Assistant Management Accountant Jobs

Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean, aiming to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans protected by 2030.  Building on over a decade of experience, Blue Marine is securing the creation of marine protected areas, establishing models of sustainable fishing, restoring habitats, tackling overfishing and connecting people with the sea and is at the cutting edge of marine conservation.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our growing finance division. Our dynamic finance team have a positive track record of employee development and are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to support their management accounting, including complete ownership of accounts payable.

We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential. 

Role and Responsibilities 

Supporting the wider finance team, you will:

Accounts Payable

• Assume complete ownership of employee expenditure: processing and posting transactions to the accounting system weekly.
• Manage supplier payments, including collecting and processing invoices before posting to the accounting system on a weekly basis.
• Communicate with suppliers and staff regarding expected payment dates of invoices.
• Monitor the payables ledger to ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis.

Accounts Receivable

• Process donations received through various payment methods onto the accounting system.
• Process gift aid claims when appropriate.

Management Accounting

• Post journals to the accounting system as required.
• Assist with the month-end processing and reporting.
• Assist with the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet.
• Maintain appropriate filing and assist in collation of evidence for annual audit.
• Contribute ideas for process and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with local council requirements.
• Contribute to the office management committee to maintain standards of office tidiness.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by the team.

Personal specification

The ideal candidate will be a positive, bright and talented professional with a desire to develop finance skills within a dynamic and growing charity.  Significant accounting experience or accounting qualifications are not essential as Blue Marine will provide training and financial support towards professional studies.  Our mission is at the heart of everything we do and it’s important that the candidate is committed to helping us achieve our goals and to uphold our values.

Skills and Experience (Essential)

• A-Level qualifications in a relevant subject.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong MS Office skills in Excel and Outlook.

Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of using a computerised accounting package(s).
• Bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant experience including AP/AR processing.

Qualities

• Interested in the conservation of the environment and the oceans.
• Enthusiastic and driven to develop a career in charity finance.
• Proactive, polite and can-do attitude.
• Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.
• Able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to developing processes and systems.
• Embody Blue Marine’s core values of being:

           - Brave, innovative and pioneering

           - Compassionate, supportive and responsible

           - Empowering

           - Equitable

           - Respectful

           - Collaborative

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm core working hours. 

Location: Somerset House, London. Hybrid working is encouraged, although presence in the office at least two days per week will be expected.

Benefits: A generous benefits package is offered, including an additional £2,000 per year available to employees attending the office at least two days per week.

A central London based Children Charity is seeking a Group Management Accountant

Permanent role

Hybrid working ( 2days per week in the office)

£53,000 - £56,000

The client is looking for a Qualified Accountant, preferably a charity sector background.

The charity has income of Approx £30million which is a mixture of Restricted and Non-Restricted.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will be:

1. Responsible for delivering the monthly Management Accounts pack by gathering the outputs of the finance function (including Business Partnering function, Accounts Assistants and business unit information)
2. Collaborate in the development of annual budgets and forecasts. * Monitor budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective action. * Work with department heads to ensure budgetary adherence. * Assist with regular rolling forecasts, providing insights into the expected forecast for the year
3. Responsible for the full annual audit process (entire cycle including annual audit readiness, audit delivery, production of annual statutory accounts and annual report and implementing suggestions of audit findings report)
4. Line manage the Accounts Assistants. Carry out monthly 1:1s, undertake performance reviews and support ongoing development.

The client will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Executive Assistant to Oasis Group CEO

(a charity committed to community transformation)

Permanent, full-time contract.

Salary:  £37,416 per annum (Including London Weighting)

 Are you an Executive Assistant or Operations Manager looking to work for a charitable organisation that is passionate about making positive change to the communities it works in?  Oasis has a new opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide high level support for our Group CEO.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a growing and fast-moving charitable organisation, a movement supporting young people and their families in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full, God-given potential.

An opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced senior-level Executive Assistant who is comfortable supporting our Group CEO and working alongside our Founder. Working as a key part of the Oasis Group Office, no two days will be the same and the pace is fast, yet the work and opportunities will be hugely rewarding.

This key role requires the successful candidate to:

· Provide support to the Group CEO in leading the Oasis family, ensuring effective governance systems and managing innovation and development

· Provide executive level in-person support to our Group CEO which may mean UK travel to meetings, media appearances and conferences.

· Collaborate with other members of the Oasis Group Office to provide general administrative support and diary management to Oasis senior leaders

· Offer wider project support when needed (e.g. events and gatherings).

This is a challenging role working with a team of inspirational and driven, high-profile change-makers.  You will be well-supported by the Group CEO and Founder and will work alongside the Founder’s EA and Group Office Assistant. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate professionalism, calmness and be an ambassador for the Oasis ethos in their day-to-day work. Working alongside the Founder and Group CEO require this role to be largely London office-based with occasional national travel.

For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:

· An opportunity to work alongside people with passion and a purpose, being part of senior level meetings in media and government.

· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.

· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time.

· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.

· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.

For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website. 

This is a rolling recruitment campaign until a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience .  In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:

1. What inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying?

2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience and knowledge required for this role.  As well as general administrative skills, highlight your experience servicing senior staff, Boards/Trustee meetings, your innovative/entrepreneurial flair, project work, any volunteer work and transferrable skills you can bring.

 3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you?  How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, 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 candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.  Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487

Asset Management Administrator

Discipline: Commercial Housing
Job type: Fixed Term
Salary: £22,965 per annum
Expiry date: 01 Aug 2024 23:59
Contract: 3 month fixed-term contract
Location: Home-based, with travel required to visit geographical region & attend meetings as required

We are looking for an Asset Management Administrator to join our welcoming and friendly team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us at Hft and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

What’s in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and lots of support along the way. ???????

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. As a “Gold” standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority.

- Annual Leave: 33 days pro rata (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary

and more

Key Responsibilities

As an Asset Management Administrator, you provide general administration support to the Asset Management Team.

You will ensure compliance information, repairs and improvement information are all recorded accurately on Hft’s system. You will monitor renewal dates for services and liaise with approved suppliers to arrange works when required. You will ensure Hft’s compliance system is kept up to date with compliance certificates and risk assessments. You will review and agree invoicing for building maintenance and compliance works in line with contractual rates, monitoring spend and identifying areas for cost saving. You will be required to attend meetings with contractors as required, ensuring all minutes are recorded accurately.

Who are you?

- You will have an awareness or experience of supported housing, ideally for people with learning disabilities
- You will have experience in housing management or Maintenance and/or Building Compliance, with a proven knowledge and experience in building safety and all aspects of H&S.
- You will have experience of using Microsoft ~Office packages in a similar setting and extensive use of Excel
- You will have the ability to manipulate and report date accurately
- You will have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

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The College of Policing is once again exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell, this time in our search for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our team on a permanent basis. The College of Policing is the professional body for the police service in England and Wales who work to share knowledge and good practice, set standards, and support professional development for police officers and staff.

This role has been newly created to add additional resource to our Financial Accounting Team. Reporting into the Financial Accountant, this role will undertake and maintain timely and accurate fixed asset postings, corporate adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring non-current and cash assets are recorded in accordance with the College’s accounting policies. 

The organisation:

About 800 people work for the College of Policing across England and Wales. Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.  We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive.

This role offers a full-time opportunity and it will be based out of our headquarters in Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN). We offer an extensive flexible-working policy (including up to three days per week from home), employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

The key duties of this Assistant Financial Accountant will be:

• Record and process additions, capitalisations, revaluations, and disposals of fixed assets in a timely fashion.
• Monitor the progress of assets under construction, ensuring that assets are correctly capitalised when construction is completed, and appropriate depreciation is charged.
• Maintain the fixed assets register and record revaluations, impairments and indexations.
• Review capital transactions and ensure that they are allocated appropriately, identify misclassified capital/resource spend and take appropriate corrective action.
• Completing monthly reconciliations of the bank and other balance sheet items.
• Preparing and entering journals into the system.
• Assist with obtaining information for auditors and their queries.

