Finance Business Partner Jobs

Financial Accountant

Remote Working

£45,000 - £50,000

The client is a large UK charity seeking a qualified Accountant or Finalist.

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts, your responsibilities will be:

1. Assist in the preparation of the annual accounts of the Group and all subsidiaries to the required format.
2. Preparation of schedules and journals of Financial Accounting Team in more complex and technical areas, such as investments, property sales, legacies, endowments, restricted funds.
3. Support the Head of Financial Accounting in managing the year-end accounts timetable through provision of appropriate documentation to support audit queries.
4. Assist with the internal audit process and closure of any control points arising
5. Work collaboratively with other Financial Accountants and Finance Business partners to ensure timely and accurate production of the monthly trial balance including journal postings, accruals and prepayments to enable the accurate generation of reports.
6. Support with quality assurance over reconciliation activity within the Financial Accounting Team, assisting in the review of reconciliations, ensuring the timely closure of balancing items and designing appropriate controls and spot checks.
7. Oversee the update and maintenance of the Fixed Assets register, including correct calculation and recognition of depreciation and asset adjustments ensuring that policies are being applied correctly
8. Assist Head of Financial Accounting in submission of all Corporation Tax and VAT returns through provision of data required for completion for tax packs and VAT schedules.

The client will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you a leader with good time management, able to prioritise tasks and the skills to drive growth and manage partnerships? If the answer is yes then this may be the role for you.

Thirteen Media is a student marketing agency and a wholly owned trading subsidiary of The University of Manchester Students’ Union, tailored to promote and maximise direct marketing opportunities within Students’ Unions tailored to promote and maximise direct marketing opportunities.

The newly created role of Business Development Manager will be a key member of the commercial directorate responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of marketing campaigns in a busy fast moving environment where no two days are ever the same. The role will allow you to use your skills and experience to identify and deliver new income streams to drive financial growth. With 46,000 students at Manchester Thirteen Media are responsible for the sales and delivery for one of the largest Freshers’ Fairs in the country.

Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.

A full time (35 hours a week) role although would consider 4 days. Flexible home working but must be able to travel to Birmingham and Bath for occassional meetings and occasional UK wide travel. Excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave, flexible working, wellbeing support and 8% contributory pension.

Purpose of the role

As a member of the Business Support Team, the post holder will work closely with our leads and their teams to understand and support organisational and programme requirements across our diverse and exciting areas of interest.

The post holder will work closely with others to plan, anticipate and deliver high-quality support across a range of NDTi projects and work areas. They will pro-actively contribute to organisational life and maintain NDTi’s reputation for excellence with our clients and stakeholder.

Key Activities

• Liaise and work with leads with confidence, replying to external and internal queries where possible and escalating others as needed. Keep in regular contract with team members ensuring that they, alongside external stakeholders, understand the support the post holder can provide.
• Gather the necessary information to complete key contractual paperwork throughout the project lifecycle, including contract set up and the prompt receipt and processing of client contracts. Work with the Finance Manager and relevant lead to ensure that invoicing schedules and billing particulars are up to date, that client specific activity reporting is completed accurately, and NDTi’s schedule for delivery is maintained.
• Maintain a schedule of project outputs and work to ensure reports, events and other deliverables are planned and delivered on time, liaising with colleagues across other work areas where needed.
• Plan, organise and effectively project manage regular events of both online and residential including at scale.
• Use existing and emerging technologies and established practices to set up and plan events, ensuring prompt co-ordination and confirmation of arrangements with venues, participants and presenters.
• Lead the process for delegate and stakeholder sign up, liaising with leads to ensure good representation and attendance levels are achieved. Work with the lead to ensure any specific requirements, for example, allocation of places and accessibility needs are managed and met.
• With the project coordinator, work to deliver the event on time and within budget. Keep leads updated, alerting them to potential overspend or other issues, such as take up/attendance levels that could impact the success of the event, as they arise.
• Actively update website and other source information about our team, our work, our events and our resources, ensuing they are up-to-date, and are in keeping with in house and project specific branding guidelines.
• Assist the Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team to connect with partners, stakeholders and groups with an interest in NDTi’s work via online platforms.
• Organise and lead on the booking process and internal organisation of CLS Network workshops and other Network-wide meetings.
• To manage all CLS invoicing ensuring data from contracts is transferred to an invoice and ensuring invoices are logged within the database.
• Collect data in relation to attendance across the CLS sites at Network wide events and workshops and provide regular reports to Network members and CLS team members as required.
• Attend large gatherings in person, lead the setting up and liaison with the venue and provide the welcome and any support to participants to ensure they get the most out of the experience.

