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Pennies is an award-winning charity at the cutting edge of fintech, working with some of the biggest brands in retail, hospitality and payments. Our mission is to protect and grow micro-donations: providing merchants with ways to collect digital donations for charity at the point of sale, and providing customers with simple, affordable and accessible ways to give a little and make a huge difference.

Full-time, permanent position
Location: Hybrid – London (EC2M) / Remote
Reporting to: Finance Director

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role (2 days in the office) for a Financial Accountant. The Financial Accountant role is a newly created position and will be a key member of the Pennies team. The role will support the Finance Director, taking direct responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the finance function including financial reporting and accounting, MI, financial controls, and credit control. The Finance Officer, who deals with day to day financial processes, will report into this role.

It is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to get involved in all aspects of this dynamic, fast growth organisation, and to develop and broaden their skill base, contribution and career as operations move to scale.

Duties and accountabilities

• Preparation of annual, monthly and periodic budgets, forecasts, and cashflow statements
• Prepare monthly accounts
• Supervision of Finance Officer
• Processing gift aid claims
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with current accounting standards
• Preparation and submission of annual returns to HMRC, Companies House and the Charity
• Commission or its equivalent in Rep of Ire, and the Isle of Man
• Liaison with auditors
• Preparation of reports for various board meetings
• Maintenance of operational documentation
• Develop and maintain management information and financial dashboard reporting
• Develop functionality and reporting capability of finance system (Sage Intacct)
• Investigate operational issues and discrepancies working closely with the Systems Manager
• Act as the primary finance contact with Pennies’ Partners
• Cash management and treasury duties
• Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are maintained
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage payroll processing
• Wider team support: Provide support for the wider team where necessary, working cross-functionally to help deliver our objectives

Experience and skills

Essential

• 2+ years experience in a similar role
• A formal accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Well versed in charity accounting
• Strong IT skills including experienced in the use of Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good people skills
• Well organised, logical and detail focused
• A willingness to work flexibly when required
• Good organisational skills and will be able to develop and document business processes and accounting policies

Desirable

• Experience with Sage accounting software, ideally Sage Intacct
• Experience within the charity sector
• Knowledge of the payment or retail sector

Personal competencies

You should be:

• Able to demonstrate a curious, analytical and ambitious mindset, whilst being fiercely collaborative and culturally sensitive
• Confident, a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• Able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment, logical decision making and a hands on approach
• Computer literate with good excel skills, a solid understanding of accounting software principles and able to work on modern ERP & IT systems
• Up to date on accounting regulations
• Hands on delivery focussed with limited resources
• A good team player with a strong work ethic
• Have excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
• Have the ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision in a fast-paced professional environment with multiple tasks and deadlines

What we offer

Salary

£50,000-£55,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Work for an established, award-winning charity, using tech for social good
• Become part of the ‘Pennies family’, a small team championing a simple idea with huge potential
• Hybrid working – home and office, based in the City of London
• Regular team off-site days and social activities
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Apply today

Please apply by email to recruitment@pennies.org.uk with an up to date CV attached.

Deadline for applications is Friday 28th December 2023.

Pennies is an award-winning charity at the cutting edge of fintech, working with some of the biggest brands in retail, hospitality and payments. Our mission is to protect and grow micro-donations: providing merchants with ways to collect digital donations for charity at the point of sale, and providing customers with simple, affordable and accessible ways to give a little and make a huge difference.

Part-time (2 days a week), permanent position
Location: Hybrid – London (EC2M) / Remote
Reporting to: Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO

Role Description

Our work is supported and guided by a number of Advisory Boards.  We are seeking a part time Board Support Assistant (2 days per week) to take full accountability for the Pennies Advisory Board and sub groups, including providing the Chairs and board members with all necessary administrative and secretarial assistance. The Board Support Assistant will also provide general assistance to the Office Manager and EA to the CEO where required.

Duties and accountabilities

• Liaising with the Chair and board members to forward plan and schedule all Advisory Board meetings, and sub groups.  
• Managing communications and correspondence for the Chair and board. 
• Organising meetings and sending out invites and virtual log-ins. 
• Managing room bookings (including liaising with external venues), refreshments, travel arrangements and payment of expenses. 
• Arranging meetings between the Chair, board, the CEO and other Pennies team members as required. 
• Working with the CEO to agree the agenda for Board Meetings with the Chair. 
• Making arrangements for presentations and internal/external speakers. 
• Liaising with the Executive Team regarding preparation for meetings and any follow up. 
• Collating, uploading and sending out papers for Board meetings. 
• Keeping records of attendance and apologies and any possible conflicts of interest. 
• Maintaining all records in good order including updating distribution lists and website with new board members. 
• Co-ordinating the recruitment and induction of new Advisory board members. 
• Being a point of contact for advisory board members 
• Foster, develop and maintain positive working relationships with Chairs, board members and EAs. 
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Assistant in undertaking their role and duties, which may include: diary management, the organisation of meetings and booking travel. 
• Holiday cover for the Executive Assistant to the CEO. 
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the CEO and Executive Team.

