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• Leading UK-based music examination board
• Opportunity to lead a Accounts Payable Function

About Our Client

ABRSM is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world. 

In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we carry on a long legacy of musical excellence. More than an awarding organisation, we support learners from the first note they play, and empower teachers who help build musical skills and encourage progress around the world. 

As a charity, we use all of the surpluses we generate to make significant donations towards music education initiatives and to develop our support for learners and teachers around the world. We advocate for music and its many forms, playing our part to ensure the future of music education and its place in society. 

Together with our partners, our teachers and others around the world, we've been nurturing the future of music since 1889-to help people start or continue their journey.

Job Description

This role reports to the Head of Transactional Finance. The jobholder is one of three people working in the Accounts Payable Team, which is part of the Transactional Finance & Systems function. The Transactional Finance & Systems function is responsible for:

• recording and processing the financial transactions required to support the operations of ABRSM and its subsidiary ABRSM (Publishing) Limited and to enable it to meet its statutory obligations
• the provision of timely and accurate financial management information to departmental budget holders and to the ABRSM's committees.
• Management of the Accounts Payable Team including monitoring the volume of work and allocation of work to two Accounts Payable Assistants, ensuring that deadlines are met and accuracy is maintained.
• General review and oversight of the work carried out by the Accounts Payable Assistants providing leadership, support and training in Accounts Payable procedures as required.
• Ensuring all incoming Supplier invoices are shared between AP assistants and processed for authorisation daily.
• Ensuring Examiner fees are processed for weekly payment runs as set out in with ABRSM's payment policy.
• Ensuing Examiner and HLR expenses are processed weekly for payment.
• Ensuring Suppliers are paid in accordance with their payment terms and ABRSM's approval process.
• Resolving Supplier and Examiner queries, reconciling statements, and building strong relationships
• Ensuring bank Direct Debits relevant to supplier invoices are processed monthly before month end.
• Processing staff Barclaycard applications and maintaining expenditure limits.
• Meet with new staff to explain ABRSM's approval process before being given system access.
• Administering of travel loan applications
• Maintenance of fixed data for suppliers, examiners and HLRs.
• Dealing with internal Accounts Payable queries and responding to requests for information.
• Monthly reconciliation of aged creditor reports
• Maintaining up-to-date documentation in relation to procedures and systems used.
• Active participation in the enhancement and development of systems in relation to Accounts Payable processing.
• Support with month end activities such as control account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and the accruals process
• Provision of leave cover for the Accounts Payable Assistants and other members of the Finance Department as requested by the Head of Transactional Finance.
• Ad hoc duties as requested by the Head if Transactional Finance
• Processing Royalty payments and administration of accounts.
• Daily checking of VAT codes for invoices awaiting approval.
• Processing International Rep commission payments and administration of accounts.
• Processing Scholar termly payments and administration of accounts.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Applicant

• Previous Accounts Payable leadership experience in a fast paced, changing environment
• A thorough understanding of the principles of double entry and knowledge of finance accounting procedures
• Experience of providing excellent customer service, dealing with customers by phone and email
• Able to work with minimal supervision

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

We would like to offer the successful candidate:

• Band D £45,000-50,000
• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office
• Christmas closure days
• 25+ days of annual leave (depending on role and length of service)
• Discounts on ABRSM and affiliated products
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Contact
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Permanent Salary: £124,771 plus benefits
Hybrid working arrangement available – London head office

The Opportunity

C40 Cities is a global network of nearly 100 mayors tackling the climate crisis with urgency and ambition. As our CFO, you will shape the financial strategy that powers city-led climate action across a growing, multi-entity, international organisation.

Your Impact

● Set the vision: design and evolve C40’s global financial model for resilience and growth.
● Steer strategy: lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning that inform mission-critical decisions.
● Scale globally: oversee accounting, audit, tax and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
● Fuel impact: partner with major funders and programme leaders to deliver outcomes with accountability.
● Lead change: modernise systems and processes; build capability in a high-performing global team of over 20.

About You

● Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with senior leadership experience in complex, international, multi-entity settings.
● Proven record transforming finance functions and implementing scalable systems and controls.
● Confident communicator who can simplify complexity and proactively build strong relations and influence at all levels, internally and externally
● Purpose-driven leader who empowers diverse teams and thrives at pace.

