Finance Manager Jobs
Department: Finance and Corporate Services directorate
Location: hybrid working – currently a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London office
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £78,000 – £86,000 per annum
Closing date: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)
Background:
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
Following a period of successful growth, we are investing in our people, technology and infrastructure to better meet the changing needs of those we serve. To support this transformation, we are seeking a Deputy Director of Finance and Governance to play a pivotal role in strengthening our finance and governance capabilities.
Within this key post, you will lead a team of finance and governance professionals, supporting the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You will ensure reliable and accurate financial reporting for the charity, oversee finance projects, and establish a proportionate, robust risk and governance framework.
As a strategic leader, you will contribute to the overarching strategy for Finance and Corporate Services, collaborating with the director to develop and implement the Finance and Governance strategy, ensuring this aligns with the Dementia UK’s organisational goals and translate into clear, measurable targets. Collaboration with the fundraising and program teams will also be essential to ensure accurate financial management of grants and donations.
To succeed, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with extensive senior-level financial management experience, ideally within the nonprofit or charity sector. A strong working knowledge of Charity Commission and SORP reporting requirements is essential, along with experience in creating and implementing strategic finance initiatives. You should also have a background in managing audits and working within governance and risk management frameworks.
Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for three days a week.
You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith, with a passion to serve your persecuted family in Christ.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify the level of internal and external resource that is required to develop a hybrid delivery model to operate financial management in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Your proven track record and experience of operational financial management will ensure the accurate delivery of this, as well as oversight of the day-to-day financial operations. Your clear communication skills and accounting qualifications, knowledge and experience will enable you to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to a number of different audiences that have varying levels of financial understanding.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this important new role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this part-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Title: Project Manager (Shamil Project, Amman, Jordan)
Appointment: Long-term Consultant or Fixed-Term Employee
Contract Type: Consultant Contract or Full-time Employment Contract
Contract Term: Commencement date immediate to May 31, 2027
Location: Amman, Jordan
Total remuneration: Attractive base payment commensurate with experience plus deployment package
Reporting to: Team Leader for Shamil Project
About Shamil
Shamil: Technical Assistance for Comprehensive Social Protection is a core component of the United Kingdom’s £95 million, 5-year programme: Strengthening Societal and Economic Resilience in Jordan (SSERJ). The goal of the SSERJ programme is to support the Government of Jordan to build an inclusive and sustainable social protection system.
Shamil is a four-year project, beginning in June 2023 and expected to finish in May 2027. Shamil aims to help Jordan develop a social protection system that helps all individuals address risks across the lifecycle and from shocks; empowers women and persons with disabilities; and generates economic growth and a stronger social contract.
Shamil is implemented by Development Pathways, in partnership with Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and MMIS Management Consultants.
Purpose
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the effective delivery of Shamil, Development Pathways’ flagship social protection programme in Jordan.
The post holder will report to the Shamil Team Leader and support the management of Shamil’s overall workplan and operations. They will play a critical role in managing Shamil’s budget, financial and procurement procedures and financial reporting alongside day-to-day operations.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Shamil project workplan and ensuring that team members deliver their tasks on time and on budget and will play a pivotal role in overseeing the processes for contracting and coordinating the work of a pool of international and national consultants providing technical assistance to Shamil. This post requires the person to employ the principles of adaptive management as and when required to respond to challenges as they emerge but at the same time be aware of cultural sensitivities.
The Project Manager will be a member of Shamil’s Senior Management Team and represent Shamil with the FCDO and other external stakeholders as required.
The role will line manage direct reports.
The post will be located in Amman, Jordan.
Main Responsibilities
Project Management (65%)
· Overall management of Shamil’s workplan and budget, in coordination with the Team Leader and Shamil Senior Management Team.
· Ensure Shamil’s activities are managed on time, on budget and compliant with the overall contract governing the project.
· Oversee Shamil’s workplan and coordinate processes for approving new activities via drafting and budgeting of Tasking Orders.
· Manage the process for approving any contractual changes with FCDO and ensure clear documentation is in place to support overall contract management.
