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Finance Assistant: Payables
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 5 August 2024

About the role:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Payables function of the Finance Department in a world renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, that all invoices are recorded in a timely manner, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring ageing is current and that payments are correctly allocated.
• Liaise with all departments to ensure prompt authorisation of invoices for processing and resolving supplier disputes.
• Prepare high quality payment runs, ensuring the weekly process runs efficiently and to timetable, including resolving queries, right through to the presentation to bank signatories.
• Processing staff credit card returns to ensure adherence to Museum group policy.
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed.
• Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals.
• Assist with enquiries to the department and provide information to management as requested.
• Proactively suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members.
• Stock record maintenance and query resolution as and when required.

About you:

• Educated to GCSE level.
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, works well with others and willing to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and can build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

We are looking for a part-time Making Music Platform Support Officer to work with our Assistant Membership and Services Manager to support members with the Making Music Platform Service.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with 4,000 music groups in membership including choirs, bands, ensembles of all kinds, orchestras, and more. 

The 18.75 hours (2.5 days) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager, but we would expect you if at all possible, to spend at least 1 day each week in our office by London Bridge. The FTE salary for this post is £27k, that means the actual salary is £13.5k a year.

The Making Music Platform is a web-based system designed to be used by people who are mostly not IT specialists. We are looking for someone who is technically minded, has some experience of working in the backend of database and website systems (general technical aptitude is important but knowledge of HTML or CSS is not essential), excellent customer service and communication skills to support our members via email and on the telephone, and good problem-solving skills. Full training on the specifics of Making Music Platform will be provided.

This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.

We are committed to making adjustments to our application process – please get in touch and tell us what we can do: we want you to have the best chance at showing us what you are capable of. 

Are you an experienced Membership Manager looking for your next challenge?

Do you have an excellent knowledge of databases, membership processes and relationship management?

Do you enjoy leading, managing and motivating teams?

If you answered yes to these questions, this role might be for you.

This role will lead the SoA’s newly merged Membership and Author Communities team, providing strategic direction and support and delivering results based on agreed priorities.

Working in partnership with the Membership Manager and Local Groups Manager, the Head of Membership and Author Communities will focus on developing and delivering strategies to increase member recruitment, retention and satisfaction.

Please view the JD for full information on responsibilities around the role.

Rheolwr Partneriaeth – Cymru

Lleoliad: Lleolir y swydd allan o swyddfeydd BookTrust yng Nghaerdydd. Mae BookTrust yn gweithio mewn modd hybrid a hyblyg gyda disgwyl i’r cyflogai dreulio o leiaf wyth diwrnod yn gweithio wyneb yn wyneb bob mis, a allai fod yn swyddfa Caerdydd, yn ymweld â phartneriaid ledled Cymru ac ar adegau yn teithio ledled y DU. Bydd angen teithio rhesymol i gyflawni'r rôl, felly, gydag angen i aros dros nos yn achlysurol.

Cytundeb: Llawn amser, gellid trafod opsiynau hyblyg a rhan amser.

Cyflog:  £36,000.00 y flwyddyn.

BookTrust yw elusen ddarllen fwyaf y DU i blant. Gwyddom fod plant sy'n darllen yn hapusach, iachach, yn fwy tosturiol, ac yn fwy creadigol. Maen nhw hefyd yn llwyddo’n well yn yr ysgol. Gan weithio gyda phob awdurdod lleol yng Nghymru, Lloegr a Gogledd Iwerddon gyda chefnogaeth sawl cyllidwr gan gynnwys Cyngor Celfyddydau Lloegr, a Llywodraethau Gogledd Iwerddon a Chymru, rydyn ni’n cyrraedd dros 3 miliwn o deuluoedd y flwyddyn gyda help partneriaid mewn ysgolion, canolfannau plant, ymwelwyr iechyd a llyfrgelloedd. Mae’r rhwydwaith anhygoel hwn yn ein helpu i gymell plant i ddarllen ledled y wlad.

