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Job Description

To take the lead in recruiting volunteers across Yellow Submarine’s projects and activities and provide support to volunteers enabling them to carry out their roles through training and pastoral support.

The successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability and a willingness to support and get involved. They must be flexible, have the ability to solve issues whilst being responsive to the needs of the organisation and the needs of our members. They must work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the charity’s volunteer needs are met and that both volunteers and members feel well supported.

Key Duties*

• Safe recruitment of volunteers across the organisation and projects; this will include the development of relationships with key sources of volunteers e.g. schools, colleges etc.

• Management of volunteers across the organisation; providing support and supervision. This will include any students or interns on placements with Yellow Submarine.

• Developing a training programme for volunteers; this will include organisational induction training accessed by all new starters (volunteers and staff) and run regularly throughout the year.

• Maintaining volunteer records; including logging and evaluating volunteer hours.

• Carrying out and maintaining DBS checks for volunteers.

• Keeping in touch with volunteers and potential volunteers; this is to include the monthly volunteer newsletter.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with other organisations who recruit and support volunteers within our community e.g. OCVA.

• To Support at Yellow Submarine’s activities, as needed; this may include social clubs daytime sessions and holiday activities.

• To help develop new and innovative ideas to help our target groups and meet our charitable objectives.

• To carry out any other duties within the general scope of the post, as directed by the Co-Directors.

• Every Yellow Submarine employee is required to uphold equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice; whilst upholding safeguarding policies and procedures as set out by the organisation.

*This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with organisational priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

We recognise our organisation is only as good as the people who work for us - first and foremost we are looking for people with the right characteristics:

✓ Believe in the work that we do and understand the need for our organisation.

✓ Genuinely relish the activities we offer and have a sense of fun that is contagious!

✓ Enjoy spending time with adults and young people of all backgrounds.

✓ Able to both command respect and to inspire the people we support.

✓ Safely manage a group with sole responsibility.

✓ Recognise the need to be organised and responsible.

✓ Have excellent communication skills - written and verbal.

✓ A methodical approach to tasks as well as being resourceful.

✓ To be both numerate and computer literate.

✓ A flexible and can-do attitude.

We are looking for a skilled Finance Manager, ideally with experience of working in the charity sector, with the ambition to help take Avon Needs Trees (ANT) to our next level of impact.

Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change and helping nature recover by overseeing and leading on financial management, financial reporting and accounting across ANT, at the organisational level and for our projects.

You will oversee ANT’s finances and ensure good fiscal management of all its affairs, helping to deliver on our goals to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and complementary habitats.

An exceptional Housing Association is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Capital Finance Accountant to join their Group Financial Control team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of their Fixed Asset Register, Grant Register, Investment Property Register, and other related financial records. The successful candidate will provide essential accounting support, focusing on fixed assets and grants, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update various financial registers, ensuring data quality and timely reconciliation with the General Ledger.
• Manage the disposal of assets and associated grants, ensuring accurate removal and processing of all relevant accounting entries.
• Collaborate with the business to ensure consistency and accuracy in investment property valuations and other asset-related data.
• Support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information to external auditors.
• Perform monthly financial tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and balance reviews.
• Provide support for ad-hoc queries and assist in the continuous improvement of financial controls.

Success Metrics:

• Delivery of high-quality, timely financial information that aids effective decision-making.
• Strong relationships with key stakeholders, finance managers, and internal teams.
• Improvement in data quality across all financial registers.
• Effective management of financial risks through robust controls.

About You:

They are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be:

• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to understand and comment on the broader financial picture.
• Committed to implementing best practices and enhancing financial controls.
• Experienced in preparing statutory accounts.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and accounting software, with strong technical knowledge relevant to charitable organizations and housing associations.
• A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
• Has prior experience in the housing sector.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a leading Housing Association, where your contributions will make a significant impact. They offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences.

For more information about this role please get in touch with Megan Hunter.

About The Organisation:

Our client is London's leading space for contemporary culture, showcasing cutting-edge work across film, music, performance, and visual arts. They provide a platform for today’s most progressive artists and ideas, encouraging cross-disciplinary creativity.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Financial Controller to oversee the daily operations of our finance department. This key role ensures accurate financial accounting, effective management of payroll processes, and the control of cash resources. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to produce robust management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, and manage ad hoc finance projects as needed. Your expertise will ensure that our internal financial controls are both appropriate and effectively operated. The role would suit an experienced Finance Manager or a Financial/Management Accountant looking to take a step up into a broader finance role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day to day running of a small finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and support budget holders in financial planning.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Oversee the management of reporting systems and ensure timely payment of suppliers.
• Manage monthly bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and ensure proper authorization of payments.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment to staff, tax, and pension bodies.
• Manage tax compliance, including VAT returns, and produce statutory accounts.
• Prepare audit files and manage the audit process.
• Assist with the development of business intelligence tools.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Qualified or part-qualified with ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICSA, or fully qualified with AAT or equivalent.
• Strong management accounting and project management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial perspective.
• Proficient in Excel with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in an arts organization, charity sector, or working on capital projects.
• Familiarity with SORP, Sage 50, and Xero.

Why Join Us?

• Complimentary tickets to all events and exhibitions.
• Discounts at our bar, café, and bookshop.
• A chance to work in a dynamic, inclusive environment at the heart of contemporary culture in London.
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office.

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.

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

About Future Frontiers

At Future Frontiers, we support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.

In partnership with schools, businesses and supporters, we deliver an evidence-based programme of career coaching and 1:1 guidance for young people when they are in Year 10 and 11. This year, we are working with 3,000 young people across Greater London. 

Our five-year strategy for 2021-26 is focused on ensuring that our programme achieves meaningful long-term impact at the post-16 transition, transforming the life-chances of disadvantaged young people.

About the role

A colleague in the Operations team will be taking maternity leave from late 2024 for approximately 10 months. We are looking for a new team member to join us in late November for a period of handover with the current Finance and Operations Officer, and then to support the Director of Operations during our colleague’s maternity leave. 

Key focus areas will be finance and bookkeeping using Xero software, HR support, basic IT management and charity and company administration.

This role provides the chance for an experienced Xero user to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of charity and company management across finance, HR, IT, operations, office management and administration in a friendly and supportive environment, with personal and professional development at its heart.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Bookkeeping via Xero 

  • Reconciliations

  • Preparing bills and invoices

  • Manual journals

  • Monthly reporting 

  • Audit field work support

• Department budgets (managed via google sheets)

• Recording income and expenditure

• Recording restricted and unrestricted fundraising income

• Bank payments

• Work across departments to support timely invoicing and proactive debtor management

Operations Management

• Manage Operations email inbox

• Office management (serviced offices)

• IT management (issue laptops etc)

• Basic website maintenance

HR Management

• HR record management

• Support recruitment and hiring process

• Lead on new starter induction process

Company and Charity Administration

• Support Governor and the charity with compliance administration

• Support Director of Operations and CEO with organisational requirements such as audit, company filing and gift aid submissions

About you

Experience:

• Proven experience and high level competency on Xero accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets (Essential);

• Demonstrated success in supporting colleagues within an operations team (Essential);

• A passion for social mobility and a commitment to the charity’s mission (Essential).

Skills and competencies

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: You are motivated to play a role in empowering disadvantaged young people to realise their potential.

• Service minded and ‘roll your sleeves up’ attitude;

• Team player with the ability to self-manage;

• Good communication skills;

• Numerate with excellent attention to detail;

• Commitment to our six values - outline on page 23 of our 2021-26 strategy

What we can offer you

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service

• Flexible working with regular working from home as standard, 4pm finish on Fridays

• Annual personal training and development budget of £300

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling

• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year 

Job Title: Energy Programme Manager
Company: Gorta T/A Self Help Africa
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Contract type: International/National 2-year fixed term contract, full time
Reports to: DCD Programmes

Organisation overview:

In late 2021 Self Help Africa (SHA) and United Purpose (UP) merged, with our Global Office in Dublin, Ireland and a UP office in Cardiff, Wales. In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisational strategy, which defines our shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.

Our three values are:

• Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change
• Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing world
• Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationship

We require a team ready to live up to our values to encourage initiative and valuing of partnerships, thus requiring a Country Director who can model our values, and be able to build on the strengths of our teams.

We are in the process of transitioning country registrations from United Purpose to Self Help Africa in The Gambia and Senegal and these two countries form an integral part of the West Africa programme along with Burkina Faso and Nigeria. Self Help Africa is now registered in The Gambia.

Job Purpose:

The Energy Programme Manager will provide strategic and technical leadership in the delivery and development of the SHA Energy programme in Malawi. They will be expected to oversee the implementation of SHA’s existing portfolio of Energy projects in Malawi, provide technical input to the team and sector in Malawi, continue to develop programme approaches based on evolving best practice and the changing landscape, and mobilise resources for continued growth of the programme. 

The position will report to the Malawi Deputy Country Director- Programmes and there will be regular meetings between the Energy Programme Manager, other Programme Managers and Management Team in Malawi and technical advisors from SHA’s Global Office. The role will also involve capacity building of national staff in Malawi to take increased ownership of the programme and enable its continued growth. The Energy Programme Manager will leverage their technical and contextualised knowledge to provide expert advice and advocacy to Malawi’s energy sector (particularly in the areas of cleaner cooking, carbon finance and off-grid electrification) and maintain the programme’s close and productive relationships with its donors and stakeholders to expand the reach, sustainability and impact of our work.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Programme Management and Oversight

1.1 Quality Assurance

• Ensure the programme portfolio is delivered in line with good practice and quality benchmarks in line with sector-based standard operating standards and GESI tools etc
• Ensure an adaptive management approach is taken
• Work with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Working Group through National MEAL Manager to ensure that we are documenting learning and integrating it into programme design and delivery.
• Ensure MEAL data collected is in line with national MEAL framework through participatory M&E approaches and integrating feedback from staff, partners and project participants.
• Liaise with relevant organisation technical advisors and incorporate learning and global expertise in the programme cycle
• Ensure value for money and efficiency across the programme cycle
• Conduct field visits to monitor project progress.

1.2 Compliance & Risk

•  Oversee the development and timely submission of high-quality donor technical and financial reports, in collaboration with projects and operations colleagues
• Ensure that processes are in place to allow for systematic and inclusive feedback to communities and stakeholders on all programme reports and evaluations undertaken
• Working with Project Managers to ensure all projects develop annual, quarterly and monthly plans and that these are actioned and reported against
• Deliver a consolidated risk assessment for the programme portfolio every month and ensure mitigation measures are actioned and followed
• Ensure that internal audit is adequately budgeted across the portfolio
• Ensure that internal audit findings and recommendations are followed up on and actioned as per agreed timelines
• Ensure that every project in the portfolio has a grant opening and closing meeting and that these are filed
• Ensure that every project has monthly review process
• Ensure adequate oversight on all financial transactions and project activities to reduce the risk of non-compliance with policies and risk of fraud
• Ensure annual procurement planning and that all project procurement is cost effective in line with donor and organisational policy
• Ensure that project implementation is complying to donor driven policy and direction, such as the DSA policy, and engaging in communication and advocacy through the MT where donor direction is not in line with the Malawi 2063 or the organisation’s vision and mission.

1.3 Finance

• Oversee internal monthly financial reports and project budgets and cashflow forecasts
• Ensure full project spend without disallowance
• Authorise all project related expenditure in line with SHAs Delegation of Authority framework
• Support and oversee project related procurements.

