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We are recruiting for an interim statutory accountant for 6 months for an international health charity You will provide relevant and timely financial and management accounting service to all countries where the charity operates, with a strong focus on year-end statutory accounts . you will Lead on statutory year end accounts including interim and year end audit and Year end experience is mandatory . If you are a qualified accountant, experienced in preparing year end accounts for an international charity with multi-currencies according to SORP. this is an ideal role.

Need to be able to start immediately , this is a FTC for 6 months

Hybrid working with a minimum of four compulsory days in the London Office each month

The Role
Statutory Accounts and Audit (90%)
Lead on completing year end accounts for the charity according to SORP.
Lead on specific schedules and notes to statutory accounts relating to year-end audit for the organisation liaise with regional Finance Support Managers and Country Finance Managers to ensure that the audit documentation is complete and the audit requirements relating to their countries and projects are met. For example; operating leases and support costs etc.
Liaise with country offices to support project and donor audits.
Consolidate the statutory accounts for review
Support the Head of Finance in reviewing existing financial controls and improve these where required.
Check month end reconciliations to ensure accuracy and complete tracking document to capture issues and gaps.
Assist with the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up reporting to internal audit.
Management Accounting and Budgets (10%)
Provide reconciliation of management accounts to statutory accounts
Support on ad hoc queries on recharges, project income and expenditure

The Candidate
Qualified ( ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Accountant
Significant experience of Year-end accounting and knowledge of UK statutory reporting and SORP
Experience of working in finance functions in non-profit sector in UK, preferably within an international organisation
Experience of project accounting
Previous experience of working overseas or within a multi-cultural international environment.

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join the Finance and Operations Team at The Eve Appeal. 

The Finance Assistant will be supporting the day-to-day financial operations of The Eve Appeal – processing all income, invoices and liaising with the wider team to ensure that it is accurately recorded. This role serves as the first port of call for finance queries across the organisation. 

The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be their full selves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community – especially those under-represented in the sector at the moment. 

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, nor is previous charity sector experience and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. 

To apply please upload an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter, of no more than two A4 pages, detailing your suitability for the role. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our finance team at Coin Street on a 12-month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or a permanent role.  The Management Accountant plays an important role within the finance team by preparing the monthly management accounts while also managing three direct reports and overseeing general accounting procedures and practices within the business across our 5 companies. 

The organisation will be going through a period of transformation, and we require someone with the right expertise to hit the ground running.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Qualified CIMA – ACCA (or at least part qualified), with management accounts preparation experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in preparation of monthly management accounts
• ​Commercial experience preferable and an understanding of business 

What we do 

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change. 

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own. 

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy. 

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community. 

Extras 

In return, we can offer you: 

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff 
• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution) 
• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions 
• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs 
• ​Commitment to training and development 

Contract 

12-month Fixed term (with possibility of extension), 35 hours per week. Hybrid working with 3 days based in the office. 

Salary 

£60,000 per annum 

Closing Date

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 9 February 2025.

Designability is a national charity that supports disabled people to live with greater independence.

Our expertise is in person-centred design: to understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of disabled people by placing them at the heart of everything we do. As a charity, we respond to specific needs with the aim of our products and services reaching those who need them, whilst also inspiring new markets to blossom. We strive for a future where disabled people live the life they choose, every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team at an exciting time of growth across our charity, and to make a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant, who will lead on the production of monthly management accounts and lead schedules, including project reporting, in line with internal and external deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record in successfully managing the month end process, significant experience in producing management accounts and supporting and previous experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns. You will also have significant relevant experience in managing purchase and sales ledgers, hold an accounting qualification – minimum AAT Level 3, or recent relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.

Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability – supporting everyone to be happy and healthy means that we live our values of being creative, practical and inclusive and in turn meet our mission to enable disabled people to live with greater independence. We offer a range of employee benefits, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and substantial employer contribution pension scheme.

Designability is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to making reasonable adjustments.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description. Applications will not be considered unless a covering letter is submitted.

We are happy to provide information about this role in alternative formats where possible and receive applications in alternative formats.

We will be happy to answer any questions regarding the role/your application.

Closing Date for applications: Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience as this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.

Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will usually be held at our Bath offices.

Start date: At earliest availability.

Financial Accountant

Are you an experienced financial professional? Pilgrims' Friend Society is expanding, and we need a Financial Accountant to take charge of legal entities for our Housing Schemes. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for running and reconciling finance sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Our focus is providing a loving and caring environment for our “family members” (our residents) and maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.

The group operates on 20 sites with over 700 staff and an annual income of c.£20m.

