Head Of Finance Jobs in Flexible Location

Advocacy and Healthwatch are powerful allies for change. As one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, putting people at the heart of what you do.

Are you a financial leader with a heart for advocacy? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a keen understanding of management accounting principles? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are dedicated to delivering effective services for those in need of getting their voices heard in the communities in which they live. We’re in search of a Finance Director who can bring expertise, passion, and innovation to our team.

About the Role:

• Responsible for strategic financial leadership, shaping the charity’s financial direction with direction from and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees.
• Accountable for and leading on the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Data Protection and GDPR.
• Lead on all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring management accounting principles are robust for sound decision making by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure all budget holders are provided with the relevant training and support as non-financial managers on understanding management accounts, how budgets work, staffing appropriately within budgets and dealing with over/under spending ‘in year’ to provide consistent financial decision-making in Operations.

What We Offer:

A chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a real difference.

An inclusive and supportive team environment.

A role that is both strategic and hands-on, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What we need from you

As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with significant experience in the non-profit sector, ideally with a recognised qualification in management accounting.

You are someone who has a commitment to transparency and ethical financial practices, you have a collaborative spirit and excel in team environments. You are adept at building rapport and fostering relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

If you have the skills and the drive to make a difference, in what we think is a rewarding role, then we would encourage you to apply today and help us drive change for a better world!

As this role is home based with travel, you must have access to a stable home broadband service, good mobile signal, as well as flexibility with working hours. A full driving licence and your own transport would be beneficial for travel to areas where public transport is not readily available.

What happens next

Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks.  Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks have been completed.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date:Wednesday 14th August 5:00pm

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview venue: MS Teams

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Matthew Hilton.

About The Role

Are you a qualified Finance professional looking for a new challenge? Would you like to join the Finance team for one of the UKs leading charities?

We are looking for a Head of Financial Accounts to join our busy Finance and Commercial directorate and lead our Financial Accounts team.

Reporting to the Director of Group Financial Accounts and Business Processes, this role will see you devising and maintaining a system of internal financial controls, policies, delegated authorities and procedures to safeguard RBL funds (RBL charity and subsidiaries) and ensure that funds are spent in line with charity law, applicable accounting standards and donor wishes. 

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of the annual consolidated accounts of the RBL group and subsidiaries, as well as the individual financial statements for the main RBL charity, Poppyscotland and other London based trading subsidiaries
• Project management of annual statutory external audit as well as other smaller assurance or reporting engagements and take appropriate actions
• Leading an effective Branch Accounting function, ensuring that the annual return process is successful in recording transactions accurately and to timetable
• Ensuring the RBL group is fully compliant with all relevant tax legislation, providing internal advice on the tax status of transactions and preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and annual Corporation tax returns.
• Project management of the annual audit, ensuring that the auditors receive an accurate set of accounts, associated working papers and all requested deliverables by the agreed deadlines
• Management of permanent team of six, plus interim year end accountants

You will be a fully qualified CCAB Accountant and will bring experience of leading a multi-discplinary Finance team in a large organisation. You will have experience of producing and/or auditing complex consolidated statutory accounts and will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of internal financial controls and VAT as it applies to charities.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Title: Finance and Risk Manager (RLM project)

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Kaduna or Abuja, Nigeria

Contract: Two-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time, 35 hour per week

About the role

The Finance and Risk Manager will be a member of the Reaching the Last Mile project (RLM) supporting NTDs Elimination Programme Management Office (PMO) and will report to the Director, RLM and Finance Manager. Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) is a high profile, high value, multi-partner programme, which will make a significant contribution to the control and elimination of the Oncho LF.

The Finance and Risk manager will be responsible for supporting in-country financial oversight, maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management, payment processes and ensuring that the risk mitigation strategy is applied throughout the project. This resource will work closely with the Finance Manager, the Head of PMO and implementing partners to ensure the financial principles of the contract are complied with and that proper accounting records are maintained for reporting to RLM donors.

Further duties include:

• Financial Oversight: Conduct reviews and provide feedback on financial documents for RLM and other programmes, ensuring partners and Sightsavers' staff maintain rigorous standards.

Ensure conformity to the principles of the contract with specific emphasis on:

• Financial Management & Controls.

• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting.

