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  • Finance and Operations Officer (Remote)
    Finance and Operations Officer (Remote)
    1 day ago
    £36486.3–£44201.23 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Post: Finance and Operations Officer Location: The position is remote but with options for regular co-working with colleagues and for in-person team gatherings roughly every 8 weeks. Salary: £36,486.30-£44,201.23 Contract: Full-time; 37.5-hours per week (opportunities for flexible working considered). About the role The European Leadership Network (ELN) is an independent, non-partisan organisation working to provide practical, real-world solutions to political and security challenges and build better security for wider Europe. Effective financial and operational management is central to ensuring that we can deliver this work sustainably and meet our responsibilities as a charity and grant-funded organisation. The Finance & Operations Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day financial and operational management of the ELN. Working closely with the Head of HR & Operations, Senior Management Team and our external accountants, the post holder will help maintain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the organisation’s finances, including managing and monitoring organisational and project budgets, cashflow, expenditure, payments and financial information held within Xero. The role requires strong financial and organisational skills, with particular experience of working with budgets and grant-funded activity. The successful candidate will be confident working with financial information, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and proactive in identifying discrepancies, emerging pressures or areas requiring attention. They will also provide support across the ELN’s wider operations and governance, helping to ensure that our systems and processes are efficient, accurate and appropriate for a small and internationally focused charity. Key Responsibilities: *Finance, Budgets & Grants* · Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero, including processing and monitoring invoices, bills, payments and expenditure, and ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded and allocated. · Develop and maintain organisational, project and grant budgets, working with colleagues to build realistic budgets for funding applications and new projects. · Monitor actual expenditure against budgets throughout the year, identifying variances, potential overspends or underspends and emerging financial pressures, and raising these with the Head of HR & Operations and Senior Management Team as appropriate. · Maintain and regularly update the organisation’s cash flow forecast, incorporating anticipated grant income, expenditure, payroll, and other liabilities, and provide timely information on the ELN’s cash position. · Work closely with Programme Leads/Heads to help them understand and manage their project budgets and provide accurate financial information to support programme planning and delivery. · Support the financial management of ELN’s grants, including maintaining records of restricted and unrestricted funding, grant income, expenditure, payment schedules and financial reporting requirements. · Prepare financial information and reports for funders, including taking responsibility for financial reporting on grants where appropriate. · Work closely with the ELN’s external accountants, providing accurate and timely information for management accounts, year-end accounts, payroll and other financial requirements. · Coordinate monthly payroll information and staff expenses and ensure payments and associated records are processed accurately and on time. · Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process and preparation of financial information for SMT and the Board. Maintain appropriate financial records, documentation and audit trails and support the annual audit/accounts process. · Support the organisation in maintaining appropriate charity financial controls and good practice, including the appropriate management and recording of restricted funds. · Lead on the ELN’s annual charity audit, coordinating the process with our external auditors and accountants, preparing and providing required financial information and documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring the audit is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. *Operations, Governance & Administration* · Support the Head of HR & Operations with the effective day-to-day running of the organisation and the development and maintenance of appropriate operational systems and processes. · Coordinate relationships with relevant external suppliers and service providers, including accountants, insurers, office/co-working providers and other professional advisers. · Maintain accurate organisational records and support compliance with relevant charity, company and governance requirements. · Support the administration of organisational contracts, insurance policies, banking arrangements and other operational services. · Assist with information required for Companies House, the Charity Commission and other regulatory or governance processes. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of ELN’s financial and operational processes, identifying opportunities to make systems more efficient, accurate and robust. · Undertake other reasonable finance and operational responsibilities appropriate to the role. Applicant requirements: *Essential:* · Strong practical experience of financial administration, bookkeeping or finance coordination, with a good understanding of accounting and financial management principles. · Proficient user of Xero accounting software (or equivalent), with practical experience of maintaining financial records, processing bills and invoices, reconciling information and producing financial reports. · Experience creating, maintaining and monitoring budgets, including tracking actual expenditure against budget and identifying and explaining variances. · Experience managing or monitoring multiple projects or grant budgets simultaneously. · Experience preparing or contributing to budgets for funding applications and providing financial information for funder reporting. · Experience in monitoring organisational cashflow and producing or maintaining cashflow forecasts. · Confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets, particularly Excel, and the ability to present financial information clearly to colleagues who do not have a finance background. · Experience working effectively with external accountants or other finance professionals. · Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate and resolve them. · Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a small and fast-moving organisation. · Ability to recognise emerging financial or operational risks and proactively bring them to the attention of senior colleagues. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels of an organisation. *Desirable:* · Previous experience working in a charity, NGO or other grant-funded organisation, with a practical understanding of the financial requirements associated with restricted and unrestricted funding. · A relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification or part-qualification, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience. · Experience supporting payroll and/or year-end accounts and audit processes. · Experience of charity accounting and financial reporting requirements. · Experience working with institutional, government, foundation or international grants. · Experience supporting organisational forecasting and annual budgeting. · Experience of charity governance and regulatory requirements, including the Charity Commission and Companies House. · Experience working in an international environment.

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  • Barista and Waiter / Waitress
    Barista and Waiter / Waitress
    14 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    Ilford

    Job Title: Barista & Bar Staff Location: Ice House Cafe and Bar Barking, 80 Abbey Road, Barking, IG11 Contract type: Zero hour contract Opening hours: 11am–11pm Pay: £13.00 per hour About us We're bringing Ice House Cafe and Bar to life in Barking Granary. It’ll be a feel-good venue for food, drinks and events. We're building our founding team ahead of opening and looking for a Barista who's ready to help set the tone from day one. We’re looking for all rounders for our venue. You will need to work well in a fast paced environment, have strong communication skills, take initiative and genuinely enjoy hospitality work. BARISTA What you'll be doing • Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks to a high standard (including latte art), • Delivering warm, friendly service that reflects our feel-good atmosphere, • Keeping your bar area clean, organised and well-stocked throughout your shift, • Following food hygiene and allergen guidelines at all times, • Working weekends as part of a flexible rota What we're looking for • Previous barista experience required, • Weekend availability necessary, • Reliable, personable, and comfortable being part of a new opening team, • Smart casual presentation (full dress code details to follow) BAR STAFFWhat you'll be doing • Preparing and serving drinks, including cocktails, to a high standard, • Delivering warm, confident service that reflects our feel-good atmosphere, • Checking ID and enforcing our Challenge 25 policy, • Keeping your bar area clean, organised and stocked throughout service, • Working weekends as part of a flexible rota What we're looking for • Previous bartending experience required, including mixology, • Weekend availability necessary, • Confident, sociable, and comfortable being part of a new opening team, • Smart casual presentation (full dress code details to follow) What we offer • £13.00 per hour, • 50% staff discount, • Access to Bright HR, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • The chance to help build something new from the ground up To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter

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  • IT & Cybersecurity Sales Contractor (Commission‑Only)
    IT & Cybersecurity Sales Contractor (Commission‑Only)
    1 month ago
    £60000–£120000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Datanet Plus Ltd provides IT support, cybersecurity services, cloud solutions, managed services, and our new Candidate Assessment Platform used by HR departments across the UK. We are growing fast and looking for a driven, confident sales contractor to help us scale. If you’re a closer who loves autonomy, high commissions, and unlimited earning potential, this role is for you. Role Overview You will be responsible for generating new business across the UK, targeting SMEs, schools, charities, recruitment agencies, and other approved sectors. This is a remote contractor role with flexible hours and no cap on earnings. What You’ll Be Selling • IT Support & Managed Services, • Cybersecurity Solutions, • Cloud Services, • Infrastructure Projects, • Candidate Assessment Platform (SaaS), • Professional IT Services Commission Structure This role is commission‑only, with one of the strongest packages in the industry: • 15% on new monthly recurring revenue (MRR), • 10% on renewals (first 12 months only), • 10% on one‑off projects under £10k, • 5% on projects over £10k, • 10% on onboarding/setup fees Bonuses • £500 monthly bonus for hitting £20k+ new signed revenue, • £1,000 quarterly bonus for exceeding KPIs, • £1,500 bonus for closing any contract worth £50k+ annually OTE Range £60,000–£120,000+ depending on performance. KPIs & Expectations • £10,000 new qualified pipeline per month, • 2 new client meetings per week, • 1 closed deal every 30 days, • £20,000 new signed revenue per quarter, • 1 managed service contract per quarter Probation Period • 90 days, • KPIs at 70%, • Commission paid normally, • Bonuses not paid during probation, • 7‑day termination notice Who We’re Looking For • Confident communicator, • Strong B2B sales background, • Experience in IT, MSP, cybersecurity, SaaS, or tech sales, • Self‑motivated and target‑driven, • Comfortable with commission‑only roles, • Able to work independently and remotely Territory & Sectors • UK only, • SMEs, schools, charities, recruitment agencies, • Enterprise clients require approval What We Provide • Full product training, • Sales scripts and outreach templates, • CRM access, • Lead ownership rules, • Commission calculator, • Fast monthly payments

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