Finance Director Jobs in City Of London
There has never been a greater need for Independent Age’s work. More than two million older people are in poverty, with millions more living with precarious finances. At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal is to have improved the lives of one million older people. Our information and advice, grant-making, partnership activity, policy work, and campaigning increases the financial well-being of older people, enabling them to have greater choice and independence in wider areas of life.
As Director of Services and Grants, you will be responsible for ensuring that our multi-channel services and grants programme serve and improve the lives of older people, reach those who are most likely to be in poverty, and have the maximum impact. You will help us grow our capacity, build our network of charity and commercial partnerships, develop our external training offer, and reach more people including those groups most likely to experience financial hardship.
Having operated at a senior level, ideally as part of a Senior Leadership Team, you will be an inspiring leader with a demonstrable passion for our cause. Experienced in successfully managing service transformation and development, including in a contact centre environment, you will also have an understanding of grants programmes, and of building strategic partnerships and national networks. With an understanding of demonstrating and reporting on impact, experience of supporting fundraising for services and bidding for contracts, you will ideally also have knowledge of developing an external training offer.
Please review our candidate pack, linked below, for further information. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days a week or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the job description and person specification. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion we use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. Please do not omit dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 at 23:59pm
First interviews: to be held virtually week commencing 21 October 2024.
Final interviews: to be held in person on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.
We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:
- Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
- Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
- Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
- Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
- Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT US
Action Village India (AVI) is a small UK based organisation that since 1989, has been supporting Indian partner organisations who work alongside villagers in some of the most remote parts of rural India so they can improve their lives, livelihoods and resilience. We work towards an India which is just, fair and inclusive, where all people regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, caste, religion can benefit from the country’s economic development and lift themselves out of poverty.
At the heart of our work, are our partnerships; many of which have spanned decades. Our partner organisations are led by Indians and whether these are large or small organisations, or social movements, all work directly at the grassroots level across rural India – from Bihar and Jharkhand in the North, in Odisha and down to Tamil Nadu in the South. The communities they work with, are some of the poorest in India. They are experts in their fields and work hand in hand with local people to design and inform projects to best serve their local communities and secure rights and social justice for women, men and children.
We accompany our partners for the long term, solidarity with our partners and their communities is at the core of how we work. This means we have developed relationships over the years, based on mutual respect, reciprocity and transparency. We are not governed by donor funding cycles and agendas but are led by our partners and the needs they identify and are committed to shared learning and collaboration. We keep our UK costs to a minimum with core staff and rely on an active and engaged set of Trustees, volunteers and supporters. Both staff and Trustees of Action Village India have relationships with staff from our partner organisations, created through ongoing dialogue, partner and community visits and participation in learning forums.
Job Purpose: To keep our office functioning smoothly. This is a multi-faceted role working closely with two other members of staff. This is a great opportunity for an organised self-starter who is interested in getting more experience in international development and the charitable sector.
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: £26,000 pro rata
Hours: 14 hours per week (equivalent to 2 working days) – ideally Wednesday and Thursday.
By agreement there is an option to work an additional 7 events days over the full year. This is related to WOMAD and our other events. This is revised annually based on the agreed workplan.
Location: Dalston, London (5 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AX)
Contract: 24 months fixed contract with potential for permanent contract thereafter
Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata)
Pension scheme: Action Village India provides access to an auto-enrolment pension plan through the Pensions Trust for all staff who have completed 6 months of satisfactory service with 3% employer contribution.
In line with legal requirements this post is subject to a Right to Work check.
Accessibility: We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India office is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift.
1 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Office Management
- Oversee the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters.
- Ensure office is compliant with Health and Safety requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
- Ensure resources, IT and communication equipment is appropriate and available for staff and volunteer needs.
- Maintain office equipment, stationery and supplies.
- Be the point of contact for the landlord and any other tenants in the shared building.
1.2 Finance (record keeping)
- Managing Petty Cash
- Recording financial expenditure and income from events for the book-keeper
- Recording donations both online and offline
- Maintaining records by keeping the scanned copies of receipts and payments in the designated files both offline and online.
