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About us
National Energy Action (NEA) is the national fuel poverty charity. We have worked across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for over 40 years, to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm, healthy home.
Millions of households across the UK still face high energy bills, low incomes and poor energy efficiency. We work with frontline practitioners, companies, regulators and governments to support vulnerable clients, raise awareness and achieve enduring change. Our work tackles these challenges head-on, delivering practical support, influencing policy and improving lives.
Our values guide how we work every day — we make things happen, we put people first and we lead the way. These values come to life through our behaviours, including pulling together, owning the outcome and supporting one another.
Our teams are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what we do. We offer a supportive, rewarding workplace where you can build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Finance Officer to join our Support Services Directorate. You will play a key role in maintaining NEA’s financial systems, supporting accurate reporting and ensuring the organisation has the strong financial foundations needed to deliver its mission.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected national charity while developing your finance career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing
· Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date accounting records
· Process and review financial transactions, including invoices, journals and payments
· Support statutory compliance across areas such as PAYE, NI, VAT and Gift Aid
· Assist with monthly management accounts, reconciliations and annual financial statements
· Provide clear, accessible financial information to colleagues across NEA
· Contribute to improvements in financial systems, processes and controls
· Provide cover and support across the Finance Team when required
· Carry out general financial administrative tasks
Your work will directly support NEA's ability to operate effectively, meet statutory requirements and deliver high-quality services to households experiencing fuel poverty.
What you will need to succeed
You will bring:
· A minimum qualification of AAT Level 3
· Knowledge and experience of financial accounting software, Sage Payroll 50 or equivalent Payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel
· Experience of VAT, PAYE, NI and pension information/returns
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines
· The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues
· A commitment to professional development and NEA’s mission to end fuel poverty
Desirable:
· Knowledge of charity finance
· Understanding of fuel poverty and its impacts
· Experience within a support services environment
This is a hybrid role based at NEA’s Newcastle office, with a minimum of one day per week on site.
Hybrid and home working are subject to necessary H&S and GDPR compliance checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
What we offer
· £32,062 to £36,983 per annum (Levels 5-6, Points 18 – 25). New appointments will usually begin at the starting point of the scale.
· 11½% non-contributory pension.
· 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year when our offices are closed.
· All public holidays.
· Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working.
· Enhanced family friendly payments.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Employee benefits platform.
Closing date: 12:00 noon – Monday 17 August 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 27 August 2026.
Please note that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.
NEA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
Only shortlisted candidates selected for interview will be notified of the confirmed time and location of interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reporting to the Head of Finance, and supporting our small talented highly talented Team your key tasks will be to:
· assist staff managing project finances ;
· support the development of donor project budgets;
· take a principlal role in supporting financial compliance;
· support IM to fulfil its accountability to funders
You will be part or fully qualified, with at least 4 years’ progressive experience supporting charity financial management including budget compilation, donor reports and grant management. With excellent MS Excel skills and experience of Sage 50 and ExpenseIn or similar systems, you will have outstanding attention to detail and excellent oral and written English communication skills.
We don't just want a dyed in the wool accountant, we also want someone with great interpersonal skills. You will be dynamic and keen to move to the next stage in your career, you are a problem solver with a GSOH who thrives in a small, fast-paced high-calibre international team where everyone pitches in. A demonstrable interest in international relations and peacemaking and / or experience of working in a conflict zone and additional languages would be highly desirable.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Previous applicants need not apply again.
Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter
Regional Finance Manager for Asia and MENA
Role details
Location: London, UK, with hybrid working
Salary: £43,800 gross per annum
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, renewable subject to funding and good performance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Regional Director for Asia and MENA, with a technical working relationship to the Director of Finance
Application deadline: 11 August 2026
About Saferworld
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.
We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and we use evidence and learning to influence policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people, and we believe everyone should be able to live peaceful and fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity.
About the role
Saferworld is seeking an experienced Regional Finance Manager for Asia and MENA to provide senior financial leadership, technical support and practical oversight across the region.
