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Brief description

The Gardeners’ Company – formally known as the Worshipful Company of Gardeners – is a flourishing membership organisation that combines ancient roots with a 21st-century mission. 

We promote contemporary horticulture in all its forms, working to support the sector through educating, inspiring and connecting with one another. You can read more about our work below.

We’re seeking a qualified bookkeeper to become our new Finance Officer, joining a small team, all of whom work part time and mostly remotely. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Company’s Clerk (Chief Executive) and the Treasurer (a member of the Company and former Audit Practice Chair at Deloitte).

You will take a leading role in managing the Company’s finances: undertaking a range of day-to-day tasks; working on financial reporting and governance; and supporting the Company’s effective administration and development at a time of growth and renewal.

Job overview

Salary: £6,500–£7,000 per year for one day/week (full time equivalent of £32,500–£35,000)

Paid holiday allowance: six days per year including public holidays. The leave year runs from 1 July; holiday allowance prior to that date will be on a pro rata basis

Pension: a 5% employer's contribution to the pension scheme is offered

Reporting to: the Company’s Clerk (Chief Executive) 

Contract length: permanent, following a three-month probationary period

Hours of work: part time: eight hours (one day) a week on average

Within the Company calendar, some periods are busier than others and it is hoped that the successful candidate would be able to work flexibly to accommodate this, distributing the average eight hours/week as appropriate, in conjunction with the Clerk. The successful candidate will need to be able to work at least some of their hours between Monday morning and Thursday lunchtime each week.

Start date: as soon as possible

Location: generally working remotely (from home), but candidates should live within commuting distance of the City of London and there will be occasional in-person office days and meetings

Application process

Application deadline: 09.00 on Monday 10 March

Interviews: week beginning Monday 17 March (in-person in the City of London)

To apply: upload your CV and covering letter as pdf files (max. two A4 pages each) at this link: https://cutt.ly/finance-officer

In the covering letter, please describe why you’d like to work for us and how you meet each of the qualities listed in the person specification. 

Job description

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Record income and expenditure

• Reconcile bank accounts

• Reconcile events and produce P&L schedules 

• Pay invoices from the bank account, at the Clerk’s direction

• Log receipt of members’ payments for events; chase late payers where necessary

• Submit monthly pension contributions to the Company’s pension provider

• Undertake the Company’s payroll function (via Xero); issue payslips and submit data to HMRC

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns

• Issue annual requests for quarterage (subscription payments) to members; monitor receipt of payments and provide reports for the Clerk to follow up where necessary

• Place funds on deposit to maximise interest income, in conjunction with the Clerk and Treasurer 

Reporting and governance

• Record manual journal entries for accruals, prepayments and deferred income

• Prepare quarterly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and breakdown of prepayments and accruals) in a timely manner, showing income and expenditure against budget

• Prepare year-end financial accounts and submit for external review

• Assist the Clerk and Treasurer in preparing papers for the Finance Committee

• Attend Finance Committee meetings as required

Budgeting

• Assist the Clerk and Treasurer in preparing the organisational budget

• Assist the Clerk and Events Officer in putting together budgets for functions, visits and other events – as and when required

Strategy/organisational development

• Propose and implement refinements to the Company’s financial management and reporting procedures

• Help to develop a culture of feedback and learning across the organisation, seeking to learn from failures as well as successes 

The successful candidate will need to remain flexible and adaptable to change in the role over time. 

This job description is a guide to the nature of the role, but doesn’t form part of the contract of employment. The post-holder’s duties may evolve to reflect changing circumstances.

Person specification

Essential

• Minimum AAT Level 3 bookkeeping qualification (or equivalent)

• Strong numerical skills

• Good written and oral communication skills 

• Trustworthy and honest, with a high degree of integrity 

• Accurate and methodical, with strong attention to detail

• Highly reliable, organised and efficient, capable of managing time, juggling multiple tasks and reacting to changing priorities 

• Capable of using initiative and working independently without close supervision

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a small team 

• Highly experienced in using accounting software, with a working knowledge of Xero 

• Comfortable using technology including spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets) and quickly getting to grips with new software

• Located within commuting distance of the City of London; willing and able to travel for occasional meetings and in-person work days

Experience of Livery companies and/or the City of London is not required.

About the Gardeners’ Company

The Gardeners’ Company is a Livery Company – a membership organisation with a long history and close ties to the City of London. Today our members come from a wide range of backgrounds; all are united by a passion for horticulture, gardens and the natural world.

