Finance And Compliance Manager Jobs in Manchester
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management
- Develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy to align it to the charity’s main strategy and support long-term goals.
- Provide financial insights to the leadership team to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
- Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.
- Monitor and forecast financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Work with the Treasurer and trustees to develop and update financial policies and procedures as part of the Resources Committee.
- Keep under review AvMA reserves strategy and policy and recommend changes as necessary.
Day to Day Financial Duties
- Manage and oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll and banking.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Gift Aid, and charity reporting standards.
- In conjunction with our investment advisers, support the trustees and CEO with the management of an investment portfolio including the planning of necessary drawdowns for cashflow management purposes.
- Oversee the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
- Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as a financial advisor to the CEO, trustees and senior leadership team on all matters.
- Present financial reports at board and committee meetings, explaining complex financial data in an accessible way.
- Work closely with fundraising, operations and medico legal teams to align financial plans with organisational objectives.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff and/or volunteers, as applicable.
Other Duties
- To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
- To attend quarterly Board meetings in person in London.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent financial experience.
- Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory requirements as they apply to charities.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
- Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and effectively both in writing, on the telephone and face to face.
- Ability to lead, manage and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative. Be well organised and remain calm under pressure.
- Forward thinking and able to suggest appropriate changes to AvMA’s services to meet the changing needs of the public and the clinical negligence marketplace.
- Passion, commitment and drive to promote patient rights and follow the aims of AvMA.
- IT literate and confident with technological change. Able to identify opportunities to improve our data collection systems; an awareness of the power of social media and how to use it to promote AvMA’s work.
- Committed to principles of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Experience working with trustees or non-exec directors and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
- Familiarity with Gift Aid, VAT and other tax-related processes relevant to charities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to the CEO, this role will take overall strategic responsibility for the financial and operational management of MyBnk. The role will manage the internal and external financial processing and reporting, ensuring statutory and donor compliance, and foster a business partnering approach between the Finance team and the wider organisation. Our Finance and Operations Director will offer strategic insight into planning, forecasting, financial modelling and budgeting. The role will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and be a trusted expert advising the Board of Trustees. They will be a key driver of operational efficiency and improvement.
We are holding an information webinar about this role on 31st January at midday. Please register for it via the job pack. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording.
MyBnk Directors are expected to identify and secure strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. Equally, Directors will exemplify and model the MyBnk values of:
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Young at heart, serious in intent
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Stories are the best means of education
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We live in the real world
This role is a great opportunity to bring your professional toolkit to an exciting, growing and purpose driven charity doing vital work for our society. You will have the resources, support, and visibility you need from the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. For the right person it will be a career-shaping role.
Strategic Financial Management
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Lead budgeting and management accounting processes, ensuring that senior management and trustees have a strong understanding of the financial implications of their plans and decisions, including forward financial modelling and forecasts, variance analyses, cashflow forecasts and reserves targets.
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Ensure business partnering is in place that allows senior management and trustees are able to obtain answers to financial queries, relevant analyses, and updated information when necessary.
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Leadership on all aspects of statutory annual reporting and audits, working with the external auditors, including the implementation of findings and improvement areas.
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Working with senior management team to ensure donor-related processes are compliant, efficient, and provide the best results for the charity.
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Ensure that all finance systems, policies and controls are fit for purpose and well understood across the charity.
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Line-manage the finance team.
Operational Financial Management
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Oversee transactional processing, to ensure these are efficient and accurate, and accounting transactions are compliant with relevant accounting standards.
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Oversee payroll, ensuring this is managed efficiently, accurately, and is compliant with HMRC and pensions regulations
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Oversee internal management accounting and donor reporting and contract management
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Oversee the financial aspects of donor acquisition
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Ensure VAT reporting and other tax filings are completed on time and accurately
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Manage the organisation’s cashflow and reserves levels, and maximise any potential investment returns
Operational Delivery
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Supported by the Systems Transformation and Database team, you will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance the working practices of the organisation.
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You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while driving technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by a Senior Systems and Transformation Manager and a Database Manager and our outsourced IT provider.
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Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.
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Maintain MyBnk’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation.
Governance
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Operate in the capacity of Company Secretary and ensure compliance with Companies House and the Charity Commission.
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Support the strategic development of the organisation to ensure it has appropriate management and governance in place as we continue to grow.
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Ensuring compliance with charity and company law including UK GDPR and producing timely updating of accurate company records
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With the CEO, ensure the appropriate scheduling and recording of the work of our Board of Trustee and sub committees ensuring papers are produced and that business flows effectively between the SLT and the board.
Whilst much of this role is naturally about the internal mechanisms, all MyBnk Directors are proactively exploring and securing strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. You will be a leader in your field and MyBnk will support you in shouting about the great work you will be doing here.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The Destitution Project (DP) is a dynamic and well-respected charity at the forefront of refugee and asylum seeker support in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Proud recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service! As DP’s Operations and Development Manager, you will provide overall leadership and management for the drop in and casework operations, staff and volunteers. This will include attending and being responsible for oversight at the Wednesday Drop-in and liaising with service providers and partner organisations.
Our Wednesday Drop-in offers a safe, welcoming space for people to meet and mix. We provide a hot meal; food parcels for asylum seekers; clothing and household goods and much more. Our Casework Service provides information and support face to face at the Drop-in and remotely through the week to first time applicants; refugees newly granted Leave to Remain and refused asylum seekers.
Our service is delivered by a passionately committed team of three staff members (part-time) and a volunteer core of thirty including 6 trustees. A few of the Team have been with the Project since its foundation as an independent charity in 2015; others have joined along the way, some having initially come to DP as service users themselves. People with lived experience are central to everything we do, not just as service users, but as staff, volunteers and trustees.
You will work closely with DP’s Trustees and the DP Coordinating Committee to ensure smooth service delivery; develop and implement DP’s long-term strategic plans and, via consultation and feedback, build resilient services and activities that meet service users’ needs and help enhance the local community. This will include building relationships in the community and representing DP at events and via external networks.
You will have experience of:
• Managing and supervising the work of teams and individuals.
• Decision-making in a wide range of situations including where risk management and safeguarding are considerations.
• Managing competing interests within the workplace.
• Understanding the circumstances and needs of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants.
The skills and attributes you will bring to DP:
• A creative, flexible, problem-solving approach
• Good communication (with a sense of humour)
• Able to reflect and learn from experience,
• Respectful of staff and volunteer knowledge and experience
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equity ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
The Destitution Project (DP) aims to provide a safe environment for asylum seekers and refugees where they can find friendship and practical help
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a database specialist looking for an organisation with purpose, where your work makes a difference to vulnerable children every day. This is a brand-new role in our organisation which is putting data at the heart of its new strategy.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As a person who is passionate about the power of data, you will have the opportunity to shape the way that the organisation captures and analyses fundraising income and other data to maximise income which will in turn enable us to support more children.
You will have a track record of managing a fundraising database in a charitable organisation and proven data analysis skills. This role will provide an essential link between the finance and fundraising & marketing teams and will suit someone who thrives on working collaboratively to achieve the goals of the organisation.
We are looking for someone with advanced skills in data management. Time management and problem solving are an essential part of this role.
STILL INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY...
To apply for this position, please visit our website
Please note that Railway Children will only accept applications made using this application form and will not accept CVs, academic certificates or covering letters.
Closing date: Sunday February 2nd at 5pm.
Candidates will be assessed on application and may be contacted before the closing date. At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful. THANK YOU
WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Treasures Foundation provides housing and support for women recovering from addiction, trauma, and involvement with the criminal justice system. We help women rebuild their lives through safe housing, access to essential services, and programmes focused on rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Our mission is to empower women to thrive in their communities and build a brighter future.
We are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of our financial operations, ensuring the charity’s financial health and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of charity finance, experience managing grant funding, and the ability to work collaboratively with funders and senior management to secure and sustain long-term funding.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager and play a critical role in maintaining Treasures Foundation’s financial stability. The core responsibilities include:
Financial Management
· Manage the charity’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
· Prepare management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts, for review by the Board of Trustees.
· Oversee day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
· Ensure the charity complies with all statutory financial requirements.
Grant and Fund Management
· Monitor and manage restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure compliance with funders’ requirements.
· Work closely with funders to ensure accurate reporting and maintain strong relationships.
· Assist in preparing grant applications by providing financial forecasts and detailed expenditure breakdowns.
· Track grant income and expenditure, ensuring funds are used in line with donor expectations.
Reporting and Compliance
· Prepare financial reports for funders and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
· Support the preparation of the annual accounts and liaise with auditors during the year-end audit process.
· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission and Companies House filing requirements.
· Maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures, ensuring the charity’s financial processes are robust and fit for purpose.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in the charity sector and a solid background in financial management. They will be proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Demonstrable experience managing finances for a charity, including preparing management accounts and financial reports.
· Experience working with funders, including managing grant applications and reporting.
· Strong knowledge of charity finance.
· Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
· Experience supporting fundraising efforts by providing financial insights and analysis.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
· Knowledge of housing benefit and enhanced housing benefit processes.
· Experience working with vulnerable groups and understanding the financial needs of community-focused charities.
· Knowledge of QuickBooks
What We Offer
· The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women recovering from addiction and trauma.
· Flexible working arrangements, including remote working.
· A supportive and passionate team dedicated to creating lasting change.
· Opportunities for professional development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Finance Manager
Salary: £38.000
Location: Work remotely
Status: Full time (35 hours per week) permanent.
Part time will be considered 4 days per week minimum
Reports to: Executive Director
Treasurer
Start date: ASAP
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 9th of February
Online finance test: Friday the 14th of February
Online interviews: Thursday the 20th of February
About Children Change Colombia
Children Change Colombia is a UK registered charity with 33 years' experience in defending children's rights in Colombia. Today we are the UK's largest charity working exclusively in Colombia. We work with children whose rights to a safe, happy childhood, and a fulfilling future, are threatened by poverty, inequality and violence. We work with the children most at risk, to keep them safe and defend their rights in the long term, to tackle neglected issues that few others address and to strengthen children's organisations.
Through local partnerships, we currently work on three neglected issues:
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Sexual and gender-based violence
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Access to education
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Forced recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society
We believe that, with knowledge of their rights and the confidence to assert them, children can transform their own lives, their communities and Colombia itself.
We are a small and lively organisation and you will quickly become an essential part of our friendly team, involved in all areas of discussion and supporting the many areas of our work. Since 2020, we have tripled the number of beneficiaries and doubled our number of projects, geographical areas of work, and annual income —all while keeping administrative costs low.
In 2024 alone, our programs positively impacted the lives of 4,320 children and 1,920 adults in Colombia, plus 126 children from London, and their families. We also conducted three workshops with our local partners - online and in person - as part of our capacity-building programme. In 2024 we supported 7 local grassroots organisations with 11 different projects.
Purpose of the role:
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To keep the Executive Director and Trustees informed on the charity’s financial status through the production of management accounts and other financial reports
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To introduce and supervise the implementation of systems, procedures and controls to ensure the smooth running of the charity’s finances and maximise accountability.
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To ensure that Children Change Colombia complies with its statutory obligations – specifically those relating to Charity Commission, Companie House and Inland Revenue.
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To work closely with the Executive Director to help run CCC.
Key Financial responsibilities
UK Finance:
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Prepare annual consolidated statutory accounts, guaranteeing compliance with SORP requirements, liaising with external examiners, consolidating with Colombian accounts.
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Prepare monthly management accounts, regular analytical reports on budget performance and cash flow forecasts for Executive Director (ED), Trustees and Treasurer at Finance Committee meetings, highlighting any specific areas of concern.
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Attend Finance Committee and Board meetings.
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Check and authorise bank payments and transfers in the UK office.
