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Future Dreams is a pioneering UK charity providing psychological, practical, and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. We also champion early detection through breast health masterclasses and fund vital research into secondary breast cancer.
Based at Future Dreams House in King’s Cross — our welcoming breast cancer support centre — we deliver a vibrant programme of in-person and online services, community activities, and one-to-one support with specialist nurses, counsellors, and therapists. Everything we do is driven by one clear belief: nobody should face breast cancer alone, or without hope.
We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in strengthening our in-house finance function.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-driven finance professional who wants to develop their career within a purpose-led charity.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time, records are well maintained, and financial controls are consistently applied. You’ll contribute to reliable reporting, support audit and compliance activity, and help build efficient processes that enable the charity to operate effectively.
You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted part of a friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
About you
You will be an organised, accurate and conscientious finance professional who takes pride in getting the detail right and following processes through to completion.
You will have:
- At least two years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
- An AAT Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
- Practical experience of processing supplier invoices, expenses and other financial transactions accurately.
- Experience of bank and/or supplier account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
- Good working knowledge of Xero or a similar accounting system.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and meet financial deadlines.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to investigate queries and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
- Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal information.
Experience of month-end processes, charity finance and/or working within a not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous.
AAT Level 4, or progression towards a professional accounting qualification, would also be desirable.
You will be supportive of Future Dreams’ purpose and values and committed to helping us create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
What we offer
· £24,000 - £28,000 pro rota, per annum (FTE £30,000 - £35,000 pa)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Additional one-week paid shutdown over Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based at Future Dreams House.
- Free weekly yoga sessions
- A warm, inclusive working environment in a mission-driven organisation
Safeguarding
Future Dreams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of everyone who uses our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
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Finance Assistant
- Duration: Temporary (3-6 months)
- Salary: £16.15-£17.82 per hour (equivalent to £29,387-£32,433 FTE)
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Location: London / Hybrid working
- Office Attendance: Minimum 2 days per week (Wednesday is the core office day, with Thursday typically the second office day)
- Interview in-person: Wednesday 23 September
- Start Date: ASAP
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Living Streets to recruit a Finance Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading charities dedicated to creating safer, healthier and more inclusive communities through walking. You'll join a supportive finance team during a period of growth, helping to maintain smooth financial operations across both the charity and its trading activities.
About Living Streets
Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. Through campaigns, education programmes and partnerships with schools and local authorities, they work to create streets where people can walk safely, confidently and enjoyably. The organisation's trading arm supports this work through the sale of educational resources, awards and merchandise to schools and communities across the UK.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide essential support across the finance function, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and maintaining excellent internal and external customer service standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
- Processing supplier payments and staff expenses
- Supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
- Undertaking weekly bank reconciliations
- Managing credit control activities and chasing overdue payments
- Reconciling debtor and creditor balances
- Processing daily allocations and month-end tasks
- Managing the shared finance inbox and responding to queries
- Raising journals and assisting with month-end processes
- Supporting annual audit and budgeting activities
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience in a Finance Assistant or similar transactional finance role
- Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
- Experience processing BACS payments
- Credit control experience
- Bank reconciliation experience
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Experience using finance systems
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Experience using Microsoft Business Central
- Intermediate Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and pivot tables
- Experience working with high-volume transactions
- Studying towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA
Hiring process
This is an urgent requirement and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
One-stage interview process in-person on 23rd September.
How to apply
Please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager/Financial Controller to work for this well-established charity based in Northwest London (Hybrid)
THIS IS AN URGENT PERMANENT POSITION WITH INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- Position: Permanent
- Title: Senior Finance Manager/Financial Controller
- Reporting to: Director of Finance:
- Management: 2 Finance Staff: Finance Manager & Finance Assistant
- Salary: £55.000pa - £58.000pa
- Hybrid working: 3 days a week is required in their offices in Northwest London
- Qualification: A Fully Qualified Accountant is required.
The Role
As the Senior Finance Manager/Financial Controller, you will run the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of transactional accounting and month-end reconciliations. 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 internal and external audits. You’ll also manage the Finance Manager and play a key role in the organisation’s financial stability and operational success.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
- Proven experience managing the month-end close and preparing management accounts.
- High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
- Experience with accounting software (Xero experience is advantageous). Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in the charity sector, including technical expertise in Charity SORP.
