reweave for the common good.

That requires working together in new ways, empowering radical acts of co-creation across communities, sectors and boundaries. For The Young Foundation, this is a moment to embody the spirit of our founder, Michael Young. To embrace collective effort and work collaboratively to show that, with the Power of Participation, we can redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business to shape a fairer, greener future.

About the role

We’re looking for an energised and motivated individual with strong communication skills to join our Corporate Resources Team. This role will be an integral part of the organisation, supporting on all administrative activities, helping to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Young Foundation run as smoothly as possible. Responsibilities include diary management for the CEO, minute-taking for the Board and Committees, and HR and finance administrative tasks. Training and support will be provided if required for HR and finance tasks. 

How to apply

Please send the application form at the end of this recruitment pack, and your CV to The Young Foundation on or before 11:59pm on 1 September 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We will only contact applicants after the closing date.

The selection process will consist of an interview and a task.

Interviews will take place on the 6th of September at our office at Toynbee Hall. 

The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants who require a work permit in order to take up employment will not be considered.

Please complete our online Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. This information will not be seen by the hiring manager or impact your application.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an automated response to say we have received your application. Please note that we review applications after the closing date and we regret that we will only be able to reply, and give feedback, to short-listed applicants.

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise the potential signs and impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

We are looking for an organised and reliable individual with great problem solving and team working skills. As the Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in supporting the team to carry out their work. You will be responsible for preparation of bi-monthly management accounts and working with the Senior Leadership Team on annual budgeting and reporting processes, as well as overseeing the organisation’s day to day financial processes. The role also includes line management of our Finance Officer and HR and Admin Officer who carries out our HR functions with the support of an external HR consultant. 

In this role you will also have the opportunity to work with the board of trustees and CEO as a member of our Finance Sub-Committee, involving discussions and decisions about the charity’s reserves, investments, and organisational strategy relating to finance.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this essential role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

To ensure efficient and effective financial management across Rising Sun in line with our financial procedures and company and charity regulations.

To produce financial information for the CEO and board of trustees, such as budgets, income and expenditure reports, bank balances etc.

To support the fundraising team by providing financial information for funding applications and reports.

To line manage the Finance Officer and HR and Admin Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• Ensure all accounting is clear, well managed & compliant with SORP guidelines.
• Implement financial controls by maintaining and enforcing financial policies
• Prepare bi-monthly finance reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor cash flows to ensure that the operations and liquidity of the organisation can be maintained.
• Liaise with the external auditors to produce the annual accounts.
• Co-ordinate and partake in quarterly Finance Sub-Committee Meetings.
• Monitor our investment portfolio and make changes following discussions in the Finance Sub-Committee Meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to prepare budgets and forecasts for services and the charity overall.
• Work with the fundraising team to ensure funding is received and allocated appropriately, and provide financial information for funding applications and reports.
• Ensure the Rising Sun has appropriate insurance for our size and activities.
• Act as the point of contact for HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House and company pension scheme, including submission of gift aid claims, PAYE information and any statutory requests.
• Act as data protection lead and a signatory on bank accounts and countersign bank payments.
• Ensure monthly payroll is completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee development and decision making around improving organisational systems and processes, e.g. payroll processes, cloud, broadband, phones
• Oversee the day to day finance functions, including ensuring expenditure is recorded accurately and coded appropriately, month and year end reconciliations and journals are accurate and complete, and any due invoices and expenses are paid.

Line Management

• Line manage and provide cover for the Finance Officer and HR and Admin Officer, providing support, development and training opportunities and supervision to carry out their roles, summarised below.
• Finance Officer – Processing invoices, expenses, payments and gift aid. Preparing bank reconciliations and payroll. Monitoring the accounts and admin email inboxes and covering client referrals as required.
• HR and Admin Officer – HR policies and procedures, recruitment/onboarding, liaising with external HR consultants. IT requirements and systems. Office management. Monitoring the admin inbox and covering client referrals as required.

