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About My Life My Choice
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a self-advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative and user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. These established projects include Professional Services (training, consultancy & research), Champions who speak up and campaign, Travel Buddy scheme, 15 local self-help groups, and Gig Buddies.
The role
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a self-advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative and user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. These established projects include Professional Services (training, consultancy & research), Champions who speak up and campaign, Travel Buddy scheme, 15 local self-help groups, and Gig Buddies.
MLMC is now looking for a part-time Finance and Administration Officer. The successful applicant will manage MLMC’s day-to-day finances providing financial information to the Charity Coordinator and other staff as needed. Additional duties include administration/governance support to the Charity Coordinator and to manage the day to day running of the office (this does not involve any people management). This role calls for an individual with accounts and/or book keeping experience, the ability to run an end to end payroll using a computerised system including HMRC and year end reporting, and excellent administration skills. It is crucial that you will be able to communicate politely, professionally, effectively and clearly with all stakeholders (e.g. fellow staff, customers etc.).
All of the charity’s roles require individuals who show a passion for empowering, working with, and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities.
We need a self-starter who enjoys a challenge, can hit the ground running and is able to work with minimal supervision.
MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering a competitive salary, an enhanced pension contribution, a comfortable and spacious office environment, an employee health care plan (up to £1,650 towards certain health costs), an Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, 27 days of Annual Leave, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking and/or bike racks are also available.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.
Closing Date: Monday 14th October (17:00)
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd October
To Apply: Please send a covering letter explaining clearly how you meet the Job Description requirements and why you want this job, along with your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
COMMUNITY HUB LEADER
Oasis Hub North Bristol
Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE), Permanent Contract
Salary: £35,217 - £39,647 per annum
Oasis is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol.
The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Oasis Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, volunteering, youth mentoring, deliver a food pantry, community events and a toddler group.
This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the hub charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academies, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as Principals to develop one joined up local vision for the Hub.
A significant part of this role will involve fundraising and business development, working with local people to develop and grow the charity and local community movement.
We are looking for an experienced community leader who enjoys project and budget management, but also has a deep understanding of community work. A degree or professional qualification is valued, but we also value extensive relevant experience and being able to demonstrate an embodiment of our ethos and values.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work. In return we offer:
· Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is Midday Monday 7th October 2024. Interviews will be held on the 14th October and 22nd October 2024 in person in North Bristol. Please send us your CV and cover letter.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Associate Director Commercial
Salary: £70 - £80k
Role Type: Fixed term contract 12 months minimum (part or full-time, flexible working)
Location: London/Hybrid (attending monthly sessions in London, client meetings nationwide)
Role purpose
We are looking for a Commercial Senior Manager / Associate Director to drive the next phase of the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS). The NILS pilot has already lent over £10 million to more than 13,000 financially vulnerable people, demonstrating the positive impact of affordable credit. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound programme through its final stages and oversee its strategic scaling for long-term sustainability.
The scheme is currently funded by HM Treasury, JP Morgan, and Fair4All Finance. We are looking for an experienced senior lead with a background in both commercial delivery and business case development, fluent in working with the public sector, mainstream finance, and civil society to oversee the final stages of the pilot delivery and to take charge of scaling up NILS.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Programme: Oversee the final delivery phase of the NILS pilot, with the Programme Delivery Manager
· Develop the Business Case: Build the long-term commercial model and business case for NILS, identifying sustainable funding solutions and influencing senior stakeholders
· Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key partners
· Scaling and Expansion: Work with financial services providers to expand NILS beyond the pilot
· Product Innovation: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to adapt and improve the NILS product
· Dissemination and Reporting: Share lessons learned from the pilot
· People Management: Lead the Programme Delivery Manager, providing strategic oversight
Beyond NILS
You will also work across other propositions to improve financial resilience for over 20 million people in the UK. This will include testing new products and services designed to meet the needs of financially vulnerable individuals.
About you
You will have a strong background in financial services, commercial delivery, and business case development, with proven experience leading large, multi-stakeholder programmes.
Essential Experience and Skills
· Extensive experience in stakeholder management
· Strong background in financial services, particularly consumer-facing products and their commercial delivery
· Expertise in business case development and commercial modelling for social impact initiatives
· Fluency in contractual management and supplier management
· Experience collaborating with investment professionals and structuring financial services that require lending capital
· People management experience
Desirable Experience
· Experience working with the public sector or civil service and an understanding of state aid / subsidy and procurement considerations
· Familiarity with economic and social impact cases for public interventions
Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Benefits include:
· Pension, life assurance, critical illness, income protection, family leave
· 27 days holidays plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, wellbeing hub
We are committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities we serve. Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Applications
· Please apply ASAP.
· Interviews: September and October 2024
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Claire House Children's Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support, we help families smile again when life couldn't get any tougher.
We are looking for an exceptional Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team on a permanent basis to support our finance processes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a meaningful organization that positively impacts children’s lives.
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant at Claire House, you will:
- Report to the Financial Accountant.
- Be responsible for the Purchase Ledger Function, including supplier payment runs, ad hoc supplier payments, and administration of the invoice and credit card systems.
- Monitor finance email boxes to ensure prompt responses and timely query resolution.
- Support the handling and counting of donations and facilitate their handover to cash collection services.
- Assist the Finance Team with daily and monthly tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in purchase ledger and knowledge of SAGE 50 accounts.
- Understanding of accounting principles (preferably part AAT qualified).
- Strong IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work well with individuals at all levels.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Good interpersonal skills and a commitment to Claire House’s objectives.
- A belief in the value of volunteers and a multidisciplinary approach.
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave (with additional bank holidays).
- Pension scheme. (NHS pension scheme available to active members).
- Life cover.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and counselling services.
- Free car parking.
- Free eyesight tests.
- Opportunity for hybrid working upon completion of the probationary period.
If this sounds like the position you’ve been searching for, please visit the Claire House website for more details, including the job description and application form.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. At Claire House, we value individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We believe that these differences contribute to a productive environment where everyone feels valued.
For further information or to discuss the vacancy, please contact:
Katie-Jane Williams. Contact details can be found on the advert on the Claire House website.
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2024 (midnight)
Interviews will be held: 4th October 2024
Prior to formal interviews, there will be an informal phone call/ Teams chat to help candidates learn more about the role and the organization on the 2nd October 2024.
Please note, only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
This role is subject to a DBS check. Claire House's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview of the Directorate
The Education Department manages and develops the ESU's portfolio of education programmes. This portfolio encompasses teaching programmes, domestic and international competitions, short and long-term interventions in schools and external educations, continual professional development oppertunities for teachers,awards and scholarships. All of which are focused on giving young people the speaking & listening skills and the cross-cultural understaing they need to thrive.
Purpose of this role
The main purpose of the role is to carry out and assist in the administration and day to day running of the ESU’s educational programmes, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing delivery staff to ensure collective goals and objectives are reached
Responsibilities and Expectations
· Support with the smooth running and delivery of ESU Education’s domestic & international programmes as needed
· Be the first respondent to incoming calls and emails from educators, ESU partners and the general public, providing timely and professional responses to all enquiries
· Manage ESU spreadsheets and data across various Excel and our CRM system to ensure clean and accurate data collection and collation
· As needed, support with the development and improvement of education resources
· Liaise with the ESU’s Accounts Department regarding invoicing, delivery staff pay and expenses.
· Maintain accurate records of all bookings, delivery staff status, schools, public feedback and other relevant information.
· To support with delivery of workshops in schools, undertaking training to ensure delivery and teaching matches ESU standards
· Where appropriate source venues, confirm catering arrangements and other operational requirements regarding Education events.
· Assist the department in ad-hoc admin work as needed such as printing
· Participate in call-rounds as part of the department’s sales and onboarding efforts
· Co-ordinate the collection of process evaluation & impact data.
To work or travel over occasional evenings and weekends as directed by line manager, with time off in lieu.
· On occasion, support young people during workshops, residential programmes and competition events to ensure these key beneficiaries are supported throughout their engagement with the ESU.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
· An understanding of the nature and importance of the ESU’s charitable work within educational contexts and a strong commitment to increasing the impact of the organisation’s work.
· Experience in an administrative role.
· Experience delivering high quality customer service.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Good time management and organisational skills.
· A can-do attitude with the ability to work well under pressure.
· A team-player who is also able to work independently whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
· Excellent data management skills and capability in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable:
· Experience of using Salesforce
· Teaching or workshop facilitation experience.
· Experience working with children and young people in any capacity.
· Experience delivering educational programmes or events internationally.
Benefits:
Generous Company Pension
28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (pro-rata)
Hybrid/Flexible Working options to support work life balance
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Virtual GP Services 24/7
Group Life Assurance
Learning and development opportunities
Regular Staff Social Events
20% Discount at the neighbouring Chesterfield Hotel
Cycle to work scheme
Successful candidates will be invited to interview the week commencing 30th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About our Education and Research Team:
See the impact your admin and communication skills make. Every day.
At Princess Alice Hospice, you can make a satisfying, rewarding contribution for a great cause. We’re a friendly team committed to sharing our knowledge and expertise. Our strategic aim is to share our skills and expertise in end of life care through education and research. We’re big enough to give you opportunities and training. But small enough for you to see the difference you make. As a team we will support you to grow and learn in your role with training, experience, and fantastic benefits.
About the role:
We’re looking for an Admin Assistant to support our Education and Research team for a period of 12 months. The role is varied and includes processing of learner enrolment, attendance and payment data, issuing certificates of attendance and collecting and collating evaluations. A substantial part of the role also involves being the first point of contact for course enquiries.
You will have defined areas of responsibility but also be required to be adaptable and undertake other administrative tasks when necessary.
About you:
You’ll have great interpersonal skills and ability to produce accurate and well-presented work. You'll also have knowledge of computer systems and programmes including MS Office, and accounting software. You will be able to organise your own workload whilst responding to ever changing priorities.
If you’re a dynamic and organised person who shares our values and are looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Our benefits:
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity to join an organisation which puts patients at the heart of what we do, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:
- 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions
- free on-site parking
- tranquil Hospice grounds
- subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
- Employee Assistance Programme
- access to Blue Light Card discount card
- access to our Group Pension Scheme
- excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers)
- wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
Discover the difference you can be.
About us:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Officer
Leicester Cathedral is looking to appoint to the role Finance Officer.
Based in the Cathedral Offices at St Martins House, the Finance Officer works as part of a small team looking after the day-to-day accounting requirements of the Cathedral but supports the senior team with its strategic aims. In a fast-changing environment, the Finance Officer will help navigate the financial landscape and help to create a financially savvy workforce and financial literacy throughout the Cathedral organisation.
Please note that you must be a part or fully qualified AAT or ACCA accountant.
The Finance Officer will be a proactive and conscientious member of the Finance team undertaking the following key duties:
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer using a wide range of administrative and computer skills as well as maintaining a range of knowledge and understanding of procedures, protocols, and functions
- Help maintain a policy of regular review and tight control of the Cathedral’s finances using forecasting, and key performance indicators using financial measures
- Looking after the day-to-day accounting requirements of the Cathedral but supports the senior team with its strategic aims
- Help the Cathedral ensure a clear and fundamental understanding of its financial operations at all stages of the year
For full details please see the Job Description on our website.
Salary
£30,000 (Band 4)
Plus non-contributory pension scheme (8% of gross salary)
Plus Life Assurance (0.5% of gross salary)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Tenure
Full-time, permanent contract
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
With flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings/events
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UKME/GMH people who are currently under-represented in the Cathedral team.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please send a completed application form with a covering letter (of no more than two sides of A4) that demonstrates how you meet the criteria and skills set out in the Person Specification (CVs alone will not be accepted).
Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 27 September 2024
Shortlisting will take place w/c Monday 30 September 2024
Interviews will take place on Friday 18 October 2024
Full details of the interview process will be provided to short-listed candidates nearer the time.
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our award winning (Sunday Times Best Not for Profit to work for) team as Head of Finance. We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level.
To join our dynamic staff team, we are looking for an individual with clear systematic thinking and ability to embed system changes in an increasingly complex organisation. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a key member of the Wider Leadership Team, you will play a central role in developing the financial leadership and culture throughout our organisation with outstanding judgement and integrity. If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.
TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Title: Group Finance Officer
Location: Office (Bristol, UK) at least 1 day each week, option to work remotely for remaining days.
Contract type: Permanent contract
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week
Salary: £31,228+ competitive holiday +pension
Closing date: 30th of September 2024
About Tree Aid:
Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Group Finance Officer to join a dynamic Finance team at a growing international development charity based in Bristol, delivering transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Main duties:
Working within the Finance team, the Group Finance Officer’s role will include:
· Providing ongoing financial support to all overseas teams.
· Ensuring continuing integrity of Tree Aid’s financial records and internal controls.
· Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems, reports and procedures.
· Supporting in conducting internal audits of overseas offices.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be pursuing a professional accounting qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance management, preferably with an overseas development organisation.
They will have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work calmly under pressure to deliver outputs on-time and to a high quality.
Above all they will be inspired by TREE AID’s mission to alleviate poverty sustainably whilst improving the environment, you will be committed to empowering families in some of the world's poorest countries to thrive, rather than just survive.
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
- A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
- 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
- Flexible, hybrid working
- Quarterly social events
- Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa
Key documents:
- Group Finance Officer Job Description and person specification
- Equal opportunities monitoring form
Our approach to recruitment:
We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.
Our Values
- We stand together and respect the people we work for and with
- We are bold, ambitious and determined
- We are professional. We work effectively and efficiently to a high standard and are experts in our field
- We have integrity. We are honest, transparent and accountable
- We are always learning. We review and adapt to maximise our impact for the people we are helping
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part-time three days per week
Salary: £36,400 - £37,580 FTE (Pro Rata - 3 days per week)
Location: Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1 day per week in office)
Closing Date: Monday 9AM on 30th of September 2024
The role
With the growth in demand from businesses to join the B Corp movement, we have created this role to assist the Finance team with a range of activities as we move to a new accounting system that meets the needs and demands of our growing organisation. We outsource the day to day bookeeping work but the Sales Ledger invoicing will remain in house.
We are looking for a team member who has ideas and thoughts on how to improve the way we work and can input into the development of Finance Policy and Procedures.
Tasks and responsibilities will include:
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Checking the finance email inbox and other forms of communication, dealing with queries, actioning and/or forwarding as appropriate and capturing all relevant information
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Working with Finance Officer and other team members to ensure completeness of member data such as invoicing address, contact details, pricing and credit terms in relevant databases (Salesforce and Xledger)
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Liaising with the outsourced service and internal staff members to ensure supplier queries are resolved and payments are made in a timely manner
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Working with the Head of Finance to prepare year end information for the external audit
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Working with the current Finance Officer to maintain a centralised record of all relevant communications.
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Assist Debit Card holders with administrative tasks linked to card usage
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Working with Finance staff to document and implement financial processes and procedures
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Assist with continuous improvement of systems, controls and working practices in finance and other areas of the organisation
Skills and Experience
Essential (used in short-listing)
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Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar role
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Great attention to detail, with the ability to grasp information quickly
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Sales Ledger experience
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Wider bookkeeping, year end and external audit experience
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Good spreadsheet and systems skills
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Excellent organisational skills, proactive and use initiative to create improvements and find solutions
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Excellent customer service skills
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic growing organisation
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Organised with the ability to plan work to meet deadline
Eligible to work in the UK (we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship)
Desirable
- Experience of Salesforce or other CRM
- Experience of Xero or Xledger accounting system
- Purchase Ledger experience
- AAT qualification
- Credit Control experience
What we give you
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Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good
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Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working
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Hybrid working (min 1/2 days per week in office)
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Flexible working hours (based around core working hours)
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Opportunity to work 4 days a week
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
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1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
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Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!
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Private Medical and Dental cover
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£200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
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2 paid volunteer days per year
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Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave
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Learning and Development opportunities
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Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Income Protection policy
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Working in a flexible office workspace
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead a UK Finance team to deliver an effective finance function for the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation.
Position: Head of Finance
Location: Hybrid: home working with regular travel to London, or based in the London office with some home working
Salary: £52,000-£57,000 + London Weighting if eligible
Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 11.59pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd October, London
What you’ll be doing:
As Head of Finance you will lead the UK Finance team and advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on matters relating to financial management, as well as providing effective business partnering to key stakeholders across the organisation.
Primary objectives of the role are:
- Lead a cohesive, customer-focused team
- Strengthen financial reporting
- Manage cash flow
- Ensure compliance
- Streamline processes
Who we are looking for:
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to help lead and develop a finance function. If you are a confident communicator, with experience of leading a finance team, delivering financial reports (including SORP requirements) and knowledge of charity VAT, we would love to speak with you!