- Any other record keeping work as agreed with the Executive Director.
1.3 Administrative support to Fundraising events
- Administration of sponsorship fundraising events – registration of runners/riders/walkers and their donations.
- Helping set up donation pages for sponsorship online.
1.4 Communications
- Using online tools to design and distribute Action Village India’s e-newsletter.
- Uploading information on Action Village India’s website.
- Maintaining and servicing the donor and members’ database.
- Correspondence with supporters and donors.
- Production and printing of leaflets, advertisements and maintaining records of appeals.
- Distribution of mailings for appeals, newsletters and to our membership – including email groups.
- Managing all donations to the organisation, including CAF, standing orders, Just Giving and other internet sites and correspondence with individual donors.
- Any other administrative and communications work based on the organisations’ requirements and as agreed with the Executive Director.
1.5 Information Technology
- Maintaining IT equipment including updating anti-virus software.
- Maintaining Action Village India’s filing systems (hard copy, soft and back-up files).
- Liaison with Action Village India’s website designer/manager, editing and uploading documents and photos to website.
- Managing email accounts.
- Managing our telephone and broadband accounts.
1.6 AVI Activities
- Management of office-based volunteers as agreed with the Executive Director.
- Booking rooms and other support for Action Village India’s trustees’ meetings, AGM and other events.
2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Keep confidential any personal, private or sensitive information.
- Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of office management and administration in a small company or organisation within the voluntary or community sector or social impact space.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Management of volunteers.
- Liaising with various stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.
- Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, and deal with practical situations as they arise.
- IT skills and experience at a level that supports email, database, social media and use of basic excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities and multiple demands, and to deliver work in a timely manner.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Commitment to the values and ethos of Action Village India.
- Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach.
- An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
- A self-starter willing to contribute their own ideas to shape the future of the organisation.
- Willingness to learn and grow in the post.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Interest in and knowledge of international development issues
- Photoshop and Canva experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant with a community charity focussed on helping children and families, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Finance Assistant you will provide finance support to the charity and report to the Director of Operations.
Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation.
As Finance Assistant, you will:
- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the purchase ledger
- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the sales ledger. Ensuring authorisation and coding of invoices in line with company coding structure
- Be responsible for the production of monthly financial reports
- Work with HR and the outsourced Payroll provider in preparing and processing the monthly payroll, management of PAYE and Pension Payments
- Work with the Director of Operations & Business Manager to prepare annual budgets
The successful applicant will:
- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Hold an accounting qualification such as AAT or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA etc)
- Have experience of producing detailed financial and management reporting to highlight the current position and future risks
- Have excellent computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and Internet applications
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
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Director of Careers and Partnerships
About us:
Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!
At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the past 145 years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.
In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. We are now seeking passionate leaders to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to drive this transformation forward.
Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.
Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.
About the role:
This role is responsible for developing and expanding the membership offerings of LFBF, including chartered and corporate memberships, while also overseeing bursaries, scholarships, and awards. The position involves cultivating senior-level relationships with key clients, with Profit & Loss responsibilities for charity funds, and contributing to strategic decisions as part of the Senior Leadership team. Additionally, the role-holder will drive the integration of the Centre for the Study in Financial Innovation (CSFI) into our broader strategy, ensuring alignment and successful implementation.
This is an exciting strategic leadership role which enjoys both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating and implementing strategies to promote LFBF's chartered and membership, while exploring and building new revenue streams.
- Managing and growing relationships with UK and international banks and financial services providers, seeking sponsorships and partnerships to support our objectives.
- Developing a strategy for integrating CSFI into LFBF, including launching and promoting CSFI events and managing its brand through digital channels.
- Identifying and establishing partnerships with educational institutions and organisations to facilitate scholarships, bursaries, internships, and specialist qualifications.
- Leading presentations to secure commercial commitments, gathering market feedback, and contributing to the development of LFBF’s brand identity.
- Taking responsibility for the profit and loss for LFBF’s training arm, LFBF Learning Ltd., and ensuring alignment with LFBF’s strategic growth plans.
You will have:
- Worked in a senior business development role, preferably at Director level.
