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Assistant Financial Accountant – Based in London, Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool

(HEO)

£35,738 to £37,731 (National)

£39,917 to £42,170 (London)

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Accountant will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, notes and related disclosures for VOA’s annual report and accounts, ensuring these are in line with financial reporting manual (FReM) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Timely submission of accurate, assured consolidated financial information to HMRC to support their financial reporting processes.
• Liaising with National Audit Office to ensure that evidence and robust explanations are provided to support timely audit conclusion.
• Taking an active part in the month end accounts process including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations and other general ledger activities.
• Management of non-current assets for VOA, including updating the asset register for additions, disposals, depreciation and for seeking assurances from the business around asset changes.
• Monthly updates to depreciation model and submission of the depreciation forecast to Management Accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly VAT submissions to HMRC, ultimately demonstrating understanding the implications of partial VAT registration for government including the application of contracted out services rules.  Work with finance colleagues and the wider business to improve understanding of VAT processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Financial Accountant looking to advance their career, with a clear pathway to progression into an SEO Financial Accountant role within 18 months subject to satisfactory performance and exam progression. This transition not only comes with a salary increase to £46,884 (London) or £42,194 (National) but also the chance to be part of a team committed to professional growth, within an organisation that provides study support.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant financial experience and strong accounting skills.
• Awareness of International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong working knowledge of excel.
• Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications to be able to apply:
  • AAT - Level 4.
  • CIMA – Certificate in Business Accounting.
  • ACCA – Foundations ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.
  • CIPFA – Certificate in Management and Financial Accounting.
  • ACA – progress towards completion of Certificate level.

Key Skills & Experience 

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work proactively, identifying problems and reaching informed decisions to provide and implement solutions.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with variety of stakeholders and to be able to become the first line of contact for them when seeking assistance. 
• Be self-motivated, flexible and prepared to perform a range of duties, regularly taking on new challenges. 
• Have good time management and organisational skills, taking ownership of your workload and professional development, whilst delivering to deadlines.

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Administration Officer / Swyddog Gweinyddu Y Rhwydwaith Maethu

Salary: £23,345 - £27,405 
Hours: 35
Location: This is a hybrid role, with travel to our Cardiff office at least once a week. 

Who we are

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Administration Officer to support our Wales team deliver projects and services for foster carers, fostering services, and care experienced children and young people. 

With a love of supporting people and solving problems, the Administration Officer will carry out a wide variety of tasks designed to ensure the smooth running of a small but dynamic team.

You will need experience of providing effective administration support to a hybrid team and be able to use your skills to organise meetings and events.

What you’ll be doing

This post will provide effective administrative support to member of the Wales team, ensuring support and coordination across Wales-based operations and the delivery of excellent customer service to members and stakeholders. This will involve:

1. Programme Administration & Coordination 
2. Supporting Financial & Impact Monitoring 
3. Stakeholder & Organisational Support  

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you:

•  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

Our commitments to you

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.

• If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
• If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
• We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share

Looking for more information?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Elizabeth Bryan. You can also find more information about us on our website.

Ready to apply?

To apply please email your completed application form to us. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025 - 9am
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 8th April 2025
Interview location: Cardiff office

We look forward to hearing from you!

Swyddog Gweinyddu
Y Rhwydwaith Maethu

Cyflog: £23,345 - £27,405 
Oriau: 35
Lleoliad: Mae hon yn rôl hybrid, gan deithio i’n swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd o leiaf unwaith yr wythnos. 

Pwy ydym 

Y Rhwydwaith Maethu yw prif elusen faethu a sefydliad i aelodau maethu’r Deyrnas Unedig, sy’n ymroddedig i rymuso, i gyfoethogi ac i gynorthwyo’r perthnasoedd sydd wrth wraidd y gymuned faethu.

Am bwy rydym yn chwilio

Chwiliwn am Swyddog Gweinyddu i gynorthwyo’n tîm yng Nghymru i ddarparu prosiectau a gwasanaethau i ofalwyr maeth, gwasanaethau maethu, a phlant a phobl ifanc sydd â phrofiad gofal. 

Gyda chariad tuag at gynorthwyo pobl a datrys problemau, bydd y Swyddog Gweinyddu’n gwneud amrywiaeth eang o orchwylion a gynlluniwyd i sicrhau y caiff tîm bychan ond egnïol ei weithredu’n rhwydd.

Bydd arnoch angen profiad o ddarparu cymorth gweinyddu effeithiol i dîm hybrid a bod yn gallu defnyddio’ch sgiliau i drefnu cyfarfodydd a digwyddiadau. 

Yr hyn y byddwch yn ei wneud

Bydd y swydd hon yn darparu cymorth gweinyddol effeithiol i aelod o dîm Cymru, gan sicrhau cymorth a chydgysylltu ledled gweithrediadau a leolir yng Nghymru, a darparu gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid ardderchog i aelodau a rhanddeiliaid.  Bydd hyn yn golygu: 

1. Gweinyddu a Chydgysylltu Rhaglenni; 
2. Cynorthwyo Monitro Ariannol ac Effeithiau;  
3. Cymorth i Randdeiliaid a Chymorth Sefydliadol.

Erbyn hyn, gobeithiwn eich bod yn llawn cyffro ynglŷn â’r disgrifiad o’r swydd rydych yn ei ddarllen.  Hyd yn oed os nad ydych yn teimlo eich bod yn bodloni pob un o’r gofynion, rydym yn dal i’ch annog i wneud cais.

Yr hyn y gallwn ei gynnig i chi              

•  38 diwrnod o wyliau o’r gwaith (yn cynnwys gwyliau’r banc);

•  Ystod o opsiynau gwyliau sy’n ystyriol o deuluoedd ac sy’n ystyriol o faethu; 

•  Gweithio hyblyg a hybrid;

•  Gwell tâl mamolaeth a mabwysiadu; 

•  Gwell tâl salwch;

•  Llinell Gymorth Cymorth i Weithwyr 24/7;

•  Pensiwn a chynllun sicrwydd bywyd;

•  Cyfraniad tuag at brofion llygaid a lensys;

•  Benthyciadau tocynnau tymor. 

Ein hymrwymiadau i chi

Mae’r Rhwydwaith Maethu wedi’i ymrwymo i gyfle cyfartal, ac mae’n croesawu ceisiadau oddi wrth bob carfan o’r gymuned, ac yn enwedig y rheiny o gefndiroedd nas cynrychiolir yn ddigonol a chefndiroedd lleiafrifol.  Caiff pob cais a phenderfyniadau ar gyflogi eu hystyried ar sail teilyngdod.  

• Os ystyriwch eich hun yn berson â phrofiad gofal ac yn bodloni’r meini prawf sylfaenol ar gyfer y rôl, fe’ch sicrheir o gyfweliad o dan ein hymrwymiad i’r Cyfamod Pobl sy’n Gadael Gofal.
• Os oes gennych anabledd, dywedwch wrthym, os gwelwch yn dda, pa addasiadau rhesymol fyddai’n cynorthwyo’ch cyfranogiad o’r broses recriwtio.  
• Rydym yn fodlon ystyried trefniadau rhannu swydd ar gyfer pob rôl.  A fyddech cystal â dynodi ar y ffurflen gais os ydych yn ymgeisio fel rhan o drefniant rhannu swydd.

Chwilio am fwy o wybodaeth?

I gael sgwrs anffurfiol am y rôl, cysylltwch, os gwelwch yn dda, ag Elizabeth Bryan trwy anfon e-bost at.  Gallwch hefyd ganfod mwy o wybodaeth amdanom ar ein gwefan.

Yn barod i wneud cais?

I wneud cais, e-bostiwch eich ffurflen gais wedi’i chwblhau atom, os gwelwch yn dda.  Ni dderbynnir CV.

Dyddiad cau: Dydd Llun 31 Mawrth 9am
Dyddiad llunio rhestr fer: Dydd Mercher 2 Ebrill
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: Dydd Mawrth 8 Ebrill
Lleoliad y cyfweliad: Swyddfa Caerdydd

Edrychwn ymlaen at glywed gennych!

Could you be our new Service Manager?

Who we’re looking for

Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Service Manager to maintain and develop our remote services from our office in Nottingham. 

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, and building and sustaining relationships with key contacts at our partner university and the national court service. 

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Oasis Church Southampton

Part time: 20hours per week (0.5FTE)

Fixed Term contract until December 2025

Salary: £15,099 – £17,472 per annum (£30,198 – £34,945 for 1FTE)

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated candidate to drive forward the redevelopment of our community building. We’ve been awarded funding to improve and refurbish The Old Chemist and develop its community engagement.  We are looking for someone to manage relationships with existing stakeholders throughout the essential building works and reach and serve new communities ensuring future sustainability. With the substantial money awarded to us by The Community Ownership Fund (COF) our premises will be made more accessible, useable, and sustainable to better serve the local community. Are you up for this new challenge?

Being people focused, you will develop good working relationships with colleagues, the Building Services Consultant, the Church and the local community to ensure the smooth running of the project. Using your social media skills, community links and local media you will promote the profile of The Old Chemist.  Your previous fundraising and partnership development experience will ensure that future activities can be deployed and resourced effectively.

Your strong skills in communication, IT, project management and team working will be key to this role. Developing procedures and initiatives, you will ensure the onward running of The Old Chemist as a well-managed facility operating within a sustainable framework for the benefit of local residents and organisations that will continue after the current project. You will be instrumental in driving forward the lasting positive impact of Oasis Church and its building The Old Chemist. 

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results focused individual who is looking to make a difference. In return we offer:

· Flexible working which encourages innovation and fresh ideas

· A friendly and nurturing team which works within the supportive wider Oasis Network

· Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

For full details of the role please go to the Oasis Church Southampton website.

Closing date: Mon 24 March 2025, 12 noon

Interviews will be held on Mon 31 March 2025

Please email us your CV and cover letter. For further information please visit the Oasis Charitable Trust Jobs Website.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1045724

Why work for us?

CARE International UK is seeking a highly skilled, organised, dynamic, and passionate leader to join our team as Head of Executive Office. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this new role will be critical in supporting the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the organisation achieves its plans, mission and strategic objectives. As a trusted advisor, project manager, and strategic partner, you will enable the SLT to focus on the most critical priorities, supporting operational efficiency, and effective decision-making across the organisation. And you’ll manage a small team of governance and administration staff to assist you.

At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.

About you

You’ll be exceptional good at putting in place structures and systems to enable effective and efficient organisational functioning, including the use of AI as a tool to support our work. You’ll need to be flexible and cover a lot of ground, managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands - acting as advisor, collaborator, manager, and implementer. The ideal candidate understands the importance of, and knows how to build high-trust, authentic enduring relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels and from different backgrounds. You’ll need a high level of personal responsibility, be able to move at pace, whilst holding yourself to a high standard, following through on the commitments you make and delivering high quality work. If this sounds like you and you’re passionate about women’s rights, humanitarian action, international development, and making the social sector highly effective, please take a look at our website to learn more about our work and submit your application.

About the role

The Head of Executive Office provides oversight, coordination, and leadership for cross-functional activities, in particularly leading cross-organisational planning, setting performance measures, reporting, and monitoring of our annual and multi-year strategy and plans, and supporting the organisations effective governance to deliver on these.  You’ll oversee the internal calendar and cycle of accountability and reporting, as well as supporting development and delivery on long-term operational plans to support our sustainability.

You and your team will work closely with the Director of People and OD on internal communication. You’ll support the CEO (in partnership with Advocacy, Fundraising and Communications) to take full advantage of multiple external opportunities for effective advocacy, profile raising, and fundraising - enabling CARE’s global programmatic power to influence and impact UK Government and aligned to our Strategy and Mission.