General Duties

• Maintain confidentiality on all appropriate matters.
• Adhere to the requirements of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures, including Data Protection and Safeguarding.
• Ensure continual awareness of developments in legislation and policy which are relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other tasks that are appropriate to the post and that reflect the needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification (eg. AAT) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of charity accounts SORP, contracts and grants accounting (e.g. restricted/unrestricted) and accruals concept of accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of HMRC requirements with regard to tax, national insurance and statutory deductions and payments.
• Experience of working with external auditors to produce annual accounts.
• Experience of producing financial information and reports for trustees and/or the CEO.
• Knowledge of robust financial processes to reduce risks and ensure best practice in our financial management.
• Knowledge or experience of book keeping and maintaining accounting records.
• Working knowledge and experience of operation of Quickbooks (or similar software) for accounting.
• Good awareness of statutory requirements relating to HR, data protection and payroll processes.
• Experience of line managing team members to help them to work at their best. (Desirable)
• Knowledge or experience of working the domestic abuse sector. (Desirable)

Skills and Attitude

• Excellent IT skills (especially MS Excel) and able to learn to use new software as required (we use Quickbooks, Donorfy, Breathe HR and MS Office).
• Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams and build good working relationships.
• A systematic and organised approach with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to continually develop own skills and knowledge across a range of relevant subjects.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

General

• A commitment to the values and ethos of the Rising Sun.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Committed to safeguarding service users, willing to undergo a DBS check and able to follow safeguarding procedures.
• Has the right to live and work in the UK.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

The PCC of St Olave Hart Street is looking to appoint a highly organised, efficient and personable parish administrator to oversee the day-to-day running of the church and the church office. The church is an active location for worship, concerts, visitors, and other community groups who hire the church. 

The person appointed will be a key face of the church and wider community. The church is open for visitors, and the post holder will need to signpost those who seek spiritual counsel. As a faith-based organisation and a place of Christian worship, Trinitarian beliefs are fundamental to everything that is done here. The post holder will be expected to be sympathetic to these beliefs, understand the spiritual life of the church and work within the church’s Mission Action Plan, and other PCC, Diocesan and Church of England policies.

Over the last few years, NHYC has grown to a team of over 50 staff.  This role will add capacity to our current Admin Team, supporting the organisation with increased demand around finance, admin and resources. You will work as part of a small, yet critical team to ensure the organisation and our services run smoothly.  You should be well organised, a great communicator, and experienced in or willing to learn financial procedures. The role is based at our day centre in Camden.

• Salary £27,144 – £29,952
• Deadline: 9am Monday 23 September

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) on their search for an Accounting Officer to be responsible for the financial and budgeting operations of the CTO.

This role is remote, open to nationals of the 33 CTO member states, and is offered on part-time basis (2 days a week) in the first instance with the possibility of becoming full-time after the initial 6 months of the contract.

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is the oldest and largest Commonwealth membership organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. Today, the CTO plays an integral role in providing 21st-century thinking, knowledge, understanding and leadership to its members, helping them to shape their digital futures. They are fully involved in the development and use of digital ICT for social and economic development and are at the forefront of the ICT revolution to deliver significant benefits to its members.

Reporting to the Finance and Pensions Manager, this plays a pivotal role in developing and continuously revising the CTO's budgets, financial rules, and regulations. The post holder will control all areas of expenditure and on the revenue side, the Accounting Officer will ensure all receivables are accounted for, actualised, and appropriately posted. The Accounting Officer will ensure the accounting software package is optimised and will be expected to prudently manage the CTO's cash flow and investment activities. The incumbent will work closely with the IT Administrator to develop and/or revise the accounting system that will be used by the CTO.

We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with significant experience in a similar capacity in an organisation with a comparable scope and complexity. You will have strong finance and accountancy experience, as well as solid analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Specialised knowledge of Pension Fund Management would be desirable, but not essential.

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.

In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a phone call to brief you on the role.

Administration Support Assistant
Salary: £17,850 for 3.5 days per week (FTE £25,500)
Contract type: Fixed term until March 2027 / Working hours: Part time
Location: Taunton TA1 5AW - With opportunities for hybrid working

The Administrative Support Assistant will work with the Engagement Team for 1 day per week to ensure important ongoing administrative and business tasks and supporting the team to deliver face to face and digital events, engagement, communications and volunteer support.