- Proven experience in successfully developing and implementing strategic marketing and business development plans.
- Demonstrated the ability to manage and grow a portfolio of clients, with a focus on building long-term relationships.
- Experience in developing and managing partnerships with educational institutions, professional bodies, and securing sponsorships for events.
- Previous experience managing a profit and loss statement for a business unit or department.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively manage projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to collaborate with and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
- A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
- Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
- Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we’d like you to be in the office on two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
- Flexible working days and times: We’re happy to be flexible as we trust you to get things done.
- We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
- so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) – which increases further after two and five years’ service. You can also buy and sell annual leave.
- join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
- provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.
If you meet the requirements of the role and are looking for a new challenge, then submit your covering letter and CV using the Quick Apply button. Please read our Recruitment Privacy statement before applying.
Proposed interview dates:
1st interviews: w/c 30 September 2024 (virtual)
2nd interview dates: 10, 11 and 14 October 2024 (in person at our London office)
Please note that depending on number of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter, dedicated to supporting knowledge and lifelong education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Director of Communications and Research
About us:
Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!
At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the past 145 years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.
In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. We are now seeking passionate leaders to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to drive this transformation forward.
Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.
Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.
About the role:
In this senior communications and research professional role, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing strategic objectives, specifically through the development of a comprehensive research and communications strategy that aligns with our charitable objects and goals. Your responsibilities encompass brand development, research and content creation initiatives, managing our online presence and media relations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior communications and research professional who is looking to apply their expertise in a strategic leadership role while enjoying both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing the research and communications strategy including PR, marketing and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with our charitable goals.
- Defining the brand identity and developing brand guidelines.
- Developing and managing research projects, content creation and storytelling.
- Leading and managing the digital communications for the charity.
- Leading and handling media relations.
- Leading and developing stakeholder communications.
- Leading and managing the promotion and delivery of events as well as networking and identifying speaking opportunities for LFBF spokespeople
You will have:
- Worked in a senior PR and Communications role, preferably at Director level.
- Excellent strategic communication and brand management skills.
- Project management skills to oversee PR and marketing plans, and expertise in identifying and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Research, content creation and storytelling experience, as well as managing digital platforms, including websites, social media, and digital advertising.
- Experience in organising and promoting events, networking, and securing speaking opportunities.
- Strong media relations skills covering developing press materials through to managing media coverage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
- A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
- Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
- Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we’d like you to be in the office on two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
- Flexible working days and times: We’re happy to be flexible as we trust you to get things done.
- We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
- so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) – which increases further after two and five years’ service. You can also buy and sell annual leave.
- join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
- provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.
If you meet the requirements of the role and are looking for a new challenge, then submit your covering letter and CV using the Quick Apply button. Please read our recruitment privacy statement before application.
Please note LFBF does not hold a sponsor licence so is unable to offer a Skilled Worker Visa for this role.
Proposed Interview dates:
1st interviews: w/c 30 September 2024 (virtual)
2nd interview dates: 10, 11 and 14 October 2024 (in person at our London office)
Please note that depending on number of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter, dedicated to supporting knowledge and lifelong education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
With the successful completion of our first communtiy-led housing project, which is unique in terms of scale, its mix of tenures, and its self-build housing component, RUSS has cemented its reputation within the sector. This role is a fantastic opportunity to shape our future.
The role of the Company Secretary involves the following key components, supported by all Trustees, staff, active volunteers and wider RUSS team:
- Overseeing the roles and activities of Board members and volunteers to ensure that RUSS is keeping in line with its responsibilities as a charitable trust
- Organising the agenda and papers for each board meeting and ensuring that those providing reports and updates do so on time
- Attending finance and audit committee meetings to ensure that financial processes including yearly audits are running on time
- Intervening when RUSS activities are not taking place in line with the RUSS Rules & Principles and making recommendations to the Board regarding how to resolve such issues
- Organising the Annual General Meeting, alongside other Trustees
- Submitting the accounts to the Financial Conduct Authority
- Organising Board away days and training, alongside other Trustees and the Chair
- Overseeing Human Resources, alongside our interim Managing Director, Trustees and the Chair
- Line management of bookkeeper and other part-time admin roles Liaising with our lenders regarding our long-term loan
- Leading the process of applying for Registered Provider of Social Housing status: research and scoping, setting up and engaging with a working group and appointing consultants, to work towards making an application in 2025.
