Senior Management Accountant Jobs in Haringey, Greater London
Are you a visionary financial leader passionate about making a real impact? UK Youth is looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations that support our mission to empower young people across the UK.
Purpose of the job
As Finance Director, you will oversee all financial aspects of the charity and lead long-term financial sustainability while advancing UK Youth’s mission. You will work closely with the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees to deliver strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
This role offers the unique opportunity to influence high-level decision-making and provide strategic insights that shape our organisation’s future. You’ll champion the finance team’s development, drive operational efficiency, and explore innovative financial solutions to ensure our financial health.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the formulation and execution of UK Youth’s financial strategy aligned with our goals
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
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Provide strategic financial analysis and insights for social investment, grants, and commercial financing
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Manage financial risks, compliance with regulations, and relationships with auditors and stakeholders
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Drive technological innovation in financial reporting and operations
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Mentor and develop the finance team to foster a high-performance culture
About You:
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
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Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role
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Proven track record in providing financial leadership at Board and Executive levels
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Strong knowledge of charity finance regulations (including Charity SORP) and tax compliance
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Experience working within the voluntary sector is highly desirable
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Skilled communicator able to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 11:59pm (midnight)
Round 1 (Teams) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 18th November 2024
Round 2 (In Person) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 9th December 2024
Salary: up to £32,000 per annum plus generous benefits
Contract: Full time, 12 months fixed-term contract
Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week)
Closing date: at 12 noon, Thursday 31 October 2024
Interviews: week commencing 18 November 2024
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the communications directorate across a range of disciplines for organisational outputs and initiatives. Your primary focus will be on showcasing our policy work through digital and traditional channels, helping to plan, create and execute effective, engaging and impactful communications activity. You will also support corporate and internal communications projects and outputs.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to the HR Team.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
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!
Are you passionate about making a difference in women's health and wellbeing?
Since 1932, The Bridge has been at the forefront of supporting our community, and we're looking for a dedicated Head of Finance to lead our financial strategy and management. In this vital role, you will lead on the financial processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Your expertise will be instrumental in maximising our income streams while providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.
If you have a strong background in finance, experience in the charity sector, and a commitment to our mission, we want to hear from you!
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter (of no more than two pages), through the Charity Job platform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As we adapt to this growth, we are also enhancing our internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. We are in the process of shaping our latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening our reach and impact across the UK.
In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing our fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management projects.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.
To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.
Salary: circa £75,000 per annum plus generous benefits
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week)
Closing date: at 12 noon, Wednesday 23 October 2024
Interviews: week commencing 04 November 2024
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational support to the Director of Corporate Services and Finance and wider management team.
This role is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead the Finance Team and manage the outsourced finance and payroll providers. They will pay a key role in providing financial support across the organisation and managing the organisation’s finances and compliance with statutory regulations. They will ensure all necessary financial controls, systems, processes and procedure are in place.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.
Visa sponsorship
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Resources
Reed are excited to offer the opportunity to join HSF Health Plan Ltd as the Director of Resources. This pivotal role is based in our London office on the vibrant South Bank and involves comprehensive management of the Finance, HR, and Governance business functions. If you have a passion for leadership and a background in finance within the healthcare, insurance and not for profit sector, we encourage you to apply.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of Finance, HR, and Governance business functions.
- Manage financial aspects of the company, including quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements for the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Malta.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and oversee internal audits.
- Lead and develop the Finance, HR, and Governance teams, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with senior management to align financial strategies with overall business goals.
- Represent the Finance Department in internal and external projects, ensuring HSF remains competitive in the health plan market.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience as Director of Resources, Director of Finance, or a similar role.
- Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple business functions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills.
- Knowledge of HR management principles and employment legislation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of £100,000 - £120,000.
- Involvement in a role that directly supports community health initiatives.
- Dynamic work environment on the South Bank.
How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and why you believe you are suitable for the role.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, 28th October 2024, 12pm.
First interviews: Week commencing 4th November.