Read the full candidate pack here

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end and year-end closings, including journal preparation, accruals, and finalising accounts in Sage.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including agreeing on inter-charity balances within the group.
• Conduct profit and loss (P&L) reviews, ensuring the accuracy and understanding of monthly financial results.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports to managers across the organisation, while assisting in the development of new reporting processes as needed.
• Participate in the annual budget preparation process and provide ad-hoc reporting (e.g., ONS, Charity Commission returns).
• Assist the Financial Controller with various finance-related tasks to support the organisation’s operations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with managers outside the finance team, including visits to care homes as needed.

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a finance team;
• Finance qualification to at least AAT level 4;
• Advanced Excel skills (including Vlookups, and pivot tables);
• Experience with Sage 200 (desirable but not essential);
• Able to work under pressure;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a cohesive team.

*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).).

Hours:

Full-time contract, working 35 hours a week-Monday to Friday.

Hybrid working- 3 days in the office 2 days at home

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible workig hours
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
• Life assurance scheme
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Social events
• Pension scheme

- What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … -

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Your New Company

Join a renowned UK charity dedicated to supporting various causes, including providing services for those experiencing homelessness. Primarily funded by individual donors, the organisation runs a number of fundraising campaigns throughout the year. With an annual income of nearly £300 million and a finance team of around 120 staff, this charity is a significant player in the sector.

Your New Role

As a Management Accountant, you will support the fundraising team, including team leaders, managers, and the Director, with budgeting and forecasting. Your key responsibilities will include providing financial analysis, budget support, and financial planning. You will prepare management accounts, conduct variance analysis, and assist with the annual budget process. Additionally, you will monitor actual performance against budget, forecast for the year, and prepare journal adjustments, month-end accruals, and prepayments.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Significant experience in Management Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in the month-end process.
• Experience in preparing and posting journal entries (standard journals, accruals).
• Strong ability to communicate with and present information to senior management and provide advice to non-financial budget holders.
• Ideally, you are a qualified accountant or very close to qualification.

What You'll Get in Return

• A central London location, close to a major station in South East London.
• Hybrid working with two days in the office.
• A flexible employer with a 35-hour working week, valuing and respecting work-life balance.
• Competitive pension contributions, with employees auto-enrolled and able to contribute up to 6%, matched by a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
• On-site café with discounts.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

What You Need to Do NowApply now to be considered for this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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Your new company
A large, prestigious, London-based not-for-profit organisation.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supervising two Assistant Management Accountants and providing high quality financial advice to the budget-holders within your directorate. Duties and responsibilities include the production of monthly management accounts and taking a lead role in budgeting and forecasting. The anticipated duration is 3 months+. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office. To start ASAP.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent finance business partnering experience within the not-for-profit sector.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Location: Preference for a base at our Bristol office with hybrid working available. We are also open to applications from remote (UK based) candidates, requiring monthly visits to our Bristol office.

About Resource Futures

We want to create a future where organisations, people and communities can thrive using material resources.

Resource Futures is an organisation accelerating the shift towards a circular world: putting restorative practices of reuse, repair, recycling  at the heart of the fight to address the climate crisis. We help governments, businesses, NGOs and non-profits embrace regenerative change and rebalance their relationship with resources.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world.

The opportunity

We have an exciting vacancy in our Finance team for someone who would like to grow and develop into the finance profession. This is a fantastic new opportunity for an enthusiastic person, who may be currently training for bookkeeping finance qualifications (e.g.  AAT, ) or planning to start training for a career in finance. If you have a positive “can do” attitude, excellent attention to detail, previous experience of assisting in finance tasks and self-motivation to learn, we would love to hear from you. You will be trained on company processes and procedures, and supported by our Finance Manager in ongoing development of your skills.

Our Core Services team works across the business covering Head Office functions including Finance, Human Resources, Business Systems and Marketing. You will be part of a small and friendly team, in an ethical SME, assisting the Finance Manager in delivering smooth financial operations and contributing to the overall success of the business.

What you will be doing

· Processing weekly temporary staff payroll, including setting up new starters on QuickBooks Advanced payroll and completing payroll journals.

· Running payroll reports and payments through internet banking.

· Processing temporary staff auto enrolment pension contributions.

· Processing staff expenses through our project management software CMap, and importing into QuickBooks.

· Managing petty cash.

· Paying expenses and purchase invoices on QuickBooks in a timely manner.

· Responding to finance enquiries and producing reports for colleagues as required.

· Online banking authorisations as required.

· Processing accounts receivable remittances.

· Assisting with sales and purchase ledger functions on CMap and pushing to QuickBooks.

· Pulling purchase, sales and expense information from QuickBooks back into CMap.