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role and even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
In return:
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Pension and life assurance
- Contribution to eye tests and lenses
- Season ticket loans
The organisation values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented groups. Care-experienced applicants meeting the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. Job-sharing for all roles will also be considered; please indicate your interest in your application.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Charity Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Team Leader, Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Manager, Interim Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, Finance Manger etc.
Purpose of the post: You will be the sole role for the Charity’s finances and will support our small team in a vibrant, prolific and growing organisation which provides quality assurance and membership services to institutions delivering training, education and assessment in dance, drama and musical theatre.
Location: CDMT resides at Salters Hall, 4 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU, and this role is office based. Salters Hall is located conveniently for Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Bank stations, and is accessible from street level and throughout the building.
Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm. The position encompasses one day a week, with a suggested working day of Wednesday. The hourly rate is between £20 - £22 depending on experience.
Essential requirements for this position:
· Accounting qualification part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, with experience
· Excellent Microsoft Office, Sage One and Sage 50 Skills
· Good communication skills to liaise with customers and suppliers, and the ability to assist with ad-hoc office administration as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain the General Ledger – raising invoices, issuing credit notes, allocating cash.
· Processing purchase invoices and paying, bank reconciliations, and credit control
- Running the monthly payroll for 4/5 people
- Reconciliation of all Balance sheet accounts
- Administer online banking, credit cards and the Paypal account
- Assist Director with the annual Budget
- Sending all the year-end information to the Independent Examiner
- Administer the company pension.
You will also be responsible for the production of the Management Accounts for the Board three times a year including:
- Profit and Loss compared to Budget
- Preparing the Balance Sheet
- Reports to Trustees
- Producing the above reports in keeping with Charity SORP accounting.
Together with responsibility for reporting to HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House, Trustees, Independent Examiner and Banking organisations, you may also be requested to produce ad-hoc reports and carry out any other duties that are necessary to perform the role.
Excellent team working, written and verbal communication skills; a confident and personable telephone manner; a good standard of literacy and a professional approach to work are essential to this post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Book-Keeper/administrative responsibilities /HR
Part-time: 21 hours per week
Reports to: Director
Salary: 27,500 PA for full-time (pro rata salary)
Job Purpose:
The Bookkeeping/admin role include Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes. Answering the telephone, ordering stationary. Providing back office services such as accounts payable, collection of time sheets and payroll. Monitoring cash flow, petty cash handling, paying invoices, communicating with local government finance team, HR and funding application /budgets and monitoring.
Experience of working in a medium size charity and can be work as part of a team friendly cooperative.
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeepers are responsible for several duties related to managing financial records these responsibilities may include:
· Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (QuickBooks online) or databases then filing hard copies
· Preparing financial statements showing organisation income and expenditure
· Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
· Completing VAT returns (if related)
· Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the management of errors
· Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies
· Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
· Work with purchasing to enter all PO driven invoices.
· Track employee purchases – ensure appropriate use of company credit cards.
· Work with and support Leadership Team to ensure all expenses are tracked and costs reduced
· Prepare weekly financial reports and correspondence for internal or external review
· Identify opportunities for increased efficiency, enter data for divisional budget and expenses for reporting to Leadership Team.
· File and sort documents (paper and electronically, creating consolidated reports when necessary)
· Various accounting, journal entries, and inventory adjustments.
· Set up and disposal of assets, maintain depreciation schedule
· Preparing employee wages
· Managing employee expense claims
· Helping the with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts
· Responsible for timesheets, correct or address any payroll changes on weekly basis.
· Give out payslips, email payslips, input on-line banking and advise when submitted for approval.
· Monitor payroll on a weekly basis for any payroll deductions etc
· Prepare payroll & government returns and remittances and payments including HMRC.
Health and Safety and Human Resources:
· Reviewing charities policies and procedures, assisting manager to understand and implement these policies with their staff, to maintain the HR and Safe portals.