Second round interviews: Week commencing 11th November.
Applications and inquiries should be directed to Jay Sandhu and contact details can be found on the attached candidate application pack.
Thank you for considering a career at HSF. We look forward to your application.
Please review the candidate application pack
Are you an immediately available part time Finance Manager who is passionate about healthy food and our food system? If so, then this exciting part time Finance Manager is the right role for you.
Job title: Part time Finance Manager & Company Secretary
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Hours: 3 days a week
Pattern of work: Fully remote
Salary: £30k part time salary
Your role as part time Finance Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the day to day running of the finance function, including operations, financial reporting, and year end.
As part time Finance Manager your day to day duties will include;
- Overseeing finance operations including income, payable and receivables
- Completing monthly management accounts including commentary for the senior management team
- Working with budget holders to advise on programme budgets including income and expenditure
- Working on and delivering year end process including audit schedule
- Ensure the charity meets all of its regulatory compliance
This is a client facing role and you work with budget holders to help the charity deliver and meet its goals as well as advising the senior management group and CEO in strategic decision making.
The skills you will bring to the role part time Finance Manager will include;
- Relevant accounting qualifications
- Strong business partnering experience
- Experience completing financial reporting and planning including budgeting, actuals, income and expenditure
- Experience of completing year end audit process
- Knowledge of charity accounts including SORP and UKGAAP
This is a sole part time Finance Manager role working part time role working 3 days a week and reporting to the CEO. If you are interested in applying for this busy and exciting position through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are looking for an experienced grant manager who is passionate about the environment and trees to join us as Grant and Funder Compliance Manager!
This is a new role for the organisation in response to our growing grant income and complex programming and impact. Developing and managing a grant management function, you will meet and exceed funder requirements and expectations, helping to build income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come get your hands dirty on planting days and join us!
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national and international scale to improve people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important.
We engage local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods with urban trees, whether it’s creating healthier environments, keeping our cities cool, protecting from flooding or getting people involved in nature.
We have been in existence for nearly 30 years, engaging communities to plant, protect and promote urban trees in parks, streets, schools and housing estates across the UK and around the world. Through our work, we deliver local impact on a national and global scale, strengthening urban communities through volunteering opportunities and helping to enable and inspire a new generation to plant and protect urban trees. The charity has seen significant organisational growth and development in recent years, including a new senior leadership team to boost capacity and lead a growing organisation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
With experience in managing complex grants and delivering compelling, quality funder reports, you will ensure we meet and exceed donor requirements and expectations. Your organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver funder requirements in line with accounting, fundraising and legal best practice. This role will work closely with the Fundraising Director and sits within the Fundraising Department.
The Head of Corporate Partnerships will lead our corporate partnerships team to achieve ambitious income (£2.5m in 2024-25 financial year) and strategic value targets for the organisation to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
The Fundraising team has delivered consistent, significant income growth this strategic period – and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us!
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification with the subject heading ‘Grant and Funding Compliance Manager’.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
Deadline to apply: 23rd October 2024
Interviews are scheduled for 29th October 2024
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for an interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reed Finance are proud to be working exclusively with London Design & Engineering University Technical College in appointing a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial aspects of their educational institutions, including the UTC, the 6th Form, and the Engineering Skills College. The CFO will be responsible for strategic financial planning, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and ensuring sustainable economic health.
This is an exciting time to be joining when significant and substantial growth is being planned, which you will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of. We are seeking an insightful and highly strategic individual who has the ability and appetite to influence at both micro and macro level. An engaging individual, comfortable with leading day-to-day operations and presenting to trustees and external organisations.
Key deliverables of the role:
- Advise the CEO and board on financial strategy and operations.
- Develop and implement the trust’s strategy, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities.
- Conduct financial due diligence on potential new members of the trust and report recommendations.
- Manage the budget process, ensuring alignment with the trust’s strategic objectives.
- Develop and monitor the trust’s business plan using effective financial and budget modelling.