Working closely with country finance teams, Regional Directors and the central Finance team, the post holder will help strengthen financial management, donor compliance, programme delivery and organisational accountability across Saferworld’s work in Asia and MENA.
Key responsibilities
The Regional Finance Manager will:
- Coordinate and consolidate annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across country offices
- Review monthly and quarterly management accounts and provide clear financial analysis
- Support donor budgeting, financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, budget realignments and grant close out
- Help country offices maintain audit ready records and meet statutory and donor reporting requirements
- Follow up on audit findings, compliance issues and agreed actions
- Provide targeted surge support during staffing gaps, organisational change or periods of increased operational pressure
- Deliver core finance functions directly where in country capacity is limited
- Support fundraising and proposal development through budget preparation and cost calculations
- Coach finance colleagues and budget holders to strengthen financial management practice
- Improve financial systems, workflows, internal controls, templates and reporting processes
- Promote consistency, accountability and good practice across the region
About you
You will have significant experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting within an international or multi country organisation.
You will also bring:
- Strong experience in donor funded programme finance, including budgeting, reporting, compliance and audit preparation
- Experience supporting or overseeing finance functions across country offices
- Experience working with national and local civil society organisations, particularly in complex or restricted environments
- A good understanding of internal controls, statutory reporting, audit readiness, risk management and financial governance
- Strong financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across different countries
- Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with finance and non finance colleagues
- A collaborative and culturally sensitive approach
- The ability to provide calm, practical and solutions focused support during periods of change or pressure
A professional accounting qualification or relevant finance qualification is desirable. Arabic language skills, or knowledge of another regional language, would be an advantage.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a unique opportunity to join an influential organisation working in an increasingly challenging external environment. If you like to be both hands on and strategic, have an in depth knowledge of charity finance, experience of leading effective enabling functions in a small organisation and are passionate about social justice then this could be the home for you in your next role.
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to work with the CEO and a new leadership team to embed new ways of working following a period of change for the charity.
You will lead a small team to deliver a supportive and modern experience for our people; effective IT and governance support; manage our fundraising and implement a robust project management approach. This role will be based for two days per week in our office in Hoxton.
As part of our friendly and collaborative Finance team, you will help ensure the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions across both the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary. Your responsibilities will include processing and recording income, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, and providing essential support with a range of day-to-day finance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and wants their work to contribute to a meaningful cause.
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual with experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar administrative role. You will have a proven ability to process financial transactions accurately, maintain reliable records, and use finance systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and Excel with confidence. A sound understanding of basic accounting processes is essential, and a relevant qualification would be advantageous. Alongside strong numerical and organisational skills, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
As the role involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will be a proactive team player with excellent customer service and communication skills. You will be comfortable building positive working relationships, solving routine finance queries using sound judgement, and managing your workload effectively both independently and as part of a team. Above all, you will bring a reliable, conscientious, and enthusiastic approach, helping to ensure the Finance function delivers an excellent service that supports World Land Trust's mission to protect and restore threatened natural habitats around the world.
Please refer to the application pack which can be found on our website which contains the full job description, person specification and how to apply. You will need to log your application and upload your CV, along with a covering letter. Your covering letter is an important part of your application and should include why you’re interested in this role and working for World Land Trust, along with a summary of how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Helping people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £83,840 - £88,490 GBP gross per annum (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available), with an expectation of up to 25% international travel to support UK-Med's international programmes, governance and humanitarian operations. The postholder must be deployable and able to travel internationally at short notice where operationally required)
Are you an exceptional finance leader ready to shape the future of a global humanitarian organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity, born of the NHS and committed for over 30 years to ensuring that everyone can access the healthcare they need when crises and disasters strike. We deploy emergency medical teams and health specialists worldwide, supporting communities affected by conflict, disease outbreaks and natural disasters, whilst strengthening local health systems and preparedness.
Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Finance will provide strategic leadership across UK-Med's financial stewardship, sustainability, governance and organisational performance. As the organisation's principal financial adviser to the CEO, Board of Trustees and Board Committees, you will help shape UK-Med's long-term strategy and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient and well positioned to deliver its humanitarian mission.
Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead the finance function and support delivery of UK-Med's Five-Year Strategy by strengthening financial governance, resilience and organisational sustainability across a complex, multi-country organisation.
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial experience providing strategic financial leadership at executive level within a complex organisation. You will have a proven track record of advising CEOs, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees, leading organisational change and financial transformation, and overseeing complex budgets, diverse funding streams and robust financial governance. Experience within the humanitarian, international development, healthcare or wider charity sectors is essential, with knowledge of institutional donor funding and grant compliance highly desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of one of the UK's leading humanitarian organisations, helping ensure UK-Med remains financially resilient and ready to respond wherever communities need us most.
Can you help build a world prepared to help?
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read theCandidate Information Pack - Director of Finance - August 2026before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 31st of August 2026.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfill their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cloudesley is recruiting a new permanent, part-time Finance Manager (2.5 days per week). This varied role includes regular financial management tasks, reporting, budget setting, liasion with property and investment managers and lawyers, as well as policy development and advising Trustees on strategic issues.
About Cloudesley
Cloudesley is an independent charitable trust that makes grants to people, organisations and churches in Islington of c. £ 2million per year. Our grants budget is split equally between our Health and Church Grants programmes.
In June 2025, Cloudesley’s total assets were £57 million and the annual gross income was £1.5 million. Currently, around half of Cloudesley's endowment is held in financial market investments managed by Cazenove, and the other half is in c. 90 residential properties on the Cloudesley Estate in Islington. To fund its work, the charity uses income and a prudent element of capital gains generated from both the investments and properties.
This is an interesting time to be joining Cloudesley as it continues to manage its finances to ensure it can support both current and future needs in Islington, implements its property strategy, and helps to respond to the multiple challenges facing people, organisations and churches in Islington.
Finance Manager role
This wide-ranging role includes:
- Administration of regular financial transactions, including relating to grants and the charity's property assets
- Preparation and monitoring of annual budget
- Production of management accounts and a variety of financial, investment and property reports
- Preparation of draft annual accounts and work with the auditor
- Working with the charity's investment and property managers
- Working with a range of external advisers and lawyers on property matters
- Developing and advising on financial and endowment strategies
Staffing, governance and history
Cloudesley has a small team of four permanent staff. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with part of each week spent at the charity's office in King's Cross.
The charity has up to 15 Trustees at any one time, and a single corporate Trustee, Richard Cloudesley Trustee Limited. The Board of Trustees meets three times a year, and the Finance and Endowment Committee and Grants Committee meet quarterly.
The charity dates back to 1517, when Tudor yeoman and Islington resident Richard Cloudesley wrote his will and left two 'Stony Fields' to Trustees.
Cloudesley is an independent grant-making charity. We support people, organisations and churches in Islington
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance, Data and Innovation
Line reports: 2
Location: London, hybrid working, with minimum 40% of working time in the office
Salary: London £54,000 (salary band £54,000 - £58000; Outside London £51,500 (salary band £51,500 to £55,500)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring our financial information is accurate, timely and useful. The role will oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, payroll, budgeting and forecasting, while managing and developing the finance team. The postholder will work closely with budget holders and senior leaders to support good financial decision-making across the organisation. The role will also provide oversight of key operational areas, including premises, health and safety, equipment and outsourced technology support.
In the first 6–12 months, the postholder will be expected to strengthen monthly reporting, improve budget holder support, maintain clear financial controls, support the annual audit and help embed effective finance processes across the organisation.
