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I am excited to be working with an amazing children's charity in search of an Interim Director of Finance. This is a full-time (will consider 4-days a week), London based hybrid role on a 6-month FTC. As Interim Director of Finance your role will be to lead the organisations financial strategy and operations during a key period of transition. Reporting to the COO, you’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and compliance, ensuring strong governance and sustainability. You will manage a small finance team and work closely with senior leadership and trustees to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial strategy, management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
Oversee financial controls, audits, and risk management
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC & Companies House
Support funding proposals with financial modelling and cost analysis
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders

About You:

? Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience (charity sector preferred)
? Strong knowledge of Charities SORP (FRS 102) and financial governance
? Proven ability to improve financial systems, reporting, and processes
? Skilled in financial modelling, risk management, and business planning
? A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, resilience, and adaptability

If you are immediately available and interested in this role, please apply online today, I woudl love to have a conversation with you!

We are looking for a Finance and Supporter Care Officer to play a critical role in our team, by providing the necessary financial, administrative and operational support for the smooth running of the organisation. By delivering this essential support you will directly contribute to our goal of supporting more women with birth injuries in Ethiopia. 

The Finance and Supporter Care Officer will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day financial record-keeping and systems for the charity, including donation processing and bank reconciliation. They will contribute to producing budgets and management accounts that are essential for the efficient running of the charity.

They will be the first point of contact for our supporters; delivering first class supporter care when answering the phone, emails and producing written correspondence, and keeping our CRM up to date with high quality data. This role is also critical in providing administrative and operational support for the organisation including organising meetings and travel.

You will be joining a small, passionate and highly motivated team who are committed to working together to realise the vision of the organisation. This is a role for someone who enjoys juggling a busy and varied workload. You will like working with finances and be methodical with a keen eye for detail. You will have a passion for organising and a flexible approach. And you will enjoy engaging with our supporters on the phone and email.

Alongside the necessary skills, experience and knowledge, to be successful in the role the postholder will have a genuine commitment to the work and vision of Hamlin Fistula UK.

The post reports to the CEO and is part time (22.5 hours a week) with a salary of £31,200 per annum pro rata for part-time staff (pro rata = £18,720). This role is office-based at our office space in the Sense Touchbase Pears building in Selly Oak, just next to Selly Oak train station. This is a modern and lively office building with a café and excellent public transport connections. If you are interested in the role and have queries about office-based requirement, please contact us to discuss.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Based in: London office, with an optional hybrid model, but expected to be in the office at least 1 day a week

Benefits: Nine-day fortnight (with alternate Fridays designated as a day off), pension contributions, 25 days Annual Leave, staff learning fund, enhanced parental benefits package.

Application deadline: Monday 3rd March 2025 (9am) 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and organised candidate to support with the day-to-day running of the organisation. You will be supporting with operations and finance admin as well as assisting with our fundraising events. 

Why this role is important – and why you’ll make a difference doing it:

HOPE not hate is the UK’s leading anti-fascist organisation. Our mission is simple – to monitor and challenge the far right, to engage in the communities that are susceptible to them and to address the issues and policies which give rise to them.

Our team includes researchers, educators, community activists and policy experts, as well as specialists with inside access to far right groups.

What you’ll be doing in this role: 

HR: Assist with the delivery of human resources functions, including the recruitment process and onboarding of new staff. 

Financial operations: Support financial operations, including processing expenses claims and co-ordinating the storage and archiving of documents 

Managing enquiries: Co-ordinate systems to ensure colleagues are able to be self-supporting in administrative and operational matters and monitoring some of HNHs generic email addresses and forwarding on to the appropriate team. 

General operations: Develop effective systems for monitoring the day-to-day needs of the office, identify and troubleshoot problems, develop systems for ensuring all equipment is in good working order.

Health and Safety: Assist with health and safety assessments and any changes required as a result. 

Events: Assisting with fundraising events including the annual fundraising gala dinner and internal events such as all-staff meetings, lunch and learns and staff away days 

IT: Supporting with our IT platform subscriptions and work with the team and our IT provider to adapt to our needs 

What we think you’ll need to be able to do the job

• Proactive and results orientated, with great attention to detail, as well as having the ability to plan and organise several work streams effectively.
• Confident in engaging a team productively in administrative essentials.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and present potential solutions for consideration. 
• Excellent IT skills across all MS Applications and a willingness to share knowledge and best practice across teams. 
• Experience of data management
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for someone with the emotional resilience to work in a field that involves challenging content, good political judgement and awareness and the ability to work under pressure and reduced timescales.