1.4 Safeguarding

• Ensure that all projects have an active trained safeguarding focal point who can effectively disseminate the reporting channels and policy
• Ensure that all project have a safeguarding plan and report against this during monthly meetings
• Ensure that reporting channels are promoted and visible across all projects in the portfolio
• Ensure that all colleagues within your portfolio have undergone safeguarding training and signed the global code of conduct
• Ensure all staff, partners and stakeholders sign, comply and promote the SHA Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.

1.5 People Management

• Manage teams of staff across all projects in your portfolio and provide line management to Project Managers
• Incubate and enhance skills development of staff across the programme, encouraging learning and development, identifying opportunities for professional development and upward mobility within the organisation
• Ensure all staff members in your portfolio have completed an induction, have passed probation and that annual PDRs are conducted
• Ensure the portfolio has the right team in place in line with the strategy and the values of the organisation
• Ensure that the portfolio can retain and attract skilled and experienced gender balanced teams
• Ensure that you are promoting wellbeing across your team and that staff are encouraged to take their leave entitlements and access training and wellbeing opportunities provided by the organisation
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, adherence to group policies, and prioritization of staff welfare and security.

2.Strategy and Programme Development

• Ensure we are working in line with the locally-led development approach
• Provide technical support to programme implementation for Malawi Energy programme staff to deliver consistently high quality, innovative programmes in both the energy and carbon finance sectors.
• Working within the Malawi Country strategy, and working with other Programme Managers, towards the delivery of our Strategic Objectives and ensuring integration across our work
• Feed into the development of new Country Programme policies and position papers
• Keep up to date with global good practice, technology, approaches and emerging trends, as well as innovative ideas, translating them to the Malawi context
• Capture learning and adapt programming accordingly to maximise impact for communities
• Feed into and promote our Community-Led programming policy work. Maintain long term local and international donor relations to ensure continuation and growth of existing funding
• Keep abreast of new funding opportunities and oversee the development of high-quality proposals for existing and new funders based on organisational learning. Diversify funding sources and secure funding for existing and new areas of focus in line with the CP strategy including carbon finance and impact investment.
• Foster establishment and growth in SHA’s sustainable energy social enterprise
• Where requested by other Country Programs, to provide remote technical advice to assist in the delivery of their projects.

3. Partnership, Representation and Advocacy

• Act as a thought leader in the energy sector in Malawi providing technical support and strategic direction to a wide range of stakeholders across private and public sectors, and civil society.
• Support the National Cookstove Steering Committee (NCSC) as a key member of the coordination group for which SHA is the secretariat. This includes leading the organisation of the annual Cleaner Cooking Conference and quarterly coordination group meetings.
• Maintain, strengthen and build networks and alliances at national level with government, academia, donors and local organisations
• Maintain, strengthen and build partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs to augment the programme’s reach and sustainability of impacts through market-based approaches.
• Ensure active engagement of the programme at district level with all relevant government structures
• Act as the primary focal point for all donors that fund the programme portfolio
• Liaise with Government of Malawi counterparts (national and district) and ensure we are visible and working in line with Government needs and priorities
• Represent SHA at workshops and conferences, ensuring our organisation and work is visible
• Maintain and expand our partnerships across Government, academia, private sector, NGOs and wider civil society, working in coordination with our Partnerships Manager
• Proactively engage in relevant fora and working groups to achieve systemic change within the sector
• Ensure all programme learning is shared internally and externally.