- Liaising with our estate management company (CDS) to ensure that service charge and hot water accounts are supplied promptly and accurately
In your cover letter, please set out why you are applying, and the skills and experience that you will bring to the role. Please keep to 2 sides of A4.
Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with a uniquely positioned charitable organisation to recruit for a Head of Finance. You will lead a small established team, with a focus on driving a strong business partnering approach with other teams across the organisation. You will also lead the finance team in delivering a full financial accounting and statutory reporting service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Business Partner to step up into a Head of Finance position. Experience supporting fundraising teams will be absolutely essential for candidates.
Day to Day Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the provision of clear and timely management information to Directors (financial and non-financial)
- Develop and maintain business and financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and forecasts
- Drive financial ownership and understanding across the organisation ensuring budget holder knowledge
- Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors
- Provide support to fundraising teams in the completion of funding applications and following bids
- Recommend appropriate reporting process and format for restricted projects
- Ensure a strong internal financial control environment
Essentials:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
- Ability to review complex financial information and present to different audiences
- Strong Business Partnering experience
- Experience supporting fundraising teams with exposure to individual giving
- Strong knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered. Please note applications close on Wednesday 11th September.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
- Location: Remote/London/Bristol/Birmingham.
- Permanent
- Contract: Full time or Part time (minimum 4 days per week)
- £25,000 (plus £2,000 London weighting if applicable) per annum full time equivalent.
As Business Administration & Finance Officer (BAFO) you will be responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the charity. Working closely with the finance team, HR team, regional managers and the senior management team and the post holder will have communication with all members of Envision employees. The aim of the role is to standardise our back-office processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency including Finance, HR & IT as well as event and travel management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative support for all Envision delivery staff including event space hiring, sending out contracts to our partners and inputting information into our customer relationship management (CRM) software, Salesforce.
- Financial transactions including bookkeeping, raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices, administration related to organisation purchasing cards.
- Processing travel bookings and hotel bookings for the organisation.
- Submitting gift aid claims to HMRC.
- HR transactional administration including recruitment, maintaining employee records, etc.
- Maintain IT inventory and submitting IT queries to our external IT provider.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
- Experience with IT systems – Office 365 & Shared Drive.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy for data entry.
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Experience of working in a busy and varied administrative support role.
- Experience with IT systems – Xero, SafeHR, Salesforce & Docusign.
- Demonstrate a logical approach to developing and implementing processes.
- Understanding of, and/or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap.
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline- Midnight Wednesday 25th September
Please note:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover. You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.
This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England.
You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.
Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.
You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.
The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.
Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024
Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024
Terms and Conditions
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day). These hours can be worked flexibly.
Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.
Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).
Location: Home-working.
Benefits:
BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.
Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.
A contemporary arts charity dedicated to commissioning high-quality art for, with and inspired by communities in Bedfordshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Growing Hope Senior Finance Officer
Location: Hybrid working (2-3 days office based in King’s Cross Mon, Thurs and possibly Fri)
Hours: 37.5 (full time)
Salary: £34,200 - £37,200PA (including London weighting, specialist officer role).
Growing Hope is a charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We aim to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus. Growing Hope was founded in December 2017 and has a vision to see 20 clinics set up across the UK by 2030. We have three clinics, King’s Cross, Brockley and High Wycombe, and we are currently setting up our fourth and fifth clinics in Maidstone and Redbridge. We worked with over 500 children, young people, parents, carers and siblings in 2023. As a national charity Growing Hope has trained over 1,000 professionals & parents. We are continuing to expand, with the set-up of further local clinics on the horizon.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic finance professional with great attention to detail, strong analytical skills and an ability to work in a fast pace environment. The role will report to the Director of Operations and will involve running book keeping, reporting and banking functions as well as overseeing payroll. This role supports the national Growing Hope charity and each of the local charities’ (clinics) accounting for around £1 million collectively each year. You will be joining a small and dedicated national team of eleven.
