CSW Applicant’s pack

FinanceCoordinator

Selection process

Thank you for applying for this position.

Below you will find details of the appointment process, an outline of the role and a person specification, a summary of our organisation and our Christian beliefs, and the main terms of employment for the role. Please read this information carefully.

An application form and diversity monitoring form are also attached.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at our office in south-west London.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references being received.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jane Bave, Head of People and Culture, at , or on 020 8329 0031.

Jane Bave

Head of People and Culture

About the role
Job title / Finance Coordinator
Location / South-west London, UK
Salary / £24,000 - £26,000 p.a. gross, dependent upon experience
Length of contract / Permanent, full-time
Visa requirements / Must have the right to work in the UK

Role overview

Responsible for all expenditure recordings including cash, cheque andBACS payments to suppliers, employees (salaries, expense reimbursements andadvances) and HM Revenue & Customs.

Main tasks

  • Gatekeeper responsible for implementing all finance policies on payments and expenditures
  • BACS, cheques and petty cash payments and recording
  • SAGE Ledger postings of all expenditures
  • Documentation and reconciliation of fixed assets, creditors, accruals & provisions, prepayments and staff debtors
  • International money transfers and record keeping.

Key accountabilities

  • Payment of all suppliers’ invoices in line with the agreed credit terms (mostly 30days)
  • Prompt payment of all statutory dues (PAYE and National Insurance deductions by 15th of every month)
  • Payment of salaries to all employees such that their bank accounts are credited by 15th of every month
  • Process the reimbursements of staff expenses within 2 days of receipt of duly authorised claims
  • Ensure timely and correct coding and postings of all expenditures and payments
  • Ensure real time update of the SAGE Fixed Assets module with all additions and disposals
  • Prompt monthly reconciliation and control over creditors, staff debtors, accruals and provisions, prepayments not later than 20th of every month
  • Periodic cash flow reporting and projections
  • Excellent customer service delivery to internal and external customers
  • Support the Finance Director in monitoring compliance to company policies and procedures on expenditures and payments
  • Support the Finance Director in the timely preparation of monthly management accounts and help with queries about variances
  • Support the Finance Director in the timely preparation ofAnnual Financial Reports.

General

  • Carry out other tasks or projects as directed by the Finance Director

Main terms of employment
Hours of work / Five days a week (35 hours), 9am-5pm
Group Personal Pension Plan / After three months’ service you will automatically be enrolled onto our group pension plan, administered by Royal London.
There is a 6% employer’s contribution, as well as a minimum 3% employee contribution, which can be made via a salary exchange to benefit from the CSW contribution. More information about the salary exchange process will be provided on joining the pension scheme.
Probation period / Six months
Holiday / 25 days per year, excluding public holidays,pro rata during your first year of appointment
Sick pay / Four weeks’ paid sick leave during the first twelve months’ service
Notice period / Four weeks’ written notice on either side
About you
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential /
  • Educated to at least 2.1 Hons degree level, preferably in a relevant subject
  • Part CIMA or ACCA qualified
  • At least two years’ financial experience
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint to advanced level
  • SAGE Line50 accounting package to advanced level
  • Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels
  • Good team working and relationship-building skills
  • Good spiritual values and servant heart
  • Good customer service skills.

Desirable /
  • Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Good communication and presentation skills

Personal circumstances and qualities
Essential /
  • Committed Christian in agreement with CSW’s ministry vision*
  • Committed to affirm, pray and encourage the ministry of CSW*
  • Lives within easy travel of New Malden office
  • Has permission to reside and work in the UK

Desirable /
  • Calling to CSW and our mission

*This post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010.

About CSW

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is a Christian organisation working for religious freedom through advocacy and human rights, in the pursuit of justice.

Our remit

We exist to redress injustice and stand in solidarity and partnership with those facing discrimination and/or persecution due to their religion.

Our core beliefs

Christian ethos

In all our work at CSW we seek to serve Jesus Christ. Ours is a Christian ministry to the persecuted.

Daily devotions

We meet together as a whole team every day for worship, prayer and a biblical reflection. This is a vital part of our day and everyone is expected to attend and participate in these meetings. Our prayer is focused on issues related to the work of CSW, but there is also an opportunity for staff to share personal matters for prayer. Staff members take it in turns to lead these meetings.

Our basis of faith

The basic creed of Reformed churches, as most familiarly known, is called the Apostles' Creed. It has received this title because of its great antiquity; it dates from very early times in the Church, a half-century or so from the last writings of the New Testament.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting.

Amen