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Data input into Quickbooks of all accounting transactions, monthly reconciliation of 10 UK bank accounts, plus all balance sheet accounts. Keep the chart of accounts up-to-date, create new income or expenditure accounts and restricted funds when necessary, and ensure these correspond correctly with live projects.
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Run the monthly payroll & pension process.
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Maintain procedures and financial controls, ensuring their compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House guidelines and guaranteeing their application by Fundraising and Project Management teams.
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Coordinate production of the annual income and expenditure budgets (full budget and unrestricted budget). Enter these onto Quickbooks, to allow Actuals v Budget reports to be run from Quickbooks. Also create a mid-year re-forecast.
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Process grant transfers to the Colombia Office, to ensure project funds and Colombian operating costs are cash flowed in a timely manner.
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Oversee financial reporting for statutory and large funding sources.
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Prepare and submit Gift-Aid returns. Enter Gift Aid declarations onto the database.
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Update Finance Manuals for the London office and the Colombia Office annually.
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Provide guidance and financial information as requested by all.
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Liaise with Programmes regarding our partners & their accounts i.e. their financial health.
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Assist with funding applications, project budgets & financial reporting to funders.
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Download and code monthly fundraising reports for all online income platforms (including CAF, Donorbox, JustGiving, Benevity, Stewardship, Facebook) and Payroll Giving platforms (including Charitable Giving, Charities Trust). Code into Quickbooks.
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Process all cheques received into the office by scanning, coding and depositing into the bank; and compile a list of donors to be thanked.
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Maintain the list of Major Donors.
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Maintain the Newsletter income analysis document.
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Annually recalculate the Reserves traffic light values for monitoring unrestricted reserves.
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Monitor Treasury management under the approval of the Treasurer, manage savings accounts, open new savings accounts when needed, ensure funds are held within the Financial Services Compensation Scheme safety levels.
Colombia Finance
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In collaboration with JGS (our Colombian accounting firm) process and approve all Colombian payments to partners, suppliers, core staff and project staff.
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Ensure supporting documents are provided for all Colombian expenditure and file on the drive accordingly.
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Enter all Colombian financial transactions onto Quickbooks using the correct exchange rates, and ensure details match those recorded by JGS in Siigo Nube.
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Monitor expenditure in Colombia against the Colombia office budget and project budgets.
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Reconcile 2 Colombian Bank accounts and 1 Colombian credit card on a monthly basis.
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Consolidate Colombian annual accounts into CCC’s UK consolidated annual accounts.
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Check the Fundraising Grants Tracker monthly to ensure the project funds match the information recorded on Quickbooks.
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Lead a monthly meeting to ensure all staff are aligned with the latest project details.
Key Governance responsibilities:
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Keep Charity Commission and Companies House records updated and ensure that annual accounts and annual returns are submitted on time.
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Inform Charity Commission and Companies House of any changes to constitution or Trustee membership.
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Ensure CCC complies with Inland Revenue requirements and the Colombia equivalent.
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Ensure CCC’s insurance policies are renewed and reviewed annually on time. And that all projects are correctly covered by liability insurance.
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Ensure CCC remains up to date in meeting its obligations set by the Pensions Regulator.
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Support maintaining the financial aspects of the Risk Register.
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Renew the annual Microsoft Office and Antivirus subscriptions, providing links to all relevant staff.
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Monitor the info@childrenchangecolombia account, forward emails to relevant staff.
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Write Finance Committee minutes after each meeting.
Key HR responsibilities:
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Ensure staff understand their choices regarding pension deductions.
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Calculate entitlements and set up the annual leave chart annually.
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Calculate annual salaries based on pay rises or changes approved by the Finance Committee.
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Send expense claim & DBS information to new Interns, and pay their monthly expenses.
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Support updating HR policies.
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Run DBS checks for all staff, Trustees and volunteers, making sure these are renewed every 3 years, and keeping records of these.
