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Play a pivotal role in ocean conservation as a Finance Manager at the National Marine Aquarium and the Ocean Conservation Trust
Overview
Salary
£35000 - £35
Location
Hybrid; Plymouth
Expires
Expires 22-1-26 - Applications reviewed after this date
Organisation Summary
The Ocean Conservation Trust and National Marine Aquarium work together to inspire global movements that advocate for the sustainable protection of our oceans. They strive for a world where the ocean is thriving and healthy. This presents an incredible opportunity to contribute directly to ocean conservation efforts.
Role Summary
- This is a temporary, full-time position to cover maternity leave, and offers an opportunity to gain experience and contribute directly to ocean conservation.
- The role involves managing day-to-day financial transactions across the groups, collaborating with the Head of Finance on strategic programmes and meeting statutory obligations.
Role Requirements
- AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
- Accuracy, analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with various accounts packages and Sage Payroll.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work under pressure, prioritize, and adapt to change.
- Significant accounts experience, particularly in the charity sector.
- Highly IT literate and capable of learning new systems and maximizing their use.
Application Process Details
- To apply, send your CV with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to recruitment@oceanconservationtrust.org .
- Only those who meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview. See the job description for more information.
The Ocean Conservation Trust and National Marine Aquarium are entering an exciting period in the groups’ history and we have an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as our Finance Manager – Maternity Cover.
Our vision is a world where the Ocean is thriving, healthy, and sustainably protected for generations to come. We are looking for a Finance Manager who will thrive in the knowledge that by taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial transactions across the OCT group, and working closely with the Head of Finance in delivering our strategic programmes, and meeting our statutory obligations, they are directly contributing to the delivery of our mission – to inspire a global movement to promote and encourage a wave of positive behaviour towards our Ocean.
This is a temporary position available to cover a period of maternity leave within the team. The position is a fixed term contract that will run 15 months depending on candidate availability and offers a great opportunity to build experience and make a direct contribution to Ocean conservation. Salary is £35,000pa, working 37.5 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced person with a strong work ethic looking to work in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants who meet the essential criteria below will be invited for interview.
Essential Criteria
- Be AAT qualified or qualified by experience
- Accurate, analytical with exceptional attention to detail
- Be a self-starter who is proactive and with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Be a team player who can support every area of the finance function. Can build relationships across the team and be adaptable.
- Be a good communicator who can work under pressure, prioritise and adapt to change.
- Have significant accounts experience, including in the Charity Sector.
- Has a knowledge of charity accounting and trading subsidiaries.
- Be highly IT literate and confident at learning new systems and maximizing their use.
- Be a good communicator
- Have experience in a range of accounts packages and Sage Payroll.
For more information about the role please download Job Description
For an informal conversation about the role please call Robbie Ince 01752 717028
To apply: Please send your full CV with a covering letter setting out your experience and suitability for the role to: [email removed - click apply for more details]
Closing Date: 22nd January at 5pm
In line with current legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under represented in the workforce.
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