Our values

Our values bind us together in the pursuit of change that leads to better lives. Our values are worn on our sleeves, fiercely held, and demonstrated through our behaviours and the way in which everyone at NDTi individually and collectively operate.

As Business Project Support Officer you will ensure that all activity is delivered in line with NDTi’s vision and purpose and that all actions reflect the values, spirit and intent of NDTi’s mission.

· We drive inclusion enabling voice and opportunity for equal lives

· We are reliable keeping our word and acting with integrity and authenticity

· We are open and honest about what needs to change and how

· We act with humanity in our work and relationships with the people we work with and for

· We are curious pioneers always looking to creatively learn and improve

· We create impact contributing towards better lives in our communities

Person specification

Please only apply if you can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years’ office experience working in a similar, or higher level, administrative or business role (e)
• You will demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values of driving inclusion, being reliable, open and honest, acting with humanity, and being curious These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence their attitudes/behaviors as part of the application process (e)
• You will challenge behaviours and attitude that serve against NDT’s values and inclusive culture (e)
• You may have personal experience of health or social services or being a family carer for someone with experience of using them (d)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel (e)

• Confident with figures, calculations and able to interpret financial data from contracts and process invoices. (e)
• Commitment to embracing and learning new technologies that get the job done to a high standard and enhance internal and external communication (e)
• Ability to collate and analyse data and present information in accessible formats (e)
• Working knowledge of online platforms such as Office 365 (Teams, Forms, Planner) (e)
• Confidence in working with different creative software -preferably Canva (e)
• Experience of using websites, web site updating and social media in a business setting (e)
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior commissioners and customers including front facing at events. (e)

• Able to frequently work on your own (remotely) being self-motivated and self-sufficient, whilst knowing when to seek help and support (e)
• Takes responsibility for own learning - constantly broadening knowledge and developing new skills (e)
• Able to get things done in a practical, most efficient way - working to agreed timescales and budgets, following best practice (e)
• Commitment to excellent service – actively seeking ways to improve the customer experience (e)

A full role description can be found on NDTi web site.

As CTA's Business Development Manager, your role involves increasing the uptake of MiDAS training and growing CTA membership. To do this you will need to have/develop an in-depth knowledge of the sector, be able to conduct your own research, develop relationships with our key stakeholders, and track performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Promoting CTA services, increasing uptake, and retention.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing members, ensuring their satisfaction and engagement to retain our existing membership.
• Develop and foster relationships with local authorities, umbrella organisations, charities, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders across the UK to promote CTA membership offerings.
• This will include creating a promotional package for CTA membership to be delivered to organisations across the UK.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy to promote MiDAS training courses.
• You will do this by collaboratively working with MiDAS customers, training providers, local authorities, and community organisations to raise awareness of MiDAS and its benefits. This will include running workshops, webinars, and information sessions to educate potential clients on MiDAS standards and certification that encourage participation in MiDAS training.
• Build and maintain connections with commercial organisations affiliated with CTA, ensuring strong relationships, and the offers are relevant adding value to CTA membership.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including creating focused campaigns to attract new members and boost membership sales. This will include collaborating with CTA’s Country Directors and Development Officers to share these campaigns and involve them in the process.
• Using available internal MiDAS sales and participation data, develop a thorough understanding of who purchases and uses the product and how this can be leveraged to increase participation in the training programme and drive its income.
• Responsible for contributing to the MiDAS / Training newsletter
• Make the best use of social media, including content creation, to promote CTA membership and training offering.
• Work with senior leadership group to develop our sales systems and processes.
• Provide excellent customer service to address inquiries, resolve issues, and encourage membership renewals.