· Additionally, work will need to be done to improve the already systems in place
· Attending meetings & note taking
· Ensure all staff are compliant with compulsory CPD, and maintaining up to date records
· Ensuring device policies, mobile phone & laptops, are signed and uploaded onto HR for all staff in possession with a device
· Support recruitment of new staff and lead induction process
· Ensure all new starters and leavers complete all the required paperwork, and that department managers have uploaded the relevant paperwork onto the relevant system
· Human Resources include processing DBS updated
· Manage employee pension plan.
· Maintain vacation, sick leave and attendance records.
· Maintain list of employees.
This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organisation. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and assists the Lifelong Family Links with annual budget preparation process including preparation of accounting and personnel reports, document compilation and analysis, and data management.
To take part assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and development of the organisation; reviews progress and suggest changes in law as needed to Director
Participates in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for Director, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Reviews and evaluates programs and services to determine how well they meet the legal requirements intent of the charity.
Support grant programs; prepares grant applications. Conducts operational effectiveness reviews and/or management audits to ensure functional or project
Skills/Experience Required :
· AAT qualified
· Previous book-keeping experience essential
· Microsoft Office suite – Excel
· QuickBooks online
· Working for a charity experience
· Funding applications experience
Our Aims Lifelong Family Links will work in partnership with children/young people and adults with a disability, their carers and relatives
Hours: 40 hours [including 1 hour paid lunch per working day]
Term: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire [international travel required]
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 [DOE]
Benefits: Competitive
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
The organisation is a global non-profit ministry focused on media evangelism and humanitarian aid. Their European HQ office is based in Hereford, UK. A compliance initiative was launched to help international offices operate in a safe and responsible manner concerning data protection, website security, and more. As part of this effort, the Regional Technical Centre (RTC) initiative was introduced.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Manage and lead all finance and accounting functions for the Europe region. Function as the Accounting Manager for the UK office, handling day-to-day accounting and financial reporting processes and supervising UK accounting staff. Supervise the Accounting Managers of all other Europe region offices. Responsible for cash management, insurance, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for all Europe region offices.
DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and internal control activities of the UK office and all Europe offices.
- Travel to each Europe office and meet regularly on Teams with Accounting Managers.
- Provide regular training to accounting staff.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and required filings in each country, OFAC and FCPA.
- Ensure compliance with all finance policies and procedures.
- Manage cash flow.
- Manage all treasury activities including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and travel advances.
- Responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle, recording all transactions accurately in QuickBooks, and providing required financial reports to International Finance.
- Work with National Directors and UK department managers to develop annual budgets.
- Review monthly budget variances and provide variance notes.
- Maintain up-to-date fund accounting cash flow projections.
- Review financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to the Regional Director.
- Manage the purchasing process ensuring required preapprovals and quotes are obtained.
- Manage the donation receiving and receipt process.
- Manage finance-related sales activities of all Europe entities, ensuring appropriate administration in line with local tax and reporting laws and requirements.
- Track royalties, license fees, and other sales income, maintaining a library of all distribution and sales agreements.
- Process monthly payroll, remit all tax payments, and complete tax filings including VAT, Gift Aid, and any other non-payroll tax filings.
- Maintain fixed asset inventory.
- Engage qualified external auditors to prepare annual audited financial statements for all Europe offices.
- Schedule and prepare documents for annual general meetings and board of director meetings.
- Identify risks and obtain necessary competitively priced insurance for proper risk management.
- Provide recommendations, improve systems and procedures in line with local accounting laws, initiating corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain fiscal files and records for documenting transactions.
- Interview applicants for accounting positions. In addition to the respective office HR department, coordinate with National Directors, Regional Directors, and International Finance Directors when filling key accounting positions.
- Any other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, in line with the position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ten or more years of experience in accounting, including five years in a management role.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed.
- Analytical with the ability to identify cause & effect.
- Knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Chartered Accountant with a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (MAAT) or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) preferred.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to Europe offices.
Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian who assents to the organisation’s statement of faith. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This role has a start date of January 2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this role, please provide a cover letter (detailing interest and suitability) along with your CV when filling out the application form.
- The organisation reserves the right to close the role early should they have sufficient candidates.
- Please note, the appointment of this role will be subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Evidence of the right to work in the UK
- Successful qualification and credential check
- Meeting the requirement to be a practising Christian who assents to their statement of faith
- Living within a reasonable commuting distance of Hereford
Closing date: 03-10-2024
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