Job Purpose
Growing Hope requires an experienced finance professional (with part qualifications) who will be responsible for the delivery of internal financial management systems and controls, and for maintaining accurate financial management records, including managing the process of producing annual accounts. This role covers both the national charity and the local Growing Hope charities which are growing across the UK. The national charity raises around £600,000 per year and the local charities around £50,000-£100,000. The Senior Finance Officer will support the charities with day to day book keeping, raising invoices, paying expenses, scheduling payroll payments and running management reports and accounts. This job role also involves advising on budgets for fundraising project proposals and working closely with the supporter engagement team. This individual will be able to communicate effectively with all the relevant parties including the national Growing Hope team, the local Clinic Managers, and local finance trustees who have overall governance of each charity’s finances.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will be discussed and developed as the charity continues to grow.
Book keeping & Finance processes
- Processing of accounts using Quickbooks for each Growing Hope charity in a timely manner (currently 6 small charities)
- Paying expenses and invoices as and when these are approved.
- Liaising with payroll provider and scheduling salary payments for all staff each month.
- Invoicing local Growing Hope charities each month for book keeping, payroll and quickbooks.
- Running gift aid claims and supporting volunteers to run this across the Growing Hope charities.
- Liaising with local clinics and churches to agree payment schedules and giving for each financial year.
- Participate actively in prayer and worship times as part of the team. This includes praying, coaching and supporting Clinic Managers to understand their budgets and financial processes.
Fundraising
- Contributing to the fundraising strategy and development of budgets for fundraising projects.
- Contributing to the wider teams fundraising efforts through networking, and involvement in fundraising and community events.
Reporting
- Updating monthly forecast vs. budget spreadsheets for each local charity and the national charity.
- Leading monthly budget reporting meetings for Senior Leadership Team and Chair of Trustees, using analytical skills to highlight patterns or potential risks or problems arising.
- Create annual reports in partnership with the Clinic Managers and Finance trustee for each local charity and ensure these are independently examined by recruiting and liaising with volunteer accountants.
Payroll
- Liaising with the payroll provider to run payroll for all staff across the Growing Hope charities each month.
- Setting up and running pension payments each month.
- Paying NI payments each month.
General administration
- Set up bank accounts and signatories for local Growing Hope charities, support the local trustees with ensuring all financial processes are set up and working (e.g. bank account, Stripe, Quickbooks, payroll, pensions, HMRC)
- Sending letters and emails as required.
- Maintain data protection and confidentiality in line with Growing Hope’s information governance policy.
- Ensure adherence to Safeguarding and wider Growing Hope policies.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in the charity sector, an interest in additional needs and inclusion are highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL
- Occupational Requirement - This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
- ATT certifications (or equivalent)
- At least three years experience as a finance professional
- Commitment to Growing Hope’s vision
- IT skills – experience of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires
- Excellent knowledge of financial management and budgets
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast paced environment
DESIRABLE
- Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks
- Accounting qualification
- Experience, interest in or commitment to a career in additional needs and inclusion
- Interest in or experience of working inthe charity/NGO sector
Championing accessibility and providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs, in partnership with local churches
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Uxbridge
£42,000 - £45,000
- 37 days holiday
- Defined benefit LG pension scheme (20%/10%)
- Free parking
Management Accountant required for locally respected Not-for-Profit organisation in Uxbridge who offer fantastic benefits such as 37 days holiday, generous defined benefit pension and opportunities to develop your skills.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will support the consolidation of four entities to produce the management accounts and investigate budget variances for the group.
Detailed duties include;
- Produce accurate and timely consolidated management accounts to agreed deadlines
- Assist the Finance Manager with the investigations of budget variances
- Complete balance sheet control accounts reconciliations including bank reconciliation, accruals and prepayments
- Maintain the nominal ledger coding structure and ensure that all transactions are correctly coded
- Prepare and post income recognition journals as part of the month end and year end process
- Follow month end procedure, post month end journals, update the schedules including energy, rates and refectory
- Assist the Finance Director and Finance Manager with the production of the consolidated year end accounts
- Assist the Finance Director and Finance Manager with cashflow forecasting and monitoring
In order to be successful in the role we are looking for candidates to be actively studying towards a finance qualification and relevant experience of management accounts.
