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Summary
Independent Member to the Audit Committee
Contract: Fixed Term, up to 31 March 2029
Salary: £1,500 per annum plus reasonable expenses
Hours: 3 Committee meetings per year plus training as required
Location: No 1 , Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP
Closing Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC
Merseyside Wate & Recycling Authority (MRWA) is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, and our Audit Committee is a key part of ensuring that we meet those standards.
Independent Members are non-voting members of the Committee, who assist in overseeing internal and external audit arrangements, reviewing and scrutinising financial statements, and reviewing and assessing the governance, risk management and control of the authority.
Independent Members are expected to actively participate in meetings of the Committee, and demonstrate independence, integrity, objectivity and impartiality in their decision-making. They support the Committee in providing independent assurance to the elected Members of the Authority, and its wider stakeholders.
In order to achieve a broader range of experience on the Committee, the Authority is seeking to appoint an independent member with experience, at a senior level, in the one of the following key areas:
· Local Authority / Public Sector Accounting
· Local Authority / Public Sector Financial Reporting
Candidates with experience in these areas in large private sector organisations will also be considered.
Independent Members will be appointed for an initial period up to 31 March 2029 with the potential for this to be extended for a further three years.
Successful candidates will receive an annual allowance of £1500 and will be expected to attend three Committee meetings per year. Meetings are usually held in person at MRWA’s office at No 1 Mann Island but may occasionally be held vie Teams.
Candidates will also need to be able to commit sufficient time to read Committee papers in advance of these meetings and to undertake occasional training alongside the other Committee members.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider individuals for appointment if they:
In addition, to be eligible for appointment, a person must not be disqualified from holding office as a Member of the MRWA or any local authority within Liverpool City Region. Accordingly, any person who is recommended for appointment will be required to confirm that he/she is not disqualified.
To read minutes from previous meetings of the Audit Committee and gain an understanding of what the role entails, please visit our website and go to Governance & Finance > Authority and Committee Meetings.
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Member of the Audit Committee, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply please send your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, and how your skills and experience relate to the role no later than Sunday 19th April 2026.
For the person specification or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Chris Kelsall, Director of Finance.
Your new company
A large London Housing Association is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team with strong sector experience.
Your new role
This Finance Business Partner will be the lead for reporting on Building Safety.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV (in Word please).
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Bring clarity, confidence and control to finance that powers social change.
Are you an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear, useful insight? Do you want your work to support an organisation empowering young women to thrive?
You Make It (YMI) is looking for an experienced Freelance Finance Manager to oversee our finance function and ensure strong financial management, reporting and controls across the organisation.
Working closely with our Founder CEO, Treasurer and team, you will play a vital role in maintaining YMI’s financial health, strengthening accountability and ensuring we remain funder-ready as we continue delivering life-changing programmes for young women.
This is an ongoing freelance role (approximately 15 hours per month), designed to sit alongside your other clients or commitments.
About You Make It
You Make It (YMI) is an award-winning East London charity, established in 2011. We empower unemployed / under-employed young working-class, racialised women to succeed in the social, cultural and economic life of London.
We do this by brokering access to people, knowledge, networks and experiences that inspire confidence, focus and ambition. Our team, partners and supporters are united by a commitment to creating long-term, meaningful change.
Key Details
Contract: Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)
Day Rate: £250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status
Location: Home-based with occasional London meetings
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting to: Founder CEO
Financial Year End: 31 March
Why Work With Us?
Purpose-Driven Work: Your expertise directly supports life-changing opportunities for young women.
Trusted Autonomy: Work independently while being valued as a strategic partner.
Flexible Working: Primarily remote, with occasional London meetings.
Values-Led Culture: Integrity, equity, kindness and collaboration shape how we work.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to appoint by 16 March 2026, or sooner.
Empowering women and progressive employers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This new role will take over responsibility for developing and managing all finance activities and reporting in this rapidly growing charity. You will have the opportunity to shape the role and the evolution of the charity as we grow, implementing financial processes and systems. As a key member of the Management Committee, you will work closely with the CEO, the Office Manager and the Honorary Treasurer.