· Reconciling QuickBooks accounts.

· Administrative duties to support the smooth running of the Finance deliverables, including filing and scanning.

· Assisting in improving financial systems and procedures.

· Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Finance Manager.

· Learning all of Resource Futures’ financial systems over time to support the Finance Manager in providing a holistic and effective finance function for the company.

The essentials

· Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or a similar role.

· Knowledge of relevant financial software.

· Excellent MS Excel skills.

· Highly numerate with an ability to spot numeric errors.

· Methodical and accurate, with an ability to collate and present error-free information and reports.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

· Strong organisational and problem solving skills.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Great to haves

· Experience of QuickBooks.

· Knowledge of a project management software (e.g. CMap).

· Experience in running a payroll.

· Purchase ledger knowledge.

· VAT knowledge.

· Experience in sales ledger and expense claims.

· Working towards AAT or other existing finance qualification.

· Book-keeping qualification.

Benefits

· Embedded flexi working culture.

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave.

· Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week).

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

· Enhanced sick pay.

· Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.

· Group life assurance cover.

· Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.

· Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.

· A cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office.

· Home and tech scheme - costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings.

· On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office.

· Paid professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.

· An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future of our business.

· Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes and engaging senior management.

· Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.

· Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.

· Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.

· Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside.

· Accessible central Glasgow office close to local public transport links.

· An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.

Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance.

We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.

CSH are looking for a full time Administration and Finance Assistant to join our team.

• Home-based remote working with monthly travel to Oxford
• Full time: 37.5 hours per week (30 hours per week on request for the right candidate)
• Salary for full time hours: £25,500 per annum (plus contributory pension).
• 25 days of annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata if employed at 4 days per week)
• Permanent role
• Apply by 12 noon on 5 February 2025
• Expected online interview date: Tuesday 18 February 2025

About The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare is a charity that supports healthcare staff, and the systems they work in to be more environmentally sustainable. Our Education team provides training in sustainable healthcare and planetary health for health professionals. Our Clinical Transformation Programme mainstreams environmental sustainability within clinical areas so that it is integral to the planning of health systems and the practice of healthcare professionals. Our Green Space for Health Programme works to realise the value of the NHS green estate for physical and mental health, supporting NHS sites to develop their green space for the benefit of patients, staff and communities, while improving biodiversity and combatting climate change.

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Administration and Finance Assistant to join our team. You will work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure payroll, invoicing and finance tasks are completed and with the wider team on administrative support.

Key Responsibilies:

Finance (estimated 60% of work hours)

• Working under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and external accounting team, and using the Xero finance system to;
  • Prepare, send, and chase invoices through co-ordinating with wider team members
  • Liaise with accountants & COO to ensure correct income allocation across department codes
  • Arrange refund and credit notes when needed
  • Order equipment for staff. Complete supplier details requests. Ensure costs are correctly allocated across the department codes on Xero
  • Pay expenses to staff
  • Reconcile Xero with bank account
  • Deal with external suppliers

Admin and operations (estimated 40% of work hours)

Ensuring the smooth running of CSH operations including:

• Setting up regular team meetings
• HR systems administration – Keeping track of staff holidays, sick leave. Updating and maintenance of staff details and HR folders
• Helping with recruitment admin including filing applications, sending replies and responding to queries
• Organising office days once a month- booking venues, catering and technical support
• Timely management of CSH general inbox and phoneline, ensuring there is holiday cover in place when needed
• General CSH administration; providing additional administration tasks for the CSH team as required
• Working with the COO and Directors to prioritise continuous improvement and ensure administrative processes are smooth across the organisation.
• Dealing with external suppliers e.g. IT support, software providers.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards is facilitated and prompted across CSH (e.g. Display Screen Equipment training)
• Administrative support to new starters
• Supporting offboarding of staff: calculating remaining annual leave, supporting leavers with handover, arranging leaving card and gifts, ensuring recovery of CSH assets; IT equipment, systems access and software etc.
• Supporting COO with EDI initiatives and actions (RACE report etc.)

We are looking for an organised individual who is confident with IT, quick to learn and who enjoys working as part of a team. Please read the full job specification. 

Location

The role may occasionally require travel within the UK. We encourage the use of sustainable travel wherever feasible. CSH is based in Oxford, UK. Staff are requested to attend team meeting days in person once a month. Travel costs for attending these meetings are reimbursed.

Closing date: 12 noon on 5 February 2025

I am excited to be partnered with Barking and Dagenham Reside Homes to recruit for their Rent Accounting Lead.

Are you an experienced rent accountant or rent specialist who has the capacity to lead the finance rent function. You will have the oversight and responsibility of a team of rent accountants, ensuring all accounts are accurately set up, maintained and reconciled.