Research, analysis and reporting

• Develop and implement strategies to identify trends within the Community Transport sector and beyond. In doing so you will identify potential new stakeholders, potential threats, opportunities and areas for growth.
• Monitor developments within the wider voluntary and transport sector and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Use these insights to regularly provide feedback to the leadership group and make recommendations for growth.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to MiDAS training and CTA membership. Including providing regular updates to management on progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development and/or sales roles, including the creation of metrics for setting targets and measuring success.
• Experience and understanding of the community & voluntary sector.
• Experience of building strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders) to deliver results on behalf of an organisation.
• Experience leading and participating in collaborative endeavors with other organisations through partnerships and alliance building.
• A qualification or experience relevant to the role and evidence of continual professional development.
• Experienced in creating marketing packs, promotional material, and presenting that material in varying formats.
• Experience working at both regional and national level.
• Ability to harness opportunities and develop campaigns to promote and sell services.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a community transport, membership organisation, transport, or community and voluntary organisation; ideally in a business development/sales position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and working well in a team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including confidence to speak and present to different audiences.
• Ability to collect and interpret data and use it to drive planning and delivery of strategy. Highly motivated to deliver success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and received wisdom to find more effective ways of delivering outcomes.
• Strong IT and digital skills – including MS Office and digital communication tools.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize workload.
• Strong attention to detail.

Values & Attitude

Essential:

• A demonstrable commitment to our organisation’s values.
• Strong commitment to, and understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Full job pack available on the Jobs section of the Community Transport Association UK website.

Your application should include the following two things:

• A personal statement that’s no longer than two sides of A4. Share your motivation for applying for the role and how you meet the essential requirements from the knowledge, skills and abilities section of the Person Specification. An up-to-date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and key achievements in your most recent role(s).
• Please also ensure your CV has your email address, phone number including names and contact details of two people who can provide references, one of whom should be your most recent employer. We will only request references once we have chosen an applicant we wish to appoint. Also, ensure your CV does not contain personal data such as DOB, gender, nationality, etc.

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. 

Financial Management and Strategy:

1. Develop and implement financial strategies to support the Students' Union's goals and objectives.

2. Lead on the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to the Board of Trustees, senior leadership and the University, including monthly management accounts.

3. Ensure efficient management of all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and investments

4. As the senior manager responsible for finance functions, oversee recruitment, selection, induction and ongoing leadership of relevant staff. 

5. Analyse financial performance against budget and forecasts, providing variance explanations.

6. Provide a set of local reports to operational leads each month to enhance the quality of decision-making by the organisation’s staff.

7. On behalf of the Senior Leadership team, lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with operational leads and elected officers to ensure realistic and achievable budgets.

8. Prepare financial forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.

9. Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business planning, block grant discussions with the University, and external funding applications.

10.  Through the finance risk register and annual operational planning, identify financial risks and opportunities, offering strategic recommendations.

Compliance and Governance:

11.  Chair our Compliance & Risk committee, ensuring the Students' Union adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including charity law, financial regulations, and data protection laws.

12.  Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are communicated and adhered to across the organisation.

13.  Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and legal advisors.

14.  Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory returns, including annual accounts and reports to the Charity Commission and other relevant bodies.

Financial Planning and Strategy:

15.  To oversee the payroll and ensure that payments and returns to the HMRC are completed as required, including monthly RTI.

16.  To ensure that all pension requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

17.  Work with the University of Northampton to ensure that Northampton Students’ Union is complying with UON internal audit recommendations.

Leadership and Management

18.  Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

19.  Provide training, support, and development opportunities to team members.

20.  Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to financial planning and compliance across the organisation.

21.  Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university officials, students, donors, and partners.

22.  Represent the Students' Union at external meetings, conferences, and events.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Systems Manager to join our team based in Cheadle. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Senior Financial Systems Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in leading financial systems deployment to all Human Appeal Offices worldwide. This includes leading a team to provide training and supporting systems users, performing systems configuration and opening balances upload as well as ensuring successful completion of month end and year end close activities.