We were founded in mediaeval times – the first record of our organisation dates back to 1345 – by gardeners who practised their craft in the City of London. We were formally constituted with the grant of a Royal Charter in 1605.

The Gardeners' Company runs a busy events programme comprising lectures, talks and presentations by eminent horticulturalists; outings to explore and learn about beautiful gardens and landscapes; and formal dinners and lunches at historic City of London venues.

Through offering warm hospitality and this wide range of shared activities, the Company builds relationships among its members, as well as with partners from the horticulture industry and across the City of London. The resulting bonds of friendship and trust are the vital foundations upon which we carry out the remainder of our work. This work takes three forms.

First, as a small organisation, we run a limited number of in-house projects that focus on areas where we can achieve the greatest impact. Much of this involves nurturing the next generation of horticulturists. Our Schools Outreach programme uses engaging presentations and outings to introduce school children – from diverse ages and backgrounds – to the myriad career opportunities available to them in horticulture. We also support those later in their career journeys, offering awards and scholarships to student and apprentice horticulturists.

Second, we work with partners to incubate new horticultural initiatives. Our members generate ideas, attract collaborators and provide start-up resources (whether financial or in-kind), with the intention of establishing new projects that can flourish independently. In recent years we’ve helped to set up: a horticultural training programme (Future Gardeners); the habitat-development and advocacy work of Pollinating London Together; and the Livery Climate Action Group. 

(In parallel, the Company Charity – a separate entity, but one that is largely funded by donations from our members – awards close to £100k in grants to horticultural projects each year).

Third, and most ambitiously, we want to help bring about a coordinated response to the many challenges facing the horticulture sector. We want to act as a convenor and catalyst for change, bringing key players together for a much-needed national conversation. With our unique position – spanning horticulture, the City, the charity sector, and a wide range of other disciplines – we believe we are well-placed to play this role, and over the coming years, our efforts will increasingly focus on this important area of work.

A newly-created position in a rapidly expanding organisation.

As Finance & Operations Coordinator you will be a member of the small, supportive Finance and Operations team, working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, Head of Finance and the Operations & Office Manager.

Join us at a pivotal point in our history.

As we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) together with newly-announced funding streams, you will work alongside colleagues across the whole staff team, with responsibility for:

Supporting the Finance team in managing the charity’s finances

• Process purchase ledger invoices, by prompt inputting of invoices onto Xero financial system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and authorised in line with delegated authority
• Prompt processing of transactions

Supporting the setting up of weekly payment run, ensuring all payment information has been processed accurately; prompt invoice administration and timely payments to suppliers

• Processing staff and volunteers’ expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and authorised in line with delegated authority
• Recording gift aided donations on Giveclarity for claim from HMRC

Support the Operations & Office Manager in the day-to-day office operations

• Welcoming visitors to the office
• First point of contact for the Trust’s main telephone line
• Dealing with incoming / outgoing post
• Assisting H&S and housekeeping checks
• Maintaining and overseeing cleanliness and use of the London office, ordering stationery supplies, etc.
• Acting as a point of contact for contractors for regular maintenance visits

Support the External Relations Team

• Providing additional staff resources for key events, including the annual Festival at St Paul’s Cathedral, and Annual General Meeting for the Charity’s supporters

How To Apply
Click on the 'Apply via website' button to apply online. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th March 2025.

We are looking for two finance assistants to join our team. Trinity College Bristol is a vibrant community of around 60 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, many training for ordination in the Church of England, as well as a lively cohort of a further 60 postgraduate research students. 

The Finance Assistants assist the Finance Manager in faithfully recording all financial transactions relating to college activities and providing college managers with clear information for management decisions. College activities include the main educational establishment and the associated day nursery and conference operations. One of these part-time roles will be primarily focusing on processing financial data within the purchases cycle and the other data within the revenue cycle.

Trinity is a fantastic place to work. Our offices are in lovely buildings on a beautiful site close to the centre of Bristol and the students and staff are wonderful to work with. There are great perks attached to the role, including free parking and lunch. Above all, it is an immense privilege to serve an inspiring cause, helping church leaders of the future to grow in knowledge, skills and character.

This role sits within the wider Operations team, and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of financial management to enable RFUK to fulfil its mission. The role is pivotal to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of RFUK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and donor requirements. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget planning, and provide strategic financial advice to help the charity achieve its objectives. The successful post-holder will also line manage the Finance Officer. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior finance role. They will have a proven track record in financial management, charity accounting and operational excellence.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus. 

