Assistant Management Accountant Jobs in Ealing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department/Service:

The finance department is responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the 4million turnover at GSU. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House, and pensions. This includes supporting our annual external financial audit.

The finance team act as Business Partners to the rest of the organisation ensuring they understand financial processes to aid effective working. The team also work alongside our external payroll provider and our external digital system provider to ensure smooth and effective working.

Job Purpose:

Provide a professional, accurate, and timely accounting service in respect to all management and statutory reporting. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external support services to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance department, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Reports to:

• Currently reporting to the CEO whilst the senior management role in the Finance Department is under review. The senior management post is currently vacant.

Responsible for:

• Supporting, managing, supervising, and developing one Finance Coordinator and one Finance Assistant.
• Temporary Interns and/or student staff supporting the Finance team as required

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Management and Statutory Reporting:

• Prepare accurate management accounts on a timely basis each month.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports, including VAT Returns, Companies House, and Charities Commission Annual Returns.
• Support the preparation of the annual accounts for the external financial audit and play an instrumental role during the audit process.
• Reconcile GSU bank accounts including PayPal online accounts weekly and monthly.
• Reconcile Commercial Income to Bank Accounts producing weekly sales and analysis reports.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Statements:

• Support in the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts.
• Create forecast reports and statements as and when required.
• Produce monthly and annual cashflow and liquidity statements.

3. Business Partnering and Collaboration:

• Act as a business partner to all GSU staff members, providing financial insights and support to meet organisational goals.
• Work alongside external support services (e.g., payroll providers and digital finance systems) to ensure smooth operations and excellence in the Finance department.
• Collaborate with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial management.

4. Managing and Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise and support the professional development of two GSU finance staff members.
• Foster a team culture that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Oversee the responsibilities of Finance Coordinator and Finance Administrator and ensure their tasks align with departmental goals.
• Supervise and support interns and student staff as appropriate.

5. Digital Systems and Processes:

• Maintain efficient digital finance systems and processes to streamline financial operations (Twinfield, Ezora & Basecone for example).
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of digital records and reporting systems.
• Evaluate and improve digital tools and workflows to enhance departmental efficiency.

6. General Finance Department Duties:

• Oversee and assist with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll functions as needed.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to issue and maintain records of purchase orders and associated invoices.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to maintain and post all petty cash transactions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Trustee Board, and other stakeholders as required.
• Respond proactively to financial queries from GSU staff.
• Support the ongoing review and development of Finance department systems and procedures.
• Maintain customer-facing systems and ensure smooth operations for Finance department stakeholders.

7. External Audit and Compliance:

• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HMRC and Charities Commission guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

• Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practices.
• Support and promote liberation, diversity, and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, or staff and project data.
• Adhere to the Sustainability Policy and strive to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint.
• Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in becoming a more sustainable workplace.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience:

• Experience in preparing management accounts budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Experience in preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
• Experience in reconciling balance sheet control accounts including salaries
• Proficiency in using accounting software and digital finance systems.
• Previous experience working in a Finance department.
• Experience in customer service and promoting financial literacy.
• Experience in payroll processes.
• Familiarity with supporting and developing team members.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service focus and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support team members.
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, MS Teams, phone, and email).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency in IT tools for report writing, email, and database management.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and methodical working.

Knowledge:

• Regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge of HMRC, Charities Act, SORP, VAT, PAYE, and pension compliance.

Education/Training:

• Part-qualified ACCA or a training towards a relevant professional accounting qualification.
• Relevant practical experience in accounting and finance.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:

• Hybrid or office-based work with the ability to travel to other campuses when needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or stay overnight as necessary.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Awareness and application of diversity issues in all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation

The Organisation:

Metra Living are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis. Metra Living, a subsidiary of L&Q Housing Trust, manages a portfolio of over 3,100 private rented sector homes across Greater London. They are committed to providing high-quality rental homes and exceptional customer service, ensuring residents have access to well-maintained properties and responsive support. With a strong focus on simplifying operations and enhancing the living experience for all residents, Metra Living is looking for an organised, diligent accounting professional to support their finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information.

