Accountant jobs in deptford, greater london
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as we grow and expand our work.
About the role
The Finance Partner is a key role in a small finance team, working closely with colleagues across the charity to provide effective and efficient financial support. This role will:
- Provide financial reporting to external stakeholders
- Efficiently and proactively resolve financial queries
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Administer and maintain a purchase ledger and general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of transactions
- Maintain bank accounts and action UK and international payments
- Perform monthly reconciliation of bank and other balance sheet accounts.
Please review the job description to see the key responsibilities for this position, and the person specification.
Location, contract and salary
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), permanent role. SPANA works on a hybrid basis, with regular attendance (approximately 1-2 times per month, or more if preferred) in our London office. Candidates must be based in the UK and have the current right to work in the UK.
The salary for this role is £34k-£37k per annum, subject to skills and experience.
SPANA offers a range of benefits to staff, including a generous company pension scheme with 10% employer contribution if the employee contributes at least 5%, and health care cash plan.
To apply
Please read the job description and person specification for full details on how to apply. Please state where you saw the role advertised in your email.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on 22 July 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the job
Over the past decade Pembroke House’s activities in Walworth have grown considerably, with annual turnover rising from £200k to £1 million. Further growth is expected as a result of a new strategy anchored around five 10-year commitments to the neighbourhood, consolidation of our activities across two community buildings and continuing to build wide-ranging partnerships in Walworth.
We are looking for an experienced and skilled financial professional who can steward us through this crucial period of development. You will be someone who combines a passion for our mission, a keen eye for detail and a flair for interpreting financial information and supporting non-specialists to make sound financial decisions.
Days will be varied spanning everything from helping budget holders report to funders; preparing accurate financial reports and management accounts; to creating the budgets and frameworks for long-term financial planning. The rest of the core finance team comprises a Bookkeeper and a pro bono Payroll Officer based in Pembroke College, Cambridge. Other members of the team manage petty cash, look after the room hire business (including invoicing and credit control) and administer pensions.
The trustee’s Finance and Risk Subcommittee formed two years ago and a new trustee position of Treasurer is currently being recruited. The Finance Manager will service and attend the subcommittee’s quarterly meetings and be the main contact point with the Treasurer between meetings.
As a new role there will be plenty of opportunity to mould finance operations across the organisation. Finance systems are currently in place, and have satisfied the auditor over the past few years, but there remains scope for improvement, including through automation and upskilling of the wider team.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Foster a culture of financial responsibility, in conjunction with the Leadership Team.
- Draft the audit file and schedules and assist the auditor with follow up questions and queries.
- Lead on the preparation of the charity's annual budget.
- Prepare fundraising budgets, financial claims and invoices for funders in line with (grant) agreements.
- Approve and act as signatory to all contracts for services issued and received.
About Pembroke House
Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London.
We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Shocked by growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach: taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities. We continue to share a building with St Christopher’s church, which has its routes in the same student settlement.
For over 130 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth.
Located in the heart of Walworth, we strive to empower communities and individuals to create a neighbourhood where everyone can flourish.




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We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.
If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced finance and business operations professional able to demonstrate strategic and operational ability around financial planning and processes as well as delivering cost effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose business services, then we would like to hear from you. Charity finance experience and experience in a similarly broad role covering other areas of business operations including IT, risk management, data protection & data management and health & safety is a must.
We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.
We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.
This is a permanent, home-based role. There will be the requirement to attend internal and external meetings or events which will involve travel away from home and working outside of normal hours.
The role is both strategic and operational in nature and represents a fantastic chance to join an amazing charity at an exciting time of growth.
For job role specifics please see the Job Description.
What We Can Offer
· Competitive salary circa £33,000 (£55K FTE) per annum depending on experience.
· 15 days holiday on appointment plus pro rata bank holidays and one extra day for your Birthday.
· Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment.
· Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for out of hours work.
· Flexible working.
· Health Cash Plan
How to Apply
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role and how they match the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV.
First stage interviews will be held week commencing 28th July 2025.
Safer Recruitment
Special Olympics Great Britain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS/PVG check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve a Basic Disclosure.
Equal Opportunities
Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply.
Other
The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.
We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.