Experience and skills

Applicants for this role will have prior experience gained in a responsible secretarial or administrative role. You will be proactive, professional and able to maintain confidentiality. You will be well-organised, able to prioritise work and to achieve deadlines. 

You must have good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively and  coordinate the work of others. You must be helpful and responsive to requests for assistance from the Advisory Board Chairs and members. You will be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the organisation and advisory board, including attending meetings at external venues. 

A good standard of literacy is required and you must be competent in the use of IT and online applications including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You will be conscientious and diligent in managing sensitive and confidential data and information, and keeping records on behalf of the Advisory Board.

What we offer

Salary

£25,000 – £30,000 (FTE), depending on experience.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Work for an established, award-winning charity, using tech for social good
• Become part of the ‘Pennies family’, a small team championing a simple idea with huge potential
• Hybrid working – home and office, based in the City of London
• Regular team off-site days and social activities
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Apply today

Please apply by email to recruitment@pennies.org.uk with an up to date CV attached.

Deadline for applications is Friday 28th December 2023.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Gemma Whittle – gemma.whittle@pennies.org.uk.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. 

Pennies is an award-winning charity at the cutting edge of fintech, working with some of the biggest brands in retail, hospitality and payments. Our mission is to protect and grow micro-donations: providing merchants with ways to collect digital donations for charity at the point of sale, and providing customers simple, affordable and accessible ways to give a little and make a huge difference.

We’re searching for an experienced Business Development Manager to grow both new and existing partnerships with mid-level and larger merchants – generating leads, managing the implementation of our micro-donation solutions, and providing exceptional ongoing account management.

Full-time, permanent position
Location: Hybrid – London (EC2M) / Remote
Reporting to: Chief Partner Officer

Role Description

As a core part of the Business Development team, you will work to recruit and onboard new merchant partners to the Pennies movement – helping them to implement micro-donation solutions in their customer payment journey and raise money for their charity partners.

You will have primary responsibility for mid-market to larger merchants, reacting to both in-bound enquiries and introductions, as well as seeking new business opportunities to build and grow your own territory.

The Business Development Manager will be an experienced account manager, building and maintaining strong relationships with merchant partners over time, and working to increase donation conversion rates and grow donation levels.

You will work closely with other members of the Business Development team, as well as colleagues across Technology & Product, Marketing & Charities, and the CEO, to deliver added value for your partners and raise significant funds for hundreds of charities.

Pennies’ vision is that one day, whenever people pay by card or digitally, they will be given the opportunity to donate a few pence to charity, in a simple, safe, and sustainable way. Alongside the wider team, you will help increase recognition of Pennies, our work and our impact on society, creating a legacy of digital giving.

Duties and accountabilities

Business Development and Lead Generation

• Generate new leads and secure commitment from merchants to partner with Pennies, and implement our micro-donation solutions.
• Support the growth in the establishment of Pennies as a standard feature and brand in the UK payments and POS systems market, primarily focusing on in-store opportunities.
• Establish and manage relationships with other stakeholder within your territory, cementing them as business development routes to market, identifying and qualifying suitable merchants as prospects.
• Grow demand for new technology partner development, through cultivation of merchant demand pipeline.

Implementation and Project Management

• Manage the end-to-end implementation process, working closely with merchant, technology and charity partners.
• Coordinate follow-up activity of implementation meeting to ensure all internal and external stakeholders work with the same information and follow up is effective and timely.
• Update CRM daily to reflect all key progress and actions.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of all Pennies payments and other payments platforms/solutions.

Account Management

• Retain and grow relationships through regular merchant contact, promoting and facilitating the benefits of Pennies.
• Increase donation conversion rates and donation levels by implementing the Pennies GROW principles, working closely with the Partner Marketing Manager.
• Cross sell additional multi-channel implementation opportunities where appropriate.
• Retain existing technology partners within your territory by taking every opportunity to share the added value of Pennies – sharing case studies, impact stories and aggregated Pennies value.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with members of the Pennies Advisory Boards and the Partnership Team to ensure that the agreed priorities are achieved and that agreed actions are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Represent Pennies with trade bodies, at trade shows, online seminars, and other events and undertake presentations and speaking opportunities as required.

Planning and Development

• Work closely with all members of the Partnership Team and wider team to ensure delivery of the Operational Plan.
• Provide input to the development of Pennies product features.

Experience and skills

• At least four years relationship or account management experience.
• Experience in a needs-based selling and relationship environment, preferably working in the payments and / or retail sector.
• An ability to effectively communicate with and influence middle- and senior-ranking personnel in the target stakeholder organisations.
• An understanding of the retail, leisure and/or hospitality industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint & Word).

Personal competencies

You should:

• Demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in society with a positive attitude and a desire to contribute.
• Be a well-organised self-starter, with a “can do” attitude and a track record of seeing projects through to completion.
• Be a quick learner and have the ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision in a fast-paced professional environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Be a strong team player who is versatile, collaborative and engaging.
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels.
• Exhibit professionalism and confidence in all areas of accountability, and when working with sensitive information.
• Show tenacity and have the ability to overcome setbacks.

