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Job Title: Account Handler
Location: Unity Insurance, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW
Salary: £26,199 per year, Band C, Level 3
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role and Unity:
Unity Insurance is part of The Scouts, and we’re proud to support charities, youth groups, and not-for-profit organisations—including Scouts and Guides—by helping them protect what matters most.
We’re a small, friendly team with a big purpose, and we’re now looking for a positive, customer-focused Account Handler to join us. If you have experience in insurance and enjoy building meaningful relationships while making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Account Handler, you’ll be a key point of contact for our clients, providing expert support and ensuring they receive the right insurance cover for their needs. This is a varied and rewarding role where customer care, accuracy, and teamwork are at the heart of everything you do
What you’ll do as an Account Handler:
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Acting as the first point of contact for clients
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Providing quotations, advice, and ongoing policy support
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Managing renewals, mid-term adjustments, and claims
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Identifying and recommending additional products where appropriate
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Ensuring all administration is accurate and completed on time
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Delivering excellent customer service and supporting the growth of our client base
What we’re looking for as an Account Handler:
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Previous experience in insurance and customer service
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Understanding of youth organisations or small charities
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Good knowledge of insurance principles and FCA guidelines
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Confidence using computer systems and insurance platforms
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Working towards or holding insurance qualifications
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A genuine passion for helping others and delivering great service
Why join us?
- At Unity, your work truly matters. Every day, you’ll be supporting organisations that help young people gain skills for life—all while being part of a welcoming, supportive team.
Benefits
We’re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide.
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28 days’ holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years’ service, plus extra days at Christmas
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Flexible working hours and hybrid options
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Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
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Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
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Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
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Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 15th March 2026
Interviews will be on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
We reserve the right to close this role early. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Based at The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol. Salary from £30,000, negotiable according to skills and experience. Excellent benefits.
Bristol Charities mission is to provide opportunities and support for people and communities to improve lives through grants, housing and charitable projects.
At a time of exciting developments for the charity, we are seeking a Sales Ledger Officer. Reporting to the Finance Manager, they will oversee the accounts’ receivable function, from invoice generation to allocating monies received and credit control. This varied and busy role also includes responsibility for reconciling bank accounts and assisting with other accounting functions.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a sales ledger and undertaking bank reconciliations. They will have worked within a complex multi-company and/or charitable organisation. They will feel comfortable working with finance software with multiple analysis dimensions, as well as manipulating data for import using spreadsheets.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role on offer, please contact Diana Finch on 0117-9300301. Applications must be completed using an application form. Closing date midnight, 22nd February.
Arvon, the UK's most renowned creative writing charity, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Management Accountant (Maternity Cover) to work closely with its CFO on the preparation of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as other key finance tasks. Arvon has been delivering courses from its three beautiful houses for over 57 years, and you would be joining a dedicated and spirited national team, all of whom are passionately committed to delivering on Arvon's transformational charitable mission.
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Our partner, an established UK charity with a focus on fighting poverty by transforming access to health care services in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa seeks a highly dynamic individual for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The position is part of the management team, and the post holder will be expected to lead on the financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for the organisation as well as taking forward some strategic finance and operations projects as we expand our programmes in existing countries. The individual will also be expected to support the Co-CEOs with administrative, compliance and IT related tasks.
Finance
•Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
Financial accounting
•Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
•Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting country offices in hosting their respective audits.
•Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.
Management accounting
•Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
•Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
•Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
•Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.
Support to country offices
•Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
•Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
•Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
•Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
•Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.
Administration
•Support staff in conducting procurement in line with our procurement policy.
•Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.
•Support office management tasks.
Other
Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).
Please note: Salary of £40k offered for 4 days per week ie £50,000 pro rata.
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.
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Business Operations Assistant
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term (12 months)
Salary: £27,500
Reports to: HR Lead
About the role
This is a great opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career who is looking to build experience across operations, HR, governance and project support within a supportive charity environment.
As Business Operations Assistant, you will provide hands-on administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues in Business Operations and across Tommy’s, gaining exposure to a wide range of activities including office coordination, HR processes, governance record-keeping, project administration and basic finance administration such as processing invoices and raising purchase orders.
You will be supported to learn new systems, build confidence and develop practical, transferable skills, while playing an important role in keeping the organisation running smoothly.
What you’ll be doing
Operations administration
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Processing incoming post alongside the data team
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Responding to general enquiries via phone and email, signposting as appropriate
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Providing cover and support for shared external mailboxes, including data protection and accounts
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Delivering general office administration, including filing, data entry, ordering office supplies and managing office equipment
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Supporting financial administration, including raising purchase orders, coordinating invoices for payment and reconciling credit card statements
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Supporting the Office Manager with health and safety compliance
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Assisting with internal meetings and events
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Supporting the COO with administrative tasks as required
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Handling confidential information responsibly and in line with GDPR requirements
Governance support
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Providing administrative support for governance policies, procedures and processes
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date Trustee records, documents and registers
HR & People support
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Supporting the upkeep of HR processes, guidance and tools
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Helping to maintain HR templates, checklists and the HR SharePoint folder
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Assisting with improving HR workflows and identifying opportunities to streamline administration
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Providing coordination and administrative support to the HR Lead and wider organisation in delivering the People Plan
Project administration
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Providing administrative support to the office refurbishment project, including coordinating with suppliers, the project team and staff
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Supporting a range of Business Operations projects, including meeting coordination, supplier liaison and finance administration
About you
You don’t need to have done all of this before. We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in building experience in operations, HR or office-based roles.
You will bring:
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Some experience in an administrative, office or support role (paid, voluntary or placement)
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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A friendly, approachable and professional communication style
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Ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively
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Willingness to learn new systems and processes
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Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Why join Tommy’s?
This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain broad exposure across a charity’s operations, working closely with experienced colleagues in HR, finance, governance and project delivery.
How to apply
Candidates should apply via CharityJob and include a CV and a cover letter (maximum two sides) explaining your motivation for applying and what you hope to gain from the role, as well as the skills and experience you would bring.
Please also complete the diversity monitoring form as part of your application.
Finance Assistant
Gendered Intelligence (GI), established in 2008, is a registered charity that works to expand understandings of gender and improve the lives of trans people.
We are a trans-led and trans-involving organisation with a wealth of lived experience, community connections of many kinds, and a depth and breadth of trans community knowledge that is second to none.
We imagine a world where many different gender identities and expressions are visible and valued and where trans, non binary and gender exploring people live healthy, safe and fulfilled lives.
Job Overview
- Hours: 0.4FTE (14 hours per week)
- Contract type: Fixed Term, 12 months
- Salary: £13,479.57 (£33,698.93 FTE), plus London Weighting of £1,300 (£3,250 FTE) where applicable.
- Location: Remote, with the option of hybrid working from our London office
Recruitment Process & Timeline
- Deadline for submission of applications: Noon on Friday 27th February 2026
- Shortlisted applicants will be informed by:Wednesday 4th March
- Interviews are provisionally organised for: Tuesday 10th March
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will be working closely and collaboratively with the Finance Officer, who will have oversight of the following areas and will induct you into the financial systems and procedures:
- Manage the finance email inboxes (payables and receivables).
- Maintain accurate and detailed Purchase Ledger records: liaising with budget holders for authorisation, posting supplier invoices to Xero and making payments.
- Raise Sales Ledger invoices to customers in a timely fashion and other receipts such as Donations and grants and monitoring credit control.
- Manage the administration of several Petty Cash floats, Cards and Staff Expenses including liaising with staff members for receipts and returns.
- Process Bank Reconciliations.
- Support with month-end, quarter-end, year-end and ad hoc finance tasks and reporting requirements
Full job description, with person specification, in the attached recruitment pack. Please read the full job description before beginning your application.
