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Location: Remote About Us: Designa Lace is an innovative startup on a mission to revolutionize the footwear industry with our groundbreaking range of fully customizable shoelaces. We empower individuals to express their unique style and personality through their footwear, offering unparalleled options for personalization. As we prepare to launch our exciting product line, we are seeking a passionate and creative Social Media/Content Manager to join our team and help us build our brand presence. Role Overview: As our Social Media/Content Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping our online identity and engaging with our target audience. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, and brand marketing in a dynamic startup environment. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their portfolio and make a meaningful impact in a burgeoning brand. ** Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and execute a strategic social media plan to increase brand awareness and engagement across all platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.). - Create eye-catching and relevant content, including graphics, videos, and written posts that resonate with our audience. - Manage and curate social media accounts, responding to comments and messages professionally and promptly - Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and implement creative campaigns that showcase our customizable shoelace designs. - Analyze social media metrics to gauge the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies as needed. - Stay updated on social media trends and competitor activities to ensure Designa Lace remains at the forefront of the industry. Qualifications: - Strong passion for fashion, footwear, and innovative products. - Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Creative mindset with a keen eye for aesthetics and detail. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Previous experience in social media management or content creation is a plus, but not required. ** What You’ll Gain:** - Hands-on experience in social media management and content creation for an exciting new brand. - Opportunity to enhance your portfolio with unique projects and campaigns. - Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow creatives. - A chance to be part of a forward-thinking startup and contribute to its growth. Commitment: Initial commitment of approximately 10 – 20 hours per week. The role will be non-paying for the first 2 months. How to Apply: If you’re excited to help shape the future of footwear and build your skills in a vibrant start-up environment, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV outlining your interest and any relevant experience. Join us at Designa Lace and be a catalyst for change in the footwear industry!
Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 Contract length: Permanent The London Irish Centre is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Finance team, broadening your experience in Charity accounting, management accounts, grants reporting and commercial accounting, as well as overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role is unusually varied and broad with the opportunity to develop further. You will be a part or fully qualified accountant with exceptional Excel, Systems and Accounting experience. You will be a self-starter, with a high level of initiative and problem-solving skills and you thrive in a very varied financial environment. Additionally, you will also be incredibly well organised, a very fast learner with great analytical and mathematical skills who is also comfortable dealing with lots of stakeholders across the organisation, internally and externally. Please note that this is primarily an on-site role with occasional evening working and a degree of flexibility will be required as you will be supporting services and events that are delivered onsite in Camden NW1. HOW TO APPLY The details in the job description and person specification should be addressed in a one-page cover letter. Upload your CV and cover letter. Please also ensure that you answer ALL of the questions as part of the application process. Please note that the final question is a multiple choice selection – please select ALL of the options that are relevant to you. Closing date: 9am, Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be actively interviewing before this date. We reserve the right to close applications before this date) ***We respectfully request no contact from recruitment agencies*** INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS Round 1 will be a short online test and informal discussion via Teams lasting around 20 minutes. Round 2 will be an exercise and interview which will take place at The London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, Camden, London NW1 9XB. The exercise will allow you to showcase your excel skills, financial knowledge/experience and technical ability. JOB DETAILS AND DESCRIPTION Job Title:Finance Manager Reporting to:CFO Responsible for:Finance Assistant Salary:£34,000 – £40,000 per annum Office location:Camden Square, NW1Days:5 days (flexibility required) Contract type:Permanent JOB PURPOSE The Finance Manager has an essential role to play in both helping to make the London Irish Centre a great place to work and volunteer as well as supporting LIC’s services to deliver on their ambitions. This is a key role within the Finance team with a varied brief to deliver financial services across the organisation. About You You are a results-driven finance professional with a strong background in accounting, Excel, and financial systems, bringing a high level of expertise to the role. You are highly organised and adept at managing multiple priorities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met without compromising quality. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you are comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex financial data into clear insights for diverse audiences across the organisation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, while fostering a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Transactional Accounting Take ownership of and oversee the entire Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes – from processing invoices to payment run or credit control Accounting for other income and expenditure, such as donations, ticket sales, bar income, and expense claims Payroll / administration Maintain accurate financial records - Reporting Managing cash, banking, credit cards, bank reconciliation, cashflow and assisting with treasury management Prepare month-end and management accounts. Monitoring budget performance, identifying and investigating variances Reconciliation and analysis of financial and non-financial data Balance sheet reconciliation Reporting on various Grants - Finance Business Partnering Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial plans. Liaising with other teams/departments across the charity and providing financial support, assistance and training. Working with various systems and databases (such as ticketing, booking, donations and case management software) - Compliance Prepare and file VAT Returns (Partial exemption) Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and audit requirements. Prepare documentation for audits and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate reporting - Other tasks and duties Any other tasks and duties at the direction of the line manager. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the postholder. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required. Employee Benefits Enhanced annual leave – 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27days after 5 years of service pro rata). Enhanced sick pay – 4 weeks of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period pro-rata* Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay* Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses* Jury Duty leave pay* Employee Assistance Programme. Complimentary tickets to select events. 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability). 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar. Mindfulness app membership* *Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months LONDON IRISH CENTRE – OUR SIX CORE VALUES At the London Irish Centre we strive to be: Welcoming Compassionate Inclusive Creative Community-centred Sustainable The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.
About the job Our London Business Services Team is seeking a Business Services Manager. This role will be instrumental in providing high-quality business advice and accounting services to clients, while assisting them to develop their respective portfolios. Leading the team, you will facilitate on-the-job training for team members to build their knowledge of different client types whilst supporting them to gain exposure to all aspects of the business services service line. You will ensure that your team is equipped with the skills they need to deliver the best possible client experience, coupled with clear career opportunities and a supportive work environment in which talents can flourish. You will be responsible for conducting performance reviews and setting clear objectives while maintaining fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Your responsibilitiesHere's a bit more on what you can expect to be doing day-to-day: As part of the management team, you will contribute to the achievement of targets and success of the service line. You will identify complex challenges your clients face and provide viable solutions for them, using the combined knowledge and skills of your team to add measurable value to the client experience. You will be required to develop relationships with new and existing clients to identify opportunities, pitch for new business and create tender documents. We’re looking for talented people like youACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience Project management Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 Experience managing large, and complex clients have good communication skills, enabling you to work effectively and collaboratively in a team have interpersonal and people management skills have project management skills and familiarity with accounting software be ACA or ACCA qualified or with a minimum of five years’ experience Be a Duncan & Toplis team memberAt Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements through our flexible working guide, called ‘How We Work’. You can read more here. As part of our benefits package, we also offer mental health support and time to volunteer for charitable work. These are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis. Duncan & Toplis develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values at the forefront of everything we do.