We request no contact from agencies.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




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As Director of Operations and Fundraising you will play a key role in driving forward the mission of Notre Dame Refugee Centre, dedicated to supporting those seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Lead a small yet impactful team to deliver a range of vital services including IAA immigration advice and ESOL lessons, with social activities. You will work closely with our trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure that we continue to deliver life-changing support to those who seek our help.
Immigration advice, practical support and warm welcome to refugees and asylum seekers since 1996.



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We're looking for a finance operations lead to help drive accruate, reliable and efficient financial processing across our organsation.
In this key role, you'll:
- Oversee the processing and reconcilitation of financial transactions
- Support the preparation of annual accounts and external audits
- Collaborate with HR on monthly payroll processing
- Be the key contact for day-to-day banking, credit card and investment matters
- Provide direct financial support to our units and members.
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of an organisation that believes girls can do anything, we'd love to hear from you!
About Girlguiding
This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.
We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.
Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the workplace. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with out hybrid working model. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.
We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply, please get in touch with us.
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These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context
Role overview.
Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.
Contractors can be based outside the UK
Requirements
- Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
- Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
- Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
- A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
- Ideally professional/ fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Portugese
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
- Resilience and adaptability
Personal attributes:
- At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
- Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
- Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients.
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Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;
Internal development
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply.
Who are we?
Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Depaul Group, a group of charities that work across the world with a mission to stop homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
What’s the role about?
This is a great opportunity to join us as the new Chief Finance Officer. As the Depaul Group continues to experience growth and increases its impact, you’ll lead the effective financial and governance support provided by DPI to its subsidiaries. You’ll be the leading interface between the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees and other corporate bodies and subsidiaries. You’ll provide financial advice to the Group CEO, Board and other senior management colleagues, including modelling best practice in financial management, overseeing the financial management in the subsidiaries, setting financial standards for the group and providing support to enable the subsidiaries to meet those standards. You’ll also be leading and supporting the development of a new governance structure for the Group.
What will ideally support your success?
You’ll be a CCAB qualified accountant with experience of strategic financial leadership and management experience and the ability to solve complex problems. In addition, you’ll have experience of working with and advising a diverse range of boards and external stakeholders. It’s important that you also have experience of current financial reporting requirements and financial management practices, including consolidated financial reporting. Strong IT skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of key HR and ICT challenges in the charity sector are desirable. We’re looking for someone possibly, but not exclusively, working in homelessness and/or international development who shows personal integrity in all they do and have a commitment and respect for our aims, objectives and values.
Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Recruitment is delighted to be working with a fantastic charity who aims to help keep women and children safe. Their goal is to empower women through the provision of support and advice to secure accommodation and successfully move on to independent living, free from abuse and fear. An exciting opportunity exists for a Temp Finance Manager to join the team. As Temp Finance Manager, you will assist the finance and administration manager with daily finance operations, such as overseeing the financial controls procedures, ensuring that policy and expectations are clear and maintaining the financial records for all income and expenditure streams. This is a part time (21 hrs), temporary role (4-8 weeks), flexible working options available. *Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be an experienced finance professional accustomed to working in a small busy finance function. You will have excellent financial transactional and bookkeeping experience. You will maintain the financial records for all income and expenditure streams, ensuring the timely and accurate production of month end accounts, reconciliations and reporting from SAGE. Previous experience of creating and implementing financial procedures and policies as well as experience of devising and implementing systems improvements will be beneficial.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
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Finance Assistant (Income)
Salary: £16,320 pa (£27,200 FTE)
Hours: Part time (21 hours to be worked over a minimum of 3 days between Monday to Friday)
Location: Hybrid, with minimum one day a week in our Hampton Wick office
Benefits: 15 days leave, plus bank holidays (FTE 25 days leave, plus bank holidays) and an additional 1.5 days complimentary leave. Option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, and more.
About us
Hastoe owns and manages more than 7,500 homes across the south of England from Devon to Norfolk. We are a social housing landlord and England’s leading rural housing specialist. We deliver small housing developments in partnership with local communities although, for historic reasons, we also own some housing in urban areas.
We are passionate about providing a first-class service for our customers. If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused, and passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, then we want to hear from you.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make an impact in the delivery of the income accounting provision at Hastoe.
You will assist our Management Accountant with the accounting, management and reconciliation of Hastoe’s solar photovoltaic portfolio, including the income that Hastoe receives from Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) payments. You will also assist with general management account duties.
The role will require close working and collaboration with colleagues within the Finance team and wider organisation (in particular our Housing and Property services teams), as well as communicating externally with other stakeholders regarding our PV panel portfolio. You will also need to liaise with Hastoe’s FIT licencee and other external organisations.
You will also assist with an exciting project to modernise Hastoe’s PV panel metering and data collection processes.
Duties will include:
- Assist the Management Accounts team to input accruals, Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) payment schedules and invoices relating to Hastoe’s solar photovoltaic (PV) panel portfolio.
- Assist with administration for said PV panel portfolio, accessing online portals, monitoring status of PV panels and payments.
- Liaise with Hastoe’s FiT licensee(s) to submit and receive information relating to the panels.
- Assist with the maintenance and servicing as required of the PV panel portfolio, working closely with Hastoe’s Property Services Team.
- Assist with completing reconciliations to ensure payments are allocated and accounted for correctly.
- Assist with reconciliations, month-end and other management accounts functions.
For more information on the role, please see the details on our Careers page.
About you
We are looking for someone with keen attention to detail and data analysis skills. You will also need to be adept at communication and passionate about service improvement.
You will also need:
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel & Word.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience of maintaining records and administrative systems.
- Knowledge of financial and management accounts.
- Ability to work to deadline, and interest in learning new skills.
- Ability and interest in learning new skills.
A personal note from Raj Patel, Management Accountant, your hiring manager
“This is a varied role in a great Finance team, where you will work on a critical area of Hastoe’s operations, working closely with teams across the entire organisation. We look forward to working with the successful applicant.”
Benefits provided
Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) and 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave.
Enhanced Pension: Hastoe's employer contributions start at 5% and are based on matching of your own contribution level, plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution.
Other benefits include:
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Annual leave increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees).
- Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership.
- Cycle to Work and Car Leasing Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential phone and online support and resources service with 24/7 access.
- Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance).
- 3 x Life Assurance from day 1, for all pension holders.
- A supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Long Service awards.
This post is subject to background checks. Further details on this can be found within the advert on our Careers page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supported a prestigious Higher Education institution with the recruitment of a Finance Director on a 6-month FTC. The organisation is at a pivotal point in its strategic journey, with bold ambitions for future growth and innovation, and is now seeking a Finance Director to support its continued success.
This is an opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an institution that blends history with forward-thinking ambition, and to make a meaningful contribution to the development of students, culture, and education at a national and international level.
About the Role:
- Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial strategy in line with broader institutional goals
- Provide strategic financial oversight of commercial activity, investment planning, and income generation
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial control
- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, including leading on audits, submissions to the Office for Students, and TRAC reporting
- Act as a senior strategic partner to the Principal, Executive Team, and key stakeholders
- Lead and mentor a finance team, embedding a collaborative, high-performance culture
- Work closely with the Managing Director of the commercial arm to align strategic and financial planning
- Oversee risk management, capital planning, and systems improvement
- Ensure best practice in financial reporting, governance, and stakeholder engagement
Working Patterns:
This is a full-time permanent role. Hybrid working is offered, with regular presence expected at the organisation’s central London base.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working model – with 2/3 days required in the office
- High-impact role on a senior leadership team, shaping the future of a culturally significant organisation
About You
You will be a qualified accountant with significant senior leadership experience within finance. You’ll bring a commercial mindset, experience with statutory and audit processes, and the ability to lead a finance function during transformation. Experience in the Higher Education is highly desirable.
You will be a confident communicator and relationship-builder, able to engage credibly with stakeholders across the organisation. You will thrive in an environment where innovation, inclusion, and long-term sustainability are core values.
Application Process
Interviews on occurring on a rolling basis
OPERATIONS AND FINANCE OFFICER, POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION (PSA)
Contract type: Fixed-Term (initial 12-months, potential for extension)
Hours: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE). We are open to these being flexibly worked over the week.
Location: Camden, London (Hybrid working - 1 or 2 days in the office per week)
Salary: £32,000 pro rata, £25,600 per annum
Are you ready to play a vital role at the heart of the Political Studies Association (PSA)?
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Operations and Finance Officer to join our small but dynamic team. This is a varied, hands-on role providing day-to-day support across finance, operations, HR, and governance. You’ll work closely with our Head of Operations & Finance and CEO to help keep everything running smoothly.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in, or a strong interest in developing finance and digital administration skills. We welcome applicants with a solid background in operations or administration who are keen to grow their knowledge of finance systems, bookkeeping, and compliance in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
In this vital post, you’ll take the lead on day-to-day operational administration, including office management, managing payments and maintaining accurate records in systems like Xero.
You’ll also:
- Support HR administration and payroll processes
- Manage office contractors and supplies
- Provide excellent service to our tenants and shared workspace users
- Ensure good data management and GDPR compliance
- Assist the CEO and Head of Operations & Finance with admin and logistics
- Contribute to PSA operations and adapt flexibly to changing priorities
We support flexible working arrangements, but the ability to work from our Camden office when required, including on our regular team day (Wednesday) is essential.
For full details of the role, please see the job description available here.
Please send your CV and covering letter, explaining how you meet our criteria and why you wish to join the team by 14th July at 10am. We look forward to hearing from you. We would be grateful if you could also complete our equal opportunities monitoring from when you apply which can be found here.
Studies indicate that women and people from other historically marginalised are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly fit our essential criteria, please do not be discouraged from applying. We are keen to recruit the right person for the role and welcome applications from those who have transferable skills.
Interview will be held on 18th July
To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK - the Political Studies Association is not a sponsoring Organisation.
Finance Business Partner
Sector: Higher Education
Organisation Size: Large, multi-site university
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £60,083 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: 34 days annual leave + bank holidays, generous LGPS pension (8.5% employee / 20-25% employer)
About the Role
We are working with a respected university to recruit a talented Finance Business Partner to support Accommodation, Retail and Catering services - a portfolio with a combined budget of approximately £40 million. This is a strategic finance role, reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner - Estates & Projects, and working closely with the Associate Director of Catering, Retail and Accommodation. You'll provide expert financial insight, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, and support decision-making across a diverse and high-impact service area that includes:
- Halls of residence
- Outsourced canteens
- Retail operations and summer business activities
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver timely management accounts and strategic financial planning
- Lead annual budgeting, five-year forecasting, and rent-setting exercises
- Provide financial analysis for executive-level reporting and investment appraisals
- Monitor KPIs such as occupancy, voids, and profitability of outlets
- Act as a key liaison between finance and operational teams
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and year-end processes
- Benchmark pricing and performance against sector and market data
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in financial reporting, planning, and business partnering
- Skilled in developing costing models and supporting strategic decisions
- Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agresso)
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communicator, able to present complex data to non-finance audiences
- Collaborative and confident working with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence
Why Join?
- Be part of a world-renowned institution with a creative and inclusive culture
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model (50% office-based)
- Contribute to services that directly impact student experience and wellbeing
- Access excellent benefits including a highly competitive pension scheme
How to Apply
Please submit your CV. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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Bring your environmental passion for rivers to life!
Are you an enthusiastic finance professional who prides themselves on their attention to detail and excellence? Would you like to work with the finance team for a charity who is invested in improving and making a real difference to our rivers here within the South East of England, which hosts some of the rarest Chalk streams on the planet?
About Us
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the south east are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:
• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.
Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you, please visit our website for more information.
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the South East Rivers Trust's Finance and Operations Team. We are a small dynamic team, sitting at the heart of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Finance Manager and will provide support in administering all financial controls and processing for the organisation. The successful applicant will come from a financial background with a strong understanding of financial principles, an accounting qualification and proficiency in Excel. They will have experience in bookkeeping, reconciling accounts as well as dealing with banking, grant applications and expenses.
The role would suit an individual, who is approachable and organised, with excellent attention to detail, able to work on their own or as part of a team. The role involves liaising and following up with all teams to ensure the data provided is accurate and timely, to support grant applications, payments and audit requirements.
To be successful, they will need to be able to multitask, be proactive and have excellent communication skills, following up and advising staff across all teams. They will need to have a positive attitude, and willingness to assist the whole team with other administrative tasks as and when required. This role is predominantly working from home, with at least one day per week, (on a Thursday), working in the office in Leatherhead.