· Ensure clear processes are in place to support the project team to deliver their tasks and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
· Collect, analyse and report against project delivery and financial data on a regular basis, supporting additional deep-dives into project progress and challenges.
· Manage day-to-day relationships with internal team members, consortium delivery partners and consultants, and build solid understanding of delivery needs and timelines across Shamil’s broad range of activities.
· Ensure capacity is in place to deliver the project, undertake quality assurance processes and contracts against clear TORs.
· Ensure project Duty of Care (DoC) arrangements are in place and all travel follows the agreed travel and security processes.
· Conduct effective due diligence, onboarding and contract management of consultants.
· Lead the production of timely, high quality reports to the client each quarter including coordination of project team inputs, and on an ad hoc basis if required.
· Supervise finance and operations staff.
· Represent the project as required at official events and activities.
Financial and Contract Management (30%)
· Oversee and monitor financial forecasts, expenditure reports and project invoicing, with oversight from the Project Director.
· Provide timely client invoicing and support payment request approvals.
· Ensure Shamil’s financial targets are met and communicate any risks to meeting targets around over/under spending appropriately.
· Oversee management of consultants’ timesheets, invoices and expenses against contracts, and ensure these comply with Shamil project policies related to contracts.
· Ensure any procurement conducted by Shamil is managed in line with client contract compliance requirements and Shamil project procedures.
· Prepare internal project update reporting including finances and resourcing using required management tools.
Continuous operational improvement (5%)
· Provide support to strengthening policies, procedures and management tools for the Shamil project and Development Pathways more widely.
· Ensure appropriate application and compliance with Shamil operational policies and procedures as laid out in the Shamil Project Operations Manual, and update as needed.
· Coordinate with the wider project team to ensure technical capacity is well planned across Shamil’s different activities.
· Support effective knowledge management across Shamil and Development Pathways, based on project reporting and management activities.
· Signpost colleagues to relevant project management tools and processes, when required.
· Provide training to staff on key policies and processes around project and financial management.
· Support coordination of the close out of the programme during the exit phase.
· Provide ad hoc input to evolving organisational requirements as directed by the Team Leader and Project Director.
Required Skills
The Project Manager will require the following combination of applied skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully contribute to team goals:
Essential
· An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
· At least five years’ experience working within international development, research and/or the consultancy sector.
· Demonstrable experience in project management and/or operations, ideally within an international development setting.
· Strong financial management skills and experience managing budgets above £5 million.
· Ability to analyse and effectively use financial information.
· Experience of working with delivery partners including procurement and contract management.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential with a demonstratable ability to work within a diverse, multicultural team with strong cross-cultural skills and sensitivity.
· An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, showing diplomacy, sensitivity and decisiveness.
· Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks and be flexible with changing priorities.
· Proven ability to resolve problems, anticipate barriers and create practical solutions including proactive response to managing delivery risks.
· Fully capable with Microsoft Office and an aptitude for digital tools.
· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to ensure high quality standards for a variety of written and financial outputs.
· Line management experience.
Desirable
· Experience working with the UK Government as a client or funder including familiarity with FCDO budget and financial reporting tools.
· Familiarity of working within consortium projects.
· Arabic language.
How to apply
We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including all of the following:
- A cover letter explaining:
- Why you are applying for this position,
- How you would meet the selection criteria for the post of Project Manager for the Shamil Project, and
- Your payment or salary expectations
- A detailed CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience
- All applicants will be required to specify their nationality and if they have the right to work in the UK or Jordan.
Closing date for this post will be the close of business on November 15, 2024.
Applications should be submitted by email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice.
Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you wish to know more about Development Pathways, please visit our website where applicants can also note the Privacy Notice.
Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support
diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of
discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual
qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Finance and Governance to oversee the Foundation’s finance functions and ensure compliance with charity law and regulatory requirements. This role is key to ensuring that financial reporting is clear and accurate and that all policies and procedures are current and fit for purpose.
