Service position at the National Haziratu’l-Quds – Part Time Accounts Administrative Assistance
15 September 2015
8 ‘Izzat 172 B.E.
To all believers in the United Kingdom
Dearly loved friends,
The National Assembly is pleased to share with you news of a part-time service position of Finance Officer that has opened within the Finance Office based at the National Office at 27 Rutland Gate in London.
Part Time Accounts/ Administrative Assistance
The post holder’s responsibilities will include working closely with the Finance Office Coordinator:
- Managing financial records to ensure that they are properly controlled and accurate
- Management of accounting for earmarked funds.
- Preparation of Gift Aid returns
- Supporting the co-ordination of volunteers
- Arranging annual receipts of contributions
- Responding to queries from donors and suppliers
- Liaising with banking and insurers
- Arranging & coordinate Local Assembly accounts preparation and audit
It is also intended that this post holder, in addition to carrying out the above functions, will offer administrative/secretarial support to the Treasurer of the National Spiritual Assembly, aiding the holder of that position to carry out the many and varied tasks that the role demands.
Skills
The National Assembly is looking to appoint a person with an accounting qualifications, other professional equivalent qualifications, or extensive work experience and proficient in using Sage and with very strong Microsoft Office skills. The person would be a team player, able to work independently with good command of English, Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organisational skills
This is a part-time – 5 half-days per week – paid position. A salary is being offered by the National Assembly to enable the successful candidate to carry out this service. However, as with all service to the Faith, it may be done on a voluntary or part-voluntary basis too. The initial service period is two-years, subject to review at the end of the period.
If you would like to apply for this post is asked to kindly submit your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, together with a letter sharing your reasons for applying for this service to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the UK, 27 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PD, or by email to treasurer@bahai.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 October 2015. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.
It is the ardent hope of the National Spiritual Assembly that souls will arise to fill this important post within the National Office. Undoubtedly this may entail certain sacrifices, but there is surely no greater joy and privilege than to dedicate a period of one’s life to the noble aim of building the civilization envisaged by Bahá’u’lláh.
With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Patrick O’Mara,
Secretary