Rydyn ni’n chwilio am unigolyn cadarnhaol a brwdfrydig sy’n gallu dangos y gallu i adeiladu perthynas gyflenwi a strategol gref gydag ystod o randdeiliaid allanol, gan gynnwys ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd, awdurdodau lleol, sefydliadau yn y sector addysg ynghyd â sefydliadau cymdeithas sifil eraill. Bydd y rôl hefyd yn golygu sicrhau cyflawni set o raglenni a gweithgareddau BookTrust yn llwyddiannus, felly bydd meddu ar sgiliau trefnu cryf, profiad o gydweithio â thimau swyddogaethol mewnol gwahanol a bod yn drylwyr a manwl, yn nodweddion hanfodol.

Bydd y Rheolwr Partneriaeth hefyd yn cyfrannu at ddatblygu gweithgareddau a rhaglenni newydd ac yn arwain ar raglen hyfforddi a digwyddiadau cenedlaethol a rhanbarthol Cymru, felly byddai cael profiad o ddyfeisio a rhoi rhaglenni newydd a hyfforddiant ar waith o fantais.

I ymgeisio anfonwch gopi o’ch CV to booktrust ynghyd â llythyr cyflwyno sy’n dangos sut yr ydych chi’n ateb manyleb y person a’ch ysgogiad chi dros ymgeisio am y swydd. Ni ddylai eich llythyr cyflwyno fod yn hirach na dwy ochr.

Dyddiad Cau:Gorffennaf 31ain 11:59pm.

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Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gyfleoedd cyfartal a hoffem sicrhau bod gennym broses ymgeisio sy’n hygyrch i bob ymgeisydd. Os oes angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol arnoch neu os hoffech chi i ni wneud unrhyw beth yn wahanol yn ystod y broses ymgeisio, cysylltwch â’n tîm Adnoddau Dynol.

Mae BookTrust wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant. Mae'r broses recriwtio a dethol yn adlewyrchu ein hymrwymiad i ddiogelu, felly bydd addasrwydd yr holl ddarpar weithwyr yn cael ei asesu yn ystod y broses recriwtio yn unol â'r ymrwymiad hwn, a gwiriadau cyn cyflogaeth.

Group Senior Financial Accountant

Full Time and Permanent

£65,000 - £70,000 Salary

Client based in Central London

The client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

A globally renowned Membership Organisation is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join them.

The position has been newly created after a restructure.

Reporting into the Associate Director of Finance.

Overall Purpose:

Lead the process for the production and approval of all consolidated internal and external reporting and statutory accounts. Lead the VAT and Corporation tax accounting and reporting process and the relationship with external tax advisors (VAT and corporation tax) Manage the treasury function and oversee all investment fund management and balance sheet reconciliation. Develop and maintain of the financial policies, controls, systems, and processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the group's finances and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirement.

Produce statutory accounts for the group and subsidiary entities and lead the process for approval and filing.

Lead on all aspects of the audit process, including relationship with the auditors and ensure all queries are resolved in a timely manner.

Produce monthly consolidated reports pack including SOFA/balance sheet and cash flow forecast for board and committees pack including P&L and cashflow.

Ensure month end reconciliations are completed for all balance sheet accounts and follow up on any outstanding actions. Lead on the effective posting and reconciliation of group payroll, pensions, and other intercompany payments, while working with the wider finance team.

Oversee the accounting and administration for all fixed assets, investments, bank accounts and restricted funds, including reporting to the FB and TBAC. Manage the preparation and submission of the group VAT returns within the statutory deadlines.

Lead the relationship with external Corporation tax advisors and respond to all requests from HMRC in a timely manner. Coordinate all external reporting request from National Statistics Office and other regulatory bodies.

Review, develop and control accounting standards and policies.

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer and the Director of Development (EA to CDO and DoD) will provide proactive senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment.

The EA to CDO and DoD will support the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and the Director of Development (DoD) in delivering their roles efficiently and effectively, focusing on comprehensive inbox and diary management to ensure strategic prioritisation of commitments. They will source and / or draft briefings as needed for donor meetings and events and ensure prompt and sensitive follow-up is carried out.

As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the CDO and DoD, working in partnership with colleagues in the Development team, and more widely across the organisation. They will understand the nuances of the external relationships the CDO and DoD hold to enable co-ordination of supporter correspondence on the CDO and DoD’s behalf, ensuring that conversations progress sensitively and at pace.

