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Assistant Financial Accountant - East London
Charity People are very pleased to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking circa £9-10million annual turnover international organisation based in London, helping to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant. This is a newly created role.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad and varied role within a collaborative, international organisation? We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Assistant Financial Accountant to join this global organisation, where you will be reporting to a brilliant inspiring Head of Finance and working closely with a brilliant Financial Accountant. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, smooth payment operations, and reliable month-end reporting.
If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have strong technical accounting skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Candidates applying for this role, must have strong multicurrency, consolidating multiple entities (UK and overseas offices) and financial accounting experience. If you have Sun and Q&A, it would be an added advantage.
Salary: £41,000 - £42,264 per annum
Hybrid: Twice a week in Bethnal Green
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payment runs and act as the first point of contact for payment-related queries.
- Oversee all bank transaction processing and complete timely bank reconciliations.
- Maintain the invoicing app, credit card systems, staff expenses, advances, and supplier reconciliations.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset register, prepayments schedule, and support balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support the month-end close, ensuring accuracy across AP, bank, and other ledger areas.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support statutory and donor audits, and assist the wider finance team as needed.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified or part-qualified with substantial experience working in the charity or NGO sector
- Strong double-entry bookkeeping skills and experience across AP, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
- Confident with SUNsystems and advanced Excel functions (vlookups, pivot tables, SUMIFs, IF statements).
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills, able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability within a multi-country finance function.
Desirable
- Experience using Iplicit, SUN and Q&A
Benefits:
Location: My client's office is fully accessible with a lift and accessible toilets on each floor
Pension scheme
Annual leave: 25 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Additional benefits
* Free health insurance
* Interest free loans on season tickets.
* A tax-free cycle to work scheme.
* Family friendly policies including 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 paid days per year for caring responsibilities.
* Pregnancy loss policy
* Period policy
Timelines for the role:
Role will be closing on 24th February, 2026
Interviews will be happening w/c 1st March, 2026 (via MSTeams) and second interview w/c 9th March, 2026 in person
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement detailing the reason they are interested in this role which will be submitted along with the CV.
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.
Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ.
We are looking for a personable Finance Admin Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will carry out;
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Various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters
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A range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations.
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Daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters
You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance or administration role. Experience of using an accounting system or database and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. You should also possess a good standard of numeracy as well as accuracy with detailed spreadsheets. You should be able to work independently and as part of the Finance Team.
In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.
Salary is £23,369.77 for 0.8FTE for 4 days per week (£29,212.21 FTE) . The role is a hybrid between home and office working, with a minimum two days per week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham for at least the first 6 month probationary period.
Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham on Thursday 5th March 2026
Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.
Please follow the link to our website for further application details. Send a completed application form, CV, and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As Deputy Shop Manager at our shop in Skipton, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our shop in Skipton, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
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Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
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Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
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Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment.
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
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Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To be able to use own initiative.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
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A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings.
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A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
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A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
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A check on your employment history, by seeking two references
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A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 3 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you driven by using financial insight to influence decision and strategy?
Join a growing business for good, that supports charities access high‑quality finance and operations support. As they expand their London presence, they're looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to lead financial delivery for a portfolio of charity clients. This is a role with real autonomy, variety, and influence.
About the Role
This is a genuine business partnering position where you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end finance function for your portfolio, acting as the primary financial contact and trusted advisor to senior charity leaders. Based in their Westminster hub and connected to the wider team remotely, you’ll play a key role in strengthening financial resilience across multiple impactful organisations.
You will:
· Prepare and present monthly management accounts with clear insight
· Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
· Present financial updates to Executive Teams and Boards, offering constructive challenge
· Support funding bids and donor reporting with strong financial modelling
· Produce year-end accounts and manage auditor/examiner relationships
· Support and line-manage at least one Finance Assistant,
Every day, you’ll help charities make confident, data-informed decisions that protect their mission and future.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and building meaningful relationships.
You will bring:
· Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
· Strong experience producing management accounts and external reporting
· Confidence presenting financial information to senior leaders and Boards
· Experience with SME accounting systems (Xero and/or QuickBooks ideal)
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients
· Aptitude for working autonomously and making sound decisions
· Excellent communication skills, able to translate numbers for non-financial colleagues
· Experience in or alongside the charity sector (desirable but not essential)
You’ll thrive if you enjoy problem‑solving, autonomy, and being a steady, trusted presence for purpose‑driven organisations.
Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.