You will also have excellent communication skills both written and verbal who can build relationships with a wide range of professional stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in a management accounting role whilst being supported with your own personal development.
£48,700 - £52,700 per year (offer will depend on qualification status)
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team, a key group dedicated to making the most of our resources to help achieve our vision: a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.
As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with Directors and Department Heads, helping them understand their financial needs, offering advice on best practices, and providing insights or challenges when necessary. You'll manage and prepare financial reports, including forecasts, budgets, Board KPIs, and management accounts, giving guidance and recommendations where needed.
You'll be a supportive "critical friend" to our programmes, offering advice on finance and procurement, and actively contributing to new projects to establish strong processes. By supporting various programmes, you’ll keep an eye on budgets and forecasts, making sure budget holders have the tools they need to monitor their spending. This includes preparing templates, leading training sessions, and responding to any business needs.
Your role will focus on continuously improving business partnering processes that affect our financial reporting and monitoring, always looking for new ways to share business information across teams.
You'll also provide ongoing training and support to budget holders, ensuring compliance with our policies. You'll champion innovation, continuous improvement, and a focus on customer and user engagement for budget holders and key stakeholders.
What we want from you
We’re looking for a candidate with a recognised professional qualification (CIMA &/or ACCA preferred) with demonstrable experience. Someone who has a proven record of process development, driving improvement and has proven experience of preparing financial information (e.g., management accounts).
You’ll be able to problem solve and work positively and flexibly to deliver results. With knowledge of procurement processes and commercial contracts, you’ll be able to take the initiative, identify additional tasks that need to be done and work independently. Have excellent analytical skills and proven record of preparing financial information for non-finance colleagues.
You’ll be able to provide insight on complex financial information in a simple way and proactive manner, building on and managing professional relationships at all levels with excellent communication skills. Working in a changing environment, you’ll have a proven experience of robust time management and can convey sometimes difficult messages.
You’ll be customer-focused, innovative and flexible, keeping our values at the front of everything that you do.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.
We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Wednesday 18th September 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 23rd September 2024.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
Purpose of the post: You will be the sole role for the Charity’s finances and will support our small team in a vibrant, prolific and growing organisation which provides quality assurance and membership services to institutions delivering training, education and assessment in dance, drama and musical theatre.
Location: CDMT resides at Salters Hall, 4 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU, and this role is office based. Salters Hall is located conveniently for Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Bank stations, and is accessible from street level and throughout the building.
Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm. The position encompasses one day a week, with a suggested working day of Wednesday. The hourly rate is between £20 - £22 depending on experience.
Essential requirements for this position:
· Accounting qualification part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, with experience
· Excellent Microsoft Office, Sage One and Sage 50 Skills
· Good communication skills to liaise with customers and suppliers, and the ability to assist with ad-hoc office administration as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain the General Ledger – raising invoices, issuing credit notes, allocating cash.
· Processing purchase invoices and paying, bank reconciliations, and credit control
- Running the monthly payroll for 4/5 people
- Reconciliation of all Balance sheet accounts
- Administer online banking, credit cards and the Paypal account
- Assist Director with the annual Budget
- Sending all the year-end information to the Independent Examiner
- Administer the company pension.
You will also be responsible for the production of the Management Accounts for the Board three times a year including:
- Profit and Loss compared to Budget
- Preparing the Balance Sheet
- Reports to Trustees
- Producing the above reports in keeping with Charity SORP accounting.
Together with responsibility for reporting to HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House, Trustees, Independent Examiner and Banking organisations, you may also be requested to produce ad-hoc reports and carry out any other duties that are necessary to perform the role.
Excellent team working, written and verbal communication skills; a confident and personable telephone manner; a good standard of literacy and a professional approach to work are essential to this post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.