What we offer

Salary

£40,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Work for an established, award-winning charity, using tech for social good
• Become part of the ‘Pennies family’, a small team championing a simple idea with huge potential
• Hybrid working – home and office, based in the City of London
• Regular team off-site days and social activities
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Apply today

Please apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply with an updated LinkedIn profile and an up to date CV and short cover letter attached. Any questions about the role, please email recruitment@pennies.org.uk.

Deadline for applications is Monday 8th January 2024.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. 

Pennies is an award-winning charity at the cutting edge of fintech, working with some of the biggest brands in retail, hospitality and payments. Our mission is to protect and grow micro-donations: providing merchants with ways to collect digital donations for charity at the point of sale, and providing customers simple, affordable and accessible ways to give a little and make a huge difference.

We’re searching for a Corporate Partnerships and Development Manager to grow both new and existing partnerships with small and mid-level merchants – generating leads, managing the implementation of our micro-donation solutions, and providing exceptional ongoing account management.

Full-time, permanent position
Location: Hybrid – London (EC2M) / Remote
Reporting to: Chief Partner Officer

Role Description

As a core part of the Business Development team, you will work to recruit and onboard new merchant partners to the Pennies movement – helping them to implement micro-donation solutions in their customer payment journey and raise money for their charity partners.

You will have primary responsibility for smaller to mid-market merchants, reacting to both in-bound enquiries and introductions, as well as seeking new business opportunities to build and grow your own territory.

The Corporate Partnerships and Development Manager will also build and maintain strong relationships with merchant partners over time, working to increase donation conversion rates and grow donation levels.

You will work closely with other members of the Business Development team, as well as colleagues across Technology & Product, Marketing & Charities, and the CEO, to deliver added value for your partners and raise significant funds for hundreds of charities.

Pennies’ vision is that one day, whenever people pay by card or digitally, they will be given the opportunity to donate a few pence to charity, in a simple, safe, and sustainable way. Alongside the wider team, you will help increase recognition of Pennies, our work and our impact on society, creating a legacy of digital giving.

Duties and accountabilities

Business Development and Lead Generation

• Generate new leads and secure commitment from merchants to partner with Pennies, and implement our micro-donation solutions.
• Support the growth in the establishment of Pennies as a standard feature and brand in the UK payments and POS systems market, primarily focusing on in-store opportunities.
• Establish and manage relationships with other stakeholder within your territory, cementing them as business development routes to market, identifying and qualifying suitable merchants as prospects.
• Grow demand for new technology partner development, through cultivation of merchant demand pipeline.

Implementation and Project Management

• Manage the end-to-end implementation process, working closely with merchant, technology and charity partners.
• Coordinate follow-up activity of implementation meeting to ensure all internal and external stakeholders work with the same information and follow up is effective and timely.
• Update CRM daily to reflect all key progress and actions.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of all Pennies payments and other payments platforms/solutions.

Account Management

• Retain and grow relationships through regular merchant contact, promoting and facilitating the benefits of Pennies.
• Increase donation conversion rates and donation levels by implementing the Pennies GROW principles, working closely with the Partner Marketing Manager.
• Cross sell additional multi-channel implementation opportunities where appropriate.
• Retain existing technology partners within your territory by taking every opportunity to share the added value of Pennies – sharing case studies, impact stories and aggregated Pennies value.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with members of the Pennies Advisory Boards and the Partnership Team to ensure that the agreed priorities are achieved and that agreed actions are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Represent Pennies with trade bodies, at trade shows, online seminars, and other events and undertake presentations and speaking opportunities as required.

Planning and Development

• Work closely with all members of the Partnership Team and wider team to ensure delivery of the Operational Plan.
• Provide input to the development of Pennies product features.

Experience and skills

• At least two years relationship or account management experience.
• Experience in a needs-based selling and relationship environment, possibly in a similar role within the charity sector, or in an ESG / CSR team with a retailer.
• An ability to effectively communicate with and influence middle- and senior-ranking personnel in the target stakeholder organisations.
• An understanding of the retail, leisure and/or hospitality industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint & Word).

Personal competencies

You should:

• Demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in society with a positive attitude and a desire to contribute.
• Be a well-organised self-starter, with a “can do” attitude and a track record of seeing projects through to completion.
• Be a quick learner and have the ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision in a fast-paced professional environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Be a strong team player who is versatile, collaborative and engaging.
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels.
• Exhibit professionalism and confidence in all areas of accountability, and when working with sensitive information.
• Show tenacity and have the ability to overcome setbacks.

What we offer

Salary

£35,000-£40,000 (dependent on experience).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, including between Christmas and New Year – plus bank holidays.
• Work for an established, award-winning charity, using tech for social good.
• Become part of the ‘Pennies family’, a small team championing a simple idea with huge potential.
• Hybrid working – home and office, based in the City of London.
• Flexible work options available – supportive of family and personal commitments.
• Regular team off-site days and social activities.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

Apply today

Please apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply with an updated LinkedIn profile and an up to date CV and short cover letter attached. Any questions about the role, please email recruitment@pennies.org.uk.

Deadline for applications is Monday 8th January 2024.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.