Accounting manager jobs

Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 months (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £55,831- £64,871 per annum (London)

Closing Date: Friday 5th December

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 8th December

Please note, we are only considering candidates who are available immediately and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an Interim PMO Lead to establish and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) supporting significant organisational transformation initiatives, based in London.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 15,000 young people each year.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Performance and Technology, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and embedding project management excellence across Centrepoint. You’ll influence how projects are governed, ensure best practice is adopted, and support the delivery of complex change initiatives that will help drive Centrepoint’s future success.

As Interim PMO Lead, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing a robust PMO structure that enables the organisation to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to establish effective governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks, ensuring that all transformation activities are aligned with Centrepoint’s strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference by building capability, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a culture of accountability and excellence in project delivery. Your expertise will help Centrepoint navigate change, maximise impact, and set the foundation for future growth and innovation.

Hybrid Working

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part-time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.

About you

• You have proven experience leading or managing a PMO or project governance function.
• You hold a recognised professional qualification in project management (such as Prince2, APM, or Lean Six Sigma).
• You have a strong track record of delivering business transformation in large, complex organisations.
• You are confident working with a range of stakeholders, including external partners and suppliers.
• You possess excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• You are adept at implementing project management tools, reporting frameworks, and governance processes.

What you’ll be doing

• Establishing a robust PMO structure to support the delivery of a major organisational transformation, ensuring high standards of project management and governance throughout.
• Developing and implementing project reporting, dashboarding, and risk management processes to provide clear oversight and accountability for project performance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across finance, procurement, and governance to create effective approval and review mechanisms for key projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Supporting the wider rollout of project management best practice across Centrepoint, including training, continuous improvement frameworks, and the integration of new technologies.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people based on their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Interim PMO Lead, click ‘Apply’ now!

As Finance & Operations Manager at the Foyer Federation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building our finance and administrative functions at an operational and strategic level. You will support all aspects of the charity's work and development through the provision of strong financial assistance - ensuring accurate financial reporting, sales invoicing, bookkeeping, grant management and payroll management. You will also take day to day responsibility for HR and organisational administration.

This role will involve close collaboration with our team to ensure the day to day finance and operational requirements are met as well as working closely with the SLT and board to build greater financial resilience and strategic financial awareness within the charity.

You will have oversight of central operations, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Development and Partnerships and Treasurer. 

Please find the detailed job pack via the link below. The job pack includes a link to the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 10am 15th December 2025

Project Accountant

An international not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Project Accountant to join its expanding finance team in London on an initial 1-year FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your financial expertise within a global, mission-led environment, supporting programmes that drive meaningful environmental and social impact.

The organisation works at the forefront of global sustainability, partnering with governments, funders, and international stakeholders to deliver initiatives that address the world’s most urgent challenges. With a team of specialists based across multiple continents, they combine data, policy, and innovation to help build a more equitable and sustainable future.

As Project Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance across a diverse portfolio of philanthropic and government-funded projects. You’ll act as a trusted partner to project leads, providing financial insight, accurate reporting, and expert support throughout the project lifecycle.

This position sits within the Grant Finance function, working closely with legal, HR, and operations teams to forecast expenditure, track commitments, and ensure that all financial reporting meets donor and audit requirements. You’ll also contribute to system and process improvements as the organisation continues to expand its portfolio of funded programmes.

The charity has offices in Central London and offers flexible working arrangements, including remote working, compressed hours, and the option to work a four-day week.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full accountability for project financial transactions and grant funding records.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and analyses to project leads and external funders.
• Prepare and review project and proposal budgets, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines.
• Monitor and forecast expenditure, tracking commitments and staffing costs.
• Support funder audits and ensure internal controls align with donor requirements.
• Lead on project close-out, ensuring accurate reconciliations and compliance.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, systems implementation, and policy updates.
• Collaborate across global teams to deliver consistent, high-quality financial support.