The role also manages the co-ordination and communication with the Development Board and other fundraising committees.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Significant experience in an assistant role, including complex diary management and an understanding of the requirements of interacting with high-level external stakeholders.

• Substantial experience in a dynamic, busy environment, preferably in the fundraising sector

• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Skilled multi-tasker - both independently and within a team - with ability to adjust to varied deadlines and work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.

• A positive disposition, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of internal and external contacts, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 12th August 2024 at 12 noon

The Senior Digital Manager will oversee the delivery of the ambitious growth strategy for National Theatre at Home, having responsibility for driving acquisition, engagement and retention strategies across marketing and product, to drive audience and brand growth.

The role reports to the Head of National Theatre at Home, supporting the strategic delivery as well as reviewing and setting the roadmap against KPIs, and managing a team of two marketers. The role works collaboratively with Data, Programming and content teams across the NT and will play a key role in developing new and innovative ways to bring streamed theatre to  new global audiences.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Extensive marketing campaign experience, ideally within the subscription or entertainment sectors.

• Experience in and understanding of brand, creative, audience development and advertising landscape.

• Extensive experience working on digital product/platform brands.

• Experience of delivering against KPIs, from revenue and LTV to social media performance.

• Experience of personnel management in previous roles.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Thursday 22nd August 2024 at 12 noon

Royal Museums Greenwich comprises the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. We are also home to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre and the Caird Library and Archive. Together we’re dedicated to enriching people’s understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain's role in world history.

This is an exciting time for Royal Museums Greenwich.  Having experienced a strong recovery after the covid pandemic, we are transforming our site, beginning with the National Maritime Museum, where a project is already underway to make essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the central court area.  A more substantial project is being developed to renew and transform the Royal Observatory.

To support this, the finance and procurement team is in a period of growth, and over the last couple of years we have been focusing on budgeting, forecasting and providing high quality management information to the organisation.  We have also strengthened our financial controls. 

As such, we are looking for a strong Financial Controller with robust technical skills to join the organization in a newly formed role and to take the financial accounting and transactions team to the next level.

Over the next two years we also have a unique opportunity to replace our finance systems which will allow us to become even more efficient.  The outcome from this project will allow us to streamline a lot of our processes and more easily provide high quality, timely management information.  The Financial Controller will have the opportunity to be involved in this project and to help shape the future of the finance function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating and maintaining a high performing and customer focused financial controls team, covering all aspects of finance accounting and operations;
• Overseeing the day-to-day financial controls and procurement operations of the museums;
• Supporting the design, implementation and review of processes and procedures to create efficiencies and improve effectiveness of the function.

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have strong experience in managing year end audits and an in-depth knowledge of VAT. You will be a self-starter, with proven problem solving ability.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Iain Slinn via the Allen Lane agency website.

We will be assessing applications as we go and reserve the right to close the process early. As such we thoroughly recommend an early application.

Royal Museums Greenwich comprises the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. We are also home to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre and the Caird Library and Archive. Together we’re dedicated to enriching people’s understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain's role in world history.

This is an exciting time for Royal Museums Greenwich.  Having experienced a strong recovery after the covid pandemic, we are transforming our site, beginning with the National Maritime Museum, where a project is already underway to make essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the central court area.  A more substantial project is being developed to renew and transform the Royal Observatory.

To support this, the finance and procurement team is in a period of growth, and over the last couple of years we have been focusing on budgeting, forecasting and providing high quality management information to the organisation.  We have also strengthened our financial controls. 

We are looking for a passionate interim Head of Finance to lead and provide high quality support to the finance function for 18 months while the permanent Head of Finance is seconded to a change programme.

The Interim Head of Finance will sit on the Senior Leadership team and participate in the decision making at the museum.  They will also lead on providing financial support to the major capital projects and to the Trustees on financial matters, especially the Audit Committee. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Leading on budgeting and forecasting for the organization;

· Delivering a strong customer-facing business partnering function, providing a high level of financial analysis;

· Overseeing the process to produce the annual statutory accounts, leading on the relationship with the NAO and other key stakeholders;

· Managing, motivating and developing a medium sized team.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience gained in the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will be analytically-minded with excellent organisational and project management skills. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, flexible in approach but firm when necessary, who can work on their own initiative and thrives when thinking and acting proactively. You be able to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders and possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. Enthusiasm for the sector is a must.