Key Application Details

Closing date: 29th October

For a confidential conversation, please contact Michael Quest, Director at Ivy Rock Partners.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

C40 is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have proven numeracy and data analysis skills with experience of payroll and financial systems? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Role Title: Finance Officer
Salary: £25,367 to £28,134 (dependant on experience)
Contract Type: Part time or full time considered. Permanent, 25 to 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week
Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF
Reporting to: Finance Manager

Magpas Air Ambulance is seeking a new team member to join our small and friendly finance team.  This is a key position working closely with the Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the charity.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team and an organisation focused on growth & development. So, if you think you can help us by being a great addition to the finance team and are able to provide a high level of administrative and organisational skills, then we would love to hear from you.

Role Summary

• Assist the Finance Manager, CEO and Executives in all aspects of finance activity
• Undertake day to day responsibility for keeping up to date accounts and financial records and assist with financial reporting as required

Responsibilities

Finance Administration

• Develop, manage & maintain systems to account for financial transactions by overseeing a chart of accounts; monitoring, policing and refining financial policies and procedures alongside the Finance Manager
• Gift Aid submission
• Assist in production of payroll and liaison with payroll agency including posting of all payroll related items (i.e. PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, student loans etc.)
• Ad hoc projects as required

Finance Systems

• Reconcile and post income from various income sources including but not limited to:

External events
Collection tins
Raffles
Legacies

• Oversee and maintain the purchase order system
• Check purchase invoices received, post within the accounting system and ensure correct authorisation for payment
• Post donations received and reconciliation of fundraising and accounting databases
• Reconcile and post lottery receipts and costs.
• Manage all petty cash payments, expenses payments and associated reconciliations
• Oversee and manage receipts from online sources (e.g. Just Giving, PayPal etc)
• Produce bi-monthly payment runs to suppliers, oversee other ad hoc payments and post within the accounting system
• Manage and reconcile the various bank accounts including charity credit card statements
• Recognise and flag to management when gifts in kind and discounted rates/terms have been applied on supplies

Finance Compliance and reporting

• Support Finance Manager with ensuring all financial records and information are compliant with Fundraising Regulator and ICO regulations
• Responsible for all PAYE and NI reporting requirements and payments of any related liabilities in a timely manner where applicable
• Co-ordinate and update cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Monitor bank position and ensuring adequate cash funds are maintained to enable the charity to function in an efficient and effective manner
• Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of information for annual audit and support external auditors as required

The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this Role Description and any additional or different duties, as may be required from time to time.

Person Profile

Qualities, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
• Experience of book-keeping
• Discretion and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience of payroll and financial systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance related systems
• Able to adopt a proactive approach to working with operational teams in order to provide timely and appropriate advice
• Ability to communicate confidently at all staff levels and across all relevant areas of knowledge and expertise
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities and the ability to respond appropriately
• Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and organise workloads
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols
• Able to adapt procedures to meet the needs of the team and the Charity
• A proven ability to deliver multiple projects to agreed timescales
• Patience, flexibility and able to work with tact, diplomacy and integrity

Desirable

• AAT qualified or part qualified, or equivalent
• Experience of charity accounting principles (SORP) and restricted/unrestricted funds
• Experience of preparing management accounts
• Working knowledge of UK company and charity law around financial and statutory requirements for small UK charities
• Experience of other specialist software and databases (Xero, Donorfy)

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 24th October 2025
Interview date: 3rd November 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process.

Please note that Magpas Air Ambulance reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks from the closing date, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process.

About Magpas Air Ambulance

Magpas Air Ambulance offers a range of benefits including an employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply.

No agencies please.

POST

Finance and Operations Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Overseeing Operations at every level of the organisation, with line management responsibility for some of the team, Project and Workstream Coordinators (approximately 5 direct reports) plus some external consultants and contractors.

SALARY & HOURS OF WORK

Part Time – 4 days a week (30 hours)

Salary: Gross £40,000 pro rata £32,000

Term - Permanent 

Annual Leave Entitlement - 31 days including public and bank holidays Pro Rata

Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM

LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER 

The post holder will be predominantly remote working but will be required to attend the head office and drop-in in Manchester, drop-in spaces in Glasgow and London, and support staff members nationally. The post involves some travel throughout the UK and some work outside of office hours.  All equipment required for remote working will be provided and costs for travel will be covered.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to support the CEO in the day-to-day running of our charity. The NUM CEO develops the overall vision of the organisation, while the Operations Manager is responsible to carry out the vision. 

To be successful in this role, you should have experience as a manager in a position of public trust, have excellent financial, organisational, and communications skills, as well as being a problem-solver with work experience in high-pressure work environments. The Finance and Operations Manager must be versatile in their understanding of the larger vision and as well as the fine details and tactics needed to achieve NUM's goals.