In this role, you will provide financial oversight, ensuring that processes are both efficient and compliant. You will act as the main contact for investment houses, banks and auditors, ensuring that financial reporting is clear and accurate. You will also support the Board of Trustees, preparing papers for board and committee meetings and assisting with trustee recruitment, training, and evaluations. You will also oversee other governance duties including the updating of the Foundation’s policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice, as well as submitting returns to the relevant regulatory bodies, such as the Charity Commission and Companies House.
The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or have equivalent experience, with a strong background in financial management and a working knowledge of Xero software. Knowledge of charity governance and reporting is essential. Experience in the voluntary sector, along with knowledge of systems such as Salesforce and Sage Payroll, would be highly beneficial.
Flexible working hours are available with 25 hours per week minimum.
Applications should be in the form of an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification.
The closing date for applications is 24th November. Interviews will be held at the beginning of December at our office in Smeeth, Ashford.
KCF is committed to the building of a culture where all employees are valued and respected and we take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development. Our goal is to find the right person for the role and we welcome applications from individuals looking to work flexibly. If you wish to discuss any accessibility concerns or if you need any more information or assistance, please contact Jan O’Donnell
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role offers the chance to work across the financial functions and offers an experience through a breadth of finance work across the organisation making it a varied and a well-rounded role.
The Finance Officer is part of the Organisational Support and Development (OSD) team at the Tax Justice Network, which is led by the Director of OSD, and the role reports to the Head of Finance and Reporting. The OSD team leads and delivers on a range of operational services from finance management, risk management, project management, event management, human resources, IT systems and other enabling functions. The team is also responsible for fundraising for the organisation. This includes respond to calls for proposals, track funding opportunities and engage with donors regularly.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking payroll and general ledger maintenance
- Ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and keeping a clear audit trail of all financial records
- Manage the staff payroll process including pension, HMRC and other related processes
- Manage the periodic payment runs and ensure that all payments are paid on time
- Supporting financial planning and reporting for project proposals, project reporting and management reports
- Support with project and year end audits schedules
- Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals
- Maintaining fixed asset register
- Provide guidance to team on internal financial processes and policies and assist with queries and escalating them as necessary
- Ensure organisational adherence to our internal and funder specific procurement policies
- Undertake other financial administration work and supporting the wider OSD team on team responsibilities and duties as required
Person specification
Skills and experience
Essential
• Holding or working towards a CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualification
• Hands on experience of working in a finance department of charities or not for profit organisations
• Experience of carrying out detailed reconciliations, and can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach in all work
• Strong IT skills with intermediate knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software (preferably Xero)
• Ability to communicate effectively, accurately and succinctly in English, in writing and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
• Experience of producing financial reports for a range of purposes
• Experience of working with multi-currency transactions and cash holdings
• Experience of working with EU funded grants
• Experience of working with a variety of cloud-based platforms such as Airtable, Xero, SharePoint, Slack and Zoom
Attributes
Essential
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
• Flexible and able to manage a varied workload and deadlines
• Ability to deliver work of a high standard with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of UK and / or EU financial regulations
• Resourceful and flexible approach with a “can do, will do attitude” and willingness to learn and adapt
Desirable
• Passion for tax justice and international development issues
• Previous experience of grant management
• Use of electronic banking software
To contribute to creating the conditions for achieving tax justice by challenging false narratives, and normalising bold, progressive proposals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Bridgewater Gardens Salford
Salary: £32, 960
Hours: Full time. 37.5 hours a week
Working Pattern: 5 day in 7
Contract: Permanent
Details of our great benefits can be found here.
Overview of the Role:
We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking person to join our team. This is a key role, operating across multiple departments. The role reports to the Head of Site and works closely with all site managers. This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of the development of a department. Have your say and bring great ideas to create great working practices.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to inspire everyone to grow. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.
We couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. Should you require any additional support with making your application please email Sharon Ellis detailing the position and REQ number reference (found at the top of the advert) that you are applying for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Our Client
In September 2024 The One Touch Switching Company ("TOTSCo") launched a revolutionary way for UK customers to switch their broadband and landline provider. TOTSCo was founded by the UK telecoms industry in June 2022 to help to introduce the One Touch Switching (OTS) service that all telecom providers should now be using to make it much easier for their customers to switch. TOTSCo is a member-owned and not-for-profit company whose purpose is to develop and operate a messaging platform (The TOTSCo Hub) which is central to OTS.