The role offers a unique opportunity for career progression and exposure to different elements of finance, including AR, AP, and reconciliations. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting key processes such as payment runs, invoice processing, and liaising with suppliers and internal teams, all while contributing to the smooth transition as Metra Living continues to evolve and separate from L&Q.

Key duties of the Accounts Assistant include:

• Handling AP duties such as weekly payment runs, processing invoices, and reconciling payments. You will partner with suppliers and work closely with departments to ensure accounts are updated and reconciled promptly.
• AR involvement will be minimal, but you will support the reconciliation process and work with the system for customer account management.
• Performing bank reconciliations, raising purchase orders, and managing both manual and automated processes, including scanning and processing invoices.
• Collaborating with both internal teams and external suppliers to resolve any queries and ensure smooth transactions.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures as part of a small but collaborative finance team.
• Assisting with additional tasks, including liaising with council tax offices and other third-party departments.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Essential experience in AP processing with the ability to hit the ground running and manage the day-to-day operations with minimal supervision.
• Basic accounting knowledge and experience with systems like Excel; ability to reconcile accounts and work with formulas.
• Desirable experience with Yardi or similar systems would be a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be interacting with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders, so the ability to build and maintain relationships is key.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage workload during fluctuating periods.
• A background in real estate, housing, or the commercial sector would be beneficial, though not essential.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 9am – 5pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Annual leave - 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases to 31 days after three years of service.
• Hybrid working – the role is based in East London, going into the offices once or twice per week.

Logistics

• Salary: £30,000 per annum.
• Location: East London (with flexible working options).

Metra Living is a growing and dynamic organisation. With their focus on transition and continued development within the private rented sector, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to expand their career in finance.

Assistant Financial Accountant – Based in London, Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool

(HEO)

£35,738 to £37,731 (National)

£39,917 to £42,170 (London)

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Accountant will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, notes and related disclosures for VOA’s annual report and accounts, ensuring these are in line with financial reporting manual (FReM) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Timely submission of accurate, assured consolidated financial information to HMRC to support their financial reporting processes.
• Liaising with National Audit Office to ensure that evidence and robust explanations are provided to support timely audit conclusion.
• Taking an active part in the month end accounts process including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations and other general ledger activities.
• Management of non-current assets for VOA, including updating the asset register for additions, disposals, depreciation and for seeking assurances from the business around asset changes.
• Monthly updates to depreciation model and submission of the depreciation forecast to Management Accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly VAT submissions to HMRC, ultimately demonstrating understanding the implications of partial VAT registration for government including the application of contracted out services rules.  Work with finance colleagues and the wider business to improve understanding of VAT processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Financial Accountant looking to advance their career, with a clear pathway to progression into an SEO Financial Accountant role within 18 months subject to satisfactory performance and exam progression. This transition not only comes with a salary increase to £46,884 (London) or £42,194 (National) but also the chance to be part of a team committed to professional growth, within an organisation that provides study support.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant financial experience and strong accounting skills.
• Awareness of International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong working knowledge of excel.
• Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications to be able to apply:
  • AAT - Level 4.
  • CIMA – Certificate in Business Accounting.
  • ACCA – Foundations ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.
  • CIPFA – Certificate in Management and Financial Accounting.
  • ACA – progress towards completion of Certificate level.

Key Skills & Experience 

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work proactively, identifying problems and reaching informed decisions to provide and implement solutions.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with variety of stakeholders and to be able to become the first line of contact for them when seeking assistance. 
• Be self-motivated, flexible and prepared to perform a range of duties, regularly taking on new challenges. 
• Have good time management and organisational skills, taking ownership of your workload and professional development, whilst delivering to deadlines.