Benefits of joining us as our Senior Financial Systems Manager include:

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Prayer facilities 
• Opportunity to really make a difference! 

Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Financial Systems Manager:

• Lead implementation of the global financial systems to Human Appeal Offices within schedule and budget
• Ensure that every financial system deployment are planned and managed according to best practice
• Ensure successful completion of month end close for all Human Appeal Offices within agreed timeline
• Ensure successful completion of year end close for all Human Appeal Offices within agreed timeline
• Design and build relevant financial reports for decision making and auditing
• Lead on training and supporting systems users to resolve issues within the agreed SLA
• Ensure a fully functioning Systems Administrator role for the global financial system
• Lead and oversee the global financial systems Implementation in all Human Appeal offices worldwide
• Lead end-to-end project management for every financial system implementation and enhancement project, including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Working with stakeholders to establish core requirements of new finance systems and ensure that the core requirements are continuously updated
• Leading the implementation and configuration of the global financial system for new Human Appeal offices within timescale and budget
• Managing security access to all finance systems including creation new user groups, and controlling access where required
• Develop user documentation and deliver classroom-based courses/online training
• Test new releases, functionalities and reports including coordinating user acceptance testing
• ?Business partnering with ICT and stakeholders throughout the organisation, to manage expectations and maintain systems integrity throughout
• Design, develop and maintain existing reports to deliver business critical information to Finance users and the Management across the organisation
• Become the main contact for HA to liaise with financial system vendor(s) to coordinate customisation work and escalate support case to them as necessary
• Lead the team travelling to overseas Human Appeal Offices as necessary to implement the financial system as required

What we’re looking for in our Senior Financial Systems Manager:

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent
• At least 3 years solid knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision/Business Central or similar system
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision/Business Central or similar system
• Intermediate level Excel
• MS Office Suite
• Fluent English, other languages a bonus

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Senior Financial Systems Manager looking to develop their career looking for a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Senior Financial Systems Manager– we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time. 

Safeguarding and Quality Practice Business and Administration Support Officer (BASO)

Permanent

35 hours per week

£23,488.66 National or £26,631.76 in London per annum/ pro rata (plus allowances)

Flexible working, family-friendly policies, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays_

Home Based

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children every step of the way.

This role is within our Youth Impact Directorate. It will support the team in a range of activities, but predominantly in overseeing external and internal enquiries into the team relating to safeguarding and adults accessing records who have previously been adopted through or historically in the care of The Children's Society.

We are seeking an organised person to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to:

-Provide high-quality business administration across the activities of the Safeguarding and Quality Practice team

-Oversee, process, and record all external enquiries by adopted or care adults to access their records

-Process and link with the Safeguarding and Quality Practice Advisors on safeguarding enquiries managed through a duty inbox

-Support the team in creating and delivering audit materials for quality assurance activities

-Finance processing and oversight

-Administrating a calendar of learning and development opportunities

-Minutes and administration of meetings, training and events

To be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience in office management and business and financial administration

-Experience in managing sensitive data and information

-Understanding and working knowledge of data protection

-Excellent proven organisational skills within complex environments

-Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally

-Project management skills

-Minute taking skills

-Advanced IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support. We also campaign to change laws and policies to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including disclosing criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain must complete an “Employment history_template” document before the interview. The fully completed document should be uploaded by the candidate when uploading their CV.

The closing date for applications is the 29th of July 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 15th July onwards.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 29th July 2024

Financial Controller

Job type: Full-time

Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.

Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.

Salary & Benefits: £58,000 - £65,000 depending on experience + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 35 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!

Closing date: 11th August. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.

Who are we?

WRAP is a global environmental NGO, and our core purpose is to help tackle climate change. We want to protect our planet by transforming our broken product and food systems to create circular living. We don’t believe that our natural resources should be wasted, everything we use should be re-used and recycled. 

If you join us at WRAP – and we think you should – you'll drive important change and help transform our throwaway economy into one where we eliminate waste, circulate resources, and adopt nature-positive, low carbon, and resource-efficient systems. 

We want to power circular living in every boardroom and every home, and you can help us achieve this.