We are looking for someone with an interest in the role as we take on new challenges in developing our new 10-year vision. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a real difference working for an organisation that consistently punches above its weight, and who possesses the necessary drive, as well as a commitment to both human rights and environmental protection.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development. 

Our Mission

We're Tutors United. We're on a mission to end the attainment and employability gap through the power of community-based tutoring. We support young people to thrive at two key transition points – from primary to secondary school, and from university to employment.

What We Do

Working with housing associations and other local partners, we run free tutoring programmes for primary school children and their families, providing access to vital educational support to those who need it most. We're proud to serve diverse, low-income, refugee, migrant, and multilingual communities across London, the Midlands, and the North West. We hire, train, and pay inspiring university students – most of whom also come from low-income households – as tutors, providing them with meaningful, paid work experience and wider support to boost their careers.

Each year, our work gives hundreds of young people, parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to maximise education and employment opportunities. Now, we’re looking for an ambitious, highly organised and proactive person to join us as our new Finance and Governance Officer!

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to join our small and impactful team, as we embark on a new four-year strategy. To meet our ambitious growth goals while sustaining strong core operations and compliance with charity and company regulations, we need to increase support for the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) and bolster our financial and governance capacity. This role is critical to achieving our strategic objectives to reach more young people than ever before, sustain the quality and impact of our programmes as we grow, diversify our funding and partnerships, and strengthen TU’s operations, so all staff can thrive as we scale-up delivery of tuition hubs across existing and new areas.

The Finance and Governance Officer will work closely with the CEO and COO to ensure the smooth running of TU, acting as the “glue” for the wider team and managing the day-to-day financial, governance and operational processes that are critical to high-quality delivery, compliance and impact.

The Finance and Governance Officer will provide robust and timely financial management support to the CEO, to ensure income is received and expenditure processed in line with our budgets. You will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing payments within our bank and accountancy software, ensuring good records are kept, and liaising closely with our external accountants to deliver monthly accounts. You will support the CEO to tighten up our financial oversight, processes and compliance. You’ll also play a critical role in making sure our brilliant tutors and classroom assistants are paid each month, working with the wider team.

With an ambitious new strategy and an increased Board of trustees, a core aspect of this role will be to coordinate excellent governance support, to facilitate strong non-executive leadership and challenge as we grow. This role will be an advocate for governance and performance monitoring within TU, ensuring the team contributes to Board papers and KPIs, and supporting the CEO to meet governance deadlines. You will also pitch in with frontline programme delivery at pinch points during the year - such as helping with daily lesson support from 4-6pm, helping with our annual graduation event, or monitoring incoming enquiries.

We are looking for a proactive and conscientious individual who is prepared to challenge themselves and their colleagues. You will need to be solutions orientated, creative and comfortable communicating with people both internally and externally. If you are passionate about the development of young people, processes and performance, and want to see your ideas and skills come to life and underpin our growth strategy, you’ll love it here!

Location of role

Candidate can be based in London, Liverpool or Manchester. 

Job Details 

Please see full details in the attached Job Description. 

Job title:  Global Finance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Global Finance Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.

As a Global Finance Manager with Clean Air Fund, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s finance function. You will be responsible for managing our newly implemented accounting system, overseeing financial and statutory reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. This role reports to the Head of Finance and works closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and the Corporate Services team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A formal CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the NGO or philanthropic sector, with knowledge of Charity SORP and relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting processes, including control environments, risk management, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in producing and analysing financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable skills:

• Experience using Sage Intacct.
• Experience working in a funding or grant-making organisation.
• Experience working with SMEs.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.

• Closing date – 26th February 2025
• Salary – GBP 55,000-65,000
• Type of employment - Full time

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. 

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

Are you interested in being the Finance Manager of an ambitious and progressive charity? If so, we’re looking for a values-driven finance manager to join Huddersfield Students’ Union to support our activities with prudent financial management, helping us to ensure we can continue in our mission to ‘make student life better’.

About Huddersfield Students' Union

Huddersfield Students’ Union (HSU) is an independent, student-led charity. Everything we do supports our mission to ‘make student life better’.

We aren’t your typical students’ union, located in a Yorkshire market town with most of our students commuting to study. We are central to the University experience for all students and work to support all aspects of student life for the 20,000 students here at Huddersfield University. 

Our mission is to ‘make student life better’ and we do this by providing a platform for good, creating a community where all voices are equal, and everyone is free and safe to express themselves. Giving students opportunities to enjoy good times with friends and feel supported on their path through Huddersfield University. We do this by running a programme of events and activities throughout the year, looking after student sports teams, academic, hobby, and faith-based societies and through our student networks. Our Representation Team give voice to all students on campus through campaigning, activism and Officer elections and our dedicated, independent Advice Centre Team work tirelessly to make sure that students are fully supported throughout their time at university.

About the role

Our next Finance Manager will be someone who can lead our finance team, ensuring our processes and procedures support the HSU mission and organisational goals.  You’ll direct HSU’s internal budgeting, fund management, procurement, and financial planning functions, managing financial risks and opportunities to ensure we operate with the highest level of integrity, compliance, and efficiency.

The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education or Charity sector, but you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the financial trends and issues that affect students at Huddersfield University. We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience of setting financial and commercial control processes and procedures; who can turn complex financial information into understandable formats; and a sound working knowledge of VAT.

What HSU can offer

We offer a great benefits package with enhanced annual leave, statutory time off and support for personal development. As an employer, we are committed to hybrid and flexible working, the next Finance Manager will have autonomy to plan and manage their own diary and time, taking into account the needs of our students and staff.

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

Following expert consultation, we are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Job Title:  Head of Finance

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Location: Hybrid working – one day per week at our Head Office in Strood

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Head of Finance, you will be accountable for:

· Financial strategy and planning

· Financial management

· Management of resources and key suppliers

· Motivational leadership, collaboration and promotion of the values of Carers First

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

· To be a fully qualified Accountant or have equivalent financial experience.

· Experience managing a finance function with a budget in the region of £5m a year, producing management accounts,           cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards/reports.

· Knowledge of charity governance, including reporting standards, UK SORP and preparation of statutory accounts.

· Able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis that proactively contributes to strategic and operational             planning and improvements.

· Ability to inspire, motivate and support a staff team and work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external                 stakeholders.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, download our candidate pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application on our website.

Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview Process:

All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to two meetings:

Stage 1: An informal online meeting to discuss their application.

Stage 2: A face-to-face meeting with an interview panel. You will be required to do a presentation, and details will be                           provided in advance.

About us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

This role will act as a first point of contact for finance related queries and process of all financial transactions. This includes ensuring all purchase orders and invoices are authorised, and coded correctly, and payments are set up correctly so as to be paid in accordance with agreed terms. 

About You:

As a successful candidate, you will have experience in a fast-paced setting within a finance function preferably in the charity sector or show a willingness to learn. You will have working knowledge of purchase legers, invoices, journals and assets.

It is essential that you have minimum one year of experience using IRIS Financial system and can demonstrate excellent communication skills - both written and verbal with the ability to build and maintain solid cross-functional working relationships.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, be highly organised, team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with knowledge of other languages desirable but not essential.

You should have the right to live and work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing of all financial transactions ensuring purchase orders and invoices are authorised and coded correctly into the system and payments are set up correctly to be paid in accordance with agreed terms.
• Setting up the suppliers on the finance system.
• Control of the purchase ledger.
• Accurate and appropriate income recording and liaising with Fund Development regarding donations received. 
• Processing staff and volunteer expenses in accordance with the WAGGGS expenses policy.
• Bank and petty cash reconciliations for review by the finance manager or Finance Director. 

For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Your new company
My client is a small, London-based charity with offices in Zone 1 but which offers hybrid working to all staff.
Your new role
The role is a Finance Assistant on a temporary basis for 6-8 weeks. The role will include, but is not limited to:
- Processing invoices, including helping to clear a backlog
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Dealing with PO numbers
- Dealing with supplier queries
- Assisting with accounts receivable
- Use of internal systems and Excel
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience of Accounts Payable and Receivable. Experience with financial software packages and an intermediate level of Excel would also be desirable.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the chance to work for a small but thriving charity in a supportive team. They offer hybrid working in the role.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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 Job title: Finance Manager

Salary: £40,870 per annum

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Fairtrade Foundation is recruiting for a Finance Manager, the successful candidate will support the Finance & Analysis Lead & Head of Finance and Business Intelligence in providing effective financial management to the Foundation in line with all statutory requirements and best practices. This role involves managing specific areas of responsibility within the Finance team and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You will also play a vital role in working closely with non-financial managers and supporting them in financial decision-making.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and enjoy getting into the detail, this is the role for you. Experience with VAT returns in the charity sector and finance-related project management skills are an advantage, though not essential. You’ll need to be an experienced finance professional with a relevant qualification (degree, CCAB/CIMA, or equivalent) or equivalent experience.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: Thursday, 27th February (10am)

Interviews will take place via Teams on the 3rd March 2025, if you can’t make this date please inform us at application stage.

Second Round Interviews, if required, will take place via Teams on the 5th March 2025.

Contract: Permanent

Feed The Hungry UK is an international charity supporting projects across the world and locally focused on supporting Coventry Foodbank, and other projects across Hinckley, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. 

We are a Christian organisation with the aim to follow Christ’s call to fulfil the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people in crisis. Our values are based on our Christian heritage with a desire to be an organisation that acts in ways that reflect Christian values.

Main responsibilities.

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all internal and external financial processing and reporting and full compliance with all covenants, laws and regulations, including Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House regulations.

1. Lead, motivate, develop and train the finance team, promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive team with a positive culture reflecting the values of Feed The Hungry. 

2. Ensure Feed The Hungry operates sound financial, risk management, and internal control systems and maintains up-to-date Financial Regulations to safeguard stakeholders' interests and assets and to ensure the integrity of the organisation’s financial performance and statements. 

3. Provide effective day-to-day oversight of the organisation’s financial controls and financial performance including keeping financial policies up to date and in line with our processes.

4. As Company Secretary, support governance activities, including administration for board meetings, trustee enquiries and administrative duties for the board. 

5. Be alert to all organisational activities that have a financial impact and speedily assess the impact of such activities. 

6. In partnership with the CEO and Directors, develop and support in the delivery of the organisation's strategic plan and the related budgets and forecasts.

7. Ensure preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial data including strategic plans, budgets, management accounts, live forecasts, and financial data and monitoring requested by funders.

8.  Provide commercial business support to advise the CEO and Directors on the financial position and risks and opportunities of Feed the Hungry. 

9. Financial oversight of contract negotiations (utilities, insurance) 

10. Proactively develop strong working relationships with FTH managers providing constructive challenge and commercial insight in support of the strategy. Be proactive in challenging the status quo and be prepared to bring new ideas that will enhance the organisation’s activities and returns. 

11. Administrative responsibility for oversight of the externally appointed auditors and the successful completion of annual audited financial statements and the annual report, and timely submission to the Trustees.

12. Maintain an ongoing dialogue with the CEO and Directors and the external auditors.Responsible for the Company's Finance, Tax, Pensions, Audit, and Payroll. 

13. General Duties: 

    • Adhere to all company policies and procedures and recommend changes as appropriate. 

    • Attend all mandatory training required to complete and maintain your role, ensuring you keep up to date with changes to specific laws and legislation that are relevant to your role 

Person Specification

Educational Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. 
• Professional qualification in accountancy (ICAEW, AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) 
• Evidence of continuing professional development 
• Management qualification(s) Finance / HR

Knowledge 

• Understanding of Charity accounting especially fund management.
• Understanding of Finance IT systems, Microsoft Packages and Technology
• Awareness of the principles of fundraising 
• Understanding of  grant applications and reporting against restricted income, gift aid and other matters specific to charity finance 
• Understanding of broader IT systems and technology 
• Knowledge of business and strategic planning tools and processes 
• Understanding of online accounting packages XERO (accounting), SAGE Payroll

Experience 

• Leadership experience in Finance in small/medium entities.
• Experience in leading teams of people
• Developing sound business strategies. Experience of budgeting, forecasting 
• Experience in a financial HR or admin position in a team
• Proven track record in leading similar finance departments.
• Experience working in the charity/not-for-profit sector

Skills & Aptitudes 

• Ability to lead and manage the performance of a team to fulfil organisational aims and objectives 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, communicating complex financial information to non-financial audiences 
• Analytical and problem-solving 
• Strong organisational and planning skills to cope with the pressure of a demanding workload and identify key priorities 
• Ability to adapt readily to change and work effectively with a wide variety of individuals, groups, organisations and situations 
• Strong interpersonal skills – possessing strong emotional intelligence and aware of the impact of their communication (verbal, written) 
• Shares the values of Feed The Hungry, and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion 

Personal Attributes

• Agree and support the values and vision of Feed the Hungry and the charity’s Christian ethos.

• Flexibility in working patterns around the vicissitudes of the workload (especially around reporting deadlines)

• As part of the management team able to problem solve and develop new strategies for the charity.

• Ability to work unsupervised.

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines believes in getting the job done.

• Honesty and integrity

• Values all the people who come into contact with or work with Feed the Hungry

Hours, Holidays, Location

• 37.5 hours.

• Holidays 25 days (full-time contracts) per annum + statutory bank holidays.

• All other terms and conditions as set out in Feed the Hungry’s standard contract of employment

• Based at Halo Centre, Coventry with the flexibility to work occasionally from home.

• TOIL may be taken to compensate for additional hours worked. Overtime is not normally paid with this contract.

Location: London-based or remote in the UK, as long as travel to the office in London for two consecutive days per month is feasible 

Role: Permanent 

Salary: £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension; 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday). Open to candidates seeking a part-time role. 

About us

Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change. 

What’s the role?

The Finance Manager, a new role for OG, will be part of the core operations team, working closely with Opportunity Green’s COO as the organisation grows, overseeing finance for our UK and Europe offices. We have grown to 25 people with a turnover of £3m in just over 3 years. There is significantly more potential for Opportunity Green to reach even further and have an even greater impact.

The finance manager will oversee all of the charity’s finances – daily transactions and reconciliation, budgeting and cash flow, VAT returns, payroll and charity accounts. We have excellent support from an external finance partner, ExcluServ, and the Finance Manager will work closely with them and the wider team to support financial modelling, costing and process improvement.

This role is essential in Opportunity Green’s expanding team and organisation. You will be detail-oriented with a strong knowledge of UK charity finance, willing to throw yourself into the day-to-day financial management as well as support the COO to build clear and efficient financial systems and processes, keeping them up to date to reflect changing charity financial regulation and trends. There is huge potential for the right candidate to grow this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage OG’s finance systems and processes including bookkeeping, invoicing, monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, Soldo and other expenses via Xero, ensuring solid financial controls are in place in line with our financial management policies

• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and grant spend reviews and prepare financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees

• Work closely with the COO on all financial reporting for grants, accurately track and allocate restricted grant funds for spending and reporting purposes, and ensure correct exchange rates for reporting

• Working with ExcluServ and the People & Culture Manager, support payroll, ensuring correct calculations of pension and NI contributions

• Review payment runs prepared by ExcluServ

• Oversee VAT returns

• Manage Soldo expenses software, cards and other aspects of employee and externals expense claims as required

• Process Gift Aid Claims

• Lead the external audit process for Opportunity Green and any other audits of the charity finances

• Be proactive in process improvement as we grow including writing, editing and updating procedures and processes, updating/implementing new software as needed and financial control improvements 

• Stay up to date with changes in charity finances regulation and ensure OG is updating procedures as needed

About the candidate

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A passion for using their financial skills to tackle climate change. 

• Broad knowledge of multiple aspects of UK charity finance and be willing to get stuck in. 

Desirable skills and experience:

We do not expect any candidate to have all skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience. We are looking for someone with: 

• Experience of UK charity finance, including charity tax and VAT and understanding of statutory charity accounting, and financial administration

• Qualified in any of the main financial qualifications (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA or QBE) 

• Able to build organisational level and project level budgets ensuring full cost recovery, producing and analysing actuals against budget, profit and loss statements and balance sheet reconciliations

• Ability to present financial information to all level of stakeholders in a clear and concise way

• Understanding of UK charity finance regulation – SORP, UK GAP and FRS102 accounting standards

• Understanding of exchange rates for financial management and grant reporting

• Experience of managing the complexities of restricted income projects

• Knowledge and experience of using Xero or similar accounting software alongside good IT skills in MS Office and other relevant software.

• Organised and methodical approach to plan and deliver against a varied workload, managing competing priorities under your own initiative and to strict deadlines

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website, here.

We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role. 

We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, from marginalised backgrounds, non-white ethnic backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified. We also value flexible working and are open to those who would want to work part-time in this role. This could include working a shorter week, school hours, a job share. 

To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide here.

What we offer

The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.

We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer: 

• A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours.

• A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off).

• A market-leading pension of 10%. 

• A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support.

• Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team.

• Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.

However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.

How to apply

To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review. 

• Photos

• Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’

• Age

• Email and/or phone number

We also reserve the right to withdraw your application from review if you use AI tools such as Chat GPT to complete the sift questions / write your CV. 

Unfortunately, if you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK, Opportunity Green will not be able to consider your application at this time. 

The closing date for applications is 3 March 2025 at 9am GMT.   

We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process.  

Please get in touch and we can discuss how to best make the recruitment process as accessible and comfortable for you as possible. 

You can read our application guide on our website.

What happens next?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants (within the UK). 

Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 17 March. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this (w/c 1 April). 

We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.

If you have any questions, or you need any reasonable adjustments at the application stage, please contact us.