The successful candidate will have:

• Started working towards a CCAB or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience.
• A demonstrable understanding and application of sound principles of financial accounting, especially double entry bookkeeping.
• Ideally, previous experience of UK government accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks and keep others updated.
• Evidence of being able to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in working towards team objectives.
• Ideally, experience of fixed asset accounting.

The closing date for applications will be on Sunday 28^th July, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing the 5^th August. Applications will be under continuous review before this date so please submit your CV to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to ensure that you are considered.

About the role     

A4S was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today we work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy. 

The Personal Assistant will provide professional diary, business and administrative support to four roles -  the Executive Director of Knowledge and Learning, the Director of the CFO Programme, the Director of Capital Markets and Fundraising, and the Head of Europe and Global Reporting Lead (‘the principals’).

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Plan and co-ordinate the principals’ diaries, arranging meetings and calls, and helping to prioritise time. 

• Manage logistics for meetings, ensuring agendas, briefs and papers are prepared, as appropriate. 

• Monitor email traffic, ensuring the principals’ email inboxes are prioritised and highlighting urgent emails for action. 

• Organize the logistics and travel arrangements for overseas business trips undertaken by principals. 

• Arrange logistics for meetings and workshops, including liaising with attendees and their PAs, and circulating papers. 

• Attend meetings, take minutes as required and produce documentation in a timely manner. 

Download the full job description attached to this vacancy.

About you

You will have administrative support experience and previous PA/Secretariat experience, including responsibility for diary management for multiple principals concurrently. You will have a proven ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines and have excellent organizational skills. 

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and proven experience of engaging with a wide range of people at all levels in a professional capacity are essential. Candidates must also demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and be comfortable working with various new IT systems and software.

Interest in sustainability, business, and/or finance, as well as knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems and European languages other than English, would be an advantage.

Further specifications are available in the full job description.

About us 

A4S offers a competitive range of benefits, a good work-life balance, employee growth and development, and a vibrant organizational culture.

You’ll join a small team of about 45, who are based primarily in and around London. You’ll interact and work with most of your colleagues and stay in the loop on the full extent of our programmes. We value our people, and strive for a collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical structure.

Our dedicated office is in Mindspace Shoreditch- a vibrant, modern and dog-friendly co-working space which hosts weekly events including brunches, after-work socials and the occasional ping pong evening! We also organize our own team lunches, park days and away days - with team volunteering days also on the horizon. 

Benefits 

The benefits outlined below are specific to UK employees, however, we strive to provide similar benefits for staff in other locations. 

1. 25 days leave, increasing by one day every year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).2.

2. Up to 5 days per year for volunteering. 

3. BUPA private medical insurance which covers GP virtual consultations, hospital treatment, cancer treatment, mental health treatment and more. This is available from the beginning of employment and covers pre-existing conditions. 

4. A 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a 2.5% minimum contribution from the employee. 

5. WeCare membership, providing you and your family or cohabiting partner with access to 24/7 medical consultations, mental health support, guidance on legal and financial issues, and more. 

6. Death in service and income protection insurance. 

7. Perkbox membership, offering: generous discounts across everyday spending, wellness and fitness, restaurants, gifts, travel, and more; Perkbox Medical, through which you can book virtual GP appointments and receive prescriptions; and a wellness hub with content covering nutrition, workouts and meditation.

8. Flexible working arrangements – both in terms of location and core hours  (subject to agreement and role-dependent, but never unreasonably refused) 

9. A ‘cycle to work’ scheme. 

To apply 

You can find the full job description attached below – please read this carefully before applying.   

Please complete the application form by clicking 'apply' below, submitting both your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages as attachments where prompted. Please specify in your cover letter where you first heard about this position (eg Linkedin, Charity Job, Escape the City, A4S webpage etc.). 

We value a diverse and inclusive team, and we know that studies have shown that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role but your past experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply and let us know what you can bring to it and A4S. You may be the right person for this job, or for future opportunities.

Applicants should be able to show an understanding of A4S and its programmes, and outline what they can bring to the role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider applicants with Graduate or HPI visas that have at least 18 months remaining for permanent roles. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

For more guidance on applying to A4S, please see ‘Tips for your application to A4S’ attached to this vacancy.