Financial responsibilities
· Ensure that all financial data is accurately recorded, maintained and reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards and guidelines
· Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax and statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE and other reporting requirements
· Lead financial business partnering across the organisation, ensuring budget holders have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. This will include:
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- Running effective budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure the organisation has a robust plan
- Producing monthly management accounts with useful variance analysis to ensure proper financial management
· Alongside the Director of Finance, develop and maintain financial controls to safeguard the charity’s assets, ensuring clear processes are in place and control checks are documented
· Take full management responsibility for the finance team, lead, motivate and develop them to ensure that they are focused, competent and working effectively and efficiently
· Maintain clear review and approval processes so that financial work is properly checked, authorised and documented
· Oversee finance processes for the trading subsidiary, including reviewing postings, accounts and consolidation entries
· Produce or review monthly payroll amounts and postings
· Lead preparation for the annual audit and statutory accounts, ensuring working papers, reconciliations and supporting evidence are complete and accurate
· Ensure restricted funds, grants and project income are recorded, monitored and reported accurately
Operations
· Ensure premises and properties are managed appropriately on a day-to-day basis
· Ensure we comply with H&S standards in our multiple offices
· Ensure the organisation has the resources it needs to do their job through the procurement/ provision of laptops and other equipment
· Work with colleagues to ensure we comply with GDPR
Person specification: Skill / experience
Essential
A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with, and supporting people from, a refugee background
Financial and Operational Responsibilities
Strong management accounting experience, including business partnering with budget holders to support good decision-making
Good understanding of UK charity accounting, including charity SORP, audit and year-end reporting
Professional accounting qualification or substantial relevant accounting experience
Management experience and ability to support and develop line reports in a welcoming and inclusive environment
Understanding of key compliance areas relevant to charity finance and operations, including VAT, Gift Aid, PAYE, P11D and GDPR
Good understanding of charity controls and risk management
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong experience using finance systems (we currently use Xledger) and an interest in AI
Experience of charity fund accounting, including restricted funds and grant reporting
Experience of managing/supporting in the management of outsourced technology providers
Personal Traits
Able to improve processes and deliver practical changes that make finance easier to use across the organisation
Able to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards during busy periods
Self-motivated, organised and able to deliver agreed outcomes on time
Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
Practical, flexible and willing to support both strategic and day-to-day finance work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information to different audiences
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships with other teams
Desirable
Committed to continuous improvement and the use of agile tools to support business change
Considerations
· As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks for some roles, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Haven is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of our organisation and the life-changing services we deliver for 30 hours per week.
We welcome applications from CCAB-qualified or part-qualified professionals (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), or AAT Level 4 qualified candidates with significant experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.
Reporting to the Head of Business Services, as Finance Manager you'll lead financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, providing the insight and assurance needed to support strategic decision-making. You'll oversee payroll, strengthen financial controls, support audit and compliance activities, and help drive continuous improvement across our finance systems and processes.
What you'll bring
- A recognised finance qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance and statutory reporting
- Experience overseeing payroll and financial operations
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into meaningful insight
- The confidence to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues
- A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and ways of working
- Experience managing or developing finance staff and building strong working relationships across an organisation
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to make a genuine difference as a Finance Manager. You'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's financial future, influencing decision-making at all levels and helping ensure we can continue delivering vital services to those who need them most.
I think this format feels much more like a CharityJob advert and is more likely to engage candidates than a traditional responsibilities-based summary. It also balances the technical requirements with the purpose and impact of the role.
#Finance #Management #Accounting #Financemanagement #Finance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sporting Equals is entering a significant new phase of growth and impact. We are expanding our team to strengthen our influence, deepen community impact, and accelerate system-wide change whilst we also ensuring we have robust internal systems in place. This is an exciting moment to join Sporting Equals - a time of renewed energy, new and strengthened partnerships, and bold ambition to create lasting equity across the sport sector.
We are pleased to announce a new opening for a Part-Time Finance and Operations Manager (FTC).
Why Join Sporting Equals?
· Be part of a mission-driven organisation creating real systemic change
· Work alongside passionate leaders, partners, and communities across the UK
· Contribute to a period of organisational growth, innovation, and renewed strategic focus
· Help ensure sport and physical activity are spaces of belonging, fairness, and opportunity for all
If you are motivated by purpose, impact, and equity, we welcome you to apply.
We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager who will -
· Provide practical finance support, operational coordination, and control support to help Sporting Equals transition to a stable, robust position following the bringing of the finance function in-house.
· Deliver the day-to-day operational support, records maintenance, evidence gathering, and internal audit checks required to make the organisation's financial systems work effectively. The post will ensure financial risks are managed and adequate control and assurance measures are in put in place, alongside reporting to the board and the senior leadership team.
· Focus on reducing key-person dependency, improving segregation of duties, strengthening audit readiness, improving cost-centre accuracy, and delivering an office management function.
How to Apply
For further details on how to apply please visit our careers page.
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its financial management and oversee the organisation's operational functions. This is a senior leadership role supporting the Trust's continued growth, financial resilience, and conservation mission. The position can be based remotely, with travel to the Isles of Scilly as needed.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a respected conservation charity.
- Flexible full-time or part-time arrangement.
- Remote working (with some travel to the Isles of Scilly as required) will be considered.
- Broad influence across finance, operations, governance and organisational development.
- Chance to contribute to nationally significant conservation projects, including the Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- A qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant.
- Collaborative and approachable.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working strategically while also managing day-to-day financial
- operations.
- Passionate about conservation and supporting the Trust's mission.
- Motivated to help a growing charity strengthen its systems and long-term
- sustainability.
Overall, this is a senior finance leadership role with significant operational responsibilities, suited to someone who enjoys combining strong financial stewardship with organisational improvement in a mission-driven charity.
For the full list of key responsibilities please see the job description.
About Us
Our mission is to keep Scilly special – to protect the islands’ unique heritage, particularly its native wildlife, ensuring that this heritage can be enjoyed by all.
We look after around half of the Isles of Scilly, making sure that Scilly stays special. We help wildlife thrive and provide opportunities for us all to enjoy nature.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about this role, please find our contact details in the job description.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager – Accounts and Strategy with a museum on a full-time, 12-month FTC basis. As Finance Manager – Accounts and Strategy, you will lead the delivery of high-quality financial management, strategic planning and management information services across the museum.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead a team of finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting organisational decision-making. The postholder will act as the museum's recognised authority on accounting, compliance and financial reporting, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and performance management.
Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 2 days per week required in their London office.
As Finance Manager – Accounts and Strategy, you will:
- Lead, motivate and develop the Management Accountants team and Planning & Management Information Coordinator, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance service across the museum
- Oversee the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, providing accurate and insightful information to support decision-making
- Lead the annual audit process and year-end reporting, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and ensuring all statutory reporting obligations are met
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls and systems, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, governance and compliance
- Provide expert financial advice on accounting, tax, regulatory matters and major museum projects, supporting strategic and operational decision-making
- Support the development and delivery of museum-wide strategy, operating plans and performance reporting, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in long-term planning and organisational priorities
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance, in a similar role (have proven experience operating within a complex organisation, with the ability to deliver high-quality financial management, reporting and strategic support)
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)
- Have line management experience (demonstrable ability to manage a diverse range of individuals to create a motivated team)
- Have strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, audit, tax, VAT and regulatory compliance
- Be experienced in driving process, systems and control improvements, with a focus on efficiency, compliance and best practice
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Finance Compliance Manager in our Rent Setting team. Based from our office in Wembley, you'll combine office and home working in line with our hybrid approach, with occasional travel to other sites as required.
The Role
Reporting to our Head of Rent Setting and Administration, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for ensuring full compliance with rent and service charge legislation, regulatory standards (including the rent standard and the leasehold and freehold reform act 2024), and internal policies across SNG's housing portfolio.
You'll be responsible for overseeing the accurate setting, reviewing and communication of rents and service charges, ensuring transparency, affordability and regulatory compliance, while supporting financial viability.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring compliance with national rent policy frameworks (EG Rent Standard 2020, RSH requirements) and relevant legislation (Housing Act 1985, Welfare Reform etc)
Owning the governance of rent and service charge policies, procedures and controls, ensuring they compliance and alignment to any changes in government regulations, as well as being clearly communicated and embedded in operational practice
Overseeing the annual rent and service charge setting and annual service charge actuals processes, including reviewing rent and service charge calculations, collating final rent and service charge data and updating systems with new charges.