The right person for this position will be able adaptable and experienced- managing rent adjustments and tenant queries as well as ensuring everything is accurate and on time.

• Location: Hybrid (Barking/Home)
• Company: B&D Reside Homes
• Salary: £50-£55k

What you'll do:

• Lead and mentor the Rent Accounting team, ensuring all tenant rent accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently.
• Write and implement rent accounting processes, focusing on compliance and best practices.
• Oversee direct debit management, payment processing, rent adjustments, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with property management and income collection teams to resolve queries and maintain data integrity.
• Have an understanding of residential rent accounts and the internal reporting required with it.
• Ensure all documentation for fraud checks on new sign-ups is reviewed promptly and forwarded for processing.
• Support financial reconciliations and contribute to management reporting.

What you'll bring:

• Significant experience in rent accounting or a related finance role, with an AAT qualification or part-qualified status.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (including intermediate functions) and experience with rent accounting software.
• Knowledge of the housing sector is a plus but not essential.
• Experience of managing or training a team around rent is ideal.

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.

Your new company
My client is a large London-based charity which works across the UK. They offer hybrid working and flexible working hours.
Your new role
The role is a temporary Finance Assistant, working in a medium-sized team. The role is expected to last for around 3 months. The role will predominantly focus on expense processing and accounts payable. Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Processing high volumes of invoices and expenses
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Payment runs
- Obtaining necessary approvals from budget holders
- Use of internal systems and Excel

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience within accounts payable and expenses, as well as knowledge of financial software packages and an intermediate level of Excel. If you were studying for a professional qualification, such as AAT, that would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the chance to work for a well-respected charity in a supportive team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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We need someone to join our Head Office team. The successful candidate will be looking for:

A fulfilling role and want to feel they are making a difference.

Looking for a challenge, be good at problem solving and self-motivated.

Be objective and able to identify potential issues, offering solutions and bringing them to effective resolution, communicating where necessary.

You will need a professional accounting qualification or be qualified by experience (minimum 3 years in a finance role). You will feel confident leading the day to day recording of the charity’s finances. Our funding streams are complicated so you will need to be organised and methodical to record income and expenditure appropriately between services and funds.

You will be the first point of contract for internal and external finance queries and provide support to other areas of the business which fall under the responsibility of the department.

You will have a key role in the business team, being involved with all areas and providing support to the Finance and Resources Manager.

Our business is always evolving so no two days will be the same; the opportunity to make a difference is here.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working under pressure.

• Have a good working knowledge of using the SAGE accounting system (or equivalent) and experience of financial processes.

• Have a professional accounting qualification or proven experience.

• Have excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely, internally and externally, keeping relevant parties properly informed.

• Have an excellent understanding of Office 365, and work at a level where they are able to provide basic advice and support to others.

• Be able to work flexibly and independently, with minimal supervision.

• Be organised and proactive in managing supplier contracts and resources, ensuring that the organisation is able to run efficiently while achieving value for money.

• Be confident and able to adapt their skills to meet the requirements of an ever-changing organisation.

The environment is friendly and supportive, working in a close-knit team, where you will be encouraged to learn and develop. We are open to applications from individuals who have worked in the commercial sector or perhaps for a small/medium business where the role covers many aspects of the needs of the business, but some knowledge and experience of working in a charity is desirable and an interest and commitment to our work is essential. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

Please find an application form, guidance notes and job description on our website here: West Sussex Mind | Finance and Resources Assistant Manager 

If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact us to arrange this with Mandy Middleton.

This role is being advertised as a rolling recruitment role and therefore, we encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment. We are looking for the right candidate so apply now if this feels like the right role for you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we have found a suitable applicant.

Interview date: To be arranged.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

No agencies or CVs.

West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity, inclusion and equity statement

Really excited to be working with a fast growing organisation that provides affordable housing across England, to recruit for their Assistant Financial Controller

Location: Northampton (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus (up to 20%) + Benefits

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with strong experience in operational accounting? We are seeking an individual who has experience managing high volume transactions and overseeing acquisitions across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring financial control, reporting accuracy and compliance, particularly within capital accounting, revenue accounting and accounts payable.

• Supporting and leading a team to help develop and mentor them

• Lead the preparation of cash flow forecasts for capital requirements

• Oversee the structuring and reviewing of investor allocations and reporting.

• Supervise acquisition payments and accounts payable processes, working closely with developers on high-value invoices.

• Act as the key contact for external auditors, ensuring compliance with regulatory filling, internal reports and statutory accounts.