TOTSCo will recover its costs by charging industry members for use of the hub, and the anticipated annual turnover of the company is between £6m and £7m. TOTSCo has a team of over 25 people working on all aspects of OTS. In this role you'll get to work with a major technology firm that provides a managed service to TOTSCo.
Job Description
The Head of Finance is a core member of the organisation's structure and is a strategic partner to the CEO in all areas of finance. Responsibilities will include:
1. Job Purpose
- The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer, and comes with membership of the Executive Committee.
- The HoF is responsible for all financial control, reporting, statutory compliance and forecasting.
2. Manage the following functions including those that are outsourced providers (external accountants and managed service partner):
- Bookkeeping (outsourced)
- Annual external audit
- Operational banking relationship
- Cash flow and ensuring compliance with working capital requirements.
- Billing and debtor reconciliation (outsourced)
- Payroll including HMRC compliance and pension obligations. (outsourced)
- Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant compliance requirements.
- Monitor all spend against spend authorities.
- Draft statutory accounts in accordance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
- Develop or specify development of accounting systems as necessary to meet the changing requirements of the business.
- Ad-hoc analysis
3. Forecasting & Planning
- Prepare the following:
- An annualised budget and medium- and long-term forecast for agreement with the board including the charging model for customers.
- Monthly management accounts and variance analysis from budget including potential cash flow issue.
4. Stakeholders
- Support the following key stakeholder in fulfilling their roles:
- CEO
- Board
- Cost-centre managers.
- External and where appropriate Internal Audit.
- Audit and Risk Committee
- 3rd parties including bookkeeping.
5. Knowledge
- The following systems are used extensively within TOTSCo:
Excel
Xero (with Spotlight add-in for forecasting and reporting)
Approval Max
The Successful Applicant
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW etc)
- 5+ years PQE, ideally in a commercial environment
- Can demonstrate working independently and as finance lead with board responsibilities. (Experience in a SME preferable).
What's on Offer
We would like to offer the successful candidate:
- £85,000 to £90,000
- Home base, with occasional travel to London
- Ability to be a key decision maker within the organisation
- Opportunity to contribute to areas of the business outside of Finance
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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The Finance Officer will be involved in all aspects of the charity’s financial operations, this is a very broad role. From handling small donations like a child’s pocket money right up to processing large grants. You will be the first point of call for financial queries and questions arising from our team. You will process purchase and sales invoices, volunteer, and staff expenses. You will support grant and other fundraising applications, process donations from a variety of different platforms, deal with gift aid and banking. You will need to be an analytical problem solver able to work on your own and as part of our team.
To help everyone access food and toiletries while a longer term solution is developed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Department: Finance
Contract: Full time
As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our social research projects. You’ll be the strategic advisor to our research leaders, ensuring every decision is backed by solid financial analysis and aligned with our commercial objectives. This is not just a finance role—it's a chance to shape the future of social research with your commercial acumen.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with Research Directors to drive financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Commercial Insight: Provide insightful analysis on profitability, project margins, and return on investment, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, from budgeting to forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs to track project performance, driving continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the financial liaison between senior management and project teams, translating financial data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of our research projects.
- Bids & Costing: Experience working in bids and costing.
To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Commercial Savvy: You’re more than a number cruncher—you understand the commercial landscape and can navigate it with ease.
- Analytical Excellence: You have a knack for turning data into insights and insights into action.
- Stakeholder Management: You're a strong communicator, capable of influencing decision-makers at all levels.
- Experience: Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within research, consulting, or a similar industry.
- Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Follow the requirements of our Operating Standards, and also to meet the requirements of all our ISO standards
- Other duties which may be required from time to time
This job description may be changed from time to time at the discretion of management
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:
- 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
- Generous company pension scheme
- Life insurance and health cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
- Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.