Key tasks and responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the primary duties and is subject to change in consultation with the post holder. Projects and priorities may vary from time to time as required
For full details, see the application pack or our website
Please include a cover letter stating why you are interested in the job and what you can contribute to our charity. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to be considered. We would welcome phone calls to discuss the role with our Office Manager before applying.
Our mission is to secure a resilient and enduring community for Christians in the West Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
My client is a respected, values-led organisation operating in the charity and grant-giving space, with an annual income of around £11-12 million. They are financially stable, professionally run, and known for delivering significant impact through their funding programmes. The team is collaborative, dynamic and committed to high standards.
The Job
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's core financial operations. This includes:
This is a role where you can genuinely shape financial insight, improve process, and add strategic value.
The Person
I'm looking to speak with fully qualified accountants (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA) who bring:
Experience in endowed charities or grant-making organisations is desirable, but not essential.
What's in It for You?
My client offers a competitive and supportive benefits package including:
You'll also be joining a purposeful organisation where your work directly supports positive outcomes for young people.
What to Do Now
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, please get in touch.Send me your CV, and I'll arrange a confidential conversation to discuss the role, organisation and process in more detail.
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Head of Finance
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance who will be responsible for all finance functions across the BGCI Group, including financial and management reporting, company secretarial, tax, financial risk and controls, project reporting, audit liaison, banking and compliance, as well as the management of a small Finance team located in the UK and Kenya.
Title of post:
Head of Finance
Job Purpose:
Control of finance function
Reports to:
Secretary General
Contract Type:
Job-share, Part-time (3 days a week; potential to go full-time)
BGCI Offices, Kew, London*; Hybrid (working 1 day per week in office)*
Remuneration:
£50-52000 FTE (Actual: £30-31200) Grade S2. Salary dependent on level of skills, experience and necessary qualifications
About BGCI
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is the largest global plant conservation network with over 950 member institutions in more than 120 countries. BGCI plays a key coordinating role, facilitating collaboration between botanic gardens and other conservation organisations, and supports the development and long-term functioning of botanic garden networks. BGCI ensures that local expertise contributes to global impact, and mobilises funding and technical assistance for practical conservation efforts worldwide.
*Please note that our temporary offices in 2026 are in Putney, London
Person Specification
BGCI is seeking to appoint a person interested in a job-share but with the potential to go to full-time if desired. Candidates for this post will have a proven track record working for a conservation or scientific organisation, preferably in plant conservation. The post holder will demonstrate sensitivity to complex, multicultural and multinational institutions and structures.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is looking for an experienced Financial Manager to lead our finance function covering the charity and trading subsidiary. You will join the Senior Management Team working together to ensure strong and coordinated operational management across the charity. The role is accountable to the CEO and the Finance Committee for all aspects of the organisation’s finances, for ensuring that all income and expenditure are managed and monitored systematically, prudently and legally. We have a variety of income sources including charity fundraising, a trading arm, landing fees (for Skomer Island), membership subscriptions, investment income, legacies and multiple grants of varying sizes. We are currently in a healthy position with our finances and have clean audits every year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with World Vision UK to recruit for a high-calibre Head of Finance to drive their financial integrity and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the CFO and serving as a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, you will ensure resources are managed with unwavering accuracy, insight, and stewardship to support vulnerable children worldwide.
You will lead core operations—from transaction processing and monthly accounts to treasury, tax compliance, and statutory reporting. You will be a critical partner to the Head of Business Intelligence and leaders across Fundraising and Programmes, embedding clear policies and modern processes that amplify World Vision UK’s mission impact.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are an outcome-focused leader who balances strategic vision with operational rigour. You possess a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with commercially aware recommendations.
Essential Requirements:
Desired Skills:
Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum
Key Benefits: 7% employer pension contribution and 28 days holiday + bank holidays
Location: Hybrid: 2 days from Milton Keynes office
Application Timelines:
Please click on the link to view our dedicated careers page with more details:
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Pathway Project is an inspiring Domestic Abuse Charity that makes a difference, it's a great place to work, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy and we need a Finance Manager who can match our energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to be responsible for the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity supporting the CEO with the Finance Strategy.
She will be driven, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Charity Commission and Charity SORP (FRS 102).
She will work closely with the CEO, SMT and Trustees and she will provide clear, timely financial information to support sound operational and strategic decision-making and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Please apply via CharityJob apply, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact the CEO Sam Booth , the office number is available on the website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Finance Manager at Reading Students’ Union
Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £ 36,596 - £45,653 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent - Full time, 35 hours a week which can be condensed into 4 days
A role where you can innovate and make a real impact!
About Reading Students’ Union
We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone; we inspire and empower students to change the world. Check out our exciting new strategy.
The Role: Finance Manager
As Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of Reading Students’ Union’s Finance team, providing senior operational leadership and expert financial support to ensure the Union operates efficiently, transparently, and in line with its charitable purpose, values, and legal obligations.
You will be the trusted expert on the Union’s finances. You will be overseeing management accounts, statutory accounts, payroll, and financial systems and will be a key business partner to senior leaders, budget holders, and elected student officers. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will help build a strong culture of effective financial management across both charitable and commercial activities, ensuring financial decisions always reflect our mission, vision, values, and ethics.
You will be the line-manager of the Finance team, drive continuous improvement, support strategic delivery, and confidently deputise for the Director of Finance when required.
What you’ll do:
Financial Reporting & Data-Driven Insight
Financial Planning & Business Partnering
Operational Finance Management
Systems, Controls & Compliance
Risk, Governance & Assurance
Leadership & Collaboration
About You
Essential
Desirable:
Why Join Us?
Ready to make bold change happen? Ready to lead the way?
Join us and help shape the future of student life at Reading Students’ Union.
Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.
To be a place for everyone, we inspire & empower students to change the world
Credit Controller
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to: Credit Control & Contracts Manager
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,233.60 (including London Weighting)
Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days in our London (Waterloo) office
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: Sunday, 29th March, 23:59
This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the London area.
Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your credit control career with a national charity that truly values your expertise.
Main purpose of the role:
You will be responsible for managing the collection of debts across multiple communities, ensuring all outstanding amounts are recovered efficiently and in line with organisational policies.
You will work closely with local authorities, community staff, financial appointees and the finance department to maintain accurate financial records, improve collection rates, and support cash flow management.
This role requires strong credit control and bookkeeping expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex accounts.
Key essential criteria:
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
Additional details about L'Arche can be found on our website.
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website or in the job pack.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.
The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 29th of March, at 23:59.
Interviews will take place on the 15th April.
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Key Information
· Location: London based, requiring two days per week at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1.
· Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
· Salary: £85,000 per annum.
· Contract: Permanent.
· Interview process: Two stages totalling around 2 hours.
· Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer.
About the Role
Financial expertise meets strategic leadership
We’re looking for a leader to shape our organisation’s financial management, governance and control environment.
As Associate Director of Finance, you’ll lead financial planning, reporting and controls to ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and strong stewardship of resources.
Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and executive team, you’ll provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making and delivery of organisational priorities. You’ll also strengthen financial systems, processes and governance to ensure management is robust, transparent and forward-looking.
Why this role matters
Strong financial leadership is essential to our organisation’s sustainability and impact.
In this role, you’ll:
· lead the organisation’s financial planning, reporting and control environment
· strengthen financial governance, transparency and regulatory compliance
· provide strategic financial insight to support Executive decision-making
· enable confident investment, growth and operational performance
· build a high-performing finance function that supports organisational resilience.
This is a unique opportunity to combine professional financial expertise with strategic leadership, helping our organisation deliver its mission with confidence.
Why Join Us?
With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!
Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:
· 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
· five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
· enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
· generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.
Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO on our wbesite.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Unlimited team and apply to be our Finance Officer (Maternity Cover).
We’re looking for someone to join our Finance team, to work alongside the existing Finance Officer and support the Finance Manager in handling all of our accounting needs.
If you have excellent attention to detail, experience of day-to-day finance procedures, and would like to work with an organisation that champions disabled artists, you could be our new team member.