The successful candidate will work in an agile manner to ensure the charity continues to be proactive and innovative, while also being responsive to the changing landscape within the sector and the international sex worker rights and safety movement. As part of supporting the operations of NUM, the successful candidate will provide resources, information and support to NUM Managers and Coordinators across diverse projects, workstreams and teams, to achieve aspects of the organisation’s mandate of 'ending all forms of violence against sex workers' and eliminating the conditions that lead to poverty and survival sex work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years' work experience as a Manager, Project or Programme Manager or similar role that requires oversight of a whole system, business, operation or organisation Experience leading remote or hybrid teams is desired. This includes time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, lead team meetings and support members to manage resources, timelines and project budgets, etc. 

• At least two years’ experience in grant writing and fund development, as well as in financial management, with a demonstrated ability to co-develop budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting as well as oversee banking activities and work with accountants and Trustees to ensure NUM’s financial health.

• Knowledge of the charity sector, the day-to-day running of a charity, business or similar organisation, and familiarity with the work of National Ugly Mugs and other sex worker-serving and sex worker-led organisations.

• Excellent leadership and delegation skills and experience. 

• Ability to support and execute on elements of NUM's policies and strategic plan. 

• Experience and training in Safeguarding and the ability to integrate appropriate safeguarding into all aspects of NUM services.

• Exemplary critical thinking and problem-solving skills and experience.

• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with CRM systems, applications and digital platforms and services, particularly Google Workplace, QuickBooks, the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Slack, Trello, and other project management programs and tools.

• Experience in Human Resource Management and monitoring performance across diverse teams. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to engage in knowledge translation within NUM and with external partners, funders and other stakeholders. 

• A demonstrated ability to be discrete and confidential as part of working on sensitive issues within a diverse staff team, and to be tactful and strategic in challenging social and political climates.

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with excellent payroll knowledge looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference?

Interim Payroll Officer (Assistant Financial Accountant)
Location: London (Hybrid – 60% office / 40% home)
Hourly rate: £20.44 £26.44 holiday pay
Contract: Interim
Hours: Full time: 35 hours per week

As the interim Payroll Officer, you’ll take ownership of essential finance processes, from payroll and taxation to treasury and monthly controls, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that helps shape the organisations strategic decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to grow in a non-profit environment while contributing to meaningful change.
In your role as interim Payroll Officer you will.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial systems and reconciliations
• Process monthly payroll and pension runs, including statutory sick leave
• Updating payroll and pension information
• Support audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid)
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and investment activities
• Partner with departments like HR to improve processes and drive efficiency

To make a success of this role, you’ll ideally bring:
• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or CCAB) or equivalent professional status
• A proven track record in in financial and payroll experience ideally in a charity or public sector setting
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with finance systems
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement

To apply for the position of interim Payroll Officer through TPP Recruitment please send your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Finance Administrator

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support financial operations and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely services.

Position: Finance Administrator
Salary: £20,255 pro rata (£28,357 FTE)
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week, flexible across 4 or 5 days (Tuesdays in the office required)
Location: Hammersmith, West London, hybrid with 2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 20 October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 30 October 2025, Hammersmith

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an assessment as part of the selection process. This will be held on the day of your interview, if you are invited to participate.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of financial transactions including rent accounting and purchase ledger systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing rent charges and receipts accurately on the housing management system
• Managing supplier invoices and weekly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with finance journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Producing budget reports to support budget holders
• Responding promptly and professionally to resident and supplier queries

This role offers an opportunity to develop your finance career, with scope for further learning and professional growth.

About You

You will bring a proactive and organised approach to the role with:

• Experience of managing varied workloads and priorities
• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills, including MS Office
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners
• A solutions-focused attitude with commitment to excellent customer service

This role would suit someone looking to build or progress their career in finance, with opportunities for training and development.

About the Organisation

This organisation is dedicated to making a positive impact through providing high-quality housing and services. With a strong community focus, they are committed to delivering safe, secure and affordable homes while ensuring residents have a voice in shaping the services they receive. This is an exciting time to join, with significant development projects and new office facilities in West London.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Rent Accounts Administrator, Ledger Clerk, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Finance Business Partner – Education Sector

Location: Peterborough area (regional travel required)
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + excellent pension
Contract: Full-time, permanent (Temp-to-Perm option considered) 

A leading educational organisation in the Peterborough region is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing finance team. This is a varied and strategic role, combining the production of management accounts with genuine business partnering across a broad range of academic and non-academic budget holders. You’ll provide financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support effective decision-making and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in linking finance with curriculum planning and wider organisational strategy. The role does not include line management responsibilities.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic financial advice that drives performance.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting and insightful analysis to support decision-making at Executive and Leadership level.
• Produce management accounts, journals, and year-end support.
• Provide costing, cost analysis, and interpretation of complex financial data.
• Support budget holders with business cases and project-based financial planning.
• Ensure quality financial information is prepared for external stakeholders, including auditors and the ESFA. 

