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St Mary Redcliffe is a thriving, inclusive Christian community that has grown significantly over the past twelve years. It is a traditional, robed, choral church that is also theologically progressive, committed to welcoming and valuing people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. The church reflects a diverse and vibrant congregation united by a shared commitment to faith, inclusion, and the belief that all are equally loved and welcomed by God.
Alongside its worshipping life, St Mary Redcliffe is a well-established heritage destination and an active force for good in one of the most deprived parishes in the country. Thousands of visitors already come each year, with ambitious plans through Project 450 to expand access, facilities, education, and interpretation, enabling many more to engage with the church’s history, heritage, and Christian story. Deeply rooted in its local context, the church invests heavily in community development, runs a community hub, and is recognised by the city as a key civic partner. All of this is sustained by a small, committed staff team, working creatively and energetically across worship, community engagement, safeguarding, heritage, governance, and the complex practical demands of running a large, historic parish church.
We are seeking an experienced and committed Finance Manager to support the work of the church by ensuring excellent financial stewardship, strong governance, and clear financial planning.
This is a key role, working closely with the staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC, and offering both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management.
About the Parish
- A large and active congregation with multiple weekly services
- A broad programme of pastoral care, community engagement, and outreach
- A team of clergy, paid staff, and volunteers
- Significant restricted and unrestricted funds
- Annual income and expenditure of approximately £1.4 million
The Role at a Glance
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Head of Operations
Works closely with: Staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week, with the option to reduce depending on candidate and circumstance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,628
Location: Primarily on site, with opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective financial management and in large part, delivery of the church, ensuring robust systems, accurate reporting, compliance with charity and diocesan requirements, and strong financial planning. The role supports the PCC in fulfilling its legal and fiduciary responsibilities and enables staff and clergy teams to focus on the strategic priorities of the church.
This is a broad role with a large scope requiring close attention to detail in a complex organisation. There is a requirement for oversight and management as well as day to day bookkeeping delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of the church.
- Prepare accurate management accounts for the Head of Operations, Incumbent, Treasurer, and PCC.
- Monitor income and expenditure against budget, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Manage cash flow to ensure the parish can meet its financial commitments.
- Prepare year-end accounts and act as the main liaison with independent examiners or auditors.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with staff team colleagues, clergy and PCC.
- Support medium- and long-term financial planning aligned with wider church strategy and organisational priorities.
- Provide clear financial analysis and advice to inform decision-making.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, diocesan financial regulations, and PCC policies.
- Support the PCC in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with risk management and internal controls, including fraud prevention.
Income, Funds, and Stewardship
- Oversee the management of restricted, designated, and unrestricted funds.
- Monitor and reconcile income streams, including:
- Planned giving and donations
- Service fees (weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Grants and trusts
- Commercial and events income
- Support stewardship campaigns and fundraising initiatives with financial insight and reporting.
Payroll and Staffing Costs
- Working closely with the Governance and Administration Officer & our payroll provider to oversee payroll processing, pensions, and staff-related financial matters.
- Ensure compliance with employment and HMRC requirements.
- Work with line managers on staffing budgets and forecasts.
Systems and Processes
- Maintain and develop effective financial systems and software.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit trails.
- Improve processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with the Head of Operations and PCC Treasurer, offering professional financial expertise and support.
- Occasional requirement to attend relevant subcommittee meetings, presenting financial reports clearly and accessibly.
- Where appropriate, support staff and volunteers with budget management and financial understanding.
- Communicate financial information sensitively and clearly to non-financial audiences.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
- Significant experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit, or public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of charity finance and governance requirements.
- Experience of financial software
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
- Strong excel skills.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-specialists.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Experience working within a church context.
- Familiarity with diocesan financial frameworks.
- Experience managing complex or multi-stream income.
- Knowledge of payroll, pensions, and employment-related finance.
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the values and mission of the parish.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Calm, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
- Confident in offering advice and constructive challenge where needed.
- Able to work independently while being an effective team member.
Safeguarding
St Mary Redcliffe Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
- Their CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining suitability for the role based on the information contained in the recruitment pack.
Closing Date: By 10am on Thursday 2nd April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London, UK, Remote.