We believe that our work will be at its best if it is created by people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We are keen to interview people who will add diversity to our team. We are an antifascist organisation, which strives to be an effective ally in the wider fight against racism and inequity.

Head of Finance | Girlguiding | £74,581, plus £3,500 location allowance | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Altum Consulting are excited to be partnered with Girlguiding in their search for their next Head of Finance. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead financial operations and strategic planning for the organisation while ensuring robust financial management and compliance. This will include producing high-quality management reporting and working as a collaborative business partner by supporting budgeting and forecasting whilst ensuring strong financial controls.

For over 100 years, Girlguiding has given girls a space where they can be themselves and have fun. They have a vision for an equal world where all girls can make a positive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potential and this is a very exciting time to be joining the charity!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, support and develop a motivated finance team
• Deliver accurate and insightful management accounts and financial reporting
• Support the ongoing strategy of the charity working closely with the Director of Finance and Commercial
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning across the organisation, specifically with fundraising and transformation teams
• Develop key relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the production of the annual report, audit and statutory accounts
• Ensure strong financial controls, policies and compliance for the charity
• Oversee the procurement function

Person Specification

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Possess strong leadership qualities with experience of managing a team
• Experience in producing regular management accounting information, budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans
• Ideally experience in producing annual accounts in accordance with Charity SORP
• Knowledge and experience in implementing financial systems and controls
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working with senior stakeholders from a financial and non-financial background
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive work ethic

This excellent opportunity offers a versatile and dynamic role, in an incredible working culture with passionate and motivated staff. The role would work in their Central London office 40% of the time and offer a number of generous benefits including a 10% employer contribution pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities and enhanced parental leave.

This role will close on 9^th March. First stage interviews are likely to be held w/c 17^th March and second stage interviews w/c 24^th March.

Girlguiding & Altum are committed to employing and supporting a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please apply directly or contact Imogen Brown at Altum Consulting to discuss the role further.

REDRESS is looking to appoint an exceptional finance assistant to support the financial operations of the charity. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate with a commitment to human rights who is eager to learn and grow their career.

REDRESS has a diverse team from different backgrounds and with different experiences, including those with lived experience of torture. Under our Equality Policy, we welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified.

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. We empower survivors to access justice through human rights cases against governments, civil cases against individuals, and cases where we advocate for law enforcement bodies to prosecute perpetrators under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

Our approach is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building a campaign that uses advocacy, community engagement, and communications to influence change.

REDRESS has undertaken a process of growth and modernisation over the last few years. You can find information about the organisation in the latest Trustees Annual Report. We are strengthening our processes to improve staff development, further enhance our diversity, build our survivor-centred approach, and ensure people with lived experience are part of REDRESS. 

The Team

The Finance Assistant will work within the finance team to provide operational support for the activities of REDRESS, including management of project related finance, and the core finances of the charity.

Position Profile

Based in London, the Finance Assistant will work primarily on maintaining the financial records of projects. You will work with the finance team, project staff and international partners on ensuring the finances of the project meet with Redress and donor financial requirements. You will also support the general financial administration of REDRESS.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

· Payments: Respond to payment requests using national and international bank transfers as appropriate. 

· Financial Reports: Assist in the preparation of interim and final multi-currency financial reports to funders. 

· Partner Organisations Support: Support and monitor international partner organisations by reviewing their reporting and checking transactions. 

· Project Funding: Provide regular insight into project fund balances. 

· Cashflow: Maintain cashflow management controls in relation to salaries and allocations. 

· Bookkeeping: Perform day-to-day book-keeping using QuickBooks Online, including transaction processing and reconciliation of accounts. 

· Expenses: Process expenses claims and expenditure requests.

· Statutory Accounts: Assist the Head of Finance in preparing the statutory accounts.   

· Invoices: Raise and process invoices.

· Suppliers: Liaise with suppliers in relation to financial matters.

· Accounting: Provide in-depth support in management of the Netherlands accounts.

· Teamwork/Collaboration. To work collaboratively with REDRESS team members and external stakeholders always exercising professional integrity.   

The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.

Person Specification

This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates at the beginning of their career, with some relevant experience.

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have the following essential competencies:

· A university degree relevant to the role or qualification in finance or at least two years’ relevant experience.

· Relevant experience through internships, volunteer roles, work experience, educational work placements, or other practical experience.

· Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and accounting database programmes. 

· Fluency in written and oral English. 