About You

You will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong experience in grant or project finance, ideally in an international or donor-funded setting.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience with grant compliance, funder reporting, and audits
• Experience with EC grant compliance and financial reporting is essential
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to manage complex financial information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate financial detail for non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive and organised approach, capable of managing multiple deadlines across time zones.
• Experience working with multi-currency projects and diverse international teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with SUN Systems / Infor Q&A, Concur, or project tools such as Asana.
• Background in sustainability, international development, or environmental programmes.
• Additional language skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £53,243
• Contract: 1 year FTC
• 30+ days of annual leave
• 1 week office shut-down for a Summer & Winter Break (not included in annual leave)
• Opportunity to work internationally 20 days per quarter

The Finance and Corporate Services Manager will report to the Finance and Corporate Services Director and be responsible for the day to day management of the accounting systems including the book keeping, payroll, bank payments and month end procedures for Invictus UK 2027 Limited, and its trading subsidiary Invictus UK 2027 Trading Limited, which will deliver the Invictus Games that will take place in Birmingham in 2027, and for the associated impact activities.

Job responsibilities

 Financial Control

· Manage the Xero accounting system, including:

• updates to the chart of accounts,

• access controls,

• development of reports to support financial reporting requirements

• Uploading budgets as they develop

· Manage all bookkeeping, ensuring all invoices are authorised and recorded on Xero

· Ensure accurate and timely processing of expense claims, and support with implementation and training of an expenses system

· Maintain accurate intercompany recharge records between the Charity and the trading subsidiary

· Lead the month-end process, ensuring all balance sheet accounts in both entities are fully reconciled

· Ensure costs are accurately allocated against government grant funding or unrestricted income

· Oversee all HMRC reporting, including quarterly consolidated VAT submissions, PAYE/NI and Gift Aid returns and statutory tax requirements

· Manage payroll including setting up new employees and ensure all related submissions and payments are made on time

· Maintain secure online banking protocols and oversee supplier, staff, Board and payroll payments across both entities. Ensure payments are processed on Xero on a timely basis and Xero is reconciled to the bank weekly.

· Ensure timely invoicing and recognition of sponsorship, and other income, including accruals for commission payments

· Assist in the preparation of documents for the annual audit process for both the Charity and the trading subsidiary

Financial Reporting

· Produce accurate and timely financial reports for donors and grant providers

· Prepare consolidated monthly balance sheet and income statement for inclusion in the management accounts

· Prepare monthly report for department heads updated for spend to date, committed future spend and remaining budget

Corporate Services

· Take responsibility for finance onboarding of new staff/volunteers including explaining expenses policy and claim procedures

· Maintain a log of all supplier contracts, including key payment dates and cancellation dates

· Maintain a log of all sponsorship agreements, including invoice dates

· Maintain the asset log

· Lead on Games-specific finance tasks, as agreed by Finance & Corporate Services Director

· Support the director in other areas as required.

Are you a dog-loving fundraiser who is passionate about working with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Mid-Value Campaign Manager to deepen engagement with those donating up to £10k, ensuring they have a fantastic supporter experience when they give to Dogs Trust.

What does this role do?
As Mid-Value Campaign Manager, you’ll:

• Design and implement a mid-value programme for a pipeline of mid-value donors, cultivating relationships with individuals, families, trusts and foundations who are making donations up to £10k,
• Build and grow a community of donors at this level, bringing together likeminded, generous individuals,
• Take ownership over the programme and work creatively to develop new materials for the programme, continually improving donor journeys.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 15th December 2025.

Could this be you?
To be successful this role, you’ll be an experienced fundraiser, ideally with experience across different high value fundraising areas, such as philanthropy or trusts. You’ll have excellent communication and stewardship skills, with the ability to craft bespoke donor journeys that engage and inspire donors at this level. You’ll have a proven track record of meeting targets, and thinking innovatively to maximise giving potential. 