About the National Centre for Social Research
At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people’s lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we’re able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering social research that works for society.
Westway Trust is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and forward-thinking Finance Officer (Property) to join our experienced, professional and friendly finance team to oversee the charging and collection of all property related income including rents, license fees service charges and ad-hoc recharges.
You will be a highly motivated Finance Officer with good organisational and analytical skills. You will also bring with you excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; will have good attention to detail and the ability to process data accurately and on time being a competent user of Microsoft Excel, and computerised accounting systems.
Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:
- Maintain tenancy and charging details in the Property Management software.
- Raise and dispatch rent demands to tenants and post entries to the ledgers.
- Credit control following up tenants with arears by email letter and phone.
- Maintain the tenant debtors listing.
- Post expenditure from Access to the service charge accounts.
- Processing tenancy at wills, subsidised rent and deferred rent journals and reconciliation.
- Reviewing Voids and recharges.
- Assist in month-end reporting.
- Assist in preparing year-end audit schedules.
- Taking ownership of year-end MUS closure and service charge statements.
- To work positively in accordance with Westway Trust’s equality and Diversity Policy.
- Provide cover for the Finance Officer and the Senior Finance Officer including raising cheques, banking, petty cash and making electronic payments posting tenants receipts onto MUS and Access.
- Recharge annual insurance costs to tenants.
- Income reconciliation between MUS and Access (I&E, Vat turnover).
- Reconcile property management balances to Access accounts including debtors and service charge balances.
- Supporting SMF on year end accounting and service charge account closure
- Running MUS reports to help property analysis and preparing analysis of property financial performance.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Experience, knowledge and skills:
- Relevant experience within a busy accounts department.
- Minimum qualification GCSE Mathematics or equivalent.
- Experience of using computerised accounting systems.
- Competent user of Excel for reporting and computing.
- Highly computer literate, with practical experience of using MS Office packages, especially MS Excel and computerised accounting systems.
- The ability to deliver the highest standards of internal customer service through your positive attitude to the role, while staying calm and focused during busy or demanding work situations
- Excellent attention to detail with accurate data entry and the ability to prepare concise and accurate reconciliations and analyses of individual income, expenditure and control accounts.
- Good organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- A proven ability to follow agreed financial procedures and controls.
- Resourceful and flexible approach, with a “can do attitude”.
- A commitment to working as part of a team.
- Punctual with effective time management.
Desirable:
- Studying or qualified AAT CAT or equivalent CCAB.
- Experience of Access Accounts.
- Experience of computerised property management accounting packages MUS Chronos.
- Experience of using electronic banking software.
- Experience of credit control and rental ledgers.
- Connection to or significant understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable.
- Commitment to living out the Westway Trust values including placing the community at the centre of all we do.
- Demonstrable understanding of, commitment to, and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 17 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit an experienced, full-time Office Manager to deal with administrative and finance matters.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in Southall with its diverse communities and can act as the first point of contact for SCA. Their duties include managing the office budget, dealing with staff issues and establishing and maintaining policies and procedures. Our Office Manager will be the person who keeps our office running smoothly while also enabling fellow employees to succeed in their roles.
This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Title: Office Manager
Duration: The post is funding dependant and subject to annual review.