- Ensure robust financial management through the development and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.
- Manage internal and external audit procedures, ensuring compliance and addressing any recommendations.
- Oversee the trust’s commercial contracts and procurement procedures to achieve financial efficiencies.
- Complete and submit financial returns as required by regulatory bodies.
- Manage the central finance team, ensuring professional development and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within a similar sized organisation.
- Demonstrated success in financial planning, analysis, and strategy development.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, standards, and best practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Contribution to significant educational initiatives.
- Hybrid working available, typically one day per week working from home, though consideration for two working days from home will be given for the right individual.
The closing date for applications, which will require a tailored CV and supporting statement is midnight on Sunday November 3rd.
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.
Job title: Head of Finance and Operations
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Manages: 1 x Finance Officer + 1 x Human Resources & Admin Manager + Dotted line management for all staff in different teams with finance and admin responsibilities
Geographic focus: All
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to lead our finance and operations functions and support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to implement management systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Global Black Thrive Board of Directors. This includes governance, finance, human resources, IT, legal, health and safety, and facilities management.
This role is strategic as well as multi-faceted and hands-on and will work collaboratively as part of Global Black Thrive’s Senior Leadership Team to
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Develop robust approaches to finance and operations and provide practical support for Black Thrive teams to manage their programmes and projects; and
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Support staff to take on delegated responsibility for finance, HR and operations and to develop their skills and knowledge base.
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Develop a Fundraising Strategy through creating comprehensive fundraising plans tailored to the organisation's needs and goals.
Duties and responsibilities
- Support the CEO to manage the organisation and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including finance, HR, health and safety, data protection, and deadlines for annual returns to Companies House, the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies, and HMRC.
- Put in place governance and management systems to support the efficient operation of the business, and the achievement of strategic objectives and milestones agreed by the Global Black Thrive Board of Directors.
- Support in the development of Black Thrive’s internal Learning and development infrastructure, particularly with the Learning Week.
- Lead on strategic reviews of organisational policies and procedures and work with the CEO and colleagues to review, update and operationalise policies and procedures.
- Line manage Finance Officer and lead finance functions, including working with managers to prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring that there are appropriate financial controls and operational arrangements in place (including for outgoing and incoming invoices and grants), liaising with external accounting and payroll providers and training staff as required.
- Line mange the HR and Admin Manager and support with updating policies, rolling out strategic changes and communicating these companywide.
- Provide timely and accurate strategic financial management information to enable the Board of Directors, CEO and managers to have effective oversight and make strategic short-term and long-term decisions.
- Work with others in the organisation and support the Fundraising Strategy. This will also include strategies for creating our own independent funds that are not linked to an external funder.
- Support the CEO to fulfil their role as Designated Lead Officer for safeguarding, including updating the safeguarding policy, ensuring that it is given effect and maintaining a robust system of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and training for staff, associates, consultants and volunteers.
- Ensure the provision of effective day-to-day administration of HR functions, including induction, training, learning week organisation and appraisal systems
- Ensure effective management of premises, facilities, and equipment, including maintenance of an asset register.
- Stay up to date with trends and best practices in governance, finance and operations relevant to Global Black Thrive’s mission.
- Work with Global Black Thrive Directors to resolve disputes or disagreements that negatively impact on the achievement of objectives.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and policies relevant to the job role, including equality, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and financial probity.
- Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role.
- Occasionally work at weekends and in the evenings when required.
Please note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Head of Finance and Operations
E – Essential: requirements without which the job could not be done.
D – Desirable: requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.