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level qualification in energy, development, environment or other relevant discipline (post-graduate preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on green energy access

Essential

• Demonstrated strategic judgement, planning, co-ordination and prioritisation skills
  Demonstrated project and programme design and proven ability to secure funding from a variety of donors including international development agencies, impact investors and the private sector
• Demonstrated project/programme management skills including managing a portfolio of simultaneous projects, monitoring and compliance, budget management, and line managing a team of employees
• Demonstrated communication, partnership building and advocacy skills with a wide range of stakeholders including from private and public sector, and civil society
• Demonstrated understanding of energy in the Global South including improved cooking and off-grid electricity (solar mini-grid and productive uses of energy in particular)
• Experience of developing and monitoring carbon finance projects, particularly improved cooking
• A strong understanding and appreciation of safeguarding principles
• Self-starter, capable of innovatively developing the programme
• Attention to details and flexible approach to work
• Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills and ability to build institutional capacity and provide mentorship to staff

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in programme strategy design
• Ability to pilot innovations and scale-up effective programming initiatives, through an entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience living in Malawi and/or Sub-Saharan Africa and working in the energy sector

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please upload your completed application form (available to download from our website), CV and cover letter via the careers page on our website.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered for this role.

Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Specific roles may require Police/DBS/Garda vetting.

Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Position: Head of Finance & Corporate Services

Location: Hybrid. The Trust's offices are in the park on Ledrington Road, SE19 2BB.

Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent (with 0.8 FTE considered).

Salary: c. £45k pa (pro rata for 0.8 FTE)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day, pro rata, each year completed, up to 30 days pro rata. Employer Pension Contribution 5%; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service; Flexible working.

Closing date for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 at 10:00

Interview date: Friday 25 October 2024

About the role

At over 200 acres Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich unique heritage including the 170-year-old world-famous dinosaurs. Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.

The Head of Finance & Corporate Services role offers the opportunity to join a young and growing registered charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help lead on establishing Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration, and cultural and heritage programming.

We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join our friendly team in the post of Head of Finance & Corporate Services as we develop our systems, infrastructure, and income streams to secure our long-term sustainability. Central to the success of our strategy is an efficient finance function providing timely management information and strong financial controls.

You will be an astute finance professional who is able to provide sound financial advice as well having a strong grip on day-to-day financial operations. You will also ideally have experience of HR, IT, and administrative functions, and will assume company secretary responsibilities, enjoying direct liaison with our Board of Trustees.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs@ with the subject ‘Role: Head of Finance & Corporate Services’

Applications must be received by Monday 7 October 2024 at 10am

Interviews will be held on Friday 25 October 2024. All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form

Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our staff should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals that we work with and support. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Populo Living are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning. Populo Living is a development and housing company wholly owned by a single shareholder, Newham Council. Populo Living enable Newham to keep control of Council land and build high quality, low carbon homes and neighbourhoods whilst retaining the developer profit for Newham Council, in the form of new affordable homes and long-term investment income.

The role of Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning will lead, manage and co-ordinate the provision of the Groups Financial Planning, Treasury Management Services and Management Accounting functions as well as assist the Finance Director to lead and manage the Finance team.

The role:

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of four with two direct reports.
• Lead on all treasury related matters for the group such as arranging new funding, loan compliance, cashflow and banking.
• Lead on the organisation’s annual financial plan, including extensive sensitivity analysis of key performance indicators.
• Lead on the review of management accounts and production of board papers.
• Attend relevant committees and board meetings as required.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Director of Finance and Resources as required.
• Support the Financial Controller to deliver year end accounts.

• Oversee cashflow forecasting, managing all cash and loan balances.

The organisation:

Populo’s vision is that by 2030 they will manage at least 2,000 new high quality sustainable rented homes in Newham and generate significant social value investment through their Community Wealth Building Strategy and as a Net Zero Carbon company. This Vision aims to support the wider Council vision that is centred on using Community Wealth Building as a powerful force for economic and social justice, creating a fairer, more equal, and sustainable borough in which people have a genuine opportunity to reach their potential.

Essential criteria:

• Fully qualified Accountant.
• Previous experience working in either social housing, a commercial house builder or residential lettings.
• Experience developing and delivering on treasury strategy.
• Technical knowledge around long term planning AND management accounting forecasting.
• Strong people management skills as well as being resilient and have an appetite for change.

This position requires someone able to commit to working three days per week from Populo’s head office in Stratford. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and an employee pension contribution scheme of 10%.