Desirable Competencies

A strong candidate will also have other desirable competencies:

· At least two years' relevant work experience. 

· A qualification in accounting or finance. 

· Skills in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish. 

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes: 

· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities. 

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work. 

· Able to work with survivors of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs. 

Terms

Reporting. The position is part of the Finance team and will report to the Head of Finance.

Hours. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.

Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London.

Flexible Working. REDRESS is an “in-person” organisation and we value team work, but we have a flexible working policy which allows for working from home. This role is currently required to be in the office at least three days a week.

Salary. REDRESS has fixed salary scales, with annual cost of living increases, and the possibility of step increases with strong performance. This is an entry level assistant position, and the salary is £31,681 which is A1 on our salary structure.

Duration. The contract is for a fixed-term of 12 months, but is expected to be extended, subject to funding.

Start date. The position would start in April 2025.

Probation. There is a six-month probationary period. 

Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor a UK immigration process for this role.

Interview process. We expect to do two rounds of interviews. We may ask candidates to complete a brief written test as part of the process but will provide information on that nearer the time.

· First round Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and will be on-line.

· Final round interview will take place on 12 March 2025 and will be in-person at our office in London.

How to Apply

Please upload to our recruitment portal a single PDF file with: 

· A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, and (c) how you will contribute to the diversity of REDRESS.

· Your CV or resume.

Please also complete the anonymous Diversity Monitoring Form. We use the information from the form to tell us about the diversity of the applicant pool for each of the positions that we advertise. We keep the conclusions of the analysis for our records, and the underlying data is destroyed three months after the recruitment closes.

Deadline:  6 March 2025

inance Systems Officer

The Vacancy

Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern, which is currently 2 - 3 days in the office, the rest is remote.

As part of the wider Connexional Team, the finance team seek to continually review and provide budget holders with management and analytical reports that help them to understand the financial consequences of their strategies and decisions. We use a number of finance applications to process and analyse financial data and produce reports that help our stakeholders make informed decisions.  The Methodist Church has embarked on a transformational journey, and with a strong focus on technology-driven solutions, we are committed to enhancing efficiency, productivity, and colleague satisfaction.

We are currently seeking a talented Systems  Officer to join our dynamic team, working with IT, Finance and also non-finance colleagues.

As a Systems  Officer, you will work with and support our Finance Systems Analyst, the finance team and other colleagues within the Connexional team in administering our finance systems, developing financial reports, troubleshooting and supporting colleagues in finding systems solutions. You will work collaboratively to analyse data, provide training to users and make suggestions that will improve operational efficiency.

You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the provision of accurate and timely reports and be able to analyse the data produced in a meaningful way.

There will also be the opportunity to work on new projects and initiatives to support information and user experience across the Connexional Team.

If you are a highly motivated and organised Finance System professional with a passion for delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you!

About You

• Proven ability in a similar role, preferably supporting and working with multiple finance applications in a medium to large organisations.
• Experience in administering and maintaining financial systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Query/Power BI).
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Have passion to continuous professional development in finance systems applications.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

We reserve the right to close the advert window earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications before the published deadline.

Closing Date: 2 March 2025

Interview Date: TBC

At KICK, we are motivated to respond to a sense of hopelessness in many young people today as 1/3 of young people aged 15 identify with a mental health condition, 2million grow up without a father at home, many are disconnected from local communities with 95% now not attending church. We aspire to see a generation of young people who will reach their God given potential; where communities have been socially impacted; and where spiritual change has transformed a nation. Our mission is to transform young people’s lives, with God's love, through sport and support. We do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies to impact a sense of hopelessness and give them a hope for the future and a joy in the present.

KICK work in Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary, Pupil Referral Units, Private and Special Schools to deliver the following services with Christian values embedded throughout every session:

- PE National Curriculum - Transformational Street Dance

- Solutions Focused Mentoring - Schools based Chaplaincy

In all that we do we seek to live out our values to encourage young people to be aspirational, to be compassionate in all circumstances, to deliver excellent quality sessions, and to be intentional in building relationships and sharing the Gospel with young people every day and to show integrity in our decision making at all times.  KICK is a growing charity currently working with over 100 schools and have established 30 KICK Academies across the UK. Our staff team has more than doubled over the last 3 years with KICK now employing over 90 staff. As an organisation we are engaging with over 28,000 young people every week and come closer to achieving our vision to reach a generation of young people, within a generation of time. 