Working with teams across Localities, Specialist Housing, Asset Management and Procurement to ensure accurate and timely setting of service charges and rent for both new and existing schemes and tenants
Identifying and managing rent and service charge compliance risks, ensuring material errors, regulatory breaches, or weak controls are escalated appropriately, remediation plans are delivered, lessons are learned and repeat failures are prevented
Owning the fair rent compliance framework, ensuring all fair rent accounts are maintained and updated, re-registrations are managed to schedule, successions are correctly monitored and recorded, and fair rent properties being re-let are promptly reclassified and charged in line with the Rent Standard and internal policies
Managing the Finance compliance team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
What we're looking for
You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or Qualified by Experience, with strong knowledge of rent setting and service charge processes within social housing. You'll also need:
In depth knowledge of UK rent legislation, regulatory frameworks and service charge principles affecting social housing (E.g. Rent Standard, Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024)
To be an experienced leader, skilled in developing high-performing teams and consistently maintaining high operational standards
Ability to take ownership and work independently whilst meeting tight organisational deadlines
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, demonstrating collaborative, cross-functional working relationships, including experience liaising with external stakeholders, e.g. auditors
Demonstrable experience with solving data quality issues and improving processes, including delivering key change initiatives in an organisation
Experience with NEC/Active H housing management systems, Workday or similar finance and housing management systems is desirable
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
National Zakat Foundation is the UK’s leading Zakat institution, turning Zakat into real, local impact for Muslim communities across the country. NZF provides community-led solutions to poverty, inequality and isolation, with an aim to impact the well-being of all communities in the UK. As our Director of Finance and Governance, you’ll sit at the heart of our Executive Committee, steering Finance, Governance and Risk Management with the rigour of a seasoned CFO and the heart of someone who believes in the mission. You will specialise in financial analysis, strategic planning and business partnering.
This is more than a finance role. You’ll shape strategy, safeguard trust, and give our stakeholders the insight they need to grow our reach and deepen our impact – all while ensuring every pound of Zakat is managed with integrity, transparency and care.
We’re looking for a qualified finance leader (FCCA, ACA or CIMA) with ten-plus years at Director or CFO level, a sharp eye for governance and risk, and a genuine passion for serving the UK Muslim community.
Together, we can make every Zakat count.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you driven by using financial insight to influence decision and strategy?
Join a growing business for good, that supports charities access high‑quality finance and operations support. As they expand their London presence, they're looking for a Finance Business Partner to lead financial delivery for a portfolio of charity clients. This is a role with real autonomy, variety, and influence and would suit either an experienced Finance Business Partner or an established Finance Manager looking to take the next step.
About the Role
This is a genuine business partnering position where you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end finance function for your portfolio, acting as the primary financial contact and trusted advisor to senior charity leaders. Based in their Westminster hub and connected to the wider team remotely, you’ll play a key role in strengthening financial resilience across multiple impactful organisations.
You will:
· Prepare and present monthly management accounts with clear insight
· Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
· Present financial updates to Executive Teams and Boards, offering constructive challenge
· Support funding bids and donor reporting with strong financial modelling
· Produce year-end accounts and manage auditor/examiner relationships
· Support and line-manage at least one Finance Assistant,
Every day, you’ll help charities make confident, data-informed decisions that protect their mission and future.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and building meaningful relationships.
You will bring:
· Professional qualification or studying (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
· Experience producing management accounts and external reporting
· Track record of presenting financial information to senior leaders / Boards
· Experience with SME accounting systems (Xero and/or QuickBooks ideal)
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients
· Aptitude for working autonomously and making sound decisions
· Excellent communication skills, able to translate numbers for non-financial colleagues
· Experience in or alongside the charity sector (desirable but not essential)
You’ll thrive if you enjoy problem‑solving, autonomy, and being a steady, trusted presence for purpose‑driven organisations.
Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.