The closing date for applications is 6^th October with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 14^th October.

Job Title: Finance Officer
Reporting to: HQ Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary range: £32k to £35k
Principal Location: London, hybrid with a minimum of 3 and an expectation of 4 days in the office per week.

Street Child is one of the world's fastest-growing children's charities. In less than 15 years we have made a material impact on the lives of nearly a million children - but the desire, potential and need to go so much further, and to reach millions more children in need of safety and a quality education, is what motivates us every day. Strong finance functions underpin everything that we want to achieve as an organisation and this role is a vital part of this.

Role Purpose:

This role is a key member of the busy HQ finance function. The role is primarily focused on HQ finances and will also work with the colleagues across our global finance team. The role offers the chance to work across a number of finance functions, including: management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and working on some of the subsidiary charities; and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.

It is essential that the applicant can juggle the complexities of a busy role with has varied work priorities. Key stakeholders are the HQ Finance Manager, Finance Director and the HQ based fundraising team. The role works alongside the Finance Assistant and plays a role in oversight and coaching of this role. Street Child is implementing a new CRM system and this role will feed into the development of new processes and procedures and use both the CRM and finance system and ensure full reconciliation and data trail between the two systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1) (40%) Deliver all functions related to Accounts Receivable and CRM:

• Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system and CRM (which is under development) on a weekly basis.
• Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals, bank account and other sources.
• Working with colleagues in Fundraising to analyse and code income reports in Excel and uploading it to the Finance system on a timely basis, at least weekly. Following up on how to code any income which is not allocated to a source.
• Working closely with colleagues in Fundraising to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances from customers, and sending out monthly debtor balance statements.
• Raising donor invoices and requests for payments, and issuing donor receipts.
• Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

2) (40%) Month end reporting and reconciliation and subsidiary accounts:

• Complete all balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and petty cash reconciliations and submit for approval by HQ Finance Manager.
• Once CRM system is in place, undertake reconciliation processes between finance data and CRM data.
• Carry out monthly revaluations of bank accounts.
• Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
• Assist in preparation of internal reports, including working with Operations Department and Finance department to review their monthly reports.
• Take responsibility to deliver the management accounts of two subsidiary companies: Children in Crisis and HQ transactions of Africa Educational Trust.
• Compile information for Gift Aid returns.
• General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties and managing the office post.
• Other ad hoc support to the wider operations team as may be required.
• Audit: support with the year end audit and provision of supporting information to auditors.

3) (20%) Lead the Accounts Payable process:

• Whilst the Finance Assistant is responsible for all payments, the Finance Officer has a lead role in ensuring that all invoices are paid on time, in an efficient manner and that the finance system reflects the transactions within the correct accounting period and correctly coded in the system – including account code, cost centre, project code and donor code.
• Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments, and ensure that recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
• Be a point of contact with the Foreign exchange agents to quickly resolve any questions.
• Work with the Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Ensuring that there are at least two payment runs a week and additional runs as required; overseeing the process to ensure that all invoices for payment are correctly approved by the budget holder, setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals to payment authorisers and verifying that all payments are fully approved in the banking platforms by the deadline set. Providing cover to set up payments when the Finance Assistant is not available.
• Managing monthly staff credit card reconciliations and ensure that these are returned on time with all receipts and invoices and checking and reviewing classifications, with follow up as required.
• Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Fully deliver the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount and currency of payment (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.
• Any other responsibilities from time to time.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or equivalent Degree
• A Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Part qualified accountancy qualification

Desirable:

• Full Accountancy qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• IT Literate with strong Excel skills
• Familiar with using Teams
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of using a CRM

Desirable:

• Charity or third sector experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Attention to detail
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help!

Desirable:

• Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
• Persistence and tenacity

Other:

Essential:

• Pro-active communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary.
• Work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues, other departments and other external contacts
• Strong communicator and able to explain work to other team members

Desirable:

• Good Interpersonal skills

Charity Shop Manager 

Hull, East Yorkshire 

We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

 
The Role 
 

The role of Shop Manager involves actively running our new shop in Hull and implementing processes and ways of working.