Our Finance & Performance team are looking for a skilled and experienced finance professional with excellent communication and analytical skills to become the new Financial Performance & Analysis Accountant in Birmingham. 

In this newly created role you will be responsible for the provision of high quality financial performance reporting, management information and business insights to inform decision making and drive financial performance.   

You will be responsible for the month end activities including production of the management accounts with analysis and commentary as well as supporting the financial planning process and provision of financial performance reports.  You will also be responsible for the management and development of our Assistant Management Accountant and will collaborate with Finance & Performance colleagues as well as the Finance Business Partners.

This role is ideal if you want to join a friendly and capable finance team where you will play a key role in shaping and developing our financial performance and reporting function.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Financial Performance & Analysis Accountants? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Financial Performance & Analysis Accountants! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).  

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller

Location: London (Hybrid)

Responsible for:  Two Finance Officers directly and a Finance Assistant indirectly

Duration: Eight months fixed term, starting from 1st September 2024 (maternity cover)

Gross annual salary: £54,000

Deadline: 8th Aug 2024, 17:00 UK time.

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 over 25 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 80 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. 

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 Senior Finance Business Partner 

Job Purpose 

The Financial Controller has responsibility for the maintenance of business processes and controls, expenditure and balance sheet transactions. He/she 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 

• Experience in managing projects funded by the European Union, FCDO and other donors, including donor relationship management, programme development and narrative and budget reporting. 

• 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

How to Apply

The Job description is attached to this advertisement. Please do not send your CV or Resume at this stage. 

Please download the Application form and Application Statement and submit them via email

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 9am, 2 AUGUST 2024

We are looking for a problem-solving Administrative Assistant with a can-do attitude to work with our Finance Team to support our dynamic team of lawyers at our busy London office. This is a varied role that requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to support our team efficiently.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Cost Team
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £26,410 per annum

Person Specification:

• Interest in Our Ethos: A strong interest in our mission to empower clients and challenge unlawful conduct by the Government and those with power.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A love for solving problems and overcoming challenges.
• Numerical Aptitude: An aptitude for numbers and basic accounting tasks.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in typing, computer literacy, and the ability to learn and teach our systems, including Office365.
• Prioritization & Attention to Detail: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain attention to detail.
• Clear Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly in plain English.
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.

Hours per week: 3.5 per week (14 hours per month)

Salary: £2,500 per annum (£25,000 pro-rata)

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays

Location: Hybrid working (Barnet / homeworking)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our finance department. The Finance Assistant will maintain financial records, process transactions, prepare reports, and assist with budgeting and forecasting. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of the charity's financial processes.

About CB Plus

CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) is an award-winning independent community infrastructure and development organisation. We work with residents, local communities, and VCFS organisations to identify and provide solutions to tackling structural and social inequalities through collaborative partnerships to improve the life outcomes for all. 

Please see the job description for further information about the role.

Interviews will be held via  Zoom

The part-time Finance Assistant position is a new role created to strengthen the in-house finance operations of the Talbot Village Trust. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be an integral part of a small, committed team, collaborating with a diverse range of contractors and suppliers, charities and local impact organisations as part of the Trust's vision to support people to live well in south-east Dorset.

The charity's finance function is maintained between the Trust's external estate advisors, who oversee the management of the Trust’s land and properties, and the internal finance team. The internal team is responsible for managing the monthly payment process, preparing management and year-end accounts, and conducting financial reporting and analysis as needed. The postholder will maintain precise financial records in accordance with the charity's financial procedures and processes, thereby enabling senior management and trustees to make well-informed decisions.

Hours: 21 hours per week.

Salary: £25,000 p.a. pro rata

The selected candidate will need to complete a standard DBS check.

This part-time position is available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

• Process supplier and contractor invoices
• Reconcile supplier accounts and statements
• Address and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly, including tracking down missing invoices
• Handle supplier disputes and enquiries
• Establish new supplier/subcontractor accounts and update existing account details in the purchase ledger
• Oversee and process credit card transactions
• Organise monthly payment schedules, including grant donations to charity awardees
• Conduct monthly reconciliations

Financial Operations

• Manage the accounts email inbox
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes within the finance function
• Assist with the annual audit

General

• Perform any other relevant ad-hoc tasks to support the finance team as needed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in a finance-related position
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong IT information systems skills e.g. Excel, Word.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Natural team worker with high standards of integrity and professionalism
• Self organised, proactive & positive approach to work
• Numerate and used to dealing with financial-related queries
• Relationship building and relationship management skills

Desirable:

• Qualifications: AAT Level 4 or working towards.
• Experience of working in charities or similar organisations
• Clean, valid driving licence and access to a car

Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ.