Title:                      Head of Finance

Based in: London/Outside negotiable

Hours of work: Part Time (2-3 days per week split over 2-5 days)

Line Manager: Chief Operations Officer

Role Purpose:

The Head of Finance will strengthen KICK through the strategic management of finances including day-today tasks, budgeting and reporting. The successful candidate will provide both strategic and financial guidance to ensure that KICK’s financial commitments are met excellently and accurately. The role will also involve working closely with both the senior management team as well as the board of Trustees in order to maintain and grow a solid foundation for KICK to grow. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

· The Head of finance will have the ability to collate and present the monthly accounts to the Exec team and Board based on KICK performance, as well as problem solving potential issues that arise.

· Responsible for processing and running payroll, along with sessional payments and expenses on a monthly basis.

· Conduct Finance Committee meetings and project work as directed by the board or initiated by finance results.

·       The Head of Finance will be responsible for the annual budget and holding budget holders account on their spend.

· Ability to complete and present the annual accounts.

· Responsible for the management of our Book Keeper to ensure invoices are issued and bank accounts reconciled in a timely manner. 

Person Specification:

Proven Experience

- A degree in finance, accounting or a related field.

- Proven experience in a senior executive role. 

- Experience of strategic planning and business development.

- Experience of complex and multi-dimensional problem solving whilst having a clear knowledge of the options, impacts, risks when suggesting a resolution.  

- Experience of communicating with senior executive leadership in matters of strategic importance. The applicant should have the ability to influence internal and external partners to understand and accept concepts, practices and approaches of the job area.

- Experience of collating monthly accounts and annual accounts as well as managing various budgets across an organisation.

Skills and Abilities

- Outstanding written and communication skills.

- A forward thinker with the ability to be proactive in improving current activities and processes.

- Ability to empower, motivate and lead others through supporting teams to succeed, investing in the capabilities of staff and providing clear feedback.

-        The Head of Fiance will have the ability to show responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes whilst keeping a firm focus on priority management.

Personal Qualities

• The Desire to own, guards and deepen KICK’s Christian ethos, vision, mission and values.

• Able to take the initiative and be a self-starter.

• Passionate to see young people and staff progress and achieve their full potential.

• Clear Enhanced DBS.

Staff Benefits

• Company pension scheme

•      Full access to Health Assured programme

• Reasonable travel expenses paid

• Access to Taste Card

• Key leadership role within the senior management team
• Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction

About Our Client

Doncaster Deaf Trust is dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for individuals who are deaf, have communication difficulties, or learning disabilities. The Trust's vision is to be a national leader in achieving outstanding outcomes and improving lives through a focus on leadership, innovation, inclusivity, quality, perseverance, and fostering a positive, accountable culture.

Core Values:

• Leadership: Empowering individuals to go the extra mile.
• Innovation: Shaping a better future through creativity and action.
• Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and promoting equality.
• Quality: Striving for continuous improvement.
• Perseverance: Overcoming obstacles with a can-do attitude.
• Positive Culture: Fostering accountability, honesty, and collaboration.

Doncaster Deaf Trust have robust and fit-for-purpose finance systems in place, which the new appointment will continue operating with and, where possible, further develop. The finance team is proficient in their field and eager to continue progressing through their CPD. The Director will manage the Finance department, ensuring the continued efficiency of financial services while supporting senior leadership, Governors, and Trustees.

Job Description

The Director of Finance role has arisen due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director. This position will lead the Finance department, ensuring efficient financial services and providing strategic support to senior leadership, Governors, and Trustees. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgets, financial planning, procurement, compliance, and managing a team, all while supporting the Trust's strategic goals and vision.

This role will play a key role within the senior executive team, leading finance operations and supporting the Trust's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include managing the finance department, preparing budgets, producing financial reports, and overseeing financial planning. You will ensure compliance with financial management standards, manage contracts, and provide financial advice to the CEO and Trustees. Additionally, you will lead the Finance Team, ensuring efficient financial operations across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, including management accounts, annual budget, and monthly reports.
• Support the implementation of the Trust's Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
• Provide financial advice and reports to senior leaders, Governors, and Trustees.
• Ensure effective management of staffing costs in collaboration with the HR team.
• Manage procurement processes, contracts, and ensure value for money.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Law, Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and other regulations.
• Line manage the Finance Team, providing training and support.