Closing date for applications: 25th March 2026
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: Late May - Early June 2026
Contract duration: 1.5 years fixed-term contract
Remuneration: £48,043 - £56,000 gross per annum (UK national band); £53,461 - £63,000 gross per annum (London, UK)
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
The Senior Financial Accountant is a key member of Blue Ventures’ global finance team, responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and Charity SORP-compliant financial accounting across our international operations. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, this fixed-term role will play a hands-on part in month-end and year-end close, consolidation, balance sheet integrity, and statutory accounts preparation, ensuring high-quality financial reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
As maternity cover for an 18-month period starting in May 2026 (early June at the latest), the postholder will provide continuity and operational stability within the accounting function. The role requires strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with country finance teams in a globally distributed environment, helping to maintain robust financial controls and audit readiness in support of Blue Ventures’ mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
As Accounts Assistant focusing on Treasury and Accounts Receivables, you'll play an important role in delivering a high-performing, efficient financial transactions operation with partnership and improvement at its core. This is both an operational and developmental role, offered with the possibility of pursuing a formal qualification such as a financial accounting apprenticeship or another appropriate finance or administration-related qualification.
You'll be part of our Finance & Assurance directorate, reporting to the Financial Transaction Team Officers and working alongside other assistants and trainees. Focusing specifically on Treasury and AR activities, you'll gain broad experience across cash management, income processing, and receivables. From recording and processing financial transactions to supporting month-end and year-end processes, you'll monitor daily communications and role-model brilliant partnership and customer service, support reconciliations and audits, and work in an agile way across multiple projects and workstreams.
This is a role where your success is built on strong collaboration across multiple teams. You'll have opportunities to undertake specific improvement projects, identify ways to enhance processes, and support colleagues across the organisation to operate within best practice when it comes to financial transactions.
About you:
You're someone with a willingness to learn and develop on the job, sharing your learnings with colleagues to foster whole-team development. You have a working interest in quality improvement and an enthusiasm for a career in finance with ideas to help us constantly improve. You have experience with problem-solving, preferably in a financial environment, and you're willing to proactively reach across to colleagues in different teams.
You'll have:
- Willingness to learn and develop on the job (including undertaking specialist training), sharing those learnings with colleagues.
- Working interest in quality improvement in processes, analysis, communications, or customer service, and experience supporting it.
- Enthusiasm for a career in finance and ideas to help us constantly improve.
- Experience of problem-solving, preferably in a financial environment, and willingness to proactively reach across to colleagues in different teams.
- Good grasp of data and how it can be analysed and presented to improve understanding, engagement, and performance.
- Experience of developing basic financial reports and performing simple bank reconciliations.
What you’ll focus on:
- Supporting the effective running and performance of the Financial Transactions team, with a specific focus on Treasury and Accounts Receivables activities.
- Undertaking specific projects to demonstrate or drive improvements across Treasury and AR processes.
- Monitoring and responding to daily communications from colleagues and role-modelling brilliant partnership and customer service.
- Recording, processing, and filing financial transactions in line with internal procedures, including completing reconciliations.
- Assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing for and supporting audits.
- Identifying ways to improve processes and making recommendations to senior colleagues.
- Supporting colleagues across the organisation to operate within best practice for financial transactions.
- Role-modelling working in ways that always adhere to internal policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Liaising with suppliers and other third parties where appropriate.
- Supporting officers and managers with reconciliations, reports, and analysis related to cash management and receivables.
Could your enthusiasm for finance and quality improvement help strengthen our Treasury and Accounts Receivables operations? Are you ready to develop your skills while gaining qualifications in an environment where learning and collaboration are valued? If you're looking for a role where development meets meaningful purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Dates
- The deadline for applications is Sunday 22nd March 2026
- Interviews will take place across 31st March, 1st and 2nd April.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Primary purpose of the role:
WECare’s Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance in the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. The role will play a key part in maintaining financial transparency and strong financial controls across the organisation, particularly in managing donations, supplier payments, and internal financial processes. The successful candidate will bring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while also being able to understand the wider goals of a mission-driven organisation and the importance of responsible stewardship of donor funds. As WECare continues to expand its programmes and impact, this role will support improvements to financial systems and processes, helping ensure the charity can scale effectively while maintaining strong financial governance.
The position is available for part-time 20-30 hours at the beginning with potential to grow to full time.
Location: Remote in the UK (UK & Sri Lanka Time Zone Availability)
Who we are:
WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!
Key responsibilities:
1. Financial Administration:
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Manage the finance inbox and respond to finance-related queries
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Record supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records
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Ensure correct coding of expenditure across departments and projects
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Reconcile company credit cards and other financial transactions
2. Financial Reporting:
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Support the Head of Finance with preparation of management accounts and year end accounts
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Assist in preparation of year-end financial information and audits
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Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and reporting standards
3. Accounting :
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Work within accounting platform to maintain organised and auditable financial records
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Assist with system improvements and financial data migration between software platforms, convert transactions between currencies where required
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Process and reconcile daily donations received by the charity and maintain accurate records of donor income
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Support preparation and submission of Gift Aid reports
Key Attributes:
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Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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Experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role
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Experience working with accounting systems such as Xero or Sage
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Ability to work effectively with both remote and onsite teams.
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Proactive and self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Capability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Positive, can-do attitude, even in high-stress work environments.
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Experience in fast-moving, unpredictable work scenarios is a must
Desirable:
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Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector
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Experience processing donations and Gift Aid
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Experience supporting system improvements or software migration
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Professional qualification or working toward accreditation (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
The Business Support Officer will play a key role in the smooth running of Community Leisure UK, with a specific focus on facilitating members’ meetings and managing queries from members. The postholder will ensure that our members’ Special Interest Group, and other thematic, meetings are organised and run efficiently, and that information is shared regularly with our membership via email. They will often be the first point of contact in relation to member queries and will be responsible for directing and responding to queries as appropriate. They will also be responsible for maintaining accurate contact details for the networks. An overview of our networks can be found on our website.
About Community Leisure UK
Community Leisure UK is a national members’ association representing leisure and culture charitable trusts and social enterprises across the UK. We are a small team of 6, supporting c.100 members across the UK.
Our Values
We embed our values through everything that we do, creating a common purpose and an organisational culture that we are proud of.
- Integrity
We believe in a principled and ethical approach to our work, championing transparency in every aspect of our and our members’ work.
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Fairness
Inclusivity and equity are at the heart of everything we do, regardless of the shape of size of members or partners.
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Passion
Our passion drives our work and our team, with a core belief in championing the Trust model and the value of public leisure and culture services.
For further information on our work and areas of focus please visit our website.
What you'll get in return
We are a remote based team, coming together for meetings and team days throughout the year. We are committed to flexible working, and to working with individuals to understand their optimum working patterns. In addition, we support ongoing CPD and training for all staff and work with Personal Development Plans to ensure we support progression and development.
Daily start of the day check ins, and weekly catch ups are arranged wherever possible with your manager and/or team, so that you feel fully supported in your work.
Please note that during your induction and probationary period, there will be a requirement to attend an office location in either Edinburgh or London on to do face to face training and induction.
Main Areas of Work and Requirements
The main areas of work and requirements of the Business Support Officer will involve:
Administration
- Prepare and circulate agendas and papers for Special Interest Group meetings in collaboration with the meeting Chairs and Community Leisure UK team
- Record and track progress on agreed actions from meetings and support efficient follow-up
- Support with the organisation for Regional Meetings in collaboration with Regional Directors
- Organise online webinars, events and ad-hoc meetings as required in collaboration with the team
- Ad-hoc admin support to the team as needed
- Support with the regular deletion of data in line with GDPR
- Monthly mailout to collect submissions for the monthly ezine
- Post members’ job advertisements onto the website
- Support with minute taking at the three General Meetings per year
Membership and Communications
- Circulate network queries received from members
- Respond to members enquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain and update content on the members’ area of the website
- Keep contact details up to date on our database for our networks
- Provide website logins for members when requested
Person specification
To join us, you’ll need a keen interest in leisure, culture and the role of social enterprises and charities. We actively encourage applicants who are both working now and who are looking for work.
Prior experience
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Experience of providing administrative and meeting support
Knowledge and understanding
- Interest in the charity and social enterprise sectors
- Knowledge and understanding of supporting committees
Skills
- Strong inter-personal skills supporting effective engagement and working with members, external stakeholders and venues
- Ability to actively listen and to convey information clearly and concisely, including sharing information across the organisation and with members
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan own workload, and take into account the workloads of others.