Over the next two years we also have a unique opportunity to replace our finance systems which will allow us to become even more efficient.  The outcome from this project will allow us to streamline a lot of our processes and more easily provide high quality, timely management information. 

For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website,

We will be assessing applications as we go and reserve the right to close the process early. As such we thoroughly recommend an early application.

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their busy Finance Team.

The successful candidate will ensure effective control over the Belgrade’s financial reporting and management information systems and processes to enable the production of accurate, timely, and relevant management accounts/information. This will include the control of balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts, and budgetary analysis.

In addition, the role will give support to the Accounts Officer in Payroll and the Purchase Ledger.

We are delighted to be supporting Bradford Hospitals Charity (Charity Partner of Braford NHS Trust) to recruit them a Director of Charity to lead an ambitious team of fundraisers and at an exciting period of growth for the Charity.

Bradford Hospitals Charity are an award-winning charity who work in partnership with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to deliver projects which make a real difference to patients and their families. The Charity fund projects and equipment which are beyond the scope of government funding, enhance hospital care and the patient environment, and they invest in the development and wellbeing of our staff.

Bradford NHS Trust is responsible for providing hospital services for around 500,000 people, and specialist services for some 1.1 million. Staff work over several sites, including Bradford Royal Infirmary, which provides the majority of inpatient services, and St Luke's Hospital, which predominantly provides outpatient and rehabilitation services.

The Role

You will be joining the Charity at an exciting time as they work towards the plan to become a fully independent Charity by 2025. You will be responsible for overseeing an ambitious fundraising strategy as well as leading the capital appeal to expand the neonatal unit.

A key element of this role will be to identify new opportunities to grow and develop new income streams, providing team leadership to Charity team and their activities to build the fundraising and grant-making capacity.

As Charity Director you will play a key role in developing new strategies and diversifying income streams as well as working closely with the Chair of the Charity to a devise a brand-new five-year plan for the Charity.

About you

You must have had significant experience of leading a small or medium sized charity or have been a senior manager within a larger charity, including demonstrable experience in leading successful change management and service developments as well as be able to demonstrate that you have successfully worked towards targets. Capital appeal experience would also be advantageous. You also need experience of devising and implementing a strategic fundraising plan.

Please note that this is a Hybrid role with some home working and some time based in the office in Bradford.This role will close on the 28^th July with a panel interview to take place week commencing 29^th July. To hear more about this incredibly impactful role please contact Laura Iliff on 07442607841.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Our Commercial Projects Team develop and support our long-term commercial income growth strategy, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives by growing commercial income generating activity. The team deliver improved value for money and the realisation of benefits from commercial contracts and tenders, as well as developing new commercial initiatives and business opportunities.

We are now looking for a Commercial Projects Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual from a project delivery background to step into an engaging role with our historic organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work in the stunning Hyde Park, one of the most iconic and historically rich locations in London while directly contributing to the preservation and enhancement of some of the UK's most visited and cherished public spaces.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Commercial Projects Officer, you will provide administrative support to the Commercial Projects Team for commercial projects and income generation initiatives.

Acting as project administrator for commercial tenders and projects, you will attend and take minutes at meetings, produce presentations and updates, collate data and update and maintain project logs.

Within our busy Commercial Projects Team, you will undertake project planning activities, organise various work streams and complete admin to enable multiple projects to be progressed. You will support the drafting of tender and project documentation, business case development and the accurate production of a variety of reports to ensure successful project delivery.