Person Specification:
Essential
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A professional accounting qualification and- or finance experience
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Experience working in the Charity Sector ideally International Development
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A sound understanding of the need to differentiate between unrestricted and restricted funds
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Proven experience of using computerised accounting systems
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Experienced leading on the budgeting and forecasting process
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Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment
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Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel
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Accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to maintain a management and strategic overview of the finance function
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Great interpersonal and communication skills
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Empathy with the aims and objectives of our organisation
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Ability to use QuickBooks or similar accounting software
Desirable
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Basic Spanish - spoken and written. We can offer Spanish lessons.
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Ability to use Civi CRM Database
Application Process
To apply please send your CV (2 pages max) and a short cover letter (1 page max) to Executive Director, Angela Carreno. In the cover letter please state clearly why you want this role and the skills and experience you possess relevant to this post and how you meet the person specification.
We will acknowledge all applications, but to minimise administrative costs we cannot provide feedback if you are not preselected for an interview.
Children Change Colombia is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We particularly encourage applications from people with diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), as well as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities. Diversity is not just a legal requirement for us, but the value found in our differences adds enormously to our work and enriches our lives.
Our mission is to support, empower and protect children and young people that are victims, survivors or at risk of the neglected issues in Colombia.
Canine Partners' mission is to transform the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a talented Finance Manager to join our dedicated Finance team.
This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
What you will do:
Working alongside the Director of Finance and Resources you will ensure the charity's finances are utilised in line with our mission. Leading an established and dedicated team of two, you will oversee all the financial activities, reporting and analysis, whilst improving and maintaining tight financial controls. Undertaking a number of routine tasks, you will also manage monthly management accounts, journals, and year-end accounts.
It is an exciting time to join us, as the charity marks its 35th anniversary this year and we will be doing a lot to celebrate! We have recently launched our 5-year plan, which has been shaped in a large part by the finances and financial modelling; this work will continue to become more detailed and accurate as we move through the 5-year plan, which you will play a key part in supporting using honed modelling, projecting and problem-solving skills.
What we are looking for:
• Qualified accountant (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCA) with relevant senior financial experience.
• Strong ICT skills including database (Office 365, MS Excel in particular).
• Broad experience of budget management and strategic planning (ideally in charitable settings but not essential).
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to use initiative.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proven experience of working within a financial environment and use of sophisticated digital accounting software.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
It may be advantageous, though not essential, to have experience working in a related field or knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
What can offer you:
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking (visiting and site-based staff)
• Dog friendly offices
• Flexible working hours
• Claimable business/travel expenses
This role can be delivered remotely from home. We will provide a laptop, additional screen, and mobile phone for use in the role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 05 February 2025
First interviews will take place online (via MS teams): Date to be confirmed.
Second interviews will take place at our National Training Centre in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire: Date to be confirmed.
Please note we may choose to close this advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate or if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive a high volume of applications.
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
You may have experience of the following: Charity Finance Lead, Finance and Operations Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Charity Finance, Finance and Resources Manager, Senior Finance Officer, Accounting and Finance Manager, Finance and Compliance Manager, Finance Team Leader, Strategic Finance Manager, etc.
REF-218 932
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Remote, with visits require to Horsham, West Sussex
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About Roffey Park Institute
Roffey Park Institute is a pioneer in leadership and organisational development, with over 70 years of experience empowering individuals and organisations to reach their potential. Known for its innovative approach and deep expertise, Roffey Park is now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join its leadership team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Institute.
The Role
The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader within Roffey Park, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the Institute. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the opportunity to influence major financial decisions, ensuring the organisation’s long-term sustainability, compliance, and success. The Director will work closely with the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to provide strategic guidance, turning financial insights into actionable plans that drive growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with Roffey Park’s vision and ambitious goals, ensuring sustainable growth and financial stability.
- Oversee Financial Planning & Reporting: Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, ensuring Roffey Park’s financial health remains strong and compliant with all regulations.
- Ensure Financial Excellence & Compliance: Lead the implementation of effective financial controls, audit processes, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and best practices.
- Inspire and Lead the Finance Team: Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who They’re Looking For
Roffey Park is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to join their leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A degree in finance/accounting and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- 10+ years of senior finance experience, with expertise in both the charity and commercial sectors.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving transformation and managing financial functions through digital change.
