GIRLGUIDING LONDON AND SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

To undertake bookkeeping, monthly management reporting, financial reporting, work with the external auditors during their annual review and assist with the design/implementation of internal controls within the finance department. The exact tasks will vary and flexibility is key, but will include the following: Assist the trustee treasurer and region manager by preparing financial documents and other information as required for trustee, finance group, steering group and operations group meetings. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget. Undertake a forecast, assist budget holders, interrogate data, report and offer advice on results. Prepare timely and accurate quarterly management accounts, complete with analysis both qualitative and quantitative. Ensure the financial reporting statements are complete and accurate, reflecting a true and fair picture of the charity's position, including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals. Prepare the year end accounts for review by external auditors and for inclusion into the annual report. Work with staff and lead volunteers undertaking large-scale events such as international trips and region events to support their financial record keeping. Attend meetings with staff and volunteers online and in person, providing updates on tasks and deadlines as required, and actioning feedback or requests from volunteers after meetings. Meetings involving volunteers may take place outside of regular working hours, for which you will be given Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). Build and maintain a good working relationship with external stakeholders, including but not limited to the payroll company, pension provider, investment management company, auditors and banks. Work with internal stakeholders to provide support and guidance. Stakeholders comprise trustees, volunteers and staff. Monitor the finance email account and respond to queries in a professional and timely manner. Review, assess and (where appropriate) process grant applications from members and units in Girlguiding London and South East England. Ensure that designated and restricted funds are accurately accounted for. Maintain knowledge of current Girlguiding policies, resources and initiatives, and communicate in line with Girlguiding branding and tone of voice guidelines. Maintain a high level of confidentiality, storing and handling data and images in line with GDPR regulations, as well as Girlguiding and Girlguiding London and South East England data protection policies. Take initiative and work efficiently on your own and as part of the team to ensure that Girlguiding London and South East England's strategic priorities and relevant areas of the business plan are delivered on time. IT skills - you will need to apply your up-to-date knowledge and experience of using Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams. As part of this role, you are also likely to need to use Zoom, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Soldo, and the Girlguiding CRM database. The role may also require you to identify grant opportunities and/or alternative income streams. Carry out other duties not detailed above, as directed by the region manager.

About the role The learning, development and events manager plays a key leadership role in enabling high-quality Guiding across London and South East England. Working closely with the region manager, volunteers and the senior leadership team, the role leads and supports a small team of administrators to manage projects, events and training, ensuring they are well organised and aligned with regional priorities. You'll build strong relationships with volunteers and partners, and maintain a clear overview of current Girlguiding resources and initiatives. About Girlguiding With Girlguiding, girls have fun, adventure and the space to discover their potential. Girls can do anything. We help them know that, whether they're 4 or 18 or in between. Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. About Girlguiding London and South East England Girlguiding breaks down into gradually smaller groups that deliver good guiding for their area. At the highest level, the UK is split into ten countries and regions. Girlguiding London and South East England is one of the regions of Girlguiding and we are here to deliver and support the business of Girlguiding in the region. The region consists of 17 counties from Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and London, with over 50,000 members. We provide training and support for adult volunteers to enable them to deliver good guiding experiences and share good practice across the region. This is an exciting time to join Girlguiding London and South East England as we are working on our strategy for , reflecting the Girlguiding strategy of 'Today, Tomorrow, Together' to meet the needs of our members in today's society. Find the full role description and how to apply on our website: