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Director of Finance and Operations
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operations Officer (PT)
HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
JOB LOCATION: Hybrid - home and minimum 2 days in the office (Amersham, Buckinghamshire)
PENSION: 7% non-contributory
ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays
OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking
Job Description
The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director of Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications. The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements. This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Management
- Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Develop and manage the organisation’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close.
- Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees.
- Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
- Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy.
- Support the Fundraising team in submitting income application, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
Operations & Organisational Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration.
- Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations).
- Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
- Ensure strong data management, financial systems, and operational reporting tools are in place.
Human Resources & Administration
- Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee policies, and compliance with employment laws.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organisational design.
- Support performance management systems and contribute to a positive, inclusive organisational culture.
- Ensure onboarding, offboarding, and personnel record management processes are effective and compliant.
Leadership & Strategy
- As a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Advise the SLT and Board on financial and operational implications of strategic initiatives.
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Lead and mentor finance and operations staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Database and Operations Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). Part time considered, minimum 4 days per week
Job Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months contract to cover maternity leave
Salary: £26,000 pa
Pension: 7% non-contributory
Annual Leave: 28 days, plus bank holidays
Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking
Job Description
To provide professional, efficient, and effective database management and administrative support to our team. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, supporting all departments through effective office coordination and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the charity. The role is instrumental in maintaining a high-quality database, enabling accurate data capture and analysis that supports both fundraising and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management (Beacon CRM – Fundraising Database)
- Manage and maintain the CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date fundraising and programmes data entry. Accurately processing all incoming donations and pledges and ensuring others in the team correctly enter and maintain data.
- Develop overall data management structure of supporter records and processes. Develop and maintain information management structures in the CRM system to enable accurate and timely information and reporting.
- Adhere to data protection legislation ensuring the way we gather, record and use data is compliant with latest policies, working closely with the Data Protection Officer.
- Handle all enquiries received through the CRM system, providing timely and appropriate responses.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operation and optimal use of the CRM system.
- Generate reports and analytics from the CRM system to track and measure key metrics.
- Conduct regular data audits to identify and rectify any inconsistencies or errors in the CRM database.
- Training staff members on how to effectively use the CRM system.
- Customise and configure the CRM system to meet the specific needs of the organisation.
- Monitor and enhance data quality and integrity within the CRM system.
- Keep abreast of CRM system updates and new features to maximize its functionality.
Operations Administration
- Provide administrative support to the organisation.
- Managing enquiries received by the charity by post, email, and phone.
- Keep a tidy office environment.
- Maintain data management processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
- Manage and update filing systems, and other organisational documents.
- To be main day to day contact for our external IT support contractors and cleaning contractor.
- Assist with the coordination and organisation of meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare and distribute internal communications and correspondences.
Finance Administration
- Provide administrative support to the Finance team ensuring a system is in place to regularly reconcile the fundraising and finance databases.
- Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily financial transactions.
- Prepare and process invoices, payments, and expenses.
- Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Provide support during financial audits and examinations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in financial management to join our team as Finance Manager (Mat Cover).
Start Date: First week of March 2026
As our Finance Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of the financial administration of the charity. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, you’ll create timely financial reports, budgets & forecasts to inform decision making.
As an experienced manager, you will bring strong financial management skills, efficient administrative systems oversight, and a proven track record of working effectively within small teams. Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential, along with a proactive, solution-focused approach
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee daily operations of the finance function, ensuring accurate month-end processes, preparation of management accounts, maintenance of the Xero accounting system, and strong financial controls and procedures.
- Team Leadership and Oversight: Manage and support the Business Administration and Finance Officer, reviewing reconciliations and ensuring effective financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and corporate cards.
- Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and support the Director of Finance and Operations in developing and monitoring the annual budget.
- Financial Processing: Ensure all transactions are supported with appropriate documentation, manage income recording with the philanthropy team, and oversee gift aid submissions.
- Payroll and Pensions: Process monthly payroll and pension contributions through Xero, manage HMRC obligations, and ensure staff expense claims are handled accurately and timely.
- Compliance and Governance: Prepare statutory returns for the Charity Commission and Companies House, ensuring compliance with all financial and legal reporting requirements.
- Uphold Envision’s values and be a role model for young people and volunteers.
- Ensure that all activity is delivered in line with Envision policies and procedures.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Prior experience of working in a similar role (min 2 years)
- Accounting qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
- Experience with IT systems – Office365, Shared drives
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present financial reports and information effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
- Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Experience with IT systems – Xero, SafeHR, Salesforce, Docusign
- Experience of the charity sector and its accounting requirements
- Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Monday 26th January
Please note:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Listening Books is a national charity that provides an excellent audiobook lending service to anyone in the UK whose illness, disability, learning or mental health difficulty, impacts on their ability to read the printed word, or hold books. Our audiobook catalogue contains over 10,000 titles. We believe that books should be accessible to everyone.
The Membership and Recruitment Administrator will help increase referrals to our service, by building and developing relationships with local partner charities and other relevant organisations. They will allocate funding to eligible new and renewing sponsored members, helping to meet our funding requirements and expand the charity’s membership base.
They will undertake the retention of its sponsored and paying members, by contacting renewing individual and organisational members, with the intention of retaining as many as possible and encouraging their use of the audiobook service.
They will also provide administrative support to the charity, including answering the main telephone line and opening and processing post.
The Person we are looking for
We have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our small team to help grow Listening Books' reach. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and research skills and attention to detail, a friendly, can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and be comfortable speaking to members and partners on the phone or online.
If you would like to expand your experience in the charity sector and have a passion for books and accessibility, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we can offer you 20 days holiday (rising with service), plus bank holidays, as well as a generous pension scheme.
Location
This is a hybrid role. Most tasks can be completed remotely, but you will be required to visit the office (Oval, London) for specific tasks, and we have a preference for this to be one day per week. Travel to attend events within the UK will also be required on occasion.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply with your CV and a cover letter, ensuring that it addresses the person specification in the job description, which can be found when you click on 'Apply Now'. Applicants who do not submit a covering letter will not be considered.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 4th February at 6pm. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified. Depending on volume of applications received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than this date, so please apply early if you are interested.
Interviews will be scheduled for 10th February, and will be held virtually on Teams or Zoom.
All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references, including a previous employer, evidence of the right to work in the UK and a basic DBS check.
Privacy notice: Details of unsuccessful applications will be held on record under the lawful basis of Listening Books’ legitimate business interests for a period of 6 months before being securely destroyed.
We believe that books should be accessible to everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) is a leading charity dedicated to providing high-quality counselling and mental health support across the county. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our team and play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a new position within GCS, offering an exciting opportunity to shape processes and contribute to the charity’s success.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and explain variances against budget.
- Develop reporting processes for accurate and timely departmental reports.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support the Head of Finance & Operations with policy and process development.
- Assist with payroll submissions for 100+ employees and process payroll journals.
- Contribute to annual budget preparation and audit processes.
About You
Qualifications: Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT) or qualified by experience.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in financial management, budgeting, and reporting (charity sector experience desirable).
Skills: Strong analytical ability, proficiency in Xero and Excel, excellent communication skilss.
Values: Commitment to GCS’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the voluntary sector.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Controller
Location: Central London (West End)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 -£55,000 per annum
· Play a key role in the finance function for a global membership organisation with 160+ years of industry expertise
· Hybrid working with 27 days holiday and 7% employer pension contribution
· Hands-on role managing month-end close, management accounts, supporting year-end, accounts payable/receivable and credit control
· Opportunity to develop junior finance staff and shape financial processes in an evolving organisation
· Work within a collaborative environment that values flexibility and proactive problem-solving
Our client is a well-established global membership body serving the maritime industry, seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance function. If you're a qualified accountant with strong hands-on experience in transactional accounting, month-end close, management accounts and team management, this permanent role offers the chance to take ownership of the finance operation within a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation based in central London.
Company Overview
Our client is a professional membership organisation founded over 160 years ago, bringing together naval architects, maritime engineers and associated professionals across 140 countries. The organisation drives innovation in the maritime sector through technical excellence, publications, events and learning programmes. With a mission to advance the art and science of their industry, they foster interdisciplinary conversation around emerging topics including artificial intelligence, decarbonisation and autonomous systems. The organisation operates in an evolving environment that values collaboration, flexibility and proactive approaches to change.
Position Overview
As Financial Controller, you will report to the Director of Finance & Resources and will lead the day-to-day finance operation, taking ownership of transactional accounting and the month-end close process. You'll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions. The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and audits. You'll also supervise junior finance staff and contribute to office management and health and safety responsibilities, playing a key part in the organisation's financial stability and operational success. Ambition to take on more responsibility and transition into a Finance Director role in the future is also a possibility in this role.
Responsibilities
· Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
· Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities (with support from Finance Assistants)
· Maintain the general ledger and ensure data integrity between accounting systems
· Coordinate payroll administration and liaise with external payroll providers
· Prepare management accounts and financial reports for internal stakeholders
· Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements
· Support budget preparation and variance analysis throughout the financial year
· Assist with external audit processes and year-end financial statement preparation
· Supervise and develop junior finance team members, providing guidance and support
· Contribute to office management and health and safety responsibilities
· Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems efficiency
Requirements
· Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification)
· Minimum 5 years' experience in a hands-on finance role with transactional accounting responsibilities
· Proven experience managing month-end close and preparing management accounts
· High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently
· Experience with accounting software (Sage experience is advantageous)
· Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Right to work in the United Kingdom
· Experience in the not-for-profit or membership sector is advantageous
· Familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous
Benefits
· Salary: £50-55k
· 27 days annual holiday plus long service leave
· 7% employer pension contribution
· Hybrid working arrangement (office and home-based)
· Standard working hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm
· Opportunity to develop and mentor junior finance staff
· Exposure to a global membership organisation operating across multiple countries
Alongside this competitive benefits package, you'll join a collaborative organisation that values flexibility, proactive problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork. Our client operates in an exciting strategic phase, welcoming individuals who thrive in evolving environments and enjoy variety in their work.
How to Apply
If you're a qualified accountant with strong hands-on finance experience and the skills to succeed in this role, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send your CV by the closing date of Wednesday 21st January at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held in late January and early February.
Location: Camden Head Office/WFH (Hybrid - 2 days in the office)
Salary: £42,978 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Management Accountant at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
You will be joining a team of 8 committed and inspiring individuals who are committed to Solaces mission of preventing violence and abuse as well as providing services to meet the needs of survivors of gender-based violence, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. We are a looking for friendly and diligent individual to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Role
The Management Accountant will work closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial services and provide supportive management accounting at Solace. You will work alongside the Assistant Management Accountants to produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports.
The Management Accountant will have line management responsibilities for the two Assistant Management Accountants.
In this role, you will prepare monthly income and expenditure reports for more complex allocated projects and the organisation as a whole, the monthly cashflow, funder reports and lead on the preparation of the budget and half yearly forecasting. You will ensure that management accounts are produced within established deadlines with commentary of financial reporting variances. You you will meet regularly with budget holders and be able to explain the accounts to non-finance colleagues. Provide project terms and financial information to the Director of Finance and Business Support and Head of Finance.
As part of your support to our business development plans you will provide fast responses to requests for support for pricing of new bids, grant applications, tenders and provision of other relevant financial information.
As part of the annual statutory reporting you will assist and support in the preparation of the year-end close and audit.
At all times you will support the Head of Finance to develop a business partnering approach between Finance and the widder organisation.
About You
The successful candidate will be a nearly or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB) or qualified by experience and desirably with knowledge of charity SORP reporting requirements, with charity experience on multi projects accounting.
Able to produce accurate reporting on timely manner and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Strong team player as well as working independently. Can work with non-finance budget holders with clear communication skills. Have strong knowledge of Excel and of working with finance systems.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Canterbury District is looking for a Finance Manager to join the newly formed Citizens Advice North East Kent. As such you may be required to work from any of these Citizens Advice locations: Swale, Canterbury District and Thanet and remotely, as required.
We are looking for someone who will provide a full financial management service to ensure Citizens Advice North East Kent operates effectively and is compliant with all legal and sector requirements, ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is produced for the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
This is a newly created post within our organisations, established as we undergo significant structural changes and merge our three districts into a single entity. The transition requires dedicated financial expertise; therefore, we are looking to appoint a Finance Manager who will play a key role in supporting and influencing this organisational change. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial monitoring and reporting of our newly formed organisation and ensuring robust financial management throughout the transition and beyond. You will need to ensure the sharing of financial knowledge and reports amongst senior colleagues so that they can understand financial implications of decisions. The post is open to some remote working as well as those able to work in our geographic locations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Brilliant opportunity to join a young and growing charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help establish Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration and cultural and heritage programming whilst restoring its position as one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a finance function and who has skills in office management and administration.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the role is responsible for bookkeeping, credit control, HR administration and ensuring the smooth running of the office (ranging from ensuring there is milk in the fridge to ordering stationery and managing IT requests). As a key point of contact for callers and visitors an awareness of excellent customer service will also be needed. The role is very varied and will
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ESPE is Europe's leading and largest charity focused on improving the clinical care of children and adolescents with endocrine conditions. We aim for excellence in clinical care, research and education through innovation, collaboration and technology. Our charity is growing its membership and activities at pace, and we are now searching for a Finance Manager who will be the first member of the permanent staff team who is a qualified accountant.
The Finance Manager role will make a significant difference to how we manage our finances, at an operational and strategic planning level. We are looking for an individual who is excited by the prospect of transforming our financial governance and management.
Role overview:
The Finance Manager will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance - including budgeting and forecasting.
• Contract and working conditions: This is a fixed-term role (initially 18 months) which we envisage will transition to a permanent position. Hours will initially be 17.5 hours per week with remote and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.
• Strategic responsibilities: The Finance Manager will support financial target delivery, ensure robust financial systems, and align financial processes with organisational growth and strategy.
• Operational duties: Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts and all financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, grant management, VAT and tax compliance, audit support, and process improvements. The role also involves liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders and overseeing payroll and pension scheme implementation and management.
• Governance and compliance: The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to the requirements of the Companies Act, Charities Act, and HMRC regulations, ensuring we prepare and submit our statutory accounts on time. You will coordinate the annual audit, review internal controls, and report financial risks to the ESPE leadership.
• Leadership and collaboration: The role includes providing financial guidance to coordinators and teams to support informed decision-making.
• Required experience and skills: Candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/ICAEW) with at least three years experience in financial or management accounting, preferably in a professional body or learned society. Proficiency in accounting software, and having significant knowledge and understanding of VAT (ideally across Europe), analytical skills, communication, and project management skills are essential.
• Personal attributes: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, resilience, collaborative skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and alignment with ESPE’s mission. You should be proactive, enjoy challenge, be capable of working under pressure, and skilled in influencing and strategic thinking. Must be willing to travel to Europe as required (2-4 times per annum).
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays
- Flexible working
- Matched pension scheme (up to 7% of salary)
- Employee assistance programme
- European travel
First interview date: 20th February, online.
Candidates must submit a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should demonstrate an understanding of ESPE and the current compliance challenges we have faced in recent years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
IRW’s Finance & Corporate Services Division is recruiting for the position of Senior Systems Accountant to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation currently operates to a hybrid working model.
Job Purpose
The Senior Systems Accountant is a key role within Islamic Relief’s Finance team, providing ongoing strategic and operational support for our cloud-based financial system, Unit4 ERP (version 7 – Cloud Release). This role ensures that the finance system is optimally configured and maintained to support efficient business-as-usual (BAU) operations across the organisation.
You will act as the organisation’s Unit4 SUPER user and subject matter expert, responsible for system administration, user support and training, issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with Finance, IT, and system users, you will ensure the ERP system supports accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and process efficiency.
This is not a project implementation role it focuses on the long-term embedding, optimisation, and support of Unit4 ERP7 (CR), delivering both strategic oversight and day-to-day system management.
The successful candidate must have:
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent with proven delivery of ERP system administration, configuration, and optimisation in a live finance environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Unit4 ERP v7 Cloud (financial modules) in a support or administration role.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and reporting frameworks.
- Proficiency with reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Excelerator).
- Ability to diagnose and resolve system and user issues independently.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
Islamic Relief is a faith-based relief and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focusing on ambitious decisions for the environment. The finance assistant plays an essential role in maintaining control over our finances and operations. This role will process and monitor financial transactions, liaise with our payroll bureau regarding staff payroll and pensions and support the head of finance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a strong financial background with excellent attention to detail, a flexible attitude, an ability to work effectively under their own initiative and as part of a small team, together with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
This is a temporary part-time role for two days a week until the end of March 2026, to start as soon as possible.
Key tasks and responsibilities
To process and monitor financial transactions, perform accounting reconciliations and help ensure that Green Alliance’s finances are accurate and up to date. Duties include the following:
- Prepare sales invoices and credit notes on our accounting system and email to customer.
- Record purchase invoices and credit notes on accounting /system and allocate to correct expenditure and project codes. Obtain approval of invoices in line with our finance handbook. Prepare fortnightly invoice payment run and enter to banking system for authorisation.
- Set up new suppliers on accounting system, completing Supplier Information Request forms and undertaking credit checks, where applicable.
- Processing of staff expenses, ensuring compliance with finance handbook, through to payment on banking system.
- Import credit card transactions to accounting system and prepare expense sheets for cardholders. Once credit card expense sheet completed by credit card holder, agree to receipts and process for payment.
- Process, reconcile and pay monthly payroll run through a bureau.
- Help to prepare quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and the agreed formula for recovery.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations from bank import including allocation of all income and expenses to account codes.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Legacy Administration Manager in order to manage and administer legacy gifts. This is a pivotal role, ensuring legacy income is maximised, accurately recorded and received in a timely, compliant manner, while always honouring the wishes of legators with sensitivity and care.
Working with a high level of autonomy, you will oversee the legacy administration process end to end, building strong relationships with executors, solicitors and co-beneficiaries, and working closely with internal fundraising, finance and data teams. You will also play a key role in identifying and managing risk, resolving complex cases and maintaining best practice processes.
As a Legacy Administration Manager you will:
- Manage the full legacy administration process, from notification through to receipt of income
- Create and maintain accurate digital and physical legacy records
- Respond sensitively and promptly to all legacy related correspondence
- Review and approve estate accounts, questioning anomalies where appropriate
- Liaise with executors, solicitors and co-beneficiaries to progress estates and protect the charity’s entitlement
- Identify, escalate and help resolve complex, contentious or high-risk cases, working with legal advisers as needed
- Support and advise lay executors when required
- Follow up stalled or inactive cases to ensure progress
- Maintain and improve legacy administration policies, processes and compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
- Ensure all work is carried out sensitively and in line with GDPR
- Produce reports for Directors and Trustees on the legacy pipeline and contentious cases
- Work collaboratively with fundraising, finance and supporter data teams
- Provide cover for the Legacy and In Memory Manager and support legacy related communications and events
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven experience of managing legacy gifts and estate administration
- Working knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and relevant charity law
- Awareness of inheritance tax, capital gains tax and related regulations
- Experience reviewing estate accounts and identifying issues or anomalies
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage your own workload and progress cases proactively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sensitive and empathetic approach
- Confidence assessing reputational, financial and legal risk
- Competence in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and CRM or legacy management systems
- A high level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
Desirable:
- Experience working within a charity
- Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (CiCLA), Institute of Legacy Management qualification, or equivalent experience (e.g. legal, paralegal or private practice estate administration)
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
Location: Rochester City Airport
Contract: Permanent , hybrid working 2-3 days in the office
Closing date: Friday 23rd January at 8am
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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In this role, you will develop as a finance professional through business partnering, strengthening financial processes and working within locally led model of international development. You’ll be part of small and mighty team working collaboratively.
We are bold, we are brave and we’re not afraid to work differently. At All We Can, your working days will be filled with purpose and meaning as we strive for a world where every community has the power, dignity, and resources to lead their own future – creating just societies. Your role will be crucial to maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organisation. By ensuring accurate and timely processed financial records, collaborative working across the team, compliance with regulations, and efficient financial processes, you will support the organisation's ambition.
If you join us, some things you’ll also work on are:
- Maintaining and improving financial compliance, controls, procedures, and guidelines and supporting colleagues to understand and adhere to them.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of the year-end audit
- Providing high quality business partnering and developing solutions to shared problems within and outside of your immediate team and to other teams in day-to-day business and for specific processes/projects.
We are looking for someone with previous finance experience in charity sector – fully or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, and strong collaborative and relational skills to work with different colleague across the organisation. You will be a person who can take initiative, solve problems and get things done timely.
The team you’ll be joining is split between the UK and our six priority countries. In this team, we value participation, inclusive decision-making and good relationships. We also care for each other and create a sense of purpose-driven community. In our organisational culture we work towards trust and accountability, personal development, inclusion and care and being anti-racist.
For full list of accountabilities and requirements and the recruitment process, please see the application pack.
Location: The contract for the role is London-based – it means that while you can be working anywhere in the UK, you are responsible for the cost of your travel to the London-based office. On a regular basis we ask everyone to be in the office once a month for team day and every other month for Finance and Resources Team Day. Other meetings will happen that will also require in-person presence, but we can’t specify now how frequent they might be.
Why should you work with us?
- We pioneer locally led partnership-based international development model
- Everyone’s welcome! At All We Can, everyone’s welcome irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We’re committed to building inclusive and caring culture. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit people who reflect diverse communities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that everyone’s treated fairly and consistently at every stage of your employment, and we are open to consider reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
- We’ll support your growth and development
Important note about completing your application – please read
When submitting the application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer four competency-based questions. There’s no specified length for the answers and we ask you to use your judgment to balance between giving us as much information as needed and being succinct. Only applications that answer the questions will be considered. We’ll not consider answers which say ‘Please see the CV’. The scoring is primarily- based on the answers to the competency-based questions, so please ensure that you showcase your skills and experiences fully through those answers.
We look forward to receiving applications from people from variety of backgrounds and with different experiences. If you would like to find out more about the role or organisation, we encourage you to get in touch.
Use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Rooted in the Christian faith, All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled.



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Part-time, permanent.
West Midlands Heritage Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to join our small, dedicated team working to safeguard historic buildings across the West Midlands. This newly created, permanent role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, primarily home-based, with one day per week in a shared office (currently Worcester), bi-monthly evening board meetings, and occasional regional travel.
Working closely with the Treasurer, trustees, external accountants and project teams, you will support the financial management of WMHT and its partner Project Trusts. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records and budgets, processing invoices, monitoring project expenditure, supporting grant applications and claims, ensuring compliance with statutory and funder requirements, and preparing financial reports for the Board.
We are looking for an AAT-qualified (or equivalent) individual with strong bookkeeping and accounting skills, experience using financial systems (e.g. Sage or QuickBooks), excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, organised approach. An interest in heritage and community-based projects is desirable.
The role is 22.5 hours per week, with some flexibility required, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Full details are available in the job description and person specification.
Deadline: 12 noon, Saturday 31st January 2026
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