Additionally, you will:

• Collate analytical and statistical information
• Support with day-to-day financial administration
• Undertake research and provide briefings on a range of subjects

About You

To be considered as our Commercial Projects Officer, you will need:

• A background in project delivery or support
• The ability to anticipate and adjust for issues, risks or changing requirements, keeping project delivery on track
• Exceptional planning and organising skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Other organisations may call this role Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, PMO Assistant, PMO Administrator, Programme Administrator, or Project Assistant.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Commercial Projects Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

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Job Reference: 000492

Salary: Salary of £32,666 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 28/07/2024

Department: Commercial

Location: The Old Police House - Hyde Park - London

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Contract Length: Permanent

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Job Description

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Our Commercial Projects Team develop and support our long-term commercial income growth strategy, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives by growing commercial income generating activity. The team deliver improved value for money and the realisation of benefits from commercial contracts and tenders, as well as developing new commercial initiatives and business opportunities.

We are now looking for a Commercial Projects Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual from a project delivery background to step into an engaging role with our historic organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work in the stunning Hyde Park, one of the most iconic and historically rich locations in London while directly contributing to the preservation and enhancement of some of the UK's most visited and cherished public spaces.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Commercial Projects Officer, you will provide administrative support to the Commercial Projects Team for commercial projects and income generation initiatives.

Acting as project administrator for commercial tenders and projects, you will attend and take minutes at meetings, produce presentations and updates, collate data and update and maintain project logs.

Within our busy Commercial Projects Team, you will undertake project planning activities, organise various work streams and complete admin to enable multiple projects to be progressed. You will support the drafting of tender and project documentation, business case development and the accurate production of a variety of reports to ensure successful project delivery.

Additionally, you will:

• Collate analytical and statistical information
• Support with day-to-day financial administration
• Undertake research and provide briefings on a range of subjects

About You

To be considered as our Commercial Projects Officer, you will need:

• A background in project delivery or support
• The ability to anticipate and adjust for issues, risks or changing requirements, keeping project delivery on track
• Exceptional planning and organising skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Other organisations may call this role Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, PMO Assistant, PMO Administrator, Programme Administrator, or Project Assistant.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Commercial Projects Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

A unique opportunity to work for a well-known group of Museums in London as their Stakeholder Relationships Manager, for a 12 month FTC. Are you a communications expert with an understanding of the political landscape and fantastic high-level stakeholder management skills? Based in London 1-2 days a week, and from home, the charity also offers flexible working styles, including 4 days a week.

As Stakeholder Relations Manager you will identify, build and effectively manage key stakeholders to support the delivery of the Museums strategic aims across all five branches. The post works across the Museums to ensure that they are working strategically and to maximum effect with stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.

It will conduct political monitoring (on a local and national level) and horizon-scanning to ensure any risks to success and growth are identified and mitigated. These are key areas that, through effective advocacy and positioning, can make a significant contribution to the Museums’ profile and ultimately, long term success.

You will work in tandem on high profile Media Events, and closely with the Major Projects and Exhibitions teams. You will work with a lovely, friendly, established team, and line manage the Stakeholder Relations Officer.

• £40,000 - £45,000
• 12 month FTC (maternity cover), ideally to start in August.
• Full-time hours, 36 hours week, open to flexible working styles, and 4 days a week.
• Based in South London (short distance from Waterloo and Elephant and Castle)
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required along with travel to other branches

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Financial Accountant

Full Time and Permanent

£55,000 Salary

26 Days Annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

Client based in Central London ( Zone 1)

The client is reviewing on a rolling basis.

A globally renowned Membership Institute is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them.

Reporting into the Head of Finance.

The Client looking for a Qualified Accountant to take up a new full-time role as Financial Accountant.

The client income is approx £25million. however it does sit on substantial reserves and an endowment.

It is important to have a strong financial accounting background, gained in practice or in other organisations of a similar scale. Experience in investment and restricted fund accounting would be helpful.

KEY Responsibilities.

Produce the charity's subsidiary accounts and support the production of the consolidated accounts. Provide technical expertise to the team on accounting standards and relevant accounting directions.

Prepare and submit group quarterly VAT returns within the statutory deadlines. Lead the relationship with the external VAT and Corporation tax advisors.

Administer the investment portfolio, grant, scholarship programmes and fund accounting processes.

Responsible for producing all reconciliations for the Charity including group intercompany balances. Lead on reviewing the age debtors and creditors reports.

Maintain and develop the financial systems. Ensure that users are trained, and processes are well documented. Maintain the chart of accounts.

Develop and maintain of the financial policies, controls, systems, and processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Charity's finances and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirement.