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Combine your financial expertise with real-world impact by joining Parkinson’s Europe (PE) as our Senior Finance Manager. We’re seeking a proactive professional with heart and passion to safeguard our financial health and empower the Parkinson’s community across Europe, offering a role with significant autonomy and clear room for professional growth within our evolving organisation.
Job specification
Location: Remote working (but note that occasional travel – to attend quarterly team meetings in the UK and other ad hoc meetings/conferences – is required)
Salary: £17,200 – £20,000 per annum, dependent on experience (£43,000 – £50,000 FTE).
Annual leave: 13.5 days per annum (inclusive of pro-rata statutory bank holidays, based on a full-time equivalent of 25 days).
Contract: This is a permanent, employed role
Responsible to: Director General
Collaboration with: Operations Director and Partnerships Director, plus the wider team
Job description
Main purpose of role
To oversee the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, effective budgeting and robust controls. The Senior Finance Manager provides insight to support strategic decision-making, maintains compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and manages day-to-day finance operations to safeguard the organisation’s financial health.
In addition, as part of a small team, the Senior Finance Manager provides light-touch HR support to assist with processes – such as appraisals, payroll and staff records — helping to ensure smooth operations in the absence of a dedicated HR function.
Key tasks – finance
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Ensure accurate recording of information of various funding (industry, donations, memberships etc), spending, banking
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Manual bookkeeping and liaising with Accountants in the UK and in Belgium to ensure data is uploaded correctly to Sage (or similar software)
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Monthly month end checks on Sage and accurate nominal coding, working with PE’s appointed accountants
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Raise invoices and credit control
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Accounts payable & expenses process including employee and freelance pay
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Managing all aspects regarding employee pay – working with PE’s appointed payroll agent, pension provider and insurance broker
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Year-end work – including checks and liaising with PE’s appointed accountants
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Charity Commission – completion of annual return
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Donations – check and manage paypal and other donation platforms accordingly
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Management of all PE bank accounts and all aspects regarding bank matters – i.e unknown payments, bank applications for new card holders, transaction queries etc
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Financial reviews with Director General and Operations Director, and to provide accurate information in regards to forecasting, funding, spending, general P&L and other financial matters
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Perform monthly cash-flow forecasting to ensure the 4-month reserve policy is maintained at all times
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Annual budgeting
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Liaising with Treasurer, dealing with any queries he/she may have; assist with AGM reporting
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Join Board/AGM meetings as required, and deal with any finance-related queries the Board members may have
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Keeping abreast of UK national regulatory and budgetary developments
Key tasks – HR and other
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Support and liaise with the Operations Director and Partnerships Director with all treatment industry/funding agreements
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Maintain the organisation’s Contract Register, ensuring all agreements (i.e., treatment iindustry partnerships) are tracked for payment milestones
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Keeping and maintaining employee/freelance agreements up to date
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Holiday and sickness tracking
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Liaise and support the Operations Director with regards to various policies (i.e expenses, bereavement)
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Supporting the Director General and Operations Director with the appraisal process
Person specification
Essential skills and experience
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Minimum five years’ professional experience in an accounting or finance role, supported by a relevant accounting qualification or significant demonstrable experience. Prior experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is highly desirable. Experience or comfort managing cross-border EU-UK financial complexities is a plus.
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Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end reporting
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An understanding of charity finance requirements (e.g. charity accounting, Charity Commission obligations)
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Proficiency in accounting software (Sage or similar) and MS Office (especially Excel)
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Experience of basic HR processes (e.g. recruitment, contracts, record-keeping, employee/er taxes and pension obligations)
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Understanding of payroll administration
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Ability to interpret and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and Board directors
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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High level of accuracy, attention to detail and integrity
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
Personal qualities
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Commitment to the values and mission of the charity
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A proactive, hands-on approach suited to a small organisation
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Ability to work independently and take initiative
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Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs
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Discretion and respect for confidentiality
Application process
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability via the CharityJob portal. The deadline is officially 27 May; however, please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to begin the interview process or close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
Parkinson's Europe is an inclusive employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We use an anonymous recruitment process to prevent unconscious bias, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work and strengthens our ability to serve the entire Parkinson's community across Europe. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements we can provide to support you during the application process.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We work and campaign with people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and supporters across Europe to ensure their voices are heard / listened to
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Housing Interventions Officer
Location: Bridgend, Wales
Salary:£26,339 per annum
Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 14th May 2026
Are you a positive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending? If you’re driven by supporting meaningful change for people involved in the criminal justice system, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Housing Interventions Officer, you’ll be based primarily at HMP Parc, working side-by-side with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with men in custody and on release. Occasional travel to HMP Cardiff, Swansea, Usk or Prescoed may be required depending on service need. You’ll deliver housing-focused interventions that prevent homelessness, improve access to accommodation and support successful resettlement into the community.
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver 1-to-1 housing advice and interventions within the prison environment
- Complete holistic housing needs assessments and develop clear, structured action plans
- Prevent homelessness by securing and sustaining suitable accommodation
- Source private rented accommodation (HMOs, shared housing, studios and 1-beds)
- Liaise with landlords and agents, including negotiating rent and tenancy terms
- Ensure properties meet legal, health & safety and Rent Smart Wales requirements
- Work closely with Prison, Probation and housing partners to manage risk and achieve targets
- Encourage engagement with Forward Connect and other appropriate support services
What we’re looking for
- Good knowledge of housing and welfare benefits systems
- Experience providing housing and welfare advice
- Experience assessing housing and wider support needs
- Ability to develop support plans to help people sustain tenancies
- Understanding of homelessness, abstinence-based recovery and complex needs
- Experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantage
If you’re motivated, resilient and committed to reducing reoffending through stable housing, we’d love to hear from you.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details
All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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Salary: £36,220 rising to £36,720 after successful completion of probationary period
Location: Gwent
Contract Type:
- Permanent in line with funding
- Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
- 35 hours per week (full time)
- Generally, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
- Participation in the organisation’s Tier 3 emergency on-call rota (paid)
All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to: Director of Support Services
Accountable For:
• Oversight of the portfolio of services within this role, which will be reviewed periodically in line with funding requirements and organisational priorities.
• Current portfolio: Housing Support Grant–funded services across Torfaen and Newport, including refuge and community services.
• Line management of Assistant Managers
Purpose of the post:Operational management of specialist, trauma-informed support services for people who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence.
Specific responsibilities:
PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION.
General responsibilities:
PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact Joanna Parry, Director of Support Services, for an informal chat.
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.
This role requires frequent travel for business purposes. A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use
Closing Date:4th May 2026
We operate a rolling recruitment process and may interview suitable candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once the position has been filled.
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is requireed for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to stand with individuals, especially women and children, who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm, or violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.