• Develop and maintain debt financing schedules, quarterly reports, and ad hoc financial reports.

• Support management accounting to ensure timely reporting cycles.

• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure financial planning aligns with commercial growth strategies.

• Supervise the accurate accounting of rent and sales revenue, ensuring timely reconciliations via payment platforms

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong background in financial controls.

• Strong leadership and line management experience.

• Knowledge of capital acquisitions, statutory reporting, and external audits.

• High-energy, professional, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office.

• Free parking at the office.

• Salary up to £75k + bonus (up to 20%) based on performance.

• Pension contribution (5% matched) & health cash plan (non-taxable benefits).

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and grow within the organisation.

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 Profile

The L&G Assistant provides high-quality administrative support to the Leadership & Governance roles across CAFOD, including the Executive Director and other Directors. The post reports to the Leadership & Governance Officer but works closely with the Executive Director. The post holder will work closely with the Leadership & Governance Officer, following the details of everyday tasks and thinking and planning ahead for the Executive Director and the Leadership Team. The post holder will also act as an important point of contact for staff, volunteers and external stakeholders in contacting the Director. 

Key Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the L&G Officer, this postholder ensures that Executive meetings are well coordinated, with all papers provided and minutes taken
• This involves supporting the L&G Officer in scheduling meetings, drafting agendas in line with governance and reporting cycles, and ensuring minutes and follow-up actions are monitored.
• Cover minuting for other corporate meetings when capacity in other teams requires support.
• To ensure internal and external working relationships, speaking events and meetings involving the Executive Director are well planned and coordinated.
• To organise and maintain the Director’s diary and meeting arrangements, to ensure the Director is well briefed by providing appropriate papers and information for both internal and external meetings managing the input from the appropriate specialists within CAFOD.
• To support the Exec Director in managing her e-mail inbox and ensure timely response to all internal and external correspondence, and other enquiries which come to her, either dealing with these personally, or liaising with other members of staff as appropriate, progressing and tracking work as necessary.
• To support the management of the flow of papers and documents through the Exec Director’s office; ensuring the effective management of actions and distribution of Directorate post.
• To facilitate good communication between the Directors, staff and volunteers, face-to-face and via CAFOD’s intranet. Providing support in preparing blogs, articles and other corporate messages.
• To provide practical support for any Board or Executive events, booking venues, hosting and coordinating, and drawing on volunteers from across the organisation for internal events when necessary.
• In collaboration with the Leadership and Governance Officer, develop and maintain the Leadership and Governance, Trustee Extranet and Leadership and Governance SharePoint sites, ensuring that documentation and performance information is easily accessible. Provide guidance and coaching in the use of on-line tools as necessary.
• Ensuring communications and Annual and Diocesan reports are sent to the Bishops of England and Wales during key moments throughout the year.
• Support on the logistics for Trustee and Executive Director travel in both the UK and internationally when required.
• Support the L&G Officer on various Governance responsibilities including Due diligence requests for other teams.
• Provide hospitality for the Director’s external meetings, and key visitors.
• Coordinating the CAFOD Policies Sharepoint site, liaising with Policy holders to ensure corporate policies are up to date and available to staff where appropriate, including the Modern Slavery Statement.
• Covering the L&G Officer during any absence, this may include attending and minuting Trustee Board and Committee meetings.  

Safeguarding

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Working together

• Managing ourselves: Can organise self, processes and people, especially when under pressure
• Managing ourselves: Recognise what needs to be done and takes action to deal with it.
• Working with others: Supports others to make decisions and achieve results across different departments and management levels.
• Communicating: Can succinctly and accurately summarise discussions both verbally and in writing

Making change happen

• Managing Resources: Looks out for the cost-effective options seeking the best value for CAFOD.
• Achieving results: Has a clear sense of purpose and priorities and can focus on achieving agreed outcomes
• Managing our performance: Is able to ask for help and seek support for their own development.

Understanding CAFOD

• Understanding Catholic identity: Demonstrating an understanding how our work with the Catholic Community enables us to further our Vision and Mission
• Understanding CAFOD: Can describe and communicate what is distinctive about CAFOD as a Catholic development agency and how this supports us to achieve our Vision and Mission

Job-specific competencies

• Excellent written communication skills, with an eye for detail and proven ability to write clearly, and concisely online and offline.
• Ability to build rapport, in order to deal amicably with people at all levels both inside and outside CAFOD
• Thinks ahead and plans work to avoid pile-ups during the busiest times.
• Displays sound judgement and decision-making and handles confidential matters appropriately
• Capacity to grasp and maintain an overview of a complex range of tasks, issues and working relationships and be able to take necessary initiative.

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CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

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