- Completes work to a high standard and shares knowledge across the organisation
- Respect other individuals; listens and takes into account different opinions, feelings and motivations; is trustworthy and acts with integrity; responds and acts constructively towards others
- Take personal responsibility for the complete delivery of projects, tasks and outcomes
- Is reliable and completes agreed work to timescale
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected situations
- A willingness to learn and develop their professional and personal skills
- Experience of using IT systems, including Microsoft products, and willingness to learn about other platforms including, but not limited to MailChimp and WordPress.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Financial Controller
Salary: £34,000p.a.-£42,000p.a. pro-rata (£68,000p.a.-£70,000p.a. FTE), dependent on hours worked
We also offer 27 days of annual leave (pro-rated for hours worked) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hours system of working and enhanced family friendly policies
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 18.75-22.5 hours per week with a minimum of 6 hours worked on a Tuesday and Wednesday each week. We are open to discussing how this may work for you.
Location: Wigan, London (office or hybrid working) or remote-based with occasional travel
Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.
As we’re moving forward, we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results. We embrace all the different identities in the UK and we want our workforce to reflect that.
Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
If you love managing finance functions, we want to hear from you.
This is a satisfying role where you can develop links across the organisation and ensure our financial operations run smoothly. Key areas of leadership and oversight include:
· Annual cycles of budgeting and audit
· Monthly cycles of management accounts and projections
· Quarterly board reporting
· Ongoing financial controls
· Cash flow monitoring
· VAT and other statutory returns
· Supporting the continuing professional development of the finance team, and developing wider financial skills across the charity
Regularly meeting with programme teams, this role ensures solid financial management across the organisation, supporting staff to ensure that we operate safely and securely. The Financial Controller manages the two management accountants and through them the Finance Officer. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer, who also oversees the HR, IT, Fundraising, Premises and GDPR functions.
All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.
If you are interested in this job and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description on our website and ensure that you meet the essential criteria found in the person specification before applying.
After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us and apply, please continue to apply.
As part of the application process you will need to answer 4 multiple choice questions, 3 sift questions, submit your CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.
Please submit your application before the closing date.
The deadline for applications is 09:00, 20 March 2026
Interviews will be held via MS Teams 14 & 15 April 2026
If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.
We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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
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Contract: Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)
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Day Rate: £250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status
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Location: Home-based with occasional London meetings
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Start Date: ASAP
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Reporting to: Founder CEO
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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.
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
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records using accounting software (currently Xero )
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Prepare clear and insightful monthly management accounts for the ED and Board of Trustees
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Monitor cash flow, manage banking, and provide regular financial forecasts
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Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the ED and programme leads
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Help Budget leads to manage devolved targets through reports and Quarterly Review
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Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with the external independent examiners or auditors
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Ensure financial systems, processes and controls are fit for purpose and continuously improved
Grant & Fund Management
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Maintain accurate tracking of all restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring full compliance with funder terms and conditions
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Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for statutory, trust and individual funders
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Support the ED and fundraiser with budget development for grant applications
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Monitor programme spend against budgets and proactively flag underspends, overspends or risks
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Support due diligence processes for new funders and partnerships
Payroll & HR Finance
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Manage monthly payroll for employees, including PAYE, National Insurance and auto-enrolment pension
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Process staff expense claims and ensure adherence to the expenses policy
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Maintain accurate staff financial records and support HR administration as needed
Governance & Compliance
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Ensure the charity operates in compliance with Charity Commission regulations, SORP and relevant financial legislation
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Prepare and submit annual returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
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Complete all required Company secretarial duties
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Review, maintain and implement financial policies and procedures
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Support the Board meetings, including preparing papers, attending meetings and responding to trustee queries
General & Organisational
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Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and income receipts in a timely manner
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Support the wider team with financial queries, guidance and informal training
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Contribute to organisational planning, risk management and strategy as part of the senior team
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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.
Operations and Finance Officer
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
18 hours per week | £16–£17 per hour
12-month contract (with potential to extend)
Flexible / Remote working
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led national charity supporting people with muscle-weakening conditions. We provide peer support, advocacy, research and campaigning to improve quality of life and drive systemic change.
We are now recruiting an Operations and Finance Officer to strengthen our internal systems and help ensure the smooth and sustainable running of the organisation.
About the Role
This is a key Officer-level role supporting financial administration, governance processes, HR coordination and organisational systems. You will work closely with the CEO and support the trustee board.
You will not hold financial sign-off authority, but you will be responsible for ensuring processes are accurate, organised and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
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Setting up supplier payments for CEO approval
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Importing and reconciling bank statements in accounting software
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Supporting budget tracking and financial record keeping
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Inputting payroll data and liaising with payroll providers
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Collating and submitting DBS applications
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Tracking HR processes (supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews)
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Organising trustee and staff meetings
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Maintaining policy review schedules and compliance deadlines
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Improving and documenting internal systems and processes
About You
We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of neuromuscular conditions or other long-term disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process and in the role.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience in administration, finance or operations
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Is highly organised and detail-oriented
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Is comfortable using spreadsheets and digital systems
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Can manage multiple deadlines and confidential information
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Is confident escalating queries where needed
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Shares our commitment to equity, co-production and inclusion
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential.
What We Offer
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Flexible working arrangements
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A supportive, values-driven team
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The opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing national charity
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A genuine commitment to lived experience leadership
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining why you are interested and how you meet each criteria.
Interviews will be held on Monday 13th April
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining why you are interested and how you meet the criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Head of Finance supports the Finance Director in ensuring the financial health, compliance, and sustainability of St John’s Foundation (SJF), its trading subsidiaries, and associated charities.
You will lead the day-to-day financial operations, oversee internal controls and reporting, and play a key role in the next phase of the new finance system implementation which will enhance efficiency and accuracy. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will ensure that robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective systems underpin the charity’s strategic aims and operational delivery.
This is a senior hands-on leadership role, managing the finance team and ensuring the Finance Director, Executive Team and Board of Trustees are supported with reliable financial information and strong financial control.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer
Paul’s Place
Yate, South Gloucestershire (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
£65,000 | Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent
After 30 years of impact — and with a new purpose-built Hub — Paul’s Place is ready for its next chapter.
Following the retirement of our CEO, we are seeking an exceptional charity CEO to guide us into an ambitious future — expanding services, strengthening partnerships and ensuring more disabled adults can live life to the full.
About Paul’s Place
Paul’s Place is a respected South West charity supporting physically disabled adults to connect with others, build confidence and participate fully in society.
From our fully accessible Hub in Yate, we deliver:
- A specialist Day Opportunity Service
- Evening and social programmes
- Short breaks
- Vocational skills training
- Step Ahead transition support
- Inclusive sports activities
We are financially secure, with strong reserves and a diverse funding base. Our new Hub — developed in collaboration with our members — positions us strongly for thoughtful, sustainable growth.
Disabled people are at the heart of everything we do. We are disability-led, needs-led and committed to achieving excellence.
The Opportunity
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership to a well-established, values-driven organisation.
The Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our strategy and shape the next phase of development, while ensuring robust governance, strong financial management and continued income growth.
The Chief Executive Officer will lead and develop a committed Senior Leadership Team, build influential relationships with commissioners and partners, and raise the profile of Paul’s Place locally and nationally.
This is a visible role requiring someone equally comfortable in the boardroom and engaging directly with members.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced charity leader with:
- CEO leadership experience within the voluntary sector
- A strong track record in income generation and contract negotiation
- Experience of working constructively with Trustees to deliver strategy
- Strong financial oversight experience
- Knowledge of governance, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
- Experience leading organisational growth
- Understanding of health and social care commissioning
A genuine commitment to disability inclusion and empowering disabled adults is essential.
Further Information
For full details of the role, responsibilities, person specification and our strategic priorities, please download the Recruitment Pack.
The pack provides comprehensive information about Paul’s Place, our services, financial position, governance structure and ambitions for the future.
We strongly encourage candidates to review it before applying.
Terms
Salary: £65,000
Location: Paul’s Place Hub, Shire Way, Yate, Bristol BS37 8YS
Hybrid working (minimum three days onsite)
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
5% matched pension contribution
Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th April 2026
(Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 16th April 2026
at Paul’s Place Hub)
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Are you an experienced fundraiser, skilled in crafting persuasive appeals and telling moving stories of impact and change? We have a fabulous opportunity for you to use your creative and organisational skills to make a difference to families in South London and East Surrey.
Our programmes include individual family support, domestic abuse recovery and a range of parenting and group work programmes to enable families to thrive.
The core of your role will be in generating funds from trusts, foundations and grant making trusts.
- Identify and research prospective funders aligned with Welcare’s priorities.
- Develop tailored, high-quality grant applications, expressions of interest, and monitoring reports.
- Manage a rolling pipeline of small, medium, and large grant opportunities.
- Lead on multi-year and restricted funding applications where appropriate.
- Ensure accurate tracking of deadlines and submissions using eTapestry (Blackbaud’s CRM/Supporter Management System)
- Work closely with CEO, Head of Practice and Business Manager to gather data, case studies, and outcomes.
- Translate impact data into compelling narratives aligned with funder priorities.