Qualifications and Experience
- Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or related fieldE
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial and operations in an organisation dealing with multiple and/or complex programmes and partnerships. E
- Experience in developing and implementing new systems and processes in start-up environments D
- Experience of using online accounting software e.g. Xero and setting up and maintaining financial and administrative systems that are compliant with data protection and privacy laws. E
- Experience of fundraising or generating funds for an organisation through grant applications, external funders or through fund raising events and activities. D
Ability, skills, knowledge - Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to balance “taking charge” with motivating others and supporting them to grow and develop. E
- A good track record of achieving objectives and meeting deadlines. E
- Excellent understanding of financial management and controls. E
- Knowledge of statutory frameworks relating to governance, finance, HR, health and safety and data protection and ability to ensure compliance.D
- Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing. E
- Commitment to the key principles underpinning the Social Model of Disability. D
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. E
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying complex information adaptable to people from different professional backgrounds and levels of seniority. E
- Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.E
- Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure. D
- Ability to remain enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-focused in the face of adversity and to deliver tangible results with minimal supervision. E
- High level of digital competence to support strategic and operational goals. D
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please ensure your cover letter demonstrate how you meet the requirements for this role and explain why you would like to work for Global Black Thrive.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception
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!
Location: Remote working in the UK, with travel when required
Responsible to: Director of People & Operations
Salary: Starting at £60,000 per annum, moving to £65,000 after a year of service
Contract type: Full-time/Permanent, 37 hours a week
Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 9 AM
Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are
Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Director of People & Finance, the Head of Finance will oversee financial activities in the charity with the support of a team of two. The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial management, planning, and reporting functions to ensure the charity's fiscal health and compliance with regulatory standards. This role takes responsibility for developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, forecasting, and financial risk, as well as ensuring accurate financial records and reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. The Head of Finance works closely with SLT to align financial planning with the charity's mission and business plan, provides financial insights for decision-making, and ensures that funding is managed efficiently to maximise impact. Additionally, they line manage the finance team and liaise with auditors, HMRC, pension bodies and fundraising stakeholders as required.
Key Duties/ Responsibilities:
Strategic Purpose:
- Oversee the financial operations of the charity
- Implement robust internal financial controls and compliance with the Charity’s accounting/finance policies and procedures
- Responsibility for compiling annual budgets, 3-yr forecasts (budgets, cashflows, reserves)
- Provide strategic advice to the trustees on all aspects of finance and taxation
Engagement:
- Collaborate with HR to ensure delivery of payroll
- Act as first POC with the bank for all banking matters
- Work with HMRC on PAYE, VAT and Corporation tax issues
- Line manage the Finance Team
- Be the "technical expert" across the Finance function, advising on best practice and the application of accounting standards across the business
- Working with the finance team to implement systems/processes to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
- Support with the income related activities of the Fundraising and Business Development teams
- Preparing timely and accurate financial information reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
Delivery:
- Responsible for cash management, and manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports to inform working capital requirements
- Monitoring ongoing budgetary performance and efficiency and the production of monthly management accounts
- Responsibility for financial postings to the charity accounting system
- Manage all aspects of financial management and ensure financial procedures, policies and systems are up to date and fit-for-purpose
- Claiming gift aid in a timely manner
- Submitting the monthly pension file to the Pension Administrator in a timely manner
- Process all payments to suppliers, staff and HMRC in a timely manner
- Deliver an efficient month-end and year-end process
- Continuously improve the accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
- Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
- Lead the audit process, working with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
- Preparing and submitting the VAT return for the charity on a quarterly basis
- Filing corporation tax, charity and Companies House returns
- Undertake any finance-related activities necessary to support the charity
- Providing financial training for non-financial managers
Skills /Experience / Knowledge:
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, with knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management
- Experience working in the charity sector, with a strong understanding of charity accounting standards and relevant tax regulations
- Ability to oversee cash flow, financial transactions, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Experience with HMRC compliance, pension administration, and ensuring regulatory adherence
- Proficiency in financial reporting, including producing management accounts and presenting to stakeholders.
- Experience in line management
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Proficiency with Xero accounting software and financial systems
- Strong IT skills
- Strong collaboration skills with internal teams
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Morning of your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- 3 voluntary days per year
- Wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
- Subsidised office furniture
- Perkbox
- £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.
The Application Process:
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.
The deadline to submit your application is Friday 01 November 2024 at 9 AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.
Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team in this pivotal role that is not just about managing finances—it's about driving our charity’s success and making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.