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

About Woman's Trust

Woman’s Trust was established almost thirty years ago and is the leading specialist in mental health services for women. Led by and for women, it aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a safe and healthy life, free from further harm. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recover from the trauma. We support 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and 40 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers. Alongside our current service provision, we are focused on developing innovative mental health services for young women and girls, launching peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy expertise to improve systems nationally. As demand for our service grows, we are ambitious to double the number of women we support each year, achieved in large part through the success of our fundraising team in increasing our income.

About the role

As our Temporary Finance Manager, you will be managing a finance assistant and will be part of our organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, helping to collaboratively shape and steer the charity as we work towards our 2022- 2027 strategy. The Finance Manager is at the heart of Woman’s Trust; you will play an essential role and have oversight of not just the finance team – you will have direct exposure to CEO/Board Members and decision-making for the future of the organisation.

We are looking for a highly motived Temporary Finance Manager with demonstrable experience working in a similar senior level role. You’ll be a fully or part qualified accountant e.g. CIMA/ACA/ACCA/Cipfa, with a thorough understanding of charity accounting.

Hours: Up to 28 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term from 1st June 2025 to 14th December 2025.

In return, we can offer:

• 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays (pro rata for part-time working)
• Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mandatory job-related training
• Individual staff professional development budget
• A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
• Several social events/lunches per year
• Friendly, all women team

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 1st April 2025.

Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Are you a proactive individual with good prioritisation skills, who is interested in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness?

We are looking for people to join the dynamic and friendly Rent Service Team in Admin Assistants roles. This busy team processes Housing Benefit payments from 55 local authorities in the UK for up to 4000 St Mungo’s residents; and plays a key role in the organisation to support clients to rebuild their lives.

In this role you will:

• Support the team to ensure the rent accounting system contains up to date information on all tenant’s account(s), and properties.
• Record all payment receipts through the effective processing of Housing Benefit and individual payments received through Allpay, and other sources.
• To work with the Rent Service Coordinator to improve monitoring of rent accounts and provide admin support to the Rent Services Team.

In this role you will be required to work for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.  

About you

You don’t need to have direct experience to succeed in this role. Above all, we are looking for people with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn.

• We encourage you to apply if you have good communication and team working skills and a willingness to work flexibly to support organisational demands.
• Strong administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload will be as beneficial as your IT skills and experience of using Microsoft excel.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 26 March 2025  

Interview and assessments on: 8-9 April 2025

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Risk & Compliance Manager

Salary: Crica £48, 000 per annum

Contract status: Full time/Permanent

 ***Please download the job description for full details***

We have entered a new and exciting strategic period at the DEC and are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manger to ensure we are completing all the necessary checks and balances as our engagement with partners and stakeholders, increases.  

To be successful in this role, you must have proven experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector. Additionally, you will need proven experience in mitigating legal risks and liabilities, identifying contractual hazards to reduce or eliminate their financial impact, and have guided colleagues to negotiate contractual matters in a legal and ethical manner.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

•  Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies, both in and out of appeals.
• Manage the process of risk assessments (including data protection impact assessments) and internal audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage the organisation’s insurance policies and ensure adequate coverage for all potential risks.
• Oversee travel risk management to ensure the safety and security of staff traveling to high-risk areas.
• Report and manage serious incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage the internal reporting of personal data breaches and support the Data Protection Steering Group with reporting to data subjects and the Information Commissioner’s Office, where required. 
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, and codes of practice including data protection, safeguarding, and governance standards.
•   Review and negotiate contracts and grants to ensure they meet legal and organisational standards.
•   Oversee procurement processes to ensure they are ethical, transparent, and compliant with organisational policies
•  Promote and oversee ESG initiatives within the organisation.
•   Conduct regular reviews of financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity

You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of competence in the following areas:
Delivering quality results

Planning

Analytical & Innovative thinking

Communication

Team working and collaboration

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

How to apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name].

by 9am, Monday 24th March 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may hold initial interviews before the application deadline.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful 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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.