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Financial Accountant - Chartered Professional Body

Location: Central London - hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum

· Play a key role in a charity that benefits society.

· Manage complex VAT returns with partial exemption.

· Enjoy a generous pension and extra time off at Christmas.

· Benefit from a generous training budget and development support.

Our client, a leading chartered professional body and charity, is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their London team. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills in an organisation that makes a real difference to society.

Company Overview 

Our client is a globally recognised professional body and registered charity. For over a century, they have championed professional standards within quality management to improve organisational performance. With a mission to benefit society, they support a global community of thousands of members. They are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, guided by values of integrity and innovation.

Position Overview 

As the Financial Accountant, you will be a vital part of the finance team. You will ensure the accuracy of financial records and compliance with regulations. Your work on statutory accounts, tax, and month-end processes will directly support the organisation's charitable mission. The role does not directly line manage anyone.

Responsibilities 

· Prepare month-end journals for income and staff costs.

· Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations accurately.

· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns with partial exemption.

· Manage PSA returns and withholding tax matters.

· Assist with year-end statutory accounts under SORP.

· Support the annual budget and forecasting process.

· Help improve financial systems and processes.

· Provide cover for the payroll function when needed.

Requirements

 · A full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or similar).

· At least three years of experience in a financial accounting role, ideally with experience leading on charity SORP accounts.

· Proven experience with complex partial exemption VAT returns.

· Good knowledge of charity taxation and PSA returns.

· Excellent IT skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.

· Strong planning skills and high attention to detail.

· Ability to build good relationships with colleagues.

· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus.

Benefits 

· Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

· Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

· Flexible working arrangements available.

· Generous budget for training and development.

· Cover for one professional membership fee.

Alongside these benefits, you will join a welcoming and inclusive team. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and makes a real difference.

Closing date: 5th December at 12 noon

Interviews: W/c 8th & 15th December

Please send your CV for further consideration

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind, part of Mind the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Purpose of the Job

The Director of Finance will join the leadership team, contributing to the overall management of the charity and provide strategic oversight across Finance, IT, Health & Safety and Risk management.

This role is critical in ensuring the charity’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness in supporting people who need us most. The postholder will ensure robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Mission and values

• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Leadership

• Support the lead role of the CEO on Board Reporting.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board to shape and deliver the charity’s strategic and budget plan.
• Lead the development of financial and IT strategies that support the charity’s compliance.

Finance

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial control, reporting, and audit.
• Ensure organisation-wide compliance with internal financial procedures and legal compliance.
• Prepare reports for the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees analysing performance against KPIs.
• Provide financial reporting to high level commissioners.
• Develop the annual budget and financial forecasting in collaboration with the Leadership and Senior Management Team.
• Oversee cashflow management.
• Translate complex financial information to non-finance budget holders to help them manage their own budget and make informed decisions.

IT, Health & Safety and Risk Management

• Oversee the IT infrastructure and cyber security, ensuring appropriate development and maintenance of IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), particularly in relation to sensitive client data.
• Oversee organisational compliance including gaining and retaining accreditation certificates including ISO accreditation.
• Oversee Health & Safety Compliance including management of the organisational Facilities function and the annual Health and Safety Audit.
• Oversee risk management policies and processes including the updating of the Board Risk Register in collaboration with SMT colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An accountancy qualification e.g. CCBA, CIMA.

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in Management and/or Leadership (or willingness to work towards).

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience of leading and managing change.
• Experience of charity accounting and accounts preparation under SORP reporting requirements.
• Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
• Experience or knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Mental Health Commissioning Landscape and the third sector.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent technical accounting skills.
• Ability to lead with vision, developing associated strategies and plans for implementation.
• Evidence of strong leadership, highly effective communication, and people skills with the ability to tailor communications to a range of difference audiences.

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Knowledge of payroll management and systems.
• A thorough understanding of strategic financial management.
• Broad knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance relating to government.bodies, companies and charities including finance, audit, data protection, governance, and risk management requirements.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Able to give a strategic lead and inspire others.
•  A confident and effective person-centred decision maker.
• Resilient with a positive outlook and personal drive.
• Commitment to the practical application of safeguarding, data protection, and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining a high level of service to service users, colleagues, trustees and other stakeholders.

This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and HFEH Mind may vary duties from time to time. This job description is subject to regular review.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to a Standard DBS check

Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Finance Officer.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a super friendly, motivated, and supportive Finance and Administration Team.

The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available working Monday to Wednesday in the office.

You will be an effective team member working alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that income and expenditure are appropriately processed in accordance with The Sick Children’s Trust's procedures, and that coding and costing are accurate and appropriate. You will work with the Finance Manager to support a range of financial procedures from banking to preparation of budgets and forecasts.

You will be the first point of contact for finance queries. Therefore, strong numeracy skills, previous experience in a finance role and good communications skills are essential.

For further details regarding the role, please see the recruitment pack.

Our vision is to work to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital will be able to stay together, just minutes from their child’s bed during their treatment.

If you strongly believe you can contribute, then join us on a 12 month fixed term contract and we will give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification. 

Closing date 5 December

Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Department: Finance and Operations
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent

RABI is the farmers charity.

RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.

At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.

Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.

RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.

KEY PURPOSE:

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager, who will be integral to supporting the charity through an exciting period of change and development. This is a new role, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to refine the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including stock returns.
• Prepare key account reconciliations and review those carried out by the Finance team to ensure completeness.
• Preparing Gift Aid returns.
• Administrating RABI’s payment providers.
• Administering legacies in conjunction with the Fundraising Department.
• Management of payroll.
• Administration of VAT returns for the Trading Subsidiary.
• Reviewing and authorising weekly payment runs.
• Documenting processes and procedures.
• Liaise with other departments as required, with particular reference to County Committees.
• Provide cover for the Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable administrators when required.
• Day-to-day administration of the Finance System.
• Assisting with year-end processing and audit.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.

PERSON SPECIFCATION:

Essential

• Experience of working with charity finance.
• Payroll experience.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload across multiple projects and plan ahead.
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• A positive and creative approach to work.
• Self-motivated, and confident to be able to work both independently and collaboratively in teams
• Intermediate level IT skills (Microsoft Office including Excel).
• Ability to record and analyse data.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all information.
• Understanding of Data Protection regulations, compliance and good practice.
• Affinity with the mission and objectives of RABI.

Desirable

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experience of working with a charity trading subsidiary.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of the role of trustees and volunteers

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

BENEFITS:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site parking.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, exp

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

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We are seeking a dynamic and driven fundraiser to be our Trusts and Foundations Manager. The Sutton Trust is at an exciting point in our organisational journey, with a new Chairperson and ambitions to significantly grow our impact and fundraising as part of our 2030 strategy.

Over the past five years the impact of the Sutton Trust has increased, especially in our programme numbers, securing a relatively stable income of c.£6m over a number of years. In recent years this has grown to c.£7m, and our organisational strategy to 2030 will continue this fundraising trajectory to increase income to £12m. Trusts and foundations income currently accounts for c.37% of our fundraising, and we know there is considerable enthusiasm and opportunity in the grant-making world for building strategic partnerships with us.

Our fundraising approach will continue to focus on major gifts and strategic multi-year partnerships, leveraging a range of drivers to secure Trust, Foundation and Statutory support. There is significant opportunity to build mid-level income (£50k-£100k) from family and organisational trusts/foundations, in which the Manager will play a pivotal role, as well as completing a deep dive into the team’s extensive prospect pipeline.

The Role and Team

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be an experienced, proactive relationship manager and fundraiser. You will be confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking, along with securing and stewarding funding relationships with a wide variety of Trusts, Foundations, Statutory and organisational donors. With an entrepreneurial mindset for income generation, the postholder will be able to confidently manage competing demands to balance securing new funding and delivering high quality stewardship and grant management to a portfolio of current and prospective supporters.

The role will manage a growing portfolio of mid-level Trusts, Foundations, and organisational donors (predominantly £50k-£100k), while also providing strategic support on grant management of our major Trust and Foundation partners. This will include compiling key reports and support of gathering and analysing programmatic data.

The role sits in the Trusts and Foundations team of the Development Department and is managed by the Head of Trusts and Foundations. All team members work on both new business and grant/account management, with ambitious individual income targets. You will work closely with colleagues across both the Development Department and the wider organisation.

Main duties

New Business

• Undertake prospect research into trusts and foundations, statutory opportunities (contracts or grants) and organisational funders in collaboration with the Head of Trusts and Foundations, and other senior staff and senior volunteers. This includes identification, due diligence, qualification, and creating briefings and outreach plans.
• Work with the Head of Trusts and Foundations to cultivate a prospect pool of potential donors, looking at lapsed supporters, the prospect pipeline, stakeholder network mapping through the Board and Trustees, as well as funders with an active interest in education / social mobility.
• Submit compelling funding proposals and reports to mid-level trusts, foundations, statutory and organisational donors to secure income (predominately £50k - £100k) for the Trust. Work alongside other Development team and wider organisation members to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Alongside team members, manage the shared Development inbox to ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a prompt, consistent, and friendly manner.
• Follow all relevant policies and processes to ensure due diligence is completed for prospective donors and account management plans are kept up to date.

Account Management and Development

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level trusts, foundations, statutory supporters and organisational donors, delivering impactful stewardship (e.g. impact reporting) while meeting all donor reporting requirements to maximise financial income and partnership longevity.
• Support senior team members on strategic management of our major trust and foundation partners, including leading on compiling key impact reports, coordinating meetings, attending programme visits, event invites, writing targeted donor communications and reporting.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising Operations to compile and analyse key programmatic data for use by the Development team in their grant reporting.
• Be accountable for achieving agreed trusts and foundations income targets, looking for opportunities to grow funding and diversify income for this stream.
• Ensure all record keeping and administration relating to trusts and foundations income is maintained, up-to-date, and processed in accordance with GDPR and Sutton Trust policies and procedures.

Fundraising Finance and Reporting

• Act as an ambassador for the Trust with external audiences, delivering presentations and providing expertise as required.
• Work with colleagues to deliver impactful events to cultivate prospects and steward partners, with a focus on experience for trust and foundation supporters and prospects.
• Work with colleagues across Development and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, income tracking and reporting for trusts and foundations income, through the Trust’s CRM (Salesforce), account management plans, and all relevant income pipeline documents.
• Ensure you appropriately follow policies and procedures on due diligence, Salesforce and data management, account management, stewardship, and reporting.
• Stay up to date with grant fundraising best practice, learning from senior members of the team, and keep abreast of developments and opportunities within the wider fundraising space.
• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience in successfully securing, managing, and developing Trust, Foundation, Statutory or organisational donor partnerships at five figures or above, from initial prospect research to securing income and ongoing grant management.
• Experience building and managing relationships, particularly in the philanthropic sector with organisational donors.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to write compelling proposals and impact reports, or pitch to audiences with the intent of persuading them to your point of view or secure a specific outcome.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to summarise information from readily available sources clearly and concisely.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and tasks to successfully achieve project or other goals.
• Excellent prospect research skills and strong analytical skills.
• First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust with confidence in a range of settings.
• Knowledge of fundraising in the education and/or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience using CRM software (ideally Salesforce) to accurately record funding relationships (desirable).

And someone who is:

• Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage and increase social mobility.
• Able to take the initiative and take responsibility for a wide variety of tasks and projects.
• Strong communicator, skilled at persuading others through writing and conversation.
• Enjoy working with impact and outcomes data to create compelling narratives for reporting purposes (desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise multiple funder relationships.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £43,000-£48,000
• Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to - work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
• A DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 1st December, with first round interviews held on Tuesday, 9th December, and second round interviews held on Wednesday, 17th December. Both rounds will be held in our London office. 

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, high-risk financial operations related to our partner's international grantmaking and emergency relief support. This role combines financial leadership with flexibility and responsiveness to needs in volatile contexts, particularly for grassroots movements and activist groups globally - managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Finance Oversight

- Lead all financial processes for international grants: budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, reporting.
- Manage multi-currency payments into high-risk regions; ensure compliance, mitigate fraud/diversion risk.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial systems for expanding global operations.
- Be agile to respond quickly to humanitarian needs.

Risk & Compliance

- Ensure due diligence (KYC, AML) and enhanced vetting particularly for overseas partners and informal/unincorporated networks.
- Comply with HMRC and UK banking rules, counter-terrorism finance regulations.  Work with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to improve policies/procedures.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as finance lead for philanthropic clients working in relief and grassroots activism.
- Provide advice on financial risk, best practices.
- Foster relationships with grassroots partners; ensure transparent, accessible reporting.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in working with clients in conflict or activist settings.

Humanitarian & Global Finance Expertise

- Use knowledge of international finance especially in difficult contexts (e.g. unincorporated groups, sanctions, restricted jurisdictions) to design processes that satisfy both donors and grassroots partners.
- Monitor emerging risks globally and help shape responses.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance in international/ humanitarian/ philanthropic settings.
• Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
• Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
• Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.

Desirable

• Arabic (spoken/written) skills preferred
• Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
• Experience with cryptocurrencies.

Skills & Ways of Working

• Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
• Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
• Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.

Terms & Benefits

• Salary: c.£45,000 per year.
• UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
• Occasional UK/European travel.
• Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
• Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
• Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
• Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.

Our debating, public speaking and cultural exchange programmes aim to embed sustainable cultures of oracy in schools, and empower young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently and to listen to and understand different points of view.  With the new Ofsted Framework and the Curriculum and Assessment Review confirming the importance of great oracy education, the need has never been greater for the ESU’s educational offers. 

Purpose of this role. 

This role is central to driving our work forward. You will play a key part in ensuring the next generation gains essential oracy skills by managing and delivering the sales of the English-Speaking Union’s educational products. These include our signature ‘Discover Your Voice’ student oracy workshops and our Teacher Oracy CPD sessions for schools and other educational settings in England and Wales, with potential to expand to international schools. 

You will lead the full sales process from start to finish. This includes generating leads, responding to enquiries, securing bookings and overseeing the delivery of workshops and training. You will be proactive, motivated and confident working with a high degree of initiative. Working closely with the Director of Education, you will help build an effective sales operation that ensures thousands of young people and teachers benefit from high-quality oracy opportunities. 

About the role and responsibilities 

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Own the lifecycle of sales of our education products, building positive relationships to ensure repeat business 

• Collaborate with the ESU Marketing Team and Director of Education to develop the messaging and assets needed to promote our offers 

• Respond to and follow-up on leads and warm conversations to move prospects through the sales pipeline

• Implement plans designed to generate leads of sales to schools (secondary and primary), Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and other partners

• Manage the delivery of the workshops by being point of contact for Lead Teachers, appointing freelance Oracy Leaders to deliver the work and providing communication, support and resources as necessary 

• Build the ESU network, connecting with teachers and MAT contacts to generate sales. This includes proactive outreach to new schools and MATs for new business, as well as working with existing clients.

• Use Salesforce to manage all programme delivery including tracking all account communication, reporting on sales pipelines including new business and renewals

• Devise the sales strategies and execute the plans to generate leads and interest from international schools 

• Collect data for monitoring (student surveys; case studies; teacher surveys) 

• Work with our pool of delivery staff (Oracy Leaders). This would include clear communications before and after workshop delivery, booking staff onto workshops, liaising with finance and HR when necessary.

• Execute plans to generate leads and interest from international schools 

​This job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to take on other relevant responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager. Examples of additional responsibility areas include communications, administration and resource design. 

Person Specification 

• Passionate about improving oracy skills in young people from all backgrounds 

• Experience managing end to end sales, especially to schools 

• Experience of hitting and even exceeding sales targetsExperience developing strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and in schools

• Experience with CRM systems to manage and report on sales performance 

• Strong understanding of the education sector, schools and the realities of teaching 

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) 

• Excellent attention to detail and high standards 

• Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team 

• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a scaling organisation 

Desirable: 

• Experience of working with Salesforce 

• Experience coordinating freelance staff 

• Experience planning and delivering lessons 

• Experience of resource creation 

Our partner, a respected international development organisation, is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead the financial management and oversight of a large, multi-country donor-funded project. The postholder will ensure timely, accurate and compliant financial accounting, reporting, and donor compliance, while supporting strong financial management across the wider programme portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial management, planning and reporting of a multi-country project, ensuring transactions are accurate and compliant with donor and organisational requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost recovery and co-financing, and maintain up-to-date financial data in grant management and tracking systems.
• Prepare and deliver timely internal and donor financial reports, ensuring consistency between internal records and external submissions.
• Monitor project and portfolio expenditure, analysing variances and providing actionable insights to senior management and programme teams.
• Strengthen financial controls and compliance frameworks, including development of tools, manuals and checklists to ensure adherence to donor and internal policies.
• Support audits (donor and statutory), maintaining trackers for audit actions and disallowances, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Review and approve partner budgets, sub-grant agreements and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor terms and promoting financial capacity building.
• Provide technical support and training to field teams and partners on donor regulations, financial management, procurement and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with programme teams to align financial management with programme delivery and results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes across the organisation.
• Occasional international travel may be required (approx. 1–2 trips per year).

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience managing finances for complex, large-scale donor-funded projects; experience working with UN Agencies and the World Bank is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, grant management and donor reporting; familiarity with institutional donor requirements highly desirable.
• Proven experience in financial controls, audit preparation, and compliance for multi-grant, multi-country programmes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to build effective relationships across diverse teams and cultures.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

This is a London-based role with hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

International Medical Corps UK provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.

International Medical Corps (IMC) and International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK) with headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, work collaborate to maximize resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities. International Medical Corps (IMC) is an US-registered independent affiliate organization of International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK), with which IMC UK shares the same name and charitable objectives and mission.

JOB SUMMARY: 

 To assist the Finance team with the day-to-day financial activities of International Medical Corps UK in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting. The UK finance team, work in close collaboration with the finance team of our affiliate International Medical Corps based in LA and Split.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

•  Appropriate and timely processing of accounts payable function;
•  Responding to payment requests using BACS and international transfers as appropriate
•  Timely disbursement of staff expenses; 
•  Set-up payments in the bank account in relation to UK suppliers and employees; 
•  Prepare vouchers for Foreign exchange transfers;
•  Tracing foreign exchange settlements and flag outstanding settlements;
•  Ensure uploading documents on Onbase Scanning and filing of bank statements, bank reconciliation, monthly folders for transactions during the month, third party documents and correspondence.
•  Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
 

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps UK.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, Bachelor's Degree in finance, Accounting Accounting. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Working towards a recognized accountancy qualification
• AAT qualified, ACCA, CIMA entry level;
• Proficient in using data analysis tools in excel for reports etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Package;
• Prior experience of using ERM or accounting packages; 
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and formulate messages in an engaging way.
• The ability to effectively analyse complex problems and suggest solution that would have positive impact on International Medical Corps needs
• Proficiency in English
• Additional language skills a plus