Citizens Advice in North & West Kent

Citizens Advice in North & West Kent
Work for us

Work for us

Our charity has paid staff that work alongside our volunteers to deliver and run our free advice services.

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of local people. 

Take a look at our Behaviours Framework for a sense of the attitudes and approaches we take to our work at Citizens Advice in North and West Kent. It draws together the behaviours and expectations which we believe are essential for our organisation to be inclusive and effective.

 

Employee benefits

We want our staff to feel appreciated and well rewarded for the valuable work they do, so we try to offer generous benefits to our employees including:

  • A 35 hour working week, with flexibility where needed
  • 30 days annual leave days (including bank holidays) for full time staff, plus an 4 additional days leave between Xmas and New Year 
  • Policies that support a healthy work-life balance
  • Pension scheme
  • Commitment to continued professional development
  • Comfortable offices in town centre locations

Promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively are integral to our ethos as an employer and service provider.  We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Current Vacancies Click on the role below to find out more about it and how to apply

Description

Hours:             8-12 hours per week   

                           This could be spread over 2-3 working days; we are open to flexible working arrangements.

Salary:             £45,000 – £50,000 per year full-time equivalent, with starting salary depending on experience.

                           This is equivalent to £24.70 to £27.50 per hour.

Status:             Permanent.

Location:        Sevenoaks, Kent.        We are open to hybrid working, with up to 40% of hours worked from home.

 

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to play a key role in in the success of our organisation?

 

The role:

The Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager is a key role within our organisation, taking ownership for overseeing the finances of the organisation.  We are looking for an experienced accountant (qualified/qualified by experience/qualified AAT) who is keen to use their skills and experience in a senior accounting role for the charity. 

 

The role will include the following responsibilities:

  • Oversee one member of staff fulfilling bookkeeping functions and provide coverage when necessary.
  • Work with the CEO and Treasurer (a Trustee) to oversee the finances of the charity.
  • Manage and improve the finance processes and systems to reduce risk.
  • Prepare reports, budgets and forecasts for the management team and Board of Trustees and external funders.
  • Manage the annual audit process and preparation of the year end accounts.

 

We value people who are team players, who strive to help their colleagues and the organisation to succeed.  We also value people who can take ownership and responsibility, bringing their own ideas and personality to the role.

 

This position requires a highly motivated and experienced person; someone who understands how to manage financial risks and has experience overseeing staff and preparing finance reports and budgets.

 

As a local charity, effective financial management is key to the successful delivery of our advice services.  You will be playing a vital role in keeping the charity financially sustainable through these most challenging times for both us and our clients.  With demand for our advice higher than ever, you will be able to see a clear correlation between your work and the positive impacts for our clients.

 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package and a flexible working environment within a supportive and friendly team.  

 

Click on these links to download the relevant documents to apply: 

Job Pack:  Head of Finance Job Pack

 

To express an interest in the role, please email your CV to helen.beckerson@nwkent.cab.org.uk

 

There is no closing date for applications for this role.  Please apply as soon as possible as we will close to applications once the position has been filled.