The Administration Support Assistant will also work for Somerset Environmental Records Centre Team (SERC) for 2.5 days per week to support with the data flow process, managing data uploads and enquiries from customers.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibility 1: Data Support

• Supporting SERC Manager and team with updating the SERC website, particularly regarding SWT event advertising.
• Monitoring of SERC email accounts and coming up with a system to coordinate the inboxes together and reduce our carbon emissions.
• Contributing to the SERC team’s production of protocols for the management of data, to ensure the integrity of data.
• Assisting the team in coming up with an online filing system and digitising paper records, particularly Local Wildlife Site files.
• Assisting with the timely and accurate flow of data into the species database. Moving casual and consultancy data submissions from emails into the data entry filing systems.
• Editing and manipulating Excel Spreadsheets of species records and entering them into Recorder and the Online Recording System.
• Extracting data from recorder and other systems where trained and assisting with programmes such as digitising Local Wildlife Site (LWS) site files and LWS reviews and the review and updating of the Somerset State of Nature report.
• Taking opportunities to develop own skills and those of others in the team (including volunteers) by work shadowing, attending events and other training courses.

Responsibility 2: Volunteer & Communications Support

Provide outstanding and consistent administrative support for Engagement Team colleagues by:

• Working closely with the Volunteering and Community Support Officer to support advertising, onboarding and general administration of volunteering and community activities.
• Monitoring and responding to the volunteer and event email enquiries - processing, recording and forwarding as required.
• Ensuring the volunteer pages on the website and social media are updated to show volunteer vacancies and volunteer role descriptions.
• Listing engagement events on the SWT website, Eventbrite?and quarterly newsletter
• Being responsible for bookings and procurements for events and training opportunities, both in person and online, when required (booking venues, reminders, refreshments, background tech etc)
• Recording volunteer hours and supplying this data to support funding bid writing and reporting.
• Supporting volunteer recognition by working with staff where necessary to celebrate individual achievement and recognise milestones.
• Being responsible for volunteer post including pin badges and retirement letters.
• Working with the membership team to ensure that volunteer records are up to date and in line with prevailing GDPR and Data Protection legislation, including annual data check.
• Inputting engagement team data into spreadsheets and our CRM system. (inc. data entry to Raisers Edge)?

Responsibility 3: General Administrative Duties

Provide accurate and timely support by:

• Supporting with the review of policies, procedures and forms as and when required.
• Ensuring the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
• Attending internal and external meetings, preparing agendas and minutes.
• Being proactive with other administrative tasks as required.
• Administrating postage - addressing, distributing and preparing letters for posting including using a franking machine.
• Ordering stock.
• Ensuring staff have availability of correct uniform and liaising with the PCR business administrator to order new uniform,
• Providing administrative support to the staff within the engagement team and SERC
• Booking rooms using our online calendar booking system.

Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support - EAP, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) pro rata
• Active staff social events

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.

Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

No agencies please.

37 hours per week / Permanent / working onsite Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

In delivering this role, you will provide a highly responsible administrative service to our colleagues who manage property payment (rent/arrears) collections, lease/housing management and compliance delivery within the organisation.

You will ensure that all internal systems hold accurate and up to date for;

• Rent/former arrears accounts

• Lease and Housing Management information

• Resident information

• Property and Compliance data

This is a dynamic role where you will work closely, building effective communication links across the Asset and Housing Management Team and the Finance Team to enable proactive and effective information posting and up to date property/compliance information.

In addition, you will support the wider Asset Management Team within administrative and system related tasks and work flexibly where necessary to attend team meetings and liaise with colleagues which may include traveling to YMCA DLG sites.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already have experience working in a varied administrative role, competent in using software packages (MS Office applications) and rent/ payment databases.

You will be an effective communicator at all levels with both colleagues and external partners, with the ability to self-motivate, work using your initiative and prioritise your workload. You will appreciate the need for an eye for detail, have demonstrable experience of reconciling data and other financial information. 

In addition, you will have a basic understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people which may impact on their ability to pay rent, along with a basic understanding of supported housing.