Key facts about the role
Job title: Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Type of contract: 10 months fixed term
Salary: £25,199 per annum for 32 hours per week
To find out more, our applicant pack is available in Word, PDF, large print, BSL, audio, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic on our website.
We’d like to receive your application by Monday 30 March, midday.
Unlimited is an arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes new work by disabled artists for UK and international audiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Play for Progress
Play for Progress is a small but mighty London-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers. We provide a safe, welcoming environment where young people aged 14-25 can access practical support, education, wellbeing programmes, and a genuine sense of community. Our work is driven by a deep belief that every young person — regardless of where they come from — deserves the chance to thrive.
We are a close-knit team with a flat structure, a strong values-led culture, and a real commitment to involving the young people we serve in everything we do.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a central role in the sustainable growth of our charity. As Finance Manager, you will be the financial heartbeat of the organisation — ensuring robust financial management, supporting our fundraising and grant compliance, and providing the Executive Director and Board with the financial insight they need to make good decisions.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable working across all aspects of charity finance in a small team, and who brings both technical skill and a genuine commitment to our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records using accounting software (currently Xero )
Prepare clear and insightful monthly management accounts for the ED and Board of Trustees
Monitor cash flow, manage banking, and provide regular financial forecasts
Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the ED and programme leads
Help Budget leads to manage devolved targets through reports and Quarterly Review
Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with the external independent examiners or auditors
Ensure financial systems, processes and controls are fit for purpose and continuously improved
Grant & Fund Management
Maintain accurate tracking of all restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring full compliance with funder terms and conditions
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for statutory, trust and individual funders
Support the ED and fundraiser with budget development for grant applications
Monitor programme spend against budgets and proactively flag underspends, overspends or risks
Support due diligence processes for new funders and partnerships
Payroll & HR Finance
Manage monthly payroll for employees, including PAYE, National Insurance and auto-enrolment pension
Process staff expense claims and ensure adherence to the expenses policy
Maintain accurate staff financial records and support HR administration as needed
Governance & Compliance
Ensure the charity operates in compliance with Charity Commission regulations, SORP and relevant financial legislation
Prepare and submit annual returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
Complete all required Company secretarial duties
Review, maintain and implement financial policies and procedures
Support the Board meetings, including preparing papers, attending meetings and responding to trustee queries
General & Organisational
Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and income receipts in a timely manner
Support the wider team with financial queries, guidance and informal training
Contribute to organisational planning, risk management and strategy as part of the senior team
Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the ED
Person Specification
Essential
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified by significant relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience in a finance management role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Strong working knowledge of charity accounting, fund accounting and the Charities SORP
• Proven experience managing restricted and unrestricted grant funds
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks or Sage) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience preparing management accounts, year-end accounts and budgets
• Experience managing payroll (in-house or via an external provider)
• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and trustees
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and prioritise effectively in a small team
• A genuine commitment to the rights, dignity and potential of young refugees and asylum seekers
Desirable
• Experience working in a refugee, asylum, migration or broader human rights context
• Familiarity with funding from Trusts and Foundations and complex funder reporting requirements
• Experience supporting Board-level governance, including Finance Sub-Committees
• Experience of working in an organisation going through a period of growth or change
What We Offer
• A flexible, supportive and genuinely values-led working environment
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people who have overcome extraordinary challenges
• 20 days annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Remote and flexible working arrangements
• Regular supervision, an open-door culture, and access to professional development
• A diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Play for Progress is an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, and those with lived experience of the refugee or asylum journey. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
This is a a unique opportunity has arisen within a national breastfeeding charity to support the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.
The ABM is a small but growing national charity. To support our expanding activity, we are creating a new role that provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the organisation. The Team Support Officer will ensure the smooth running of core processes while also assisting colleagues working across all functions, including but not limited to, fundraising, communications, training, governance, and events.
This new post integrates and expands on previous administrative functions, providing flexible operational support across all areas of ABM’s work. It replaces the former Administrator and Admin Assistant roles, bringing together core administrative functions with additional capacity to support ABM’s strategic growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.