The role

As our Financial Controller, you will be at the beating heart of our global finance function, leading the production of insightful reporting and protecting the charity’s assets.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing a small team of Finance Assistants, you will:

• Lead our financial planning, budgeting and forecasting efforts – working with Finance Business Partners and colleagues right across our global organisation and influencing our Executive team.
• Manage our accounting, treasury, tax and audit activities – contributing directly and drawing on external advisors as necessary
• Support and develop a small team and manage external providers as we expand internationally
• Help us continuously improve and ensure our controls are effective and proportionate

Who are we looking for?

• A qualified accountant, including those qualified by experience
• Experience producing management accounts and managing financial transaction processing
• Some experience across any combination of VAT, tax, treasury management, budgeting and audit management, with a desire to learn skills across these areas

Ready to help us save the planet?

Our people are what make WRAP unique. If you think you have what it takes, but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply.

We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.

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

Role Title:  People Partner

Reports to: HR Manager

Based: Battersea Park

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

Contract: Full Time – 12 Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

DBS: None

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the HR Manager, the People Partner will act as a strategic HR advisor, fostering strong relationships with our teams and services to support their People needs and drive key initiatives.

This role will ensure effective employee relations, talent management, and performance development, contributing to a positive and productive work environment. By partnering with key stake holders, the People Partner will enhance organisational effectiveness and support Enable’s goals.  This team will sit 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:  

• Business Partnering: Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across different services and teams, acting as a trusted HR advisor
• Employee Relations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations when necessary
• Talent Management: Support the recruitment process, assist in the selection process, and facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires
• HR Initiatives: Drive and support HR projects and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic goals, collaborating with the HR team to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Performance Management: Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning, and provide guidance on performance improvement plans
• Learning and Development: Identify training needs, facilitate learning and development programs, and support career development and growth opportunities for employees
• HR Analytics and Reporting: Analyse HR metrics, provide insights to drive data-informed decision-making, and prepare and present regular HR reports to the HR Manager and senior leadership
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
• Stakeholder Coaching: Provide coaching and support to managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures
• Organizational Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of talent management and succession planning strategies to ensure organizational effectiveness

Skills and Experience:  

• An effective communicator, with a passion for making work better for everyone
• Values-driven and excited to be part of a company that’s trying to make positive change
• Expert stakeholder management, navigating challenging conversations and influencing key outcomes
• Always looking to learn and grow, on a personal and professional level
• Proactive and ideas-driven

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. 

Better Cotton is seeking a Grants Accountant to support project teams with the financial management and administration of grants received from donors. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports for donors for grant-funded projects and will work closely with project teams to ensure those projects are delivered within budget and in accordance with the donors’ requirements.

The position sits within the Finance team and is supervised by the Grants Accounting Manager (based in London).

This challenging role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Grants compliance

· Ensure compliance with donors’ financial requirements, rules and regulations, and internal

and external deadlines.

· Prepare accurate, timely financial reports as per donors’ requirements.

· Provide training, guidance and direction to Better Cotton staff and project partners to ensure compliance with those requirements.

· Work closely with the project teams to ensure that required procurement processes are followed.

· Coordinate project audits, liaise with auditors and project team, collate audit documentation, and respond to auditors’ queries.

· Follow-up on audit recommendations and corrective actions.

Financial management and accounting

· Monitor project expenditure in collaboration with project managers, addressing variances and mitigating actions.

· Maintain accurate accounts and allocation of expenditure, ensuring adequate supporting documents for all grant-funded expenditure.

· Prepare funding requests to donors and monitor grant income.

· Provide support and guidance to budget holders on monitoring the project budget and forecasting.

· Undertake project financial close out (including reconciliations).

· Allocate staff costs to grant-funded projects based on timesheets.

· Monitor, maintain and administer the timesheets application and data in SalesForce and FinancialForce (Certinia).

· Support with quarterly accounting for grants (e.g. recognising income, reviewing balance sheet codes).

General

· Support grant proposals, including budget development and financial review.

· Support with budgeting and forecasting for the organisational budget preparation and monitoring cycles.

· Provide support with year end processes and statutory audits.

· Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the line manager and that are compatible with the job description.