Location: Southall Community Alliance, Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days
Reports to: SCA Director
Duties:
- To be the first point of contact for visitors and service users
- Helping establish and maintain office procedures
- To assist the Director with budgetary control arrangements, maintain accounts, salaries and efficient running of the charity
- To attend and take minutes of SCA Board meetings, Community Forum and other meetings, where required
- To type confidential reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other statutory requirements and maintain files and the filing systems
- Use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
- To ensure the dispatch of agendas, minutes and other relevant material relating to SCA meetings
- To prepare invoices, accounts, petty cash, spreadsheets, SAGE entries and diary management
- To ensure that SCA membership list is up to date 10. Record office expenditure and manage the budget
- Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
- Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
- To respond to customer enquiries and complaints
- Review and update health and safety policies and ensure they are observed
- Arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices
- Taking inventory of office supplies and order and maintain stationary stocks and other office supplies
- To help maintain and update SCA website and social media
- To allocate work and supervise volunteers and be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the office Attend training courses and sessions, as may be required
- To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA's operation and work
- To carry out other duties including outreach work, as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time
Person Specification:
Essential Characterisitics:
- Have at least two year’s experience of working in an office environment
- Ability to recruit, manage and supervise volunteers
- Strong IT and typing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
- Able to receive visitors and to deal with their queries, signposting to other agencies, where required
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices and advising of timely filing of returns etc
- Understanding of SAGE, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation or able to maintain financial records using web based financial systems
- Can demonstrate experience of purchasing and maintaining stationary stock and other office supplies/ equipment
- Experienced in dealing with work of a confidential nature, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
- Ability to prepare meeting agendas, minutes, finance reports and projections
- Experience of preparing newsletters, project monitoring reports, publicity and promotional material
- High standard of computer literacy, including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
- Able to work with project partners and service users from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within an equal opportunities’ framework
- The ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently
- Negotiation and relationship-building skills with a problem-solving approach to work
- Ability to manage SCA’s health and safety responsibilities
Closing date : Thursday 14th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted
Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who you are
You will either have a relevant financial qualification or bring equivalent experience. You will bring analytical and communication skills and an ability to clearly explain and interpret financial information for non-finance staff. You are able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a small team.
What the role involves
· Managing the organisation’s finance function including financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
· Supporting the meetings of the Finance & Risk Sub-Committee of the Board.
· Working with the Finance and HR Officers to deliver the monthly payroll.
· Providing financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gestionnaire des Finances – Niger
Il est difficile de croire qu'aujourd'hui 771 millions de personnes n'ont pas d'eau potable et 1,7 milliard ne disposent pas de toilettes décentes, soit environ 1 personne sur 5 dans le monde. Toutes les deux minutes, un enfant de moins de cinq ans meurt de maladies diarrhéiques causées par le manque d'eau et d'assainissement.
Vous souhaitez jouer un rôle essentiel dans notre mission qui consiste à mettre fin à la crise de l’eau, de l’assainissement et de l’hygiène, ensemble, pour tous et partout d'ici 2030 ?
Rejoignez WaterAid en tant que Gestionnaire des Finances pour changer la normalité pour des millions de personnes afin qu'elles puissent libérer leur potentiel, se libérer de la pauvreté et changer leur vie pour de bon. De plus, vous rejoindrez une organisation récompensée par le prix Great Place to Work® 2020.
En tant que le Gestionnaire des Finances vous serez responsable de toutes les questions relatives aux finances du programme pays. Vous appuierez le Directeur Pays à gérer les activités financières du Programme Pays ainsi qu’à assurer l'application efficace des politiques et procédures financières de WaterAid en collaboration avec les autres équipes du Programme Pays, la Région et Londres. De manière générale, vous aiderez à la bonne gestion financière au sein du bureau du Programme Pays.
Ce poste est à pourvoir à temps plein pour une durée déterminée.
Comment candidater
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Date de cloture: 01/11/2024
Dates des entretiens: à confirmer
Salaire : selon grille salariale (grade F)
Veuillez noter que pour postuler à ce poste, vous devez être en mesure de prouver que vous êtes autorisé à travailler au Niger.
Seuls les candidat(e)s présélectionné(e)s pour un entretien seront contactés dans les deux semaines suivant la date limite de dépôt des candidatures.
Vos missions seront les suivantes :
- Planification financière et contrôle budgétaire
- Gestion de la trésorerie
- Contrôles financiers internes
- Rapportage financiers mensuels, trimestriels & annuels
- Gestion des ressources humaines
Profil recherché:
- Avoir une expérience probante d’au moins 5 ans dans l’utilisation de logiciels comptables Au moins 5 ans d'expérience éprouvée dans la conduite de programmes de développement qui fournissent des changements transformationnels à travers le plaidoyer et l'influence.