Job Title:        Interim Financial Controller

Location:                 London (Hybrid)

Duration:          6 months fixed term (maternity cover)

Reporting to:Chief Operating Officer 

Responsible for:  Two Finance Officers directly and a finance assistant indirectly

Salary: c. £56,700 Gross per annum

Deadline: 5pm UK time Wednesday 26 March 2025

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Job Overview  

Finance Team  

The Interim Financial Controller sits within a Finance Team, which provides the full range of financial support, reporting and services across Conciliation Resources to support the efficient and effective running of the organisation and the delivery of its work.  
Other senior finance team roles include an Income & Treasury Accountant, as well as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Job Purpose  

The Financial Controller has responsibility for the maintenance of business processes and controls, expenditure and balance sheet transactions. They also works with the rest of the Finance Team and other teams to ensure smooth and timely project and statutory audits. The Interim Financial Controller will provide cover for this role while the postholder is on maternity leave. 

Scope and Accountability  

The Organisational Support team provides support to all parts of Conciliation Resources in the areas of financial management, personnel (HR) management, fundraising, information and communications technology, facilities and organisational communications.  
The post-holder works closely with others in the Finance Team and other staff across Conciliation Resources as well as our organisational partners. This is a key role in both delivering and developing our financial controls framework, processes and procedures and being able to respond to and resolve problems. The Interim Financial Controller will also have line management responsibilities.

Person Specification  

Essential 

 
•Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with substantial experience of working in an accounting function  
•In-depth knowledge and understanding of internal controls and finance & accounting processes  
•Proven experience of managing month end and year end processes including audits  
•Substantial experience of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules for audits  
•Experience of managing a purchase ledger and payments function within a busy finance function  
•Good working knowledge of tax and VAT in the Charity context  
•Meticulous and good attention to detail  
•Good communication skills  
•Determined and assertive, prepared to get into the detail to understand the complex issues and find solutions
•Proficiency in the use of Excel and major financial accounting packages  
•Good time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines  

Desirable

•Experience of working in a grant-funded environment
•Experience of using SunSystems and Infor Q&A

About Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) 

GLAN is a unique non-profit organisation that pursues innovative legal actions across borders, challenging states and other powerful actors involved with human rights violations. Our vision is to challenge injustice through legal action. We believe that more can be done to challenge serious human rights violations by transcending borders, working transnationally, and giving a voice to the disempowered. Not only do we mobilise law across borders, we bridge disciplines by bringing together experts from different areas of law and professional perspectives (practice/academia) to unlock the potential of foreign courts and legal mechanisms to secure change. 

The Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join our team. The Finance Assistant will support our Manager by managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial transactions.

Responsibilities

Support the Finance Manager (80% of time)

· Daily posting of bank account transactions into Xero.

· Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.

· Preparation of monthly credit card reconciliations.

· Preparation of monthly purchase ledger reconciliations.

· Maintain supplier details in the purchase ledger.

· Log all incoming invoices.

· Process invoices, payments and expenses and follow up with clients, suppliers, and partners as needed.

· Reconcile supplier statements.

· Manage records and receipts in Xero.

· Provide administrative support during quarterly management reporting, annual budget preparation, and annual audit.

Support the Operations Manager (20% of time)

· Book travel on behalf of GLAN staff (typically transport and accommodation) where needed

· Organise travel insurance for staff

· Purchase DSE related equipment for staff

· Monitor and prioritise the info@mailbox

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

- GCSE 5 A-C or equivalent

Desirable

- Studying towards an Accountancy qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Proven work experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, or similar role.

Desirable

Experience of using Xero or similar finance software

SKILLS

Essential

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with enhanced skills in Excel.

· A high level of attention to detail and precision.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team.

· Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and the initiative to anticipate and meet needs and identify ways to improve processes.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills.

· Attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors

Special requirements

GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties.