Profile

The selected candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Essential

· Recognised qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

· Excellent command of Excel and literacy in other Microsoft 365 apps (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· Bookkeeping and Accounting: experience in a finance support function

· Experience working with an ERP or accounting package

· Experience in financial reporting to donors

· Experience in preparing financial reports for budget holders and managers

· Experience in grants financial management and compliance with contracts (in particular with donors’ contracts)

· Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines, with strong organisational skills

· Close attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical skills

· Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with attentive listening abilities and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely

· Flexibility, initiative, ability to work autonomously

· Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a service-oriented attitude

Desirable

· Experience working with international organisations

· Experience of working in both not-for-profit and profit-making organisations

· Aptitude for manipulating data with computer systems

· Advanced computer and IT skills

· Experience with using FinancialForce (Certinia)

· Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity

· Interest in and commitment to sustainability

What we offer

· Competitive salary

· Hybrid working – One to two days/week in the Central London offices

· The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year

· Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time

· Continuous learning and development

· Pension scheme

· 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas

· Enhanced parental benefits

· A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued

· The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full time (40 hours per week) and will be based in London. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm, and operates a hybrid working model.

Travel may be required to visit other Better Cotton offices (up to 5%).

Applications

Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1 page maximum) to Better Cotton

Application deadline: 12 August 2024

 

Our hiring process

· Screening call – One week after application deadline

· Interview and test – Two weeks after application deadline

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments.

Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:

· Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)

· As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)

· Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)

· Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)

· Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

The Organisation

 Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Business Development at Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is a leading UK organisation working with people seeking asylum and refugees to enable them to live with safety, dignity and to rebuild their lives. Our operational teams are based across England providing advice and specialist support to people on issues that impact their refugee protection journey: navigating the complex asylum system; addressing homelessness and poverty; accessing health care, education, and employment.

We operate four main service departments, Resettlement, Asylum, Integration & Employment and Children’s (IUSS & Youth Development). We also have a smaller Practice Development team supporting Refugee Community Organisations and frontline practitioners to develop their skills and capacity to meet the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees. Our Business Development team also sits within our services directorate, with close working with our Fundraising and External Affairs team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager (Interim) is a pivotal role supporting our services to provide high quality, sustainable support with people seeking asylum and refugees. It plays an essential role to support our operational managers and working with people with lived experience of the refugee protection system to co-design their service models, and secure support for them from statutory commissioners. It is also a key partner for fundraising and communications colleagues, finance and operational colleagues to ensure that the systems needed to mobilise, develop, and sustain our services are fit for purpose.

1. Lead bid teams developing complex six and seven figure statutory bids and proposals for single entity and consortium/partnership proposal at regional and national level.
2. Lead on design of key service models as directed by Head of Business Development, to develop viable new service models, that prioritise quality, impact and sustainability, and highlight potential contractual or financial risks by working with the Head of Business Development, Service Managers and Finance colleagues.

For more information about this role, please view the job description on our website. 

To apply, please complete the application form on our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 11th August 2024.

Interviews scheduled for 20th August 2024.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our non-profit organisation.

The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of Appeer, at an exciting phase of our growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our mission, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with hidden disabilities, and a proven track record of leadership in a similar setting. The postholder will lead Appeer into its next phase of growth and develop sustainability into the future. See detailed job description and person specification.

Location: Home Based with travel to Woking, Surrey, and surrounds for some meetings and Sessions

Contract: Permanent, 0.8-Full-time (negotiable based on candidate profile)

Salary: £41,000 per annum  pro rata

Key Responsibilities of the CEO:

Leadership and Strategy:

● Develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for the organisation in collaboration with the Board of Directors

● Foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, support and continuous improvement

● Represent the organisation publicly, serving as a passionate advocate for our community

Operational Management:

● Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.

● Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with our mission and goals

● Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices including but not limited to safeguarding, employment law, GDPR and finance

● Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and stakeholder contracts and agreements.

● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures

Financial Oversight:

● Develop and manage the annual budget in conjunction with the Board of Directors, working as part of the Finance Committee

● Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation through sound fiscal management and oversight

● Oversee effective pursuit and management of funding, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorship, commissions and partnerships and coordinate large fundraising bids

Stakeholder Engagement:

● Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, families, staff, funders, and community partners

● Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to support governance and strategic roles

● Provide excellent donor stewardship and nurture strong relationships with funders

● Identify new opportunities for engagement with the wider community to raise awareness and support for the organisation’s mission

Team Management:

● Lead, mentor, and develop the management team and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment

● Direct line management of Programme Managers, Engagement Manager and Business Manager

● Ensure appropriate staffing levels and development opportunities for employees

● Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, and accountability

● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures

About Us:

Appeer is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up to deliver services that support autistic girls and women (and those assigned female at birth) to connect with peers, to develop their life/work skills and to support their wellbeing.  We provide in person and online activity groups and programmes, alternative provision, events and resources for those in the community that we serve, their parents/carers and other professionals. We are not a therapeutic setting and as such do not offer clinical support or 1:1 supervision. We were established in 2019 and have since grown rapidly from a small startup to a robust small-medium  enterprise with a turnover of £250k and serving well over 400 beneficiaries a year.

 

All our work is firmly rooted in a ‘positive peer approach’, providing an enjoyable, pressure-free and beneficiary-centred space for connecting with others and exploring interests and hobbies in a place they can truly be themselves. We also facilitate light touch exploration of autism and the discovery and sharing of helpful tools and approaches for navigating the neurodivergent experience.

Our aim is to safeguard and enhance our beneficiaries’ wellbeing, build on their strengths, foster peer support and social networks and promote a positive outlook, whilst never dismissing the challenges they may face. We categorically reject a deficit-based view of neurodivergence and work on the basis that all brains are different and deserve equal respect, freedom and scope for expression.

Appeer is led by lived-experience staff and volunteers, and we strive to maintain an inclusive, supportive and creative working environment where everyone feels supported to do their best. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest, suitability and vision for the role by 5pm on 12th August  2024. We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the application window sooner than 12th August 2024 if a suitable shortlist of candidates has been identified.

Appeer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process for all vacancies.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations in order to effectively access the recruitment process.

If you would like any further information about the role or application process, please contact: Claire Livingston who may arrange a conversation with the CEO or a director with you.

 

This job is funded in part by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund which will be funding 24 hours per week of this role.

This job is subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Claire House are recruiting for a full time Accountant.

This role is suitable for hybrid-working (part home/office based)

Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life.  By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support we help families smile again when life couldn’t get any tougher.

Claire House are looking for an exceptional Accountant to join our finance team, on a permanent basis, to support the daily operations of the organisation and assist in the development of processes and controls.

The successful candidate will have extensive financial experience across sales ledger, purchase ledgers and management accounts with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels from across the organisation.

As an Accountant, the successful candidate will:

• Support the purchase ledger function and complete sales invoicing
• Complete month end postings, supporting the production of monthly management accounts
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and tax returns
• Analyse and investigate of transactions to ensure timely and accurate record keeping – identifying potential efficiencies.
• Work closely with and support the wider finance team, including Financial Accountant and Finance Business Partner.
• Work closely with the wider organisation to support financial understanding and support the needs of all departments

We are looking for:

• A part qualified accountant or a candidate with significant experience at this level
• Experience of computer-based accounting systems and excellent Excel skills
• An ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
• Experience of investigating transactions and processes, with a willingness to suggest possible solutions
• Commitment to Claire House and its organisational objectives
• A belief in the value of volunteers and of a multi-disciplinary approach
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality

What we offer:

• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and counselling service
• Free car parking
• Free eye sight test
• Opportunity for hybrid-working, upon completion of probationary period

If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please read the job description and person specification here for more details.

All applications must be submitted on a Claire House application form available on our website.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th July 2024, Midnight

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 7th August 2024

Please note that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

If you would like further information or want to discuss this vacancy, please contact:

We are actively seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

At Claire House we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value everyone as an individual.  We are committed to organisational practices which promote diversity and inclusion for all employees and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.  Connecting these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued.

Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and we would appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form on our website. 

This role is subject to a DBS check

This organisation’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.