- Deep knowledge of UK financial regulations, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial data into strategic insights.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAGE, MS Excel) and a passion for embracing digital solutions.
Why Roffey Park?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation at a time of growth and transformation. By joining Roffey Park, the successful candidate will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading organisation in leadership development.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative environment where new ideas and continuous improvement are valued.
- Lead and inspire a talented finance team, contributing to their growth and success.
- Be part of an organization that makes a real impact, empowering leaders across industries.
- Remote working is available along with great benefits.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
The Head of Finance will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the charity in developing and delivering our growth plans.
**Access to Norfolk/Cambridgeshire for regular team meet ups required**
Role Mission:
“I am here to help the charity achieve its mission by ensuring it is financially sound, compliant, transparent, and uses its funding in the most impactful ways.”
Key Duties:
· Ownership of the finance function.
· Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
· Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes.
· Preparation of Monthly Management Reports for Chief Executive & Trustees.
· Cash management and treasury duties, including credit control.
· Stock control.
· Management of Grant income and spending.
· Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are maintained.
What are the 3-month goals for this role:
· Prepared the charity’s 2024 annual accounts for external auditing.
· Completely familiarised with all aspects of the charity’s financial recording and reporting.
· Providing the existing, regular financial report to the team including the monthly management report.
· Can articulate the charity’s goals, culture, and impact, and how Finance supports this to happen.
What are the 6-month goals for this role:
· Evolved the financial reporting to provide better financial information to the team and streamlined the processes involved.
· Reviewed & improved the grants income tracking and reporting processes
· Successfully managing the charity’s cash flow in line with its Reserves Policy.
· Completely accountable for all aspects of the HoF JD by now.
What are the 9-month goals for this role:
· Streamlining of all financial processes and improving where possible.
· Proactively identifying opportunities to improve income and spending efficiencies through financial data analysis.
Skills & Experience - (E) Essential (D) Desirable
· Accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) (E)
· Experience of working in finance in a non-profit organisation (D)
· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both to internal and external stakeholders (E)
· Experience in financial planning and informing strategic decisions. (E)
· Experience overseeing all aspects of finance from transactional finance to reporting functions. (E)
· Solid understanding of financial software and systems (E)
· Previous staff management (D)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m.
The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation.
The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following:
· Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
· Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements.
· Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT)
· Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units.
· Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required.
· Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers
· Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure.
· Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes
Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following:
· Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally
· Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors
· Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status.
· Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations.
· Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices
· Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau
Oversight of subsidiary financial processes
· Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant.
· Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures
· Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements.
· Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements
Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance
· Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts
· Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries.
· Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters
· Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes
· Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation
Participation in global business operations leadership
· Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission
· Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation.
· Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines
· Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects.
· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
*Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview.
· Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting
· Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe
· Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and
· Experience of line management and leadership
· Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point
· Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships
· Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements
· Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation
· Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states
· Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems
· Professional qualification in finance or accounting
· Knowledge of UK SORP
· High degree of proficiency in Excel
· Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality
Person skills / aptitudes
· A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work
· A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership
· Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment
· Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation
· Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills
VACANCY TIMEFRAME:
Deadline for applications: 05 February 2025
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected business hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm. We operate a hybrid working model with attendance in the London office nominally one day per week on average.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a great charity focused on developing a thriving Muslim community within the UK. This is an innovative charity which aims to help Muslims calculate and give Zakat to those in need across the UK. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director of Finance and Governance to join the team. As Director of Finance and Governance, you will provide strategic direction and leadership of the charity’s Finance, Governance and People functions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall direction of the charity working closely with the Senior Leadership team and the CEO. This is a full-time, permanent role with flexible working options available. Meetings in London once a week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have strategic financial analysis and budgeting ability as well as risk management knowledge and experience. You will be technically strong with a recognised qualification such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA with extensive post qualified experience managing finance teams. You will have project management experience and experience in financial systems implementation and roll-out. Knowledge and application of charity governance, legal and compliance processes, including UK GAAP and Charity Commission regulations is advantageous for this role. With strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial reporting standards, budgeting and forecasting methods, and laws and regulations , you will be able to ensure the charity has robust systems and processes in place. You will have a collegiate approach to work and will be able to demonstrate team development and leadership skills. Knowledge of the Islamic charity sector and Zakat giving would be an advantage although not essential as training can be provided. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals looking to develop their career in finance in a supportive environment.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse is a busy community and youth centre based charity located in Moss Side, Manchester. We are an independent charity, which operates a diverse range of cultural and commercial activities. A lot of the work we do is with young people aged 8 -19 or up to 25 for those with additional needs offering provision during the day in school holidays and universal provision in the evenings. The post holder will need to be comfortable working in this environment.