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supporting King’s College London in their search for an Associate Finance Business Partner to join their expanding Finance Business Partnering team.

King’s College London is a world-renowned university, recognised for its excellence in research, teaching, and innovation. With a global reputation for academic leadership, King’s offers a diverse range of programmes across medicine, law, business, humanities, and sciences. As the university continues to grow, it is strengthening its finance function to enhance financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious institution at a time of strategic growth and financial transformation, supporting key decision-makers and driving financial excellence.

About the Role

As an Associate Finance Business Partner, you will provide essential financial reporting, analysis, and insight to support Estates & Facilities and Estates Trading services, which include King’s Sport, King’s Residencies, and King’s Venues.

This role offers a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Business Partnering – Collaborate with academic and professional staff to provide financial advice and strategic guidance.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and forecasts to enable informed decision-making.
• Budgeting & Planning – Support the preparation of multi-year budgets and business cases, ensuring financial integrity.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain relationships with key faculty and directorate leaders, ensuring finance is embedded in strategic conversations.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, cost control, and data accuracy.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. You should be comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment and passionate about driving financial performance.

Essential Criteria

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Strong management accounting and budgeting experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights.
• Confident communicator and business partner, able to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems, with a keen eye for process improvement.
• Ability to work independently to a high standard of accuracy and support others in doing so.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in higher education or an estates/property-related area.
• Knowledge of the UK higher education funding landscape.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other financial reporting tools.

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally renowned university with an ambitious vision.
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team.
• Gain exposure to strategic decision-making at a senior level.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

• USS pension scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two wellbeing days
• Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted childcare and employee discounts
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Career development and training opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please contact Megan Hunter at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential discussion.

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too. 

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the payroll and purchase ledger team with the day-to-day processes and requirements for the MSI’s global support office and MSI Reproductive Choices UK. This role will involve ensuring accurate and timely payroll and PL processing, compliance with government regulations, maintaining records and supporting the PL Manager and Payroll Manager in streamlining processes.

You will need an excellent knowledge of Excel, good attention to detail and experience of Dayforce Payroll Systems and Purchase ledger systems is desirable.

Working across the UK finance team, you will need excellent communication skills and be motivated to seek out answers and provide resolution.

About You

For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.

This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.

Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice.
• Excellent numerical and excel skills.
• Effective communicator, a good listener.
• Strong team player – someone who can build good relationships both within the global finance function and in the wider organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple pieces of work simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Experience of working within a busy finance team servicing a workforce of 250+.
• Previous experience of working in a payroll environment.
• Experience in the use of payroll software and purchase order systems such as Dayforce/Ceridian or similar payroll systems.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced in Sun Accounts or other similar accounts systems.

Formal education/qualification

• CIPP qualified, or working towards a CIPP qualification would be desirable, but is not essential for this role.

Please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London UK, 2 days per week in the office.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (For UK based team members).

Contract type: 6 month fixed term contract.

Salary: £24,975 - £31,213 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.

Salary band: BG 5

Closing date: 25th March 2025 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply. 

We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves. 

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.  

Youth Centre Manager

Oasis@Knights (Streatham/Brixton Hill, South London)

7 hours per week (0.175FTE)

Permanent

Salary: £5,848 per annum (£33,422 for 1 FTE)

Want to help oversee our Youth Centre offering a diverse range of activities for the local community?

Knights Youth Centre (KYC) was established in 1936 as an independent Christian Charity. The centre provides a range of universal and targeted youth work programmes in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations and is located on the boundary of the Clapham Park Estate (the largest estate in the Borough of Lambeth) in an area of high social need. In 2025 KYC is joining the Oasis family of charities and will be known as Oasis@Knights. Oasis’ vision is for community, a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.

We are seeking to recruit a Centre Manager who will work under the direction of the Knights Youth and Community Leader (YCL). They will be responsible for delivering a range of administrative, fabric and partnership functions to ensure the efficient, safe and smooth day-to-day running of the Centre.