If you're a qualified Accountant with extensive experience in a complex third-sector environment, we want to hear from you!
Position: Head of Finance
Location: Homebased
Salary: £60,126 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd October 2024
You will be working for one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
The Role
As the Head of Finance Services, you will be at the heart of a mission that transforms lives. You will lead a passionate finance team, championing a culture of innovation and excellence.
By leveraging your expertise in the latest financial technologies and practices, you’ll ensure financial strategies are impactful and aligned with the charity’s mission. You’ll advise senior leadership and trustees, guiding critical decisions and ensuring every penny is used effectively. From overseeing all financial functions to leading the annual budgeting cycle and managing financial performance, your role will be dynamic and rewarding. You'll prepare vital financial reports, support capital investments, and spearhead cost-saving initiatives.
Your work will directly enhance the quality of programmes and the support the organisation provides, creating a brighter future for those we serve.
Join the team and be a driving force in making a lasting impact through financial stewardship and strategic leadership.
About You
We’re looking for an exceptional finance leader who is as passionate about transforming lives as we are. You thrive in leading finance teams through change, excel in financial planning and reporting, and have a knack for advising non-financial experts. Your expertise in online accounting systems, charity accounts, and internal audits will set you apart.
You're a strategic thinker with a flair for innovation, ready to leverage technology for financial excellence. With your commercial acumen and ability to inspire, you’ll drive cost-efficiency and growth while communicating complex financial insights with ease. Join us and be a pivotal force in enhancing our impact and creating brighter futures for children and families.
About the Organisation
An innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families, and communities, working with a range of partners to provide creative solutions including children and family centres, school counselling, preschool nurseries, family support and children affected by imprisonment and offending.
Benefits include:
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The charity is committed to making a positive impact, and we're looking for someone like you. If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to apply and be part of the team.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure. The organisation is a Living Wage Employer.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Finance, Head of Finance, Finance Director, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Head of Finance and Operations, Company Accountant, Head Accountant.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
KCLSU is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant to work with the Finance team. The post holder will assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements, while contributing to our students' educational journey at King's College London.
Summary of the Post
- To assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements.
- To support the annual audit process with external auditors.
- To support preparing accurate, compliant, and complete management accounts, financial statements, and other information promptly.
Main Tasks
- Routine Finance Operations
- Dealing with day-to-day purchase invoices and reconciling to purchase order
- Set up payment online
- Reconcile purchase ledger accounts
- Reconcile daily income from different systems to cash banking, post daily banking into the system
- Raise sales invoices and reconcile sales ledger accounts
- Aged debtor chasing
- Assist with Bank reconciliation
- Assist with monthly management account tasks and adjustments
- Generate reports from the exchequer system
- Assist with Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation
- Routine control activities, i.e. stock check
- Other finance office tasks, i.e., cash services to trading areas/provision of change
- Answer general financial queries from staff, KCL students, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly and accurately pick up new tasks, and showcasing a string aptitude for learning new skills.
- To ensure that KCLSU internal and external stakeholders, including KCL students, receive the highest level of support, with a focus on service quality.
- Consistently deliver work of the highest quality in a timely manner demonstrating promptness, accuracy and efficiency.
- Play an integrated role within the Finance team and support the overall organizational function.
- Actively demonstrate KCLU values.
- Adhere to and promote the financial regulations of KCLSU.
- Have relevant degree in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution. Or, candidates actively working towards a Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Have hands-on experience with integrated accounting systems is essential, preferably Exchequer
- Have hands-on experience with every aspect of financial operations is essential
- Have previous experience in a similar role
- Know accounting concepts and relevant VAT regulations are essential.
- Understand data protection in the context of a membership organisation is desirable.
The list above is not exhaustive. For full role and candidate specific details, please review our Job Pack.
Application Process
If this sounds like you, please send a filled application form (including a supporting statement) alongside EOM form and send them to us.
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we 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 annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor 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.
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) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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