• Financial Monitoring & Audits.

• Monitor and retain financial record.

• Verify claims by partners and recommend for payment.
• Support the preparation of  monthly invoice to send to RLM donor.
• Support, administer and strengthen financial management, accountability and capacities of partners in accordance with the principles of the contract.
• Develop and provide grant management support.
• Ensure proper financial monitoring of partners and downstream partners including audit of funds provided.
• Ensure partners comply with the principles of the contract and retain appropriate financial records.

As the ideal candidate you will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA) or a Masters qualification, or bachelor's degree in accounting. You will have extensive working experience in a similar, ideally in an INGO environment, and have a background in financial management of Donor Funds, DFID and USAID.

Further requirements include:

• Experience in in-country financial oversight, maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management, payment processes.

• Experience managing a team.

• Experience managing programme portfolios.

• Experience of audit and government organization would also be advantageous.

• Project financial management and data analysis skills.

• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports.

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

The Finance and Risk Manager is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the weeks of 19 August (for first stage interviews) and the week of 26 August (for second stage interviews) and the evaluation process will include a task and oral interview.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Closing date: 11 August 2024

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to provide leadership of fundraising, partnership development, marketing and communications functions to drive the growth of the charity’s income.

Key Accountabilities

· Fundraising

· Partnership Development.

· Marketing & Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

1. To demonstrate a commitment to our vision, mission, goals and values.

2. To contribute to a people first culture which values inclusion and celebrates diversity.

3. To be an active member of the senior leadership team working with colleagues to achieve strategic goals.

4. To lead the development and delivery of a growth plan which tells our story and powers our work.

5. To be an ambassador for the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation with a strong external focus.

Operational Management

6. To maximise income across the income spectrum including trusts and foundations, corporate fundraising, consumer income and individual giving.

7. To build a strong pipeline of future opportunities with excellent forward planning.

8. To identify, cultivate and manage relationships with potential partners.

9. To coordinate stakeholder engagement activity.

10. To be the guardian of the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation brand.

11. To develop and deliver marketing and communication strategies.

12. To work with the Head of Finance & Resources to build, set and monitor budgets.

13. To provide leadership and management of the fundraising, marketing and communications team.

14. To be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of performance information, monitoring and reporting against outputs, outcomes and KPI’s.  

General

15. To understand and ensure compliance with the regulatory environment and ensure compliance.

16. To champion the highest standards of safeguarding, data protection and health and safety.

17. To meet deadlines agreed with line manager and key partners with regard to reporting of key performance indicators and other targets.

18. To effectively manage and develop strong positive relationships with beneficiaries, key partners and stakeholders.

19. To undertake any relevant training as required by line-manager or in line with expectations of the programme funder.

20. To attend and participate in meetings with Foundation staff, funding providers and other meetings as appropriate.

21. To exhibit and promote company values & behaviours.

22. Promote and celebrate equality, diversity & inclusion.

23. To out carry any additional work and duties that meet the needs of the business.

Key Relationships

Internal: All Foundation Staff and Trustees.

External: Cardiff City FC Directors and Senior Management, Premier League and Premier League Charitable Fund, EFL and EFL in the Community, Major Donors, Corporate Partners, Trusts and Foundations, Grant Making Bodies and other funders, Media, Welsh Government, Local Government any other external stakeholders that support and benefit the work of the Foundation.

Full Time - 35 hours a week

People are the heart and soul of Restore and the purpose of the HR function is to ensure that the right people are recruited, developed, engaged and retained to deliver our vision and mission to provide excellent mental health recovery and coaching services to communities across Oxfordshire. 

This is an exciting time to join Restore as we seek the right candidate to lead and support the development of several HR projects, including a new Restore Workplace Wellbeing strategy and Community of Practice for Restore service teams.

You will provide strong, supportive leadership to a small and dynamic HR, Volunteering and Training team, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

In order to be considered for this position, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria below.

Person Specification - click 'apply' to review the full job description 

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of hands-on HR leadership including significant relevant experience and knowledge across a wide range of HR disciplines including learning, resourcing, talent and retention
• CIPD qualified or other degree in HR related field
• An understanding and practical knowledge of employment legislation and good practice
• Practical knowledge and experience of Sage and / or other databases
• A working knowledge of GDPR and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience of developing staff and volunteer training programmes
• Experience of budget management
• Experience in leading and supporting a high performing team
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels including the ability to secure engagement from staff, and managers
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines 
• Experience of developing and implementing robust and effective work-plans
• Ability to present and articulate (sometimes complex) information in a simple and concise way

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in the voluntary or not for profit sectors
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Experience managing volunteers
• Experience of managing organisational change

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview date to be confirmed - Will be face to face in Oxford

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated People professional to join our HR team as a Head of People & Development.

The postholder will be tasked with overseeing the operational delivery of the HR service within the Students' Union, with a headcount of 87 Non-Student and 145 Student staff, ensuring they are providing a high-quality service covering areas such as recruitment & selection, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, reward and remuneration (including payroll) and employee relations.

This role is being supplemented by a Director level post to take on strategic responsibilities, however the post holder is expected to influence how the service functions and will have the opportunity to recommend improvements to overall service delivery.

The role holder will also be expected to realise benefits achieved through the continued implementation of an HR information system designed to streamline processes and automate transactions.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement HR systems and processes aligned with the organisation's overall goals.

2. To support the organisational culture to promotes inclusivity, engagement, and high performance.

3. Oversee HR operations including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.
4. To support managers in addressing cases related to dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy.

5. To deliver appropriate learning and development activity aligned to the overall learning plan.

6. To manage the payroll bureau service.

In order to gain a better understanding of the role, please check our Job Pack which contains the essential criteria and person specification.

About you:

You must have:

• Significant HR management experience, with a proven track record of success.
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles, including UK employment legislation.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and integrity.

You ideally have:

• Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD. 
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Experience in pay and reward.
• Proficiency in HR software management.

About us:

King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36,000 students at King's College London. KCLSU offers a fun, social and flexible work environment attracting talented professionals who want to make an impact on a diverse student body.
We welcome you to join us.

Benefits of working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
• Discounts at KCLSU venues
• Wellbeing allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Death in Service
• Access to KCL Libraries

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At KCLSU, EDI is at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for this role you must: 

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e.a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
• Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure. Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.

Finance Officer

Location: Southampton

Contract type: Permanent

Hours per week: 22.5 hours pw, between Mon-Friday, office based with potential for home working

Salary: £25,152 to £30,143 FTE depending on experience

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly and dynamic team committed to making a difference by supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse? Yellow Door is seeking a motivated Finance Officer who shares our values and our vision for a world where adults, families, young people and children can live without experiencing domestic and sexual abuse and the resulting devastating impacts.

With an amazing team of around 100 employees and volunteers, Yellow Door is an amazing charity that changes lives for the better by working together to prevent and respond to domestic abuse. We provide a diverse and innovative range of services to local people of all ages and genders. Last year we engaged with over 4,500 service users to provide crucial support, advice and information.

Our Finance Officer role is a vital part of our valued team. The finance function is integral to the effective operation of the organisation. Managed well it enables us to assess our financial stability and understand our capacity for growth and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities for the role:

• Managing accounts receivable/payable
• Reconcile bank accounts regularly including a final month end reconciliation for monthly reporting
• Process monthly payroll, manage NEST and HMRC
• Monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Answer queries from other departments about financial information
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts, annual budget and statutory reporting
• Monitor the finance mailbox

This role involves regulated activity. To be considered, candidates must meet all eligibility, application, and qualification requirements as stipulated by the regulatory authority. Additionally, applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with Safer Recruitment practices.

If you think you might be the right fit but would like to know more, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to view the full role description!

Closing date: 31-07-2024

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An excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation.  This is a role which will optimise Blue Marine’s ability to deliver conservation, work with partners, reduce the charity’s risk and support the finance and fundraising operations.

Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean, aiming to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans protected by 2030.  We are a London-based NGO, with around 50 projects in 25 countries around the world.

Following a phase of sustained growth, Blue Marine is seeking a Head of Operations.  This new team member will support the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance to manage a broad scope of operational functions, particularly focused on contracts and agreements, data management, risk management, systems and security.  The role will involve collaborating with colleagues from across the organisation to drive system and process improvements.  (Note that HR is not within the scope of this role.)

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

Role and Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance, you will:

• Write organisational policies and lead the policy workflow process on Sharepoint, driving policies through the amendment, approval and employee attestation phases.
• Manage the relationship with Blue Marine’s external IT Support consultancy, including communicating changes to cyber security and leading asset management processes.
• Support the finance, fundraising and project delivery teams with funding/partnership contracts, agreements and MoU templates, including writing and reviewing routine agreements.
• Assist with the restructure of data architecture across Sharepoint and provide appropriate support and training for colleagues across the organisation, including future new starters.
• Support the implementation of new software and technologies across the organisation, potentially including Microsoft Copilot AI.
• Advise the executive team on data management and GDPR.
• Assess and manage operational risk, including maintaining the organisational risk register but also in the wider promotion of a responsible risk culture.
• Support the finance and fundraising teams with due diligence queries from donors.
• Assess suitability and manage renewals of insurance cover.
• Maintain records and statutory registers and assist with the facilitation of good governance.
• Line management of the Office Manager, taking responsibility for ensuring the office is fit for purpose and driving the office management committee in maintaining high standards of office tidiness and aesthetics.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Personal specification

The ideal candidate will be, above all else, an excellent professional communicator, comfortable with both writing formal documents and managing operational change within the organisation.  You do not need to have legal experience but will nevertheless have a proven ability to produce formal but readable agreements and policy documentation.  You do not need to have a technical IT background but will nevertheless be comfortable discussing best practice and data management within the Microsoft Office 365 cloud environment and use your experience to support colleagues to get the best from the technology available to them.  You will be a champion of Blue Marine’s working environment, taking an active role in the office culture and driving staff engagement of operational systems through giving presentations and one-on-one support to colleagues. You will uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally.  Blue Marine is committed to supporting staff with extensive training and will support the successful candidate in developing skills required for the role.

Skills and Experience

• Essential: Excellent written communications skills with a proven ability to document formal matters in a readable manner.
• Essential: Excellent verbal communications skills with a proven ability to communicate technical matters in an understandable way.
• Essential: Experience with writing and reviewing policies or contracts or formal agreements.
• Essential: Technical knowledge or highly skilled user of Microsoft O365, including sharepoint.
• Highly desirable: Experience working with multiple stakeholders to tight deadlines.
• Highly desirable: Management-level experience in driving organisational change.
• Highly desirable: Experience with data management and cloud storage architecture.
• Highly desirable: GDPR experience as a data controller or similar.
• Highly desirable: Experience in risk management and risk mitigation.
• Highly desirable: Skilled communicator in promoting positive office culture.

Qualities

• Enthusiasm for the conservation of the environment, climate and oceans.
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.
• Able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
• Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to developing processes and systems.
• Embody Blue Marine’s core values of being:

          - Brave, innovative and pioneering,

          - Compassionate, supportive and responsible

          - Empowering

       - Equitable

          - Respectful

          - Collaborative

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week.  Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm but flexible working is encouraged.

Location: Somerset House, London. Flexible and remote working is possible, although regular presence in the office will be expected.

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

Head of Services & Development

Reporting to: CEO

Salary: £41,600

Terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

 

Buckinghamshire has a growing older population who are the heart and soul of our communities – for example as employers, workers, volunteers, mentors, carers and child-minders. They help make our worlds go round. But when the challenges of older age feel overwhelming, and someone’s own world shrinks, Age UK Bucks is there to support them. Based in Aylesbury and working across the county, our services support older residents to maintain their independence and well-being, especially when times are difficult:

Job purpose: As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help lead the organisation through transformational change to more effectively and sustainably deliver our mission - to support, champion and empower older Bucks residents to meet the many challenges and opportunities of ageing.

The role: You will oversee the development and delivery of high quality, person-centred, compassionate and effective support and services for older people across Bucks that has demonstrable impact and quality. You will help shape the charity’s structure and improve operational capability, building the team’s skills and nurturing new relationships with partners and clients to achieve this.

We are looking for someone who is empathetic to the needs of older people and their families. You will need to have great communication skills and have the ability to flex between day to day service delivery support and strategic planning and development.

If you would like to view the full job description please visit our website.

To apply for the role, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing:

· Why you are applying for this role.

· What skills and experience will you bring.

· What are your areas of development.

Equal Opportunities

Age UK Buckinghamshire strives to meet the needs of all older people in Bucks but is also aware that some communities could be better served by us. We therefore want to become more representative of the community we serve. We encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from our wonderful rainbow of talent in Bucks and people of all ages.

I am delighted to be working with a fantastic disability organisation in search of a Finance Manager. This is a full-time West Midlands/London based (with occasional travel) hybrid role for three months. Your role will be to lead on financial support including data analysis, cash and investment management, insurance, control of the ledgers, annual accounts process and completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Production of SORP compliant annual financial statements.

• Administration of the insurance and investments

• Lead on annual audit and on audit provision for both internal and external audit.

• Analytical reviews of the balance sheet including review of journals.

• Balance sheet reconciliations.

• Supplier account reconciliations.

• Management of bad debt and restricted, designated reserves

• Responsible for all payrolls plus pay modelling.

• Working with the Head of Finance Business Partners to ensure all budgets are agreed and implemented in the accounting system.

• Administration of charity-wide credit card accounts.

• Cash flow reporting and production of rolling cash flow forecasts for the charity.

• Tax management including the VAT return.

• Management of the accounting ledgers plus the interface with payroll and asset management.

• Production of KPI’s in relation to balance sheet and cash

• Proactively and continuously improve processes and systems (GDPR Compliant)

If you have the above skills and experience and you are immediately available, please apply online today and I will contact you to discuss putting you forward for this exciting role!

The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment, and for providing support and advice on all finance matters to employees across the charity.

You will be required to be in the office at least two days per week and will have a high level of financial acumen and understanding.  As the Finance Manager - Compliance, Controls & Reporting, you will assist the Head of Finance in all elements of technical accounting, including financial compliance, internal financial controls, and financial reporting.  Working alongside the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting and the transactional finance team, you will ensure a seamless finance function, ensuring that best practice is adopted at all times, to minimise risk to financial fraud, and to ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Support the development and implementation of best financial practices.

· Lead the production of annual financial statements and reporting, and together with the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting, lead the annual audit process.

· Lead the on the production of annual financial statements and annual audit on behalf of Alzheimer’s Brain Bank, a small joint venture company in which we hold a 50% share.

· Cash flow monitoring and projections.

· Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and OSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator) returns.

· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT reverse charges and applicable business/non-business VAT recovery rules.

· Be the first point of contact for internal and external partners regarding technical accounting and related matters, including charity VAT and Trading rules.

· Provide financial information for funding bid applications.

· Provide financial advice regarding income recognition criteria, particularly regarding legacy accruals and philanthropy pledges.

· Provide financial advice regarding expenditure recognition criteria, particularly regarding multi-year grants.

· Monitor and reconcile all restricted income against restriction forms and the grant system to ensure restricted funds are managed and spent in accordance with donor wishes.

· Review policies and procedures alongside the Head of Finance and the Finance team to ensure they are applicable, up to date, understood across the charity and consistently adhered to.

· Maintain a sound financial control environment, ensuring all assets of the charity are safeguarded against financial fraud, as much as possible.

· Working with the Head of Finance, design and implement an assurance programme on internal financial controls.

· Keep up to date with all technical finance developments and reporting requirements applicable to the charity.

· Manage Finance team GDPR deletion requests and GDPR compliance actions.

· Maintain insurances for the organisation and be the first point of contact between insurance brokers and the organisation for queries and claims.

· Manage the interface between the finance system and the grant management system to ensure the correct recognition and ageing of grant liabilities.

· Provide cover for the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting as required.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Finance, in line with the responsibilities of the post.

 

What we are looking for:

· ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

· Experience in a previous finance role.

· Statutory accounts preparation and audit experience.

· Good understanding of VAT.

· Strong understanding of internal financial controls.

· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively and work proactively.

· Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity.

· Passionate, proactive, and friendly attitude.

· Methodical and adaptable approach.

· Ability to interrogate and reconcile financial data.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· A keenness to keep up to date with finance technical updates.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 28th July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 5th August 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Location: Southampton
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 22.5 hours pw, between Mon-Friday, office based with potential for home working
Salary: £25,152 to £30,143 FTE depending on experience
Reporting to: Head of Finance

Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly and dynamic team committed to making a difference by supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse? Yellow Door is seeking a motivated Finance Officer who shares our values and our vision for a world where adults, families, young people and children can live without experiencing domestic and sexual abuse and the resulting devastating impacts.

With an amazing team of around 100 employees and volunteers, Yellow Door is an amazing charity that changes lives for the better by working together to prevent and respond to domestic abuse. We provide a diverse and innovative range of services to local people of all ages and genders. Last year we engaged with over 4,500 service users to provide crucial support, advice and information.

Our Finance Officer role is a vital part of our valued team. The finance function is integral to the effective operation of the organisation. Managed well it enables us to assess our financial stability and understand our capacity for growth and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities for the role:

- Managing accounts receivable/payable
- Reconcile bank accounts regularly including a final month end reconciliation for monthly reporting
- Process monthly payroll, manage NEST and HMRC
- Monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
- Answer queries from other departments about financial information
- Assist in the production of monthly management accounts, annual budget and statutory reporting
- Monitor the finance mailbox

This role involves regulated activity. To be considered, candidates must meet all eligibility, application, and qualification requirements as stipulated by the regulatory authority. Additionally, applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with Safer Recruitment practices.

If you think you might be the right fit but would like to know more, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to view the full role description!

Closing date: 31-07-2024

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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Support line as they look to appoint their first Head of Operations to the organisation to develop and strengthen their internal operational capacity and support the organisation as it continues to grow following the recent celebration of its 50th anniversary. This position is offered on a full-time hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days working in the London office a week.

Switchboard’s listening service caters to all LGBTQIA+ communities in the UK. This is a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, and emotional well-being. Handling over 17,000 conversations each year, their services continue to be in high demand, with their network of volunteers offering a vital service to people across the country in times of need, but also providing incredible insights into the issues that impact the LGBTQIA+ community the most.

Having been largely volunteer-resourced for most of its history, Switchboard has recognised that the charity has outgrown the ability to remain entirely volunteer-led and has sponsored a cultural shift within the organisation. Since 2021 they have been on a journey to establish a staff team and are now looking to introduce this new role as they grow throughout 2024 to a team of 11.

The Head of Operations will work as part of the Senior Leadership Team and will support the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy and operational plan to support longer-term evolution and growth of the organisation and its services. This will involve focus on the organisations IT and technical infrastructure with oversight on other business and governance functions including Finance, HR, and Facilities. You will review these key areas and identify the best ways to manage in-house and outsourced operations to ensure operations are smooth, effective, and sustainable.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and hands-on operations professional with board experience of a wide remit of functions including IT, Finance, HR, and Facilities. You will have project management skills with a track record of successfully driving small to medium sized projects and co-ordinate teams of people to deliver activity. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and bring people along with new ideas and initiatives.

Prospectus and Switchboard invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. Switchboard recognise that they are currently underrepresented within the organisation from black and people of colour communities and actively encourage applicants from this group. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please reach out to Cairo Johnson or Matt Till.

Work setting: Hybrid

Salary: Between £55,682 and £60,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: London

Are you a motivational leader with a passion for enhancing education and assessments? Are you experienced in reviewing and developing assessment processes or curriculums, ensuring the highest quality materials and methods are in place? Do you have experience presenting to audiences and working with committees?

TPP are recruiting a Head of Examination Policy on behalf of our client, a well-established professional body.

Benefits:

• 27 days holidays + bank holidays + up to 4 closure days
• Flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Scheme

The Role:

As the Head of Examination Policy, you will have overarching responsibility for the strategic and operational management of all associated committees. You will lead the managers responsible for supporting the examinations policy development and work with a wide range of external stakeholders, which will see you travelling across the UK 4-10 times a year.

Main responsibilities:

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with external stakeholders.
• Develop the strategic direction.
• Oversee the review and development of assessment processes.
• Lead a team of eight staff, managing daily operations, workload, and capacity planning.
• Manage finances in line with planning and reporting requirements.

Essential requirements:

• Solid experience in an assessment environment.
• Experienced in engaging with senior stakeholders (committees, chairs, college presidents, councils, etc).
• Strong leadership and line management experience
• Experience contributing to strategic decision-making and policy formation.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed networking, advocacy, communication, and presentation skills.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.