- Avoir un niveau universitaire BAC+3 au moins en gestion comptable ou équivalent
- Avoir les capacités à planifier, prioriser les activités et respecter les délais de production des livrables ;
- Avoir les capacités nécessaires en analyse budgétaire et de maîtrise des coûts ;
- Avoir de solides connaissances des procédures de contrôle financières ;
- S’engager envers les valeurs de WaterAid et avoir un style de travail et de communication qui les reflète ;
Nous recherchons des personnes qui partagent un engagement envers notre vision. Nous recherchons des personnes avec une appréciation et un respect pour différentes personnes et idées, et l'énergie et l'expertise pour aider à relever les défis les plus importants. En retour, vous pourrez obtenir l'inspiration du changement que vous aidez à produire, un sentiment d'appartenance et le privilège de faire partie d'une communauté mondiale. Vous ferez également l'expérience d’un environnement stimulant et favorable aux réalisations, la chance de grandir, et l'espace pour donner le meilleur de vous-même.
WaterAid s'est engagé à faire en sorte que, quel que soit le lieu où nous travaillons dans le monde, il n'y a aucune tolérance pour les abus de pouvoir, les privilèges ou l’intimidation. WaterAid renforce la culture de la tolérance zéro à l'égard de toute forme de comportement inapproprié, d'abus, de harcèlement ou d'exploitation de toute nature. La protection de nos bénéficiaires, de notre personnel, de nos bénévoles et de toutes les personnes travaillant pour notre compte est notre priorité absolue et nous prenons nos responsabilités très au sérieux. Tous les membres du personnel et les bénévoles sont tenus de partager cet engagement via notre Code de conduite mondial. Nous effectuerons les références et vérifications préalables à l'emploi les plus appropriées pour garantir le maintien de normes élevées.
WaterAid est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et encourage de manière positive les candidatures de candidats qualifiés et éligibles, sans distinction de sexe, de race, de handicap, d'âge, d'orientation sexuelle, de changement de sexe, de religion ou de convictions, d'état civil ou de grossesse et de maternité. Nous encourageons particulièrement les candidatures de femmes sous-représentées à ce niveau de l'organisation.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title: Programme Quality and Assurance Manager
Salary: Band D up to £47822
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role that puts you at the heart of humanitarian response efforts?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
At ActionAid UK, we are looking for a passionate Programme Quality and Assurance Manager to lead and manage our grant and contract processes, ensuring that our humanitarian programmes deliver real impact across the globe. In this exciting and innovative position, you will have the opportunity to oversee the management of contracts with key donors such as the FCDO, START Network, and UN, driving project success through strategic thinking and strong collaboration with international teams.
As the central figure in managing programme quality, you will play a pivotal role in shaping ActionAid’s approach to humanitarian programming, ensuring cross-programme coherence, effective risk management, and continuous learning.
This role offers the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders, from ActionAid country offices and consortia partners to institutional donors and NGO networks. You will help build the capacity of teams to manage contracts at a high standard, ensuring that ActionAid remains compliant with donor expectations while pushing forward innovative practices to sustain income and enhance programme quality.
As part of the Programme Quality & Assurance team, your work will directly contribute to empowering women, protecting rights in crisis situations, and fostering resilience in vulnerable communities. With opportunities to influence donor funding policies, participate in high-level forums, and contribute to strategic decision-making, this is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. If you have a passion for humanitarian work, experience in donor management, and a commitment to making a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Join us at ActionAid UK and be part of a team that is driving change and delivering hope to those who need it most. Apply today and help shape the future of humanitarian action!
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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This varied role forms an integral part of the GXCA team and the local community. It combines publicservice responsibilities with a range of day-to-day administrative functions, including supervision of estate maintenance, governance and some finance duties. The Memorial Centre and GXCA were founded in 1946 ‘to advance education, to provide a meeting place….for recreation and social, moral, spiritual and intellectual development and to foster a community spirit’. They are frequently described as the 'best hidden secret' locally. An exciting opportunity exisits to join the small team and new Executive Committee in adapting existing services and develping new ones to enhance the value of these facilities locally.
‘to advance education, to provide a meeting place….for recreation, social, moral, spiritual and intellectual development and to foster a community'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.