About CARE

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.  We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 11pm

KCLSU is looking for a Volunteering & Widening Participation Coordinator on a Maternity Cover basis. The postholder will help to ensure that our students thrive and enjoy the best possible university experience at King’s College London.

Areas of work will include:

• Supporting student-led volunteering and widening participation activities at King’s College London.
• Work in partnership with King’s College London Widening Participation (WP) Department to increase access to higher education for underrepresented learners.
• Working with other staff across KCLSU and the KCL Volunteering team to deliver an exciting and varied programme of volunteering opportunities for students.
• Develop and deliver the Buddy Scheme, a mentoring programme for 1st year widening participation students, aiming to improve their retention.
• Work with KCLSU student groups to design and deliver their own volunteering and / or widening participation volunteering projects in the local community.
• Lead & deliver on Student Volunteering Week, Volunteer Showcase and other engagement events
• Support with the delivery of KCLWP’s flagship programmes, K+ & King’s scholars, organising sessions which showcase KCLSU.
• Supervising student staff and volunteers where required.

The list above is not exhaustive. We recommend you to read through both the Job Pack and Detailed Job Description to understand the scope of what the role entails.

Application Process

To apply, please visit our website and complete an application form alongside EOM form.

Once shortlisting is completed, we will contact you and inform you of your progress.

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

As you will also see on our Job Pack that we are an equal opportunities employer and live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 25 days holiday entitlement & bank holidays & discretionary closure days per annum
• Discounts on KCLSU venues
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Death in Service
• Access to Kings Libraries

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply for this role you must: 

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) prior to your start date
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union 
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one

Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!

£54,285 - £60,585 (National) + £5,000 Accountancy Allowance with qualification

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours.  We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.  We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the GPA’s technical IFRS16 accounting calculations, performing accurate and technically correct IFRS16 calculations for all relevant lease events, undertaking verifications, validations and checks
• Monthly reporting of IFRS16 financial performance, risks and opportunities
• Produce key information to support annual budgets and monthly forecasts for IFRS16. This will form part of SR bidding and Estimates, submissions to Cabinet Office & HMT. Respond to queries arising
• Support systems improvements behind IFRS16 accounting including accounting ledgers for IFRS16 transactions. Working with GPA’s outsourced Property Partner and supporting the development of accounting systems to ensure that IFRS16 accounting is accurate
• As required, supporting the production of GPA business cases/investment appraisals and ensuring that IFRS16 calculations are accurate
• Business partnering across GPA Directorates to ensure that IFRS16 impacts are understood and incorporated into all decision making
• Providing IFRS16 advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders across GPA. Supporting IFRS16 training across GPA Finance. Working towards becoming a subject matter expert on the application and reporting of IFRS16.

Key Skills & Experience 

• A technically strong, confident qualified accountant
• It would be preferable to have experience of IFRS16 technical accounting, particularly in its application to property leases (as both landlord and tenant) - if no prior experience, then the candidate must have a technical aptitude and be prepared to work towards become an expert on IFRS16
• A commercially astute finance professional, capable of translating technical accounting requirements into language that will inform, advise, influence and inspire confidence in financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A self-starter, comfortable with change and with the drive-to-drive continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience in a challenging and complex environment
• Good communication, networking and negotiation skills, capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance professionals
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Could you be our new Volunteer Support Coordinator?

Who we’re looking for

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Senior Service Manager, you will support them with managing the Manchester Support Through Court service. You will provide support to volunteers and oversee the daily running of the service when on duty to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. 

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances.  Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Activities and Duties 

1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems

• Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
• Working with the Director of Finance to prepare  financial reports and commentary for the various  diocesan committees.
• Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
• Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
• Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
• Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.

2. Leadership

• To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance. 
• Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
• To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
• Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
• Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters.  Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
• To deputise for the Director of Finance