Open 7 days a week with varying hours the venue is a bustling hive of activity and we are now recruiting for a Full-time Operations Manager to manage the day to day team and processes that are necessary to provide a safe friendly and welcoming environment. You’ll want every person to have a positive customer experience and be committed to delivering exceptional service.
In addition to the above this post requires you to have attention to detail, be a quick learner & able to undertake physical tasks to support the team. This crucial role will require a flexible approach to working within the varying needs and requirements of a multi-functional community venue. You will work closely with a range of staff and volunteers in a busy and responsive environment, and so you will need to be both a team player, and able to work independently, as required. An enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Applicants must provide written suitable to the role using the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about teamwork, innovation, and driving positive change? At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our collaborative Business Partnering team to help us empower young people across the UK.
Your Role in Our Mission:
- Partner with senior stakeholders to shape, develop, and implement impactful business strategies.
- Advise, challenge, and connect with leaders, embedding yourself as a key member of their teams.
- Champion commercial thinking, providing analysis, insight, options, and scenarios that influence key business decisions.
- Lead performance management, from forecasting to budgeting and business planning.
- Support the wider team to deliver exceptional business partnering for our Delivery and Fundraising directorates.
What You’ll Bring:
- Proactivity, enthusiasm, and a drive for collaboration.
- Experience in a finance partnering environment, ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience.
- Strong communication skills to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Why Join The King's Trust?
Here, you’re part of a supportive, purpose-driven community where your ideas and insights make a real difference. Working together, we transform young people’s futures—and grow as professionals and people.
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 King'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 – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT 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 King'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 King'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.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
CSH are looking for a full time Administration and Finance Assistant to join our team.
- Home-based remote working with monthly travel to Oxford
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week (30 hours per week on request for the right candidate)
- Salary for full time hours: £25,500 per annum (plus contributory pension).
- 25 days of annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata if employed at 4 days per week)
- Permanent role
- Apply by 12 noon on 5 February 2025
- Expected online interview date: Tuesday 18 February 2025
About The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare is a charity that supports healthcare staff, and the systems they work in to be more environmentally sustainable. Our Education team provides training in sustainable healthcare and planetary health for health professionals. Our Clinical Transformation Programme mainstreams environmental sustainability within clinical areas so that it is integral to the planning of health systems and the practice of healthcare professionals. Our Green Space for Health Programme works to realise the value of the NHS green estate for physical and mental health, supporting NHS sites to develop their green space for the benefit of patients, staff and communities, while improving biodiversity and combatting climate change.
About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administration and Finance Assistant to join our team. You will work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure payroll, invoicing and finance tasks are completed and with the wider team on administrative support.
Key Responsibilies:
Finance (estimated 60% of work hours)
- Working under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and external accounting team, and using the Xero finance system to;
- Prepare, send, and chase invoices through co-ordinating with wider team members
- Liaise with accountants & COO to ensure correct income allocation across department codes
- Arrange refund and credit notes when needed
- Order equipment for staff. Complete supplier details requests. Ensure costs are correctly allocated across the department codes on Xero
- Pay expenses to staff
- Reconcile Xero with bank account
- Deal with external suppliers
Admin and operations (estimated 40% of work hours)
Ensuring the smooth running of CSH operations including:
- Setting up regular team meetings
- HR systems administration – Keeping track of staff holidays, sick leave. Updating and maintenance of staff details and HR folders
- Helping with recruitment admin including filing applications, sending replies and responding to queries
- Organising office days once a month- booking venues, catering and technical support
- Timely management of CSH general inbox and phoneline, ensuring there is holiday cover in place when needed
- General CSH administration; providing additional administration tasks for the CSH team as required
- Working with the COO and Directors to prioritise continuous improvement and ensure administrative processes are smooth across the organisation.