This is a part time position, to include Monday and Thursday (this being our in office day). There may be a requirement to pick up additional hours to support with busy periods.
To apply for this position please complete an application form and send this together with your CV to us; further details can be found on our website.
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Are you an outstanding Christian leader with a track-record of collaborative international working? Are you looking for the next opportunity to use your skills and experience for the benefit of a global organisation? If this is you, then you are invited to apply for the role of Chief Finance Officer at Open Doors International.
The global Chief Financial Officer of Open Doors International has a key leadership role both within the line-managed Open Doors International entity, and more widely across the Global Finance Network of development and field offices. The CFO reports to the CEO and works closely with other executives on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Accounting (including transactional management and audit), Risk & Compliance, Treasury & Cash Management, Financial Data & Systems, Field Finance, Development Finance and Transformational Programs.
The CFO ensures Open Doors International is known for its excellent stewardship by delivering world-class and well-coordinated financial functions that contribute to excellent operations, risk management, forward-planning and mature governance.
You will:
- Be an experienced CFO with a strong track record of operating in international organisational structures, with exposure to developing markets, complex treasury and money transfer functions, and high-risk environments.
- Have experience of leading strategy formation, team supervision and timely delivery in a complex network or matrix style structures.
- Enjoy and have a matured gift of forward-planning, helping the Board, Executive Leadership Team and colleagues benefit from transparent budget plans in a dynamic missional context that will demand agility.
- Employ wise risk assessment in a context of faith, so that Open Doors can, with effectiveness and great sophistication, deliver its ministry in very challenging and at times restrictive environments.
- Bring a servant-hearted leadership gifting, including the ability to lead through influence and build consensus amongst divergent senior stakeholders; inspire trust; and take a highly relational and capacity-building approach with their colleagues.
- Have excellent communication skills - written, verbal and able to deliver insights with data; effective with a range of audiences from local staff to Board level
- Exhibit grace, to patiently but persistently mature a complex organisation moving through significant phases of growth in a rapidly evolving external environment
Your responsibilities are under the following headings (for a full explanation, please read the attached pdf):
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Management Reports & Communication
- Accounting & Financial Controls
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Innovation & Transformation
- Leadership and People Management
Person Specification
KEY QUALITIES
Open Doors believes that spiritual maturity, character and behaviour are as important as financial competence, therefore the CFO is:
- A devoted follower of Jesus with a heart to strengthen persecuted Christians.
- Prayerful and able to take financial decisions, founded on faith in God.
- Able to build strong relationships across national cultures.
- Able to empower others and intentionally develop future finance leaders.
- Prepared to make difficult decisions and have honest conversations with grace.
- Active in a local church that supports their vocation and provides spiritual support.
- Emotionally intelligent and aware of the impact of their leadership on people.
- Experienced in negotiating and influencing at a senior level, combined with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- A highly skilled Finance professional, who demonstrates an appetite for continued learning and personal development.
- Approximately 15 years of senior finance operational leadership experience prefered in multi-national commercial sector and/or international charity sector.
- Significant team management experience, including remote working across different time zones.
- Proven ability to lead change, including working well across many operational disciplines (Field programs, IT, Legal and HR teams, for example).
- Oversight of a complex treasury function providing financial access across geographical locations.
- Experience communicating and providing reports to Board Audit & Finance Committee.
Open Doors International will offer a competitive salary for the post. We are open to applications from anyone who is suitable for this role, regardless of their current location, with a willingness to be located within -6hours/+2 hours Central European Time zone for ease of communication within a dispersed global ministry.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an MS Teams Interview with the Open Doors International search panel. Finalist Candidates will be asked to come to Netherlands for in-person interviews on 5 September. The Open Doors International search panel members are very aware that this is a two-way discernment process, therefore we encourage each applicant to pray to the Lord and consult their trusted and closest fellow Christians as they consider this opportunity. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post of CFO as soon as is reasonably possible.
Thank you for taking the time to prayerfully consider this opportunity and to learn more about the work of Open Doors International.
Your application should comprise:
• A mandatory covering note of not more than two pages outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role. This covering letter should also include the names of your three referees and one of them should be your pastor or a church leader who knows you well. Please note – these referees will not be contacted until late in the process and with your prior agreement.
• A full CV/Resume, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held and relevant achievements.
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