As our Shop Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop including managing a Deputy Shop Manager and team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures.  
 

Specifically, you will: 

• Manage and be accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards. 

• Be responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays. 

• Be responsible for attracting and recruiting a team of new volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and take every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment. 

• Be responsible for ongoing volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date.

• Be responsible for ensuring the team are working towards achieving all key performance indicators. 

• Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received). 

• Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures. 

• Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent. 

• To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development. 

• To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable. 

• To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment. 

• To be highly organised with good time management skills. 

• To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. 

• To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• To be able to motivate self and others. 

• To have strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable. 

• To have good written and numeric skills are desirable. 

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 29 September 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website. 

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, nearly 13,500 professionals received our training. Over 70,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last four years, over 2,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that is just the start.

The Role

The Finance & Project Manager will oversee DAPO programme commissioning contracts and budgets. This includes monitoring pilot budgets, managing grant agreements, and regular reporting to commissioners. The Finance & Project Manager will work closely with the DAPO Programme Manager and SafeLives Head of Finance to enable programme delivery and facilitate effective commissioning relationships with service providers in each pilot area.  

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday including public holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible working - compressed hours.
• Eye Care Vouchers.
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Childcare Vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Clinical Supervision.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days.
• Enhanced Family leave Policies.
• Enhanced Sick pay.
• Professional Development Fund.
• Individual learning budget.
• Restorative Practice Training.
• Time Off In Lieu.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st October 2024.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Finance for our small and energetic Accounts team. The School of Philosophy and Economic Science is a registered educational charity offering courses to adults, both in person and online. 

This position gives you an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of charity finance, from managing a team to reporting to the Trustee board, coordinating budgets and overseeing our annual audit. It's a busy and varied role.

The Head of Finance reports directly to the charity's General Manager and Treasurer.

The purpose of the role is twofold:

1. To maintain and improve accounting reporting and controls
2. To manage, support, and develop the Senior Accountant and Accounts Assistant

This is a true hybrid role, working from home with two days a week in our West London office. We offer 28 days of annual leave a year, with Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year in addition to this leave.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Accounts & Admin Assistant

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

About the role

As an Admin & Accounts Assistant at Sightsavers, this role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our office. The role involves providing essential support in day-to-day accounting, administrative, HR, and financial tasks.

The Admin & Accounts Assistant will work closely with our finance and admin teams, utilising solid understanding of accounting, finance, administration, and logistics to facilitate efficient office operations. Having keen attention to detail and organisational skills will be vital in managing various responsibilities, contributing to our mission of improving lives.

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions efficiently.
• Prepare vouchers using the SUN accounting system.
• Help reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain petty cash records and ensure proper disbursement of funds.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and overseeing vehicle operations.
• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking accommodations and organising itineraries for staff and visitors.
• Support procurement processes by obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries.
• Aid the procurement committee with related documentation.
• Maintain records of life and health insurance for each employee.
• Keep track of employee benefits and prepare final settlements at the end of employment contracts.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the SFSSM.
• Maintain and update employee records, including contracts, job descriptions, and increment letters.

The major accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Accounts & Admin Assistant will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting and administration. They will possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. With a solid understanding of financial processes, they will ensure accurate record-keeping and timely processing of transactions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, enabling them to liaise effectively with team members and external stakeholders. They will be adept at using accounting software and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all financial records are maintained accurately.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. If this qualification is not held, relevant experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, as well as administrative and logistical affairs.
• Relevant experience in administration and logistics, with a focus on inclusivity and diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in a reputable organisation, demonstrating a commitment to professional development.
• Familiarity with accounting software and office management tools.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Experience in supporting HR functions, including employee record management.

Closing date: 10 October 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.