- Dealing with external suppliers e.g. IT support, software providers.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards is facilitated and prompted across CSH (e.g. Display Screen Equipment training)
- Administrative support to new starters
- Supporting offboarding of staff: calculating remaining annual leave, supporting leavers with handover, arranging leaving card and gifts, ensuring recovery of CSH assets; IT equipment, systems access and software etc.
- Supporting COO with EDI initiatives and actions (RACE report etc.)
We are looking for an organised individual who is confident with IT, quick to learn and who enjoys working as part of a team. Please read the full job specification.
Location
The role may occasionally require travel within the UK. We encourage the use of sustainable travel wherever feasible. CSH is based in Oxford, UK. Staff are requested to attend team meeting days in person once a month. Travel costs for attending these meetings are reimbursed.
Closing date: 12 noon on 5 February 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Report to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week – could accommodate 22hrs
Type: 12 months with possibility of permanent depending on success
Salary: £30,000 per year pro rata for part time plus car allowance of £1,095 per year
Location: Hybrid/home working with occasional travel to locations across Greater Manchester and beyond. Option for 1 day a week in office base – this may be reviewed.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role you will be an enthusiastic individual who can build/take projects from inception to successful delivery, provide leadership to others, and have experience of working in the charity sector. You will lead on our fundraising and grant management, working closely with the CEO to cement and secure the future of Being There. You will have experience in operational and donor management and a wide range of skills befitting this sort of role. Working with our able team, you might be expected to get involved in event management, finance and a range of other things as is often the case in a small charity.
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the charities fundraising and supporting individual fundraising on behalf of the charity. This includes working with the CEO and Deputy CEO to maximise income and manage our grants programmes. The post holder will also need good financial knowledge, specifically relating to the charity sector. This role requires an enthusiastic individual who can build and take fundraising projects from inception to successful delivery, provide leadership to others, and work closely with partners in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.
Main Areas of Responsibility
· Development and delivery of the sustainability plan
· Source grants and lead on their submission
· Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, both internal and regulatory.
· Lead and manage the charities fundraising events
· Lead and support on individual fundraising events
Key activities
· Lead a review of our current fundraising programmes and strategies, working to make Being There more sustainable, making recommendations to CEO and board.
· Assist the CEO and Finance Manager with the management of fundraising targets
· Source new funding streams
· Providing leadership to the fundraising project to ensure that targets are met. Collect, analyse, and interpret data to measure effectiveness and return on investment of different programmes in order to inform future activities.
· Liaise with volunteers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders as necessary
· Promote the Charity’s work, assisting with demonstrations and fundraising and awareness events as appropriate.
· To perform any other reasonable tasks as requested
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
· Recent experience of working in a charity environment, or experience in related areas.
· A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies and plans that support organisational growth and income generation targets
· Demonstrable experience of developing donor relationships and leading (or supporting) major donor fundraising with individual and/or corporate major donors (which we define as those making gifts over £1000)
· Knowledge of current fundraising trends, emerging opportunities, and best practice
Skills & Abilities
· Ability to create and implement strategic plans
· Proven ability to build strong and lasting relationships with a range of external supporters and influence and negotiate with external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
· Excellent coordination and organisational skills
· Strong communicator with the ability to communicate Being There’s vision and activities to a range of audiences using a range of formats (written, verbal, digital)
· Excellent working knowledge of key digital tools including social media platforms, CRM/contact databases, Microsoft Office Suite.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
· Self-motivated and a self-managing attitude
· High levels of determination and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities and be collaborative and supportive
· Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias and commitment to the ethos and values of Being There
· Effective team leader and team player
Being There provides emotional support and practical help to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illness, carers and families
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.