Key responsibilities include:

· Work with the Youth and Community Leader (YCL) and Management Committee to plan and implement building improvements.

· Manage repairs, maintenance, and health & safety inspections within the allocated budget.

· Develop and oversee administrative systems, including vehicle upkeep, contract management, security, risk assessments, and stock replenishment.

· Oversee centre procedures on hygiene, risk management, security, and fire safety, including conducting unannounced fire drills.

· Carry out additional duties as required in line with centre priorities.

· Supervise the gardener to maintain outdoor spaces and ensure safe access.

The successful post holder must have:

· Ability to handle queries and resolve issues effectively

· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of building management and relevant legislations.

· A commitment to the Oasis ethos and values, including inclusion, equality, and perseverance.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages). 

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for further information.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 4th April 2025.

Interviews will take place at the Youth Centre on Thursday 17th April 2025.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Reports to: Head of Finance

Direct reports: None

Location: 27 Swinton St, King’s Cross, London, WC1X 9NW*, minimum of one day a week in the office 

Status: Up to 1-year Fixed Term Contract commencing 01/05/25 

Hours: 21-35 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly, over three to five days 

Salary: Grade D1L, salary in the range of £31,437 - £34,659 pro rated (includes 11% London Weighting)**, plus benefits. Annual leave is also pro-rated. 

* We intend to move to a new office in March 2025, located closer to Farringdon 

** A 2.6% inflationary adjustment has been approved from 1 Apr 2025 

Role Summary 

This role will help the Finance team by assisting with accounting reconciliation work, payroll processing and also posting of income and expenditure to our financial system, in line with charity VAT regulations. This role also assisting with the preparation of quarterly management accounts (e.g. review of departmental transaction reports) and assisting with customers debt recovery. Part of this role includes assisting in finance procedures review, to ensure transactions are processed with maximum efficiency, in light of increasing transactional volumes. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

Please refer to the candidate pack for role and responsibilities of this post.

Important note: We monitor for use of AI in responses and will reject applications containing AI generated answers. Know, embrace and actively uphold the values of Alcohol Change UK at all times. 

About Bank Workers Charity 

We’re the benevolent society supporting UK bank employees and their families. Each year we help thousands of people encountering financial, health, housing, and wellbeing challenges with independent advice and guidance, case management, referrals to expert partners and grant giving. 

About the role 

Following organisational growth Bank Workers Charity has introduced a fundraising strategy, which focuses on driving new income streams. 

Individual and legacy giving are key parts of this growth, so we are looking for an experienced and proactive fundraising professional to join the team, who will lead and deliver this work. 

The successful candidate will be an important member of the Corporate Engagement and Fundraising team, supporting the Head of the team, and contributing towards our plan to drive individual income growth of circa £200k per annum. 

About you 

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience developing and implementing engaging fundraising campaigns along with a proven track record of meeting six-figure income targets within individual and/or legacy fundraising. They will be inquisitive and analytical with great attention to detail and be at ease communicating with stakeholders at all levels. 

What we offer 

We’ve put a lot of energy into being a great place to work. We’re proud of our supportive culture and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. There are plenty of learning opportunities, and as a wellbeing charity we aim to be a leader in wellbeing support for our people. 

Our benefits include: 

• 30 days holiday, plus public holidays (FTE) 

• 8% employer contribution to Bank Workers Charity’s pension scheme and up to an additional 3% matched with employee contributions 

• A wide range of employer funded wellbeing experiences through Heka 

• Flexible benefit provision (including Medicash plan, cycle to work, payroll giving and electric car scheme) 

• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary) 

• Weekly wellbeing half hour 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than a single side of A4) to outlining how your experience meets the criteria as set out in the person specification in the Applicant Pack. 

Closing date: 17.00pm, Monday 24 March 2025.  

Bank Workers Charity is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.