Diversity Information
We are actively seeking to bring people with different lived experiences, diverse backgrounds, abilities and gender identities into the organisation, to create a workplace that is welcoming for all.
Please be aware that we are currently unable to sponsor visas and ask that candidates ensure they have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with us.
Additional Support
Want to learn more before applying? We’re aware that people may have different needs or additional queries, and we want to support all potential applicants.
Please see the attached recruitment pack for details of the support we offer at GI.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The SHM Foundation is a forward-looking philanthropic organisation working globally to drive positive social change in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, education and livelihoods, and the arts.
Our mission is to support people, communities and organisations in developing solutions to the challenges they face, in the ways that work for them. We work with them to improve their mental health and wellbeing; gain new skills, knowledge and employment opportunities; and access excellent artistic experiences that enrich their lives.
We design and implement our own initiatives, conduct participatory research and provide grants to other organisations and projects through our Ember Fund. Ember finds, mentors and funds excellent community-based initiatives in low-resource settings. Our mission is to partner with and support a diverse, inclusive ecosystem of mental health care to grow and thrive worldwide, so that everyone can access the help they need, where they are, in ways that work for them.
Based in the UK but with a fantastic global team, we have offices in London and Nairobi, and work with partners in over 20 countries. We have a long history of work in Africa, and in 2025 we set up SHM Foundation Africa whose work helps communities access tertiary education and mental health support, unlock creativity through an arts-based economic model and enriching artistic experiences and gain new skills, knowledge and employment opportunities. We believe firmly that ripple effects are felt in communities when people feel supported, cared for and able to exercise agency in their own lives.
We are looking for an Assistant Accountant for the SHM Foundation. The Foundation has grown considerably over the past few years, and we are now at a stage that we need someone dedicated to the role of Accounts to develop and support the finances of the Foundation as the Foundation continues to grow. This is an exciting and dynamic role; the Foundation has a pioneering approach to philanthropy, and we are looking to continue to be innovative in our approach and the way we support communities across the globe.
Overview of Role
Job Title
Assistant Accountant
Contract detail
Full-Time Permanent, 6-month probation
Line Manager
Head of Finance
Role Summary
A role with the opportunity to develop and grow. The role is integral to the success of Finance at SHM.
Core Responsibilities
· Accounts Payable and receivable functions
· Assist with the production of monthly management accounts,
· Posting accruals and prepayments
· Bank Reconciliations
· Managing the suppliers’ payments
· Assist with internal and external audit
· Assist with annua budgets and regular reforecasts.
· Restricted funding administration
· Ensure costs are recorded accurately against projects
· Accounts Reconciliations
· Assist in the month end process.
· Assist with preparation of weekly, monthly and year end reports
· Liaising on accounting transactions with SHM Foundation Africa Treasurer
· Assist in developing budgets for fundraising projects and grants
Additional Activities
· General finance administrative tasks
Direct Reports
N/A
Relevant Skills
The successful candidate will:
· Have an eye for quality and real attention to detail, applying high levels of rigour and attention to detail to their work and being willing to look at their own work critically
· Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
· A problem-solving attitude and a proactive mindset.
· Feel comfortable working and developing expertise in a fast-paced environment
· Have technical competence in the Microsoft Office suite including advanced competency in Microsoft Excel
· Knowledge of Sage would be required
· Always acting discreetly, you value integrity and accountability in your interactions with stakeholders, team members and customers
· Hard working with can-do-attitude, organised, able to meet deadlines, eager to learn
Qualifications & Experience
· ACCA/CIMA part qualified who is proactively working on completing their qualification.
· Intermediate to advance excel
· Knowledge of SORP (desirable)
· Understanding of fund accounting and Restricted grants reporting
· At least 24 months’ experience working in a finance department.
We work globally to drive positive social change in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, education and the arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Tax Justice Network
The Tax Justice Network (TJN) is an independent international network, launched in 2003. It is dedicated to high-level research, analysis and advocacy around international tax and financial regulation, including the role of tax havens. TJN maps, analyses and explains the harmful impacts of tax evasion, tax avoidance and tax competition; and supports the engagement of citizens, civil society organisations and policymakers with the aim of a more just tax system. TJN pursues systemic changes that address the international inequality in the distribution of taxing rights between countries; the national inequalities – including gender inequalities – that arise from poor tax policies; and the national and international obstacles to progressive national tax policies and effective financial regulation.
The Tax Justice Network operates virtually with its legal base in the UK and staff working from home across multiple countries and continents.
Role description
The Finance Officer is part of the Organisational Support and Development (OSD) team at the Tax Justice Network, which is led by the Director of OSD, and the role reports to the Head of Finance and Reporting. The OSD team leads and delivers on a range of operational services from finance management, risk management, project management, event management, human resources, IT systems and other enabling functions. The team is also responsible for fundraising for the organization. This includes responding to calls for proposals, tracking funding opportunities and engaging with donors regularly.
The role offers the chance to work across the financial functions and offers an experience through a breadth of finance work across the organisation making it a varied and a well-rounded role.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking payroll and general ledger maintenance
- Ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and keeping a clear audit trail of all financial records
- Manage the staff payroll process including pension, HMRC and other related processes
- Manage the periodic payment runs and ensure that all payments are paid on time
- Supporting financial planning and reporting for project proposals, project reporting and management reports
- Support with project and year end audits schedules
- Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals
- Maintaining fixed asset register
- Provide guidance to team on internal financial processes and policies and assist with queries and escalating them as necessary
- Ensure organisational adherence to our internal and funder specific procurement policies
- Undertake other financial administration work and supporting the wider OSD team on team responsibilities and duties as required
Person specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Holding or working towards a CCAB or CIMA qualification
- Hands on experience of working in a finance department of charities or not for profit organisations
- Experience of carrying out detailed reconciliations, and can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach in all work
- Strong IT skills with intermediate knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software (preferably Xero)
- Ability to communicate effectively, accurately and succinctly in English, in writing and verbally
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of producing financial reports for a range of purposes
- Experience of working with multi-currency transactions and cash holdings
- Experience of working with EU funded grants
- Experience of working with a variety of cloud-based platforms such as Airtable, Xero, SharePoint, Slack and Zoom
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
- Flexible and able to manage a varied workload and deadlines
- Ability to deliver work of a high standard with excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of UK and / or EU financial regulations
- Resourceful and flexible approach with a “can do, will do attitude” and willingness to learn and adapt
Desirable
- Passion for tax justice and international development issues
- Previous experience of grant management
- Use of electronic banking software
Please do not use AI tools when completing your job application. We would like to hear your authentic voice and want to understand your unique skillset and perspective.
Key details
Application closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026 (2359 UK time)
Start date: April 2026
Reports to: Head of Finance and Reporting
Contract: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
Hours: Between 60% (22.5 hours a week) or 80% FTE (30 hours a week)
Salary: £39,501.57 – £46,524.59 (FTE equivalent pro rata for 60% or 80% FTE) plus employer pension contribution, or equivalent based on contractual requirements. Appointment within range depending on skills and experience.
Location: For administrative reasons, this role is set to be Home-based in the UK. To be considered candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
To contribute to creating the conditions for achieving tax justice by challenging false narratives, and normalising bold, progressive proposals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A large, well-established professional membership organisation is seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented Financial Accountant to play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and high-quality financial reporting across a complex group structure.
The opportunity
This is a pivotal role within a respected, purpose-led organisation operating at scale. You will be responsible for the accurate recording of accounting entries, the production of subsidiary and group accounts, and the oversight of VAT, corporation tax, and statutory reporting.
Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will provide technical accounting expertise, support audits and regulatory submissions, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, policies and processes. The role also includes line management responsibility and the opportunity to influence strong financial governance across the organisation.
The role
- Production of subsidiary statutory accounts and support for consolidated group accounts
- Ownership of VAT and corporation tax returns, liaising with external advisors
- Provision of technical accounting guidance on standards and best practice
- Oversight of balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany balances, payroll, pensions and fixed assets
- Administration of investment portfolios, fund accounting and grant-related financial processes
- Maintenance and development of financial systems, controls, policies and documentation
- Support for audits, regulatory reporting and compliance activity
- Cashflow monitoring, reporting and financial control oversight
- Line management and development of a junior finance team member
- Deputising for senior finance leadership when required
About you
You will be a confident, proactive finance professional who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative, service-focused approach. You will bring:
- Experience in financial reporting and consolidation within a group environment
- A professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA)
- Strong understanding of VAT, statutory reporting and financial controls
- Experience supporting or managing staff in a hybrid or multi-site environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly
- Strong Excel capability and confidence, supporting others to improve financial skills
- A problem-solving mindset, intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement
- A collaborative, inclusive working style aligned with values-driven organisations
- Experience of modern finance systems and familiarity with professional, membership or regulated environments would be advantageous.
Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back



Two Rhythms is an accessible arts charity that changes lives through music and movement. Utilising our unique, therapeutic programmes, we deliver long-lasting health and wellbeing benefits to people with profound disabilities, enabling expression, connection and joy.
We provide services in person at our two dedicated facilities in Cardiff: Two Rhythms Cardiff Bay at the Wales Millennium Centre, and Two Rhythms Llanishen, our new centre housed within Cerebral Palsy Cymru’s Children’s Centre.
Job Purpose
The Charity General Manager is the Charity’s senior operational lead, responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management and administration of Two Rhythms, ensuring the charity operates effectively, efficiently and professionally. This role combines hands-on operational management with a strong focus on income generation.
The postholder will lead a small team of employees and volunteers, strengthen policies, processes and systems to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality service delivery, and be explicitly responsible for delivering an annual income plan and pipeline across grants, donations, earned income and events.
This role is for someone who learns quickly, thrives in a varied environment, and is motivated by making a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
Income generation (annual income plan + pipeline delivery)50%
Explicitly responsible for delivering an annual income plan and pipeline, covering: grants, donations and earned income (paid sessions, training, membership).
· Effectively manage grants and funding, growing partnerships with funders and overseeing regular reporting.
· Lead the delivery of the annual income plan across grants, donations, earned income and events.
·Identify, pursue and secure new funding opportunities, including writing and coordination grant applications
·Support and coordinate grant applications and funding opportunities.
·Develop and maintain an income pipeline tracker, ensuring opportunities are progressed, deadlines are met, and reporting requirements are planned and delivered.
·Grow voluntary income (donations) through practical supporter processes and clear impact communication.
·Strengthen and streamline earned income by ensuring administration, promotion and booking/payment processes run smoothly for paid sessions, training and membership.
Operations, compliance & administration
·Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the charity runs efficiently and professionally.
·Improve and embed systems, processes and ways of working that support a stable “business-as-usual” environment - This wording might be needed for ensuring new person works with the board. Thinking about change management process. Ensure regulatory compliance across the organisation by developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate systems, policies and procedures (including GDPR, Health & Safety and safeguarding).
· Prepare and submit reports to relevant regulatory and statutory bodies as required, including maintaining Charity Commission and Companies House information.
· Manage procurement and contracting of equipment, supplies and services (e.g., IT and office equipment), ensuring best value for money.
Finance administration & budgeting
·Manage day-to-day finance administration using a finance platform, including invoicing, coding and maintaining accurate financial records.
·Support the production of regular finance updates for the Board, including budget monitoring and highlighting risks early.
·Work with Trustees to support financial planning and sustainability.
·Manage accurate daily management and board accounts bookkeeping with external partners and contractors
People leadership, governance support & impact reporting
·Line manage and ensure performance monitoring of the management team
·Manage colleagues, creating a positive, productive, supportive and safe working environment.
·Ensure appropriate HR policies and procedures are in place, liaising with an external provider where necessary.
·Develop a process to monitor impact and KPIs, providing regular feedback to the Board.
·Work with the Board to develop networks and relationships with stakeholders and support review of strategic plans.
·To uphold and champion the values of Two Rhythms.
Key Outcomes (first 6 months)
·Stabilised “business-as-usual” operations with clear systems, documented processes, and a reliable compliance calendar.
·Timely and accurate financial processing, with Clear visibility of financial position through timely QuickBooks processing and regular board reporting (with risks flagged early).
·An agreed and active annual income plan in place, with a managed pipeline across grants, donations, earned income and events reviewed regularly with trustees.
·Impact/KPI reporting implemented and used to guide decisions and demonstrate value to funders and supporters.
Utilising our unique, therapeutic arts programmes, we deliver long-lasting health and wellbeing benefits, enabling expression, connection and joy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the charity, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, robust financial controls, and timely financial reporting. The postholder will work closely with the CEO to support budgeting, grant and tender applications, procurement, and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
This is a key role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, compliance, and effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using appropriate accounting software.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including income, expenditure, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with financial procedures.
- Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to the CEO.
- Payroll and expenses responsibility
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Support the CEO in developing and monitoring the annual organisational budget.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and finanical reporting for grant and tender applications as requested.
- Track expenditure against budgets and provide regular updates.
Financial Reporting and Governance
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to the annual budget report for trustee approval.
- Support year-end financial processes, including preparation for independent examination or audit.
- Ensure financial records meet charity and regulatory requirements.
Procurement and Ordering
- Source suppliers and obtain quotes for subscriptions, resources, services and any other relevant needs.
- Place orders for materials and equipment (e.g. laptops, office equipment) in line with budget approvals.
- Maintain records of assets and equipment.
Support to the CEO and Organisation
- Work closely with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.
- Provide financial information and analysis to support organisational planning.
- Undertake any other finance-related duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified and experienced bookkeeper (e.g. AAT or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience of bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
- Experience of preparing budgets and financial reports.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Experience with bookkeeping software such as “Zero”
- Good IT skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Experience of charity finance and funder reporting.
- Experience of supporting grant or tender applications.
- Knowledge of charity governance and trustee reporting.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office-based and home working subject to performance, needs of the charity and agreement. Working days are flexible, with a preference for Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday, subject to agreement.
Equality and Diversity
The charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Hours: 14 hours per week (worked over 2–3 days - to be agreed)
Preferred working days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday (to be agreed)
Salary: £15–£20 per hour(£10,920–£14,560 per annum for 14 hours/week, equivalent to £29,260 upwards FTE) depending on experience
Benefits:
25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
Extra leave: +1 day after 3 years’ service, +1 more day after 5 years
Birthday Leave
Sick pay package
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Giving back Scheme - Volunteer day leave
Cycle to work scheme
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*** IMPORTANT: HDF will only consider applicants with the existing right to reside and work in the UK. ***
Background
Human Dignity Foundation (HDF) is a private, philanthropic foundation which was established to enable children to live with dignity. In recent years, we have focussed on funding organisations who help protect and safeguard children from sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). HDF is a spend down foundation which expects to complete the funding of its international partner projects by the end of 2033.
In 2023, HDF updated its strategy to drive the expansion of our portfolio of projects and maximise the foundation’s future impact – to support more children affected by or at risk of CSEA. To support this strategy, HDF is in the process of setting a UK registered charity, which is expected to be operational by end of Q1 2026.
Job Purpose
The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee and support the operations of the UK charity, working closely with the HDF team based in Dublin, to ensure its smooth running and compliance with UK laws and charity regulations.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The Finance and Operations Manager role will be dynamic and diverse given the small nature of HDF’s team. The role will be expected to build on the processes, policies and tools already in existence within HDF Switzerland and adapt them to the UK context. Core responsibilities of this role will include:
Finance
- Process and record payments and other transactions in the accounting system;
- Maintain financial records and prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, etc. for review by the Director of Finance and Operations;
- Support payroll processes and liaise with external providers;
- Manage required filings with HMRC as required (expected to be minimal);
- Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate/ support the annual audit/ financial verification of the charity;
- Prepare the annual budget and produce quarterly cashflow forecasts, ensuring timely drawdowns of funds from HDF Switzerland as needed.
Operations & Administration
- Produce and oversee the submission of reports and/or required filings to the Charities Commission and ensure broader compliance with its requirements;
- Produce reports and filings to Companies House as needed, and coordinate with the Company Secretary for their timely submission;
- Maintain the charity’s risk register to ensure risks are appropriately understood and mitigated;
- Produce and update internal policies, procedures and tools (templates to be provided where available);
- Set up and oversee the UK pension scheme, life assurance/ health insurance schemes as required with the relevant providers;
- Support the planning and delivery of meetings of the Board of Trustees and other internal and external meetings as needed;
- Organise travel arrangements for UK based staff(s) and Trustees as needed;
- In time the role may take over Company Secretary duties from our external provider;
- Conduct procurement, liaise with suppliers and manage their contracts as needed;
- Conduct other administrative tasks to support the running of the charity as needed, including but not limited to IT and HR;
- Support the charity’s Executive Chair of Trustees with tasks as may be reasonably required.
Grant Administration
- Support the development and amendment of grant agreements with partners as needed;
- Track and reconcile grant payments against agreements and perform required follow up with grantees as needed;
- Update and maintain HDF’s grant management information and filing system to ensure HDF’s records are accurate and up to date.
Person Specification
Experience
- 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, office management
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working for a charity/NGO sector
Qualifications and skills
- Part-qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA, or other bookkeeping/ accounting qualification
- Accurate worker with strong numerical skills
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate – strong Excel, Word skills
- Proficient use of accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage)
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative
Qualities
- Flexible
- Self-starter and pro-active
- Team player who enjoys working in small team environments
Common values
- Accountability to HDF’s Board and partners
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, and dynamic in our approach
- Openness to admitting our mistakes and learning from them
- Excellence in all that we do
- Passion for our work and mission
Terms & Conditions
- Part-time 3 days a week
- Between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum pro-rata, salary is commensurate with experience
- 25 days of annual leave pro-rata
- Remote, travel to London, Dublin and within Europe may be required
- Pension, provision of health cash plan or equivalent, life assurance, bike scheme
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!
As Finance and Operations Manager at Fight Bladder Cancer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building our finance and operational functions at a strategic level.
You will support all aspects of the charity’s work and development through the provision of strong financial assistance - ensuring accurate financial reporting, sales and other invoicing, bookkeeping, grant management and payroll management.
You will also take day-to-day responsibility for organisational administration.
This role will involve close collaboration with our small team (currently 7.5 FTE) to ensure our day-to-day finance and operational requirements are met, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to build greater financial resilience and strategic financial awareness within the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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LRMN's Finance Assistant works closely with Finance Manager (FM) to maintain LRMN’s financial records, ensuring that all transactions are accurately and timely recorded to support the FM producing the reporting data for the management accounts and the monthly bank reconciliation.
As Finance Assistant you will:
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Post purchase invoices daily in QuickBooks, aligned with Salesforce records, ensuring PDFs are uploaded and costs correctly allocated
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Process petty cash claims in QuickBooks with supporting receipts, accurate budget allocation, and petty cash reconciliation in liaison with the FM
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Record and post all bank and card expenses monthly in QuickBooks, with receipt/invoice uploads
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Review trade creditors reports with the FM to ensure invoices are captured for weekly payment runs
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Raise sales invoices in QuickBooks as required
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Review trade debtors reports with the FM and monitor timely invoice payments
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Assist and liaise with the FM and CEO as required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