We are looking for a personable Finance Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will; 

• Perform a range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations. 

• Perform daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters 

• Perform various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters 

You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance role. Experience of using an accounting system and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. You should also possess an excellent standard of numeracy as well as accuracy with detailed spreadsheets. You should be able to work independently and as part of the Finance Team.

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements. 

Salary is £21,585 for 4 days per week (£26,982 FTE).  The role can be home or office based with a minimum once a week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham.  Additional days on site will be required during the induction phase (up to 3 months). 

Closing date: 9th August 2024 

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers. 

Please read our statement of faith and occupational requirement.

Please return your completed application form with a CV, covering letter and completed monitoring form. 

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Management Accountant 

Based: Battersea Park

Salary: £27,427 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: Flexible, Hybrid/Office

DBS: Basic

  

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Finance Assistant will support the Finance Team, providing financial and administrative services for our business. The Finance team sits within our Central Services division. 

Central Services ensures the company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Accounts payable and receivables: controls and processes 
• Processing purchase invoices: entering and coding invoices (including VAT) in Xero managing the approval workflow (by cost centre budget holders) as required
• Setting up weekly payment runs, expense pay runs and individual payments as required 
• Maintaining the aged purchase ledger ensuring invoices are accounted for on receipt and tracked through to payment 
• Supplier set-up: ensure appropriate supplier information is obtained 
• Raising sales and recharge invoices on a monthly/quarterly basis 
• Bank reconciliation process 
• Posting cash journals to record payments/receipts from bank statements into the ledger 
• Processing and posting payroll journal
• Assisting with month-end processes 
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and other standard month end processes 
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit process 
• Assisting with general finance-related inquiries and correspondence received via the generic finance email inbox.

Skills and Experience:  

• Experience of Purchase Ledger, Sale Ledger and General Ledger management including month end processes
• Experience of bank and other balance sheet reconciliations 
• Supplier management 
• Proficiency in MS Office, Xero and other accountancy packages
• Attention to detail 
• Good communication 
• Ability to meet deadlines
• AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/ACA - We are supportive of candidates undergoing their studies 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable 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. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Are you a detail orientated cashier looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in a fast paced environment? 

We have an opportunity for someone to join the finance department, supporting the Financial Controller, and our busy team to maintain all St Mungo’s cashbooks. Other key responsibilities will be:

• Facilitate and co-ordinate with the Credit Controller and Payments Supervisor matching/allocation of cash received by the Sales/Purchase Ledger.

• Provide weekly banking transactions download reports to rents and fundraising teams to facilitate cash recording. 

• Provide excellent customer service responding to requests for Faster Payments and processing these in accordance with relevant policies, including policies on avoidance of fraud. 

• Administrator for the credit card, cash card and expenses facilities

• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for review by the Financial Controller. 

In this role you will be required to work at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training 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. 

About you 

We are looking for a proactive detail orientated individual with experience of reconciling and maintaining multiple cashbooks in a busy environment. You should also have:

• Great communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues across the organisation who may not have knowledge of finance processes.

• Experience of completing administrative tasks, intermediate Microsoft Office skills especially use of excel.

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a methodical and ordered approach when working under pressure to tight deadlines. 

• Knowledge of; and the ability to log and keep track of Faster Payments.

• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to work with a charity that supports people to transform their lives. 

We consider skills learnt through experience to be as valuable as qualifications; this is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in developing their skills, with an innovative approach and able to identify process improvement changes.

How to apply  

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.  

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

Closing date: 10am on Monday 29 July 2024 

Interview and assessments on: Thursday 8 Friday 9 August 2024 

What we offer  

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities   

• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace  

• Great Pay and Other Benefits