The Successful Applicant

Essential:

• Accountancy qualification
• Strong budget management skills (strategic and day-to-day)
• Experience in educational/charity settings
• Senior leadership experience with line management responsibility
• Experience managing diverse teams
• Proficient in using SAGE and database systems
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT systems
• Ability to think strategically and pragmatically plan
• Experience with delegation and managing complex issues
• Commitment to safeguarding children & young people

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of ESFA funding guidance and Charity Law.
• Experience in the SEND sector

What's on Offer

Benefits of Working with Youngster Deaf Trust:

• 55 days annual leave including bank holidays (to be used during school holidays)
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Excellent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to on-site gym
• Discounted childcare at Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, covering Doctor line (24/7 GP access), Dental, Optical, and Prescription claims

The Trust are also planning to re-brand their name to reflect their ongoing growth and commitment to providing the best possible services. Join Doncaster Deaf Trust and help make a meaningful impact on the lives of those with communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

Doncaster Deaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 25th February; however, we encourage early submissions.

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department in a world-renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, with all income accurately processed, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Set up new customers and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the customer master file
• Assume responsibility for the upkeep of the sales ledger ensuring the ageing is current and that cash is allocated and matched correct within customer accounts
• Raise sales invoices for all income streams within the Museum group and related entities
• Regularly correspond with customers and maintain an audit trail to ensure effective and efficient credit control across the group
• Develop relationships with all departments to build an understanding of the need for efficient credit controls, whilst maintaining good relations with high profile customers requiring sensitive handling
• Raising of intercompany invoices monthly as requested by management accountants
• Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
• Have regard for PCI regulations and take credit card payments as required
• Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Provide accurate and timely analysis, as directed, on the status of outstanding debtors to management to highlight risk areas

Person Specification:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well with others and take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site 2-3 days a week.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Are you an experienced finance professional? Do you know how to keep track of and manage reporting for multiple strands of incoming and outgoing funds, run charity accounting processes, create clear, meticulously checked budgets and support other people to use and properly input data to financial record keeping systems? Are you committed to ideals of inclusivity and supporting everyone in society to reach their potential? If so this may be the role for you!

We are recruiting to a new, National Lottery funded role of Finance Lead.  This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the financial processes of FarmAbility, ensuring that robust procedures, effective digital systems and collaborative teamworking are in use.

You will manage FarmAbility’s day-to-day finances providing financial information to the FarmAbility CEO and other FarmAbility staff on request.  You’ll assist the CEO and Treasurer on the Board of Trustees to provide up to date and accurate financial reporting to the quarterly board meetings.  You’ll support the accurate and timely monitoring and management of accounts payable, grant funds and individual giving donations, along with managing monthly credit control, gift aid reports and bank reconciliation.

This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation. There is scope for taking on more advanced finance tasks in future, should you desire to develop in the role.

Finance Assistant: Income
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 26 February 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant: Income to to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department. The main purpose of this role is to ensure that cash is accurately counted and banked, financial data is accurate and that the service provided to departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Cash handling:
  • Participating in monthly cash donations collections throughout the Museum, including test counts
  • Weekly count of retail takings
  • Ordering of change, when required by retail
  • Reconciling change float in safe reserve
  • Preparation and processing of BACS and Cash advances for employees and per diem orders, including processing the returns whilst ensuring compliance with Museum group policy
  • Handling cash returns from employees and organising return of foreign currency
  • Process petty cash expenses claim from employees as well as weekly GBP and foreign petty cash reconciliation
• Financial administration:
  • Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
  • Issue invoices and debt collection for one of our entities
  • Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
  • Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
  • Assist in maintaining departmental records, files and archives (both electronic and physical)
• Reconciliation:
  • Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Reporting:
  • Provide accurate and timely analysis as directed, including on cash donations, cash advances and aged debt
• Other:
  • Suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members
  • Other tasks as requested by management
  • Provide cover for other members of the Finance team as required during team absences

About you:

• Education: 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Specific technical/professional skills & experience: Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures; ability to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions; ability to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies; IT literate with good input and spreadsheet skills. Experience of operating an accounting package.
• Specific interpersonal skills: Good written and verbal communication skills in order to build and maintain good working relationships within the Museum and also with our suppliers; proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to function as part of a small team. This involves being ready, willing and able to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or employee absence; ability to work under pressure; excellent attention to detail; enthusiastic.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

POST DETAILS:

Post Title: Finance & Admin Officer

Location: London / Some hybrid

Salary: £28k-£30k per annum DOE

Hours: Full-time, 36 Hours per week

Reporting to: Senior Management Team (SMT) – CEO, Director of Operations & Director of Development

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance & Admin Officer will support the Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s SMT and regional teams with key areas of responsibility around financial administration, supporting internal and external communications and planning, travel arrangements and general administration tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Administration:

Supporting the Director of Development with

· Day-to-day financial administration

· Monthly cash flow reconciliations against bank statements

· Processing monthly expenses and petty cash claims

· Preparing financial claims and reporting for donors and partners

· Preparing financial reporting info for the board and audit committee

Communications & Planning:

· Supporting the SMT with preparation of board and audit committee papers and materials, minutes and actions

· Supporting the SMT with staff onboarding and administration, editing and sharing contracts, new starter forms etc.

· Supporting the SMT with writing and editing documents and presentations and arranging online and in-person meetings as required.

· Overseeing the info@ general email address forwarding queries to relevant team members

· Supporting internal communications between regional teams attending and minuting weekly regional leads meetings and arranging other online meetings.

· Supporting regional teams with planning events including booking venues, caterers, photographers and other suppliers, sourcing equipment where required, and managing invites/booking systems and guestlists

· Ordering equipment, stationery, merchandise items and staff kit

· Supporting production of quality of external publications, assets, marketing materials and digital content, including website and social media as required.

· Support to the maintenance of the Foundation’s event planning system.

· Support to creating and maintaining a centralised database of Foundation partners and key contacts.

· Supporting training delivery and administration by booking venues, arranging workbooks and equipment, collating learner information and posting certificates.

Travel Arrangements:

· Supporting the SMT with booking travel and accommodation arrangements as required

· Supporting regional teams by booking travel and accommodation arrangements for events or Foundation away days.

· Supporting Ambassadors and guest speakers with travel and accommodation arrangements as required.

General/Other

· Maintain an efficient online filing system, keeping files up to date or archiving where appropriate

· Saving photo and video content on the Foundation share point and sourcing for team members as required.

· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and report to the SMT as appropriate

· Coordinate annual leave and HR administration as required

Person Specification:

This is a pivotal role for the entire Foundation team supporting all colleagues to be more efficient and effective in their roles and responsibilities. The ideal candidate will need skills and experience in:

- Financial administration (desirably within a charity)

- Administration experience supporting remote teams

- Minute taking

- IT Skills including MS Office

- Experience using the Xero accounting software (desirable)

- Strong communication skills

- Event planning/support

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client in the recruitment of their new Head of Finance and Business Support. The organisation is a long-established and unique organisation supporting disadvantaged young people in West London. Through our universal youth club programme and targeted projects, we provide crucial support for young people aged 10-21, helping them navigate challenges and build brighter futures.

This is an exciting new role, expanding the responsibilities of the former Finance Manager position. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will oversee Finance, HR, IT (outsourced), and Premises, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the charity’s core support functions.

As Head of Finance and Business Support, you will provide strategic financial and HR leadership to drive operational excellence. You will ensure robust financial management, compliance, and reporting, while also overseeing HR policies to foster a positive and inclusive work culture. A key part of this role will be streamlining operational processes, improving efficiency, and actively contributing to the Senior Leadership Team in support of the charity’s strategic goals.

To be successful in this role, you will bring senior finance and HR leadership experience, ideally within the charity sector. You will have a strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting, with proficiency in systems such as QuickBooks (or similar), Microsoft 365, and Salesforce. A proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, managing organizational change, and leading teams is essential, alongside exceptional people management skills to support a diverse workforce.

If you are an experienced finance and HR professional passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.

First-stage interview – w/c 17th March
Second-stage interview – w/c 24th March  

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role, including a detailed job description.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. 

Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ. 

We are looking for a personable Finance Co-ordinator to join our small friendly team at our National Office in Birmingham.

You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance role. Basic book keeping with knowledge of accounting are essential, along with accounts preparation and experience of using an accounting system or database.

The role includes:

· Assisting the Finance Manager with the preparation of draft accounts, and year-end preparation, including accounts accruals and reconciliation.

· Assisting with the transition to a new accounting system.

· Liaising with suppliers, tender applications and independent examiners and responding to audit queries.

· Processing and accounting for all supplier invoices and payments,

· Completing month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

· Preparing and submitting Gift Aid claims in a timely manner

You should possess excellent numeracy and accuracy with detailed spreadsheets, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. You should be a good communicator, both verbally and in writing and be able to work independently and as part of the Finance Team.

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.

The salary for this role is £35,045 for full time hours. This is a hybrid role which can be worked from the office and at home, with a minimum once a week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham.  Additional days on site will be required during the induction phase (up to 3 months).

Closing date: 14th March 2025

 Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham on Wednesday 19th March

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.

There is an occupational requirement for this role.

Please send your CV with a covering letter and completed application form, available from our website