- Support development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen future bids.
Salary: £41,771 FTE (pro-rata £25,062)
Fully remote working
Generous Annual Leave allowance
Longlisted candidates will be required to complete a full application form prior to interview.
Application closing date: 6 April 2026
Interview date: rolling interview
Please submit your CV and our short application form. Longlisted candidates will be required to complete a detailed application form prior to interview.
Our mission is to work alongside parents and carers to give children secure and confident childhoods and to enable them to thrive in the future.



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Use your communication experience to build the migration justice movement’s defiance and strength at a pivotal moment.
About Right to Remain
Right to Remain is a national migration justice organisation, working with hundreds of communities and groups across the UK. As a key anchor organisation within the migration justice movement, we uniquely combine sharing public legal education that democratises knowledge, facilitating strategic convenings that harness radical solidarity, and campaigning and community organising that builds power, further empowering people to establish their right to remain and collectively challenge injustices of the immigration and asylum system.
About the role
This role is for an experienced Communications Officer who wants to put their skills to work supporting Right to Remain to build knowledge, radical solidarity and power in the face of escalating attacks on the rights and dignity of migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum.
You will use strategic, thoughtful communications to amplify lived experience of the asylum and immigration system, showcase grassroots organising, and promote our expert public legal education resources and training. Your work will empower more people to understand and exercise their rights, and support grassroots community groups and allies to guide, and stand in solidarity with, people navigating the hostile asylum and immigration system.
You will have experience building and engaging communities around social justice through targeted digital communications. Day to day, you will collaborate within our small team to produce email, social and web content that demystifies public legal knowledge and showcases community power. You will also co-create content with These Walls Must Fall campaigners to share their stories, and help set out the impact of political decisions in the press.
About you
You are an experienced communicator with excellent written skills and a strong ability to develop clear, engaging messages for different audiences.
You bring a genuine commitment to migration justice and care deeply about centring the voices of people with lived experience.
This is not an entry-level role. You are confident working independently within a small, collaborative team, taking guidance while proactively identifying priorities, opportunities, and risks. We’ll give you creative freedom, and your work will have a tangible impact in helping our organisation develop at a crucial time.
Right to Remain is a national migration justice organisation, creating a world where everyone can exercise their right to remain where they need to be
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 70,000 soldiers, 30,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith.
We are now looking for home-based Regional Managers to help us engage with the Christian public across the UK.
The main function of Regional Managers is to bring before the Christian public the work we do taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing a practical experience of the Christian faith to the young people of the British Army and Royal Air Force.
The Regional Manager will present in churches, manage a team of volunteers, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across their region, lead regional projects and events, and produce and curate a wide variety of content.
The aim is to stimulate and encourage prayer, financial support and volunteering in support and furtherance of the work of SASRA, always respecting the interdenominational nature of our ministry. You will shape and grow the fundraising activities in the region and meet with supporters.
You will have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. You’ll also have experience of managing and motivating individuals or groups. Critically, you will possess the spiritual endowment to promote prayer and missionary interest for the Lord's work through the Association in HM Forces.
You will be home-based, but expected to travel inside your region on a regular basis, meeting with supporters and supporting organisations that are raising funds for SASRA
You will be responsible for raising our profile among the Christian community and generating significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA (both individuals and churches)
Some aptitude for, and experience of, pastoral work is desirable.
The role comprises:
· Engaging with the Christian public and speaking in churches to raise SASRA’s profile
· Liaising and co-operating with HQ staff, Scripture Readers, Advocates, Representatives, Members, Chaplains and Commanding Officers.
· Recruiting and organising teams of volunteers
· Arranging events for local supporters
· Leading the flagship event and other projects in your region
· Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders
· Handling money and overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities
· Visiting and supporting Scripture Readers
· Staying in touch with veterans and members
· Producing and curating written, photo and video content.
Technical Capabilities:
You'll need some basic IT skills and a familiarity with social media, but training will be provided. Good spreadsheet or project management skills would be an advantage, as would any experience with producing marketing material and/or infographics.
Personal qualities required:
· Adept bible knowledge
· Appetite for travel
· Likes people
· Enjoys advocacy
· Self-motivated, disciplined
We can offer a competitive salary and entry into our generous stakeholder pension scheme. You should expect significant amounts of travel within the U.K. and therefore you'll need a full U.K driving license and your own car.
We welcome applications from veterans, and there is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.