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What will you do
You will work closely the Director of Finance & Administration to provide high quality financial management for Headway and to ensure adherence to legislative requirements, statutory deadlines and high professional standards
You will do this by:
- ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded on Exchequer in a timely manner.
- ensuring that all control account reconciliations are completed every month and that any necessary adjustments are made in Exchequer
- completing the month-end close and prepare the first draft of the monthly management accounts for departments and the consolidated group accounts for presentation to and review by the Director of Finance & Administration
- providing accurate and timely financial information to assist in management decision making
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:
- have a professional accountancy qualification
- have a minimum of five years’ experience working in finance
- be able to manage your workload and priorities independently
- have strong communications skills including the ability to explain financial information clearly & patiently to non-finance staff
- have strong overall IT skills and the willingness to further develop them
- be able to work as part of a team supporting and contributing to the overall success of the department and Headway
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension, with Headway contributing between 3–6% dependant on your contributions
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
- Birthday leave
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
Next steps
- Closing date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Shortlisting date: Monday 17 August 2026
- Interview: 14 &15 September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you love working with numbers? Are you passionate about accuracy and details? Would you like to use your skills to make a global impact? Join BMS World Mission as our Finance Assistant.
BMS World Mission is looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join our small, fast-paced finance team in providing the organisation with excellent financial services. In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of the purchase ledger to process purchase transactions into our accounting system and assist with the monthly bank reconciliations.
About you: The successful candidate will be a flexible team player with excellent numeracy and organisational skills and superb attention to detail. Ideally you will have experience of purchase ledger processing or be willing to learn.
About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
Why this role matters: This role is the primary point of processing for all purchase invoices and expenses, ensuring accuracy of our financial records and being a key point of contact for suppliers and staff.
If you are a hard-working and detail-oriented individual who wants to use your skills to make a global impact, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Adric Nazareth, International Finance Business Partner.
Key Information
Location: Didcot/hybrid
Hours: 21 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £26,515 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13 August 2026
Interview date: Friday 21 August 2026
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact us. We will also be holding lunchtime Q&As for enquirers on:
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Monday 20 July 12:00 - 13:00
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Wednesday 22 July, 12:00 - 13:00
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity for a senior role within the Finance Department of the Diocese of Southwark.The role involves the statutory and management accounting of a large Diocese, with around 300 parishes and clergy, £30m turnover and £300m balance sheet.You will work closely with the Director of Finance accounting for a major charity and supporting a wide range of parishes.
The job is wide ranging, and you will be given a high degree of latitude and responsibility in a collaborative relationship with the Director of Finance.
Post Introduction
In conjunction with the Director of Finance you will manage the efficient operation of the finance function though management and statutory accounting, internal control and cash management.
You will manage the accounting system covering processes for nominal ledger, purchase and sales ledger, stipends and payroll.
Through the work of the department you will contribute to the effective stewardship of resources and the transparent accountability that is the hallmark of the Diocese of Southwark.
Main Responsibilities
Working alongside the Director of Finance you will produce the annual financial statements and work with him on managing the annual audit process.
You will produce monthly management accounts on a timely basis as key financial information for the efficient management of the Diocese and for the information of Trustees. The Diocese uses XLedger and you will become the primary contact and knowledge base for the system, developing its reporting and functionality.
You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes of the finance department, and manage part of the finance team. You will oversee the team members responsible for payroll, stipends, purchase ledger and banking.
You will work with a wide range of people throughout the organisation, and have key relationships with those working on generous giving and vocations.
The Ideal Candidate
You must be a qualified accountant.
We are looking for someone is a qualified accountant, with charity accounting experience, and:
- a high degree of ability with accounting software packages, managing data flows into and out of such systems.
- experience of staff management and supervision, and who also enjoys building relationships outside the finance team.
You will be someone who:
- is most comfortable and productive working as part of an open and collaborative team.
- responds quickly to changing priorities, and can manage these while maintaining adherence to the deadlines that financial reporting cycles demand.
- has an affinity with the aims and values of the Church of England.
About Us:
Southwark is a diverse and vibrant Diocese in so many ways, from the energy of the inner city to the beauty of the Surrey Hills. We are one of the largest Dioceses in the Church of England, serving the people of South London and East Surrey. We take joy in the distinctiveness and variety of God’s gifts and people. You will find churches that offer welcome, care and dignity in Christ’s name to their parishes; chaplains walking along side those in education, hospitals, and prison; and pioneering communities seeking to reach out and serve in new ways.
We seek to be Christ-centred and outward-focused in all we do.
Applications will close on Friday 7th August 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 17th August 2026.
Welcome to the Diocese of Southwark, where we seek to be Christ Centered Outward Focused in all we do.


The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for managing FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London.
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for additional information about LLST and the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role purpose
The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning.
As the Head of Finance, you will:
- Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives.
- Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process.
- Support the rest of the Charity team to become financially informed and comfortable understanding financial performance, control, and accountability.
Main responsibilities
Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance
- Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting.
- Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place.
- Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets.
- Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management.
- Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions.
- Lead financial risk identification and mitigation, working closely with the chief executive and leadership team, and reporting to the board of trustees.
Financial administration and governance
- Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process.
- Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid.
- Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions.
- Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency.
- Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board
- Line manage and support the management accountant and finance manager, ensuring professional development and high-quality output.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:
- You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA)
- Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential.
- Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets
- Firm understanding of risk management
- Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations
- Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness
- Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting
- Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity
- Considerable experience of management and development of staff
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team
- Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience
- Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business
- Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management
- Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact within an organisation driving System change?
I am recruiting an interim Finance Officer to join a highly regarded finance team on a 3-6 month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AR/AP expereince to support a purpose-led organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and issue sales invoices in the accounting system
- Process supplier bills and expenses in a timely manner
- Monitor and manage the shared accounts inbox, responding to queries
- Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation
- Assist the finance team with general administrative and transactional tasks as required
Ideal experience:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable is essential
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Used to different types of clients/funders, and project-based invoicing.
My client can offer flexible working with 1-2 days a week in the central London office.
Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!
Kingston Carers’ Network is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to support the smooth running of our charity’s finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the CEO, Treasurer and budget holders, you will help maintain accurate financial records, process income and expenditure, reconcile bank accounts, support payroll information and contribute to financial reporting, budgeting and year-end processes.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone organised, accurate and values-driven, with experience of managing day-to-day finance processes in a small or medium-sized organisation. Experience of Sage or a similar accounting package is essential, and charity finance experience would be an advantage.
For full details about the role and how to apply, please download the supporting documents below or visit our website by clicking the Apply button.
Closing date: Monday 17th August 2026.
Interviews: Commencing 31st August 2026.
Our mission is to provide tailored information, advice and support to unpaid carers, advocating for better local services that meet their needs.

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!
Hours: Full-time (40 hours) . We would also consider Part time option of 4 days per week (32 hours)
Reporting to: Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO)
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with process improvement and strategic support. Working closely with the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial management, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting effective decision-making across the College.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the College's finance function, including:
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Overseeing payroll and pension administration
- Producing cash flow forecasts, reconciliations and management information
- Supporting budgeting, financial planning and annual audit processes
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Developing and improving financial systems, controls and processes
- Line managing the Finance Assistant and providing support across the wider organisation
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience), with GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
- Significant experience in a finance management role covering accounts, payroll and bookkeeping
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements
- Excellent analytical, organisational and Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience supervising or supporting finance staff
- A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service
It would be an advantage if you have experience within a charity, higher education or not-for-profit environment and are studying towards or hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
Apply
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.For further information on the College, our beautiful rural location and where to send your CV to apply, please visit our website.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews scheduled throughout the summer. We anticipate the successful candidate to be in post by end of September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £30,518 - £33,143 p.a. (pro rata). (pro rata £18,311– £19,886 p.a.) NJC Spine Points C01 – CO6. Salary to be at entry level except for exceptional circumstances.
Contract: 12 months Maternity Cover (to September 2027)
Greater Manchester Moving (GM Moving) is the Active Partnership for Greater Manchester. We are a charity with a clear purpose to change lives through movement, physical activity and sport. We lead, support and connect people and partners across the system to develop and deliver on the whole system vision and approach to the shared GM Moving in Action strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.
We are seeking a talented finance officer to join the team at Greater Manchester Moving where purpose, passion and integrity are at the heart of all we do. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a busy finance team providing high quality financial support to colleagues and stakeholders. This is a mainly transactional finance role including purchase and sales ledger processing as well as maintaining the cashbook and performing bank reconciliations.
This is a part-time role (22.2 hours per week), which can be worked in 3 days or spread out as shorter days across the week as part of our commitment to flexible working. This is a hybrid role with some home working, but we require at least 2 days to be office based with one of those days being a Tuesday.
We have permanent office space in the National Squash Centre in Manchester, and regular team and co-working days in venues across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.
The recruitment pack (which includes the Job Summary), Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, are available to download from our website.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026 (midnight)
Interview date: Thursday 13 August 2026 (if you are unavailable on this date, please let us know when submitting your application).
Greater Manchester Moving is GM’s movement for movement working together to positively change the lives of people across Greater Manchester.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
3-Month Contract | £250–£350 per day (depending on experience)
Ivy Rock Partners is supporting a national charity that is seeking interim support to strengthen its finance function during a period of finance transformation.
This role will focus on providing support across the finance operations function for an initial three-month contract while the organisation undergoes period of change. The position will be split between AP processing (approximately 20–30%) and broader finance operations work (approximately 70–80%), with a particular emphasis on balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and clearing outstanding balance sheet items that have been deprioritised during the transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organisation is well prepared for year-end.
This is a hands-on role that requires someone who can hit the ground running and work independently. You'll quickly get to grips with existing spreadsheets and processes, respond promptly to internal stakeholder queries, and provide a steady pair of hands to help bring the balance sheet into a strong position ahead of year-end.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable transactions as required (approximately 20–30% of the role)
- Support the AP systems transformation by working effectively within new processes and systems
- Manage and respond to finance-related queries in a timely, customer-focused manner
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and clear outstanding reconciling items
- Maintain the fixed asset register and support fixed asset accounting activities
- Provide wider finance operations support beyond AP processing as required
- Work independently with minimal supervision, quickly understanding existing spreadsheets and ways of working
About You
- Proven experience across accounts payable and broader finance operations or transactional finance, ideally within a charity
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
- Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and accounting for fixed assets
- A self-sufficient problem solver who can quickly understand and navigate existing processes and spreadsheets
- A customer-focused communicator who responds to queries professionally and efficiently
- Comfortable working in a changing environment, particularly during finance systems or process transformation
Head of Transactional Finance
Location: London (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Circa £80,000
Contract: 6–9 Months
Start Date: ASAP
A distinguished housing association is recruiting for an experienced Head of Transactions to join a business during a critical period of their finance journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven transactional finance leader to step into a fast-paced environment, stabilise operations, manage a significant backlog, and lead a large AP and AR function through a period of change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Clear transactional backlogs and oversee reconciliations
- Improve processes, systems and bring structure to a complex environment
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide regular reporting
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Head of Transactions, or similar senior transactional finance leadership role
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, team management and system knowledge
- Experience leading teams through periods of change
- A track record of reducing backlogs, improving controls, and delivering operational efficiencies
The successful candidate could come from any sector, with leadership capability and transactional finance expertise being the key requirements.
If you are immediately available or available at short notice and are looking for your next interim assignment, please apply as the role is moving quick.
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact within an international organisation driving sustainable infrastructure across Africa and Asia?
I am recruiting an interim Finance Officer to join a highly regarded finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable, financial reporting and month-end experience to support a purpose-led organisation with a global reach.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including supplier invoices and payment runs.
- Prepare sales invoices, monitor debtor balances and support credit control activities.
- Perform weekly bank reconciliations and support cash management processes.
- Assist with month-end reporting, trial balance preparation and group consolidations.
Ideal experience:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance operations role.
- Experience supporting month-end, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience within financial services, infrastructure, investment or international organisations.
- Passion for continuous process improvement and finance transformation.
My client can offer flexible working with 1-2 days a week in the central London office.
Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!
Salary: £31,609 – £36,977 per year (pro rata)
Location: Hybrid blend of home working and office (Rose Street, Edinburgh), or fully home-based anywhere in Scotland. Please talk to us about your flexible working needs!
Working hours: 16 Hours, worked flexibly
Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland
Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland’s 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women’s Aid services across Scotland.
We are looking for a Finance and Payroll Officer to join our Infrastructure Team.This role offers an opportunity to use your finance and payroll skills in a flexible, purpose-driven organisation working to create lasting change for women and children across Scotland.
What you’ll do
Your work will help ensure Scottish Women’s Aid can continue delivering vital services, influencing policy and supporting women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, you’ll manage a varied workload including payroll and pension administration, purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, payments, grant claims, restricted funds and project budgets. You’ll also support financial reporting, audit preparation and the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience of payroll administration and finance processes.
- Has experience of ledgers, reconciliations and financial record-keeping.
- Is confident using Sage or similar accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Can identify discrepancies, solve problems and maintain accurate records.
- Builds positive working relationships and communicates effectively with a range of staff and stakeholders.
- Can manage competing priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Shares our commitment to equality and ending violence against women and girls.
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive, mostly remote team.
- is committed to learning, reflection, and ongoing development.
Why Work With Us?
There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:
- Support for flexible working
- Living wage employer
- 10% pension contributions
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Bike 2 Work
- Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies
More Information
Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.
We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process.
How to apply:
Please send us your existing CV and completed application form. If you would prefer not to exclusively write your application, the personal statement aspect of the application form (Section Two) can be submitted as a video or voice note of no more than 5 minutes.
Our application process is detailed, because we want to give you the best chance to show us your values and skills. Please only apply if you can commit to completing the full process.
For an application form, more information about the role and the next steps in the recruitment process, visit our website.
Recruitment Process
We are operating a rolling recruitment process for this vacancy and will review applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.
The vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.
Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433,and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.
Interim Management / Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day a week in office)
I'm supporting a Housing Association in recruiting an Interim Management / Financial Accountant to join their small and collaborative finance team on an initial six-month contract.
This is a hands-on role that will support the finance team through month and year-end while also helping to improve financial processes and systems. You'll be comfortable working across management accounting as well as providing support with accounts payable and receivable where needed.
Responsibilities
- Produce management accounts and provide financial support throughout the year-end process.
- Assist with statutory returns, reconciliations and year-end financial reporting.
- Support and improve Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, providing cover and guidance where required.
- Review and support the redesign of processes, identifying opportunities to improve financial reporting.
Requirements
- Qualified or qualified by experience Management / Financial Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Previous experience working in housing, local government, ALMO or a similar public sector environment is highly desirable.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently within a small finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking for an interesting interim assignment where they can make an immediate impact while supporting a key period for the organisation.
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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!
QCCA has served Camden’s communities for more than 40 years.
Today we support more than 3,000 local residents every year through:
- Youth Services
- Older People’s Services
- Advice & Advocacy
- Family Support
- Two successful children’s nurseries
- Community facilities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Employment and skills initiatives
With an annual income approaching £2 million, multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we’re investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn’t a traditional Finance Manager role.
Yes, you’ll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.
But you’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Transform our finance systems.
- Lead our migration from QuickBooks to Xero.
- Introduce smarter digital processes.
- Improve financial reporting.
- Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
- Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Influence organisational strategy.
- Help shape the future of one of Camden’s leading community charities.
You’ll have the freedom to improve how we work—not simply maintain existing processes.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA’s finance systems.
Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:
- Lead the migration from QuickBooks to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
- Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
- Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
- Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
- Introduce automation and digital workflows.
- Support commercial income generation and grant-funded projects.
- Lead the annual audit process.
- Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
- Help build a finance function fit for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.
You’ll probably have experience of:
- Charity finance.
- Management accounting.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Audit preparation.
- Financial controls.
- Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
- Leading change and improving systems.
- Supporting non-finance managers.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.
We ask you to apply by sending us your CV and cover letter (2 pages) demonstrating your experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.