About You: 

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or finalist.
• Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, working with multiple cost centres and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong management accounting skills, with hands-on experience of journals and reporting.
• Skilled in cost analysis and interpreting complex data.
• Pragmatic problem solver with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites in the region (with the possibility of 1 day per week remote working).
• Experience in the education sector is desirable. 

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected educational organisation in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll work alongside high-calibre finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy.

Closing Date: Ongoing – early applications encouraged. 

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Are you a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives?

The Organisation

Canopy is an award-winning, pioneering self-help housing organisation based in inner-city Leeds. We bring empty homes back into use, support homeless families, train volunteers in construction skills, and help diverse neighbourhoods thrive. We are a Charitable Community Benefit Society with a strong social mission and a collaborative, values-driven culture.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead our financial planning, reporting, and compliance, whilst supporting operational excellence. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth running of our internal infrastructure. 

Please visit our website for our full Job Description and Person Spec.

Key Responsibilities include:

Finance

• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and reporting activities.
• Oversee cash flow, accounting, and audit functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, including bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Produce monthly expenditure reports to assist the Senior Management Team.
• Produce quarterly management accounts for Board and Lenders.
• Prepare the annual financial statements and oversee the audit process.
• Ensure financial and regulatory returns are submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the Board, Chief Executive, and Senior Management Team, driving sound decision-making, procurement decisions, business planning, fundraising and value for money.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of Canopy’s tenants’ rent accounts, preparing and issuing statements as required by the regulator.
• Establish and maintain working practices that would comply with the Regulator of Social Housing’s Economic Standards
• Ensure contractors, suppliers, petty cash accounts, and volunteer expenses are paid in a timely manner.

Administration & Operations

• Supervise the bookkeeper.
• Manage the IT Support Contractor, ensuring they maintain data integrity, security, and availability across the organization.

The Person

Essential Criteria

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience of managing audits and preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience of working in a senior administrative or operational role.
• Experience of managing or supervising staff and/or contractors.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy or sell leave
• A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven team
• The opportunity to be part of a unique and impactful organisation
• Casual dress in the office

Join Our Lifesaving Team

Financial Controller

Location: Rugby

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Provisional Interview Date: 24th October 2025

We’re seeking an experienced Financial Controller who will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of accounting and financial operations for the charity.

If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Click here - EDI - The Air Ambulance Service

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Accounting and Bookeeping: Manage the finance team to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, ledgers, and other accounting records.
• Year end audit: Manage the year end audit from start to finish, and be jointly responsible (with the CFO) for the relationship with the auditors.
• Cash, banking and treasury management: Support the team to manage all cash and investments, ensuring that the Charity makes the best use of its funds.
• Income and Accounts Payable: Support the team to manage all income and accounts payable processes with suitable controls, identifying efficiencies where possible.
• System Implementation: Lead the finance system implementation (from Exchequer to Business Central), delivering a smooth switch over.
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience working in a charity or retail environment is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in managing finance functions and leading finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Ability to handle a £38 million turnover organisation with ambitious growth plans and work within a complex financial landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• Capable of leading a project to implement a new finance system. Experience of managing a system change would be a significant positive.

What’s In It For You:

At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture. 

Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives. 

The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.

Click Apply and help us keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people. 

Finance Analyst
£37,264 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent contract

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Analyst to join our Finance team and play a vital role in supporting the College’s mission to improve child health.

As Finance Analyst, you will provide robust financial planning, analysis and reporting to ensure the sustainability and transparency of the College’s finances. Working closely with budget holders and the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will support on producing accurate, timely reports, developing forecasts, and supporting decision-making across the organisation.

You will also play a critical role in contributing to strengthening internal financial controls, supporting compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and delivering insightful analysis to senior leaders, the Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to influence financial strategy in a high-impact organisation that champions better health outcomes for children.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, working with budget holders and producing financial templates and reports
• Producing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, balance sheets, and capital project reports
• Providing financial modelling, analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making, working with the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.
• Undertaking business partnering with budget holders, providing training and guidance as needed
• Supporting compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, and preparing working papers for audit
• Preparing payroll allocation adjustments and supporting cash flow management and reporting
• Supporting the administration of finance systems and ongoing improvements to processes and controls

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally in a not-for-profit or public sector organisation
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management systems
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships

Desirable:

• Knowledge of charity accounting and SORP requirements
• Experience of using Business Central or equivalent ERP systems
• Familiarity with healthcare or public health organisations

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team.

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 20 October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Organisation

I'm recruiting on behalf of a small, globally connected Christian organisation based in London, with an annual income of approximately £2 million. This is a faith-based environment and the role suits someone who is comfortable working in a setting where Christian values shape the culture and daily rhythm of the organisation.

The Job

This is a hands-on Director of Finance role, responsible for leading the financial strategy and operations of the organisation and two related charities. You'll manage a small team (currently one full-time and one part-time staff member) and report directly to the Chief Exec equivalent.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and controls
- Overseeing statutory accounts and audit processes
- Supporting funding applications and donor reporting
- Advising senior leadership and trustees on financial matters
- Managing financial operations including payroll, tax, and cash flow
- Reviewing and improving systems and processes

This is a full-time role (35 hours/week), with the option of a 1-2 year contract, and a strong likelihood of extension.

The Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant with experience in charity finance and a strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and strategic planning. The organisation will also consider a candidate who has worked at a senior level with a smaller organisation and has a strong desire to work with this organisation. You'll need excellent Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (SAP Business One experience is a plus but not essential).

You'll be:

- Comfortable working in a Christian environment
- A confident financial leader with a pragmatic approach to risk
- Skilled at communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and capable of leading change
- Willing to travel internationally and occasionally work evenings/weekends

Experience of managing teams and upgrading financial systems is desirable.

What's in it for You?

- Salary: £65,000 (potentially up to £70,000)
- Pension: 2.5% employee contribution / 10% employer contribution
- Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 bank holidays + 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexibility: Option to buy/sell 5 days annual leave
- Hybrid Working: Office-based Tuesday-Thursday, home-based Monday and Friday
- Location: West London (Central)

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a global mission while shaping the financial future of a respected and values-driven organisation.

Please apply ASAP to be considered. Applications will be considered as they come through with interviews taking place within a week. Happy to consider candidates on 1 month notice or less.

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Role Purpose:

We are looking for an organised and proactive professional who is comfortable working across finance and operations, including HR and compliance. You will combine attention to detail with a collaborative approach to support smooth and efficient operations.

You will play a key role in day-to-day activities related to finance, HR, IT, compliance, office and other operational activities, supporting the CFOO to ensure company policies and processes are adhered to efficiently and effectively.

About Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC)

SASC is an ambitious social investment fund manager providing flexible finance to inspiring social sector organisations that support communities and improve people’s lives. Our investment approach puts social impact at the heart of everything we do: we are committed to developing creative solutions that will enable organisations to grow and continue delivering scalable and sustainable solutions to social issues. Established in 2014, we have committed more than £170m of capital as loans to non-profit organisations across the UK. We work with organisations that are tackling entrenched social issues such as poverty, homelessness, social isolation and unemployment.

 Key Responsibilities:

General

• Act as the main liaison for a number of SASC’s outsourced supplier relationships – finance, compliance, company benefits, tax, company secretarial and HR, IT support.
• Manage the day-to-day use of financial and HR systems and apps, such as those to process staff expenses, and ensure that they are used as intended.
• Ensure adherence to the company procedures and controls, and suggest improvement where appropriate.

Finance

• Review monthly payroll / pensions data elements.
• Review and authorise third-party expenditure.
• Coordinate company secretarial activities, including company filings.
• Coordinate and review statutory accounts production for SASC’s various micro-entities.
• Coordinate the annual audits for both SASC, its affiliate charity (SASC Trust) and its various funds.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewal processes.
• Coordinate investor drawdowns and distributions for SASC’s funds.
• Assist with annual budget / business plan as required.

HR

• Maintain HR system records, such as training records and certificates.
• Assist with staff benefits administration.
• Assist with policies and procedures updates.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Compliance

• Review compliance data and collate information for quarterly FCA regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the provision of information as part of periodic compliance monitoring.

IT/Office Management

• Responsible for maintaining the IT equipment register (incl. laptops and mobiles) and ensuring the smooth onboarding of joiners and offboarding of leavers in relation to IT matters.
• Oversee general office duties for the London office (e.g. office supplies).
• Provide ad-hoc assistance to the CFOO as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a role at a similar level.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Willing to work flexibly and fluidly, can take instructions and can also work independently.
• Analytical in approach, able to quickly gain an understanding of complex work and confident in seeking clarification when needed
• Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple projects effectively.
• Organised, attention to detail and able to work to high standards.
• Proactive, hardworking and a team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communicating professionally and confidently with outsourced suppliers and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining flexible and willing to accept new challenges in a changing environment.

Desirable but not essential

• Part-qualified accountant.
• Exposure to accounting systems (e.g. Xero) would be beneficial to support reviews, although full bookkeeping responsibilities sit with external providers.
• Understanding of how funds and their structures operate.

Location: Hybrid, London 2 days/week minimum in the office

Reporting To: CFOO

Contract: Perm 3 days/week 0.6FTE

Salary: £30,000-£40,000

Date Closes: Thursday 30th October

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification and why you think you would be the right person to join our team – see below.

As an innovative social investment fund manager with an open and transparent work culture, SASC believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team. People from all underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join Trauma Care UK as our Office & Membership Administrator!
Are you ready to play a key role in helping a national charity save lives through education and research? This exciting position is at the heart of Trauma Care UK’s mission — ensuring our organisation runs smoothly, efficiently, and with impact.

You’ll coordinate the charity’s day-to-day activities, streamline core processes, support projects and finances, and keep our members connected and informed. From managing resources and maintaining compliance to engaging with our growing membership, your work will directly strengthen the charity’s operations and influence.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees, Medical Director, staff, volunteers, accountants, and subcommittee chairs — as well as liaise with sponsors, members, and conference organisers to keep everything running seamlessly.

If you’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team improving trauma care across the UK.

 

Person Specification

Experience

· Proven experience in operational or administrative management, preferably within a charity, non-profit, or healthcare-related organisation.

· Experience in event and conference planning, including sourcing venues, liaising with speakers, and coordinating logistics.

· Experience managing financial processes such as budgeting, transaction processing, and financial reporting.

· Experience handling procurement processes and maintaining asset and inventory records.

· Demonstrated ability to handle enquiries professionally across various communication channels (in-person, phone, email, social media).

· Experience maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection legislation.

· Experience preparing contracts and liaising with external partners such as sponsors or academic institutions.

Qualifications

· Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

· Relevant qualifications in business administration, charity management, event management, or a related discipline (desirable).

· Financial or bookkeeping qualifications (e.g. AAT, bookkeeping certificate) are desirable but not essential.

Skills and Knowledge

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

· Proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management systems.

· Knowledge of financial systems and the ability to process financial transactions and reports.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.

· Problem-solving skills and initiative to identify and implement improvements to processes and systems.

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

· Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and objectives of a charitable organisation

Additional information

· The post will be office based however, some degree of flexible hours and working from home can be negotiated.

· The Charity runs one annual conference (5 days) and a minimum of one Regional conference each year. The post holder will be required to support these events, which would involve some overnight accommodation.

Safe Passage International

Head of Finance

Salary: c£60,000

Location: London / Hybrid

Reports to: Chief Executive

Line Management: Financial Accountant and Finance Team

Safe Passage International is a leading international NGO working to champion the rights of refugees and displaced people. We help unaccompanied children and vulnerable adults access safe and legal routes to protection, and we advocate for systemic change across Europe.

We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance to lead our finance function across the UK, France, and Greece. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, sustainability, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a robust international finance function, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, and financial reporting.
• Drive financial strategy and systems optimisation, including digital transformation.
• Manage procurement and contract oversight, ensuring value for money and donor compliance.
• Support and develop finance staff, and collaborate across teams to embed financial best practice.
• Actively contribute to organisational leadership and governance, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, including board-level reporting.

About You

You are a qualified finance professional with:

• Proven experience in strategic financial leadership, with a demonstrable understanding of the regulatory requirements for UK charity finance.
• Strong technical skills and a collaborative approach to working across cultures and disciplines.
• A commitment to refugee rights and the mission of Safe Passage.
• Experience in international finance, donor compliance, and systems development is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Safe Passage, you’ll be part of a courageous, compassionate team making a real difference. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to shape the future of a growing international charity.

 Ready to lead change?
Apply now and help us build a world where everyone has the right to seek safety.

To find out more visit our dedicated microsite by clicking the button below and for any queries, please contact our retained partners at GatenbySanderson, full details can be found on the microsite.

Closing date:  Wednesday 22 October

We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.