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Financial Accountant
£45,000-£52,000 per annum (dependent on relevant skills, experience and qualification) plus generous benefits
Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home. This usually averages at two days in the office per week.
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
About the role
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for an opportunity to drive financial excellence in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your professional skills and experience to make a real difference to people’s lives? We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to play a key role across our organisation, working with colleagues to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across our financial operations.
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll be responsible for preparing, analysing, and maintaining financial records and reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll support the month-end and year-end close, oversee payroll and accounts payable, and act as the first point of contact for grant and bank account queries. Your role will be essential in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, providing expert financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in preparing annual statutory accounts and audit documentation.
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Oversee payroll processing (Sage 50), including tax and pension calculations.
- Manage accounts payable, including supplier payments and expense reconciliation.
- Maintain key financial controls, including grant payments, payroll, creditors, and bank reconciliations.
- Monitor and improve financial processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Support the Finance Director with cash flow analysis and forecasting.
What are we looking for?
- Qualified or finalist (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 2-5 years of experience in financial accounting.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes.
- Skilled in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Financial Modelling) and accounting software (preferably NetSuite).
- Experience in payroll processing, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, able to present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £45,000-£52,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 06 July 2025 at 23:59
First interviews will be held via MS Teams 15 July 2025.
Second-stage interviews will be held in person at Wembley Stadium 21 July 2025.
Are you a proactive finance professional looking for a role that makes a difference? This is an exciting time to join our Finance team as we continue to build stronger partnerships with our Country Support Offices and the Global Finance team.
As the Finance Manager (UK), you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day finance function. You will oversee systems and procedures, ensuring high standards of financial management and service delivery. You will provide management and oversight of the UK Finance function at both an operational and managerial level, acting as the final point of contact for all UK finance matters for staff and budget holders.
In this role, you will also be a key member of the WfWI-Global finance team, managing the relationship between the UK office and the wider global finance network.
Background:
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
What We Are Looking For:
We’re seeking someone with a strong financial background, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Part-qualified of qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA; or studying towards qualification or relevant experience.
- Sound knowledge of UK Charity SORP and charity sector financial practices.
- A critical eye for reviewing accounting transactions and ensuring accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP) and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, funders, trustees, and suppliers.
- A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Excellent organisation, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Confidence in mentoring and sharing knowledge to support others’ professional development.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a solution-focused approach.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive and mission-driven organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and impact. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment that champions both professional and personal development.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.
To learn more about the power of Women for Women International, visit our UK website or follow us on social media.
To apply please complete our online application form.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 13th July 2025, Midnight
You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Director of Finance, Supporter Country Office on Thursday 3rd July 2025 – 13.00 – 13.45.
If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address, on our recruitment page in our Women for Women International UK website.
1st Interview will be on Friday 18th July and Monday 21st July 2025 and will be on line.
2nd Interview will be on Thursday 24th July 2025 and will be in person at our Head office London.
These dates cannot be changed so if applying please hold them in your diary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
City Year UK - Chief Executive vacancy
We’re looking for a visionary new leader to take City Year UK into its next chapter. As our current CEO prepares to move on after seven incredible years of leadership, this is a thrilling moment — an opportunity to shape the future of a movement that’s changing lives. With strong foundations in place, we’re ready to grow our impact, invigorate and expand the delivery of our programmes, and raise our voice even louder in support of children and young people across the UK, as a flagship programme for the UK Year of Service.
We challenge 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK
Position: Chief Executive
Location: Hybrid (London, Birmingham or Manchester, with travel to an office typically twice a week)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 am on Monday, 14 July 2025
The Role
As Chief Executive, you will be the driving force behind our next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and a dedicated Senior Leadership Team, you will establish strategic direction, expand our reach, and ensure long-term financial stability. You’ll be a champion for innovation, a builder of innovative partnerships, and a compelling advocate for the power and potential of a UK Year of Service.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a mission-driven, values-led organisation at a moment of genuine momentum — a chance to elevate youth voice and leadership and be an integral part of the change that our young people are creating every day.
About You
We are looking for an inspiring leader who is passionate about unlocking the potential of young people, championing educational equality, and driving lasting change. You’ll bring a strong track record of strategic leadership and fundraising in the charity sector, along with the vision and energy to lead City Year UK into an ambitious new chapter. Skilled at building powerful partnerships, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and championing an inclusive, purpose-driven culture, you’ll also be a dynamic fundraiser, ready to support the growth and diversification of our income so we can expand our impact even further.
We offer a competitive package that reflects the significance of this role and values the unique skills and experience you will bring to lead our organisation into its next chapter.
If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!
To apply for this role, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement answering the following questions, max 250 words per question:
1) Why is City Year UK’s mission important to you, and how would your skills and experience help us achieve it?
2) City Year’s work is dependent on partnership funding from schools, corporate supporters and philanthropy. What track record do you have of leading organisations and developing partnerships with similar requirements?
Employee Benefits
As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offers a range of benefits for staff, including:
- Annual leave: 25 days per annum, rising to 28 days, plus 3 Christmas Grace days
- A matched pension scheme with 4% standard employer contributions and matched up to 5%.
- An organisational culture that values its employees and places particular emphasis on fairness and transparency.
- Sector-leading training, with qualifications up to master's degree level funded under the apprenticeship levy. Day 1 flexible/home/part-time working options 2 Volunteering days per year - pursue a project you’re passionate about 2 Wellbeing days per year
- A comprehensive wellbeing service designed to support the overall wellness of employees Interest-free travel season ticket loans
- Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
- Interest-free loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
- Enhanced sick pay for up to 6 weeks
- Free eye tests and £20 off glasses with Specsavers
Other areas of experience may include CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Managing Director, Director, Head of, Deputy CEO, Deputy Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Executive.
Please note NFP People are advertising this role on behalf of our client.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Fundraising Team as a Head of Trusts and Foundations.
This important role as a key member of Street League’s Commercial Fundraising Team will be integral to the success of the charity as you provide first-class stewardship to existing trusts and win exciting new partnerships. You will be part of a highly successful and dynamic fundraising team that are currently working with some hugely significant long-term partners.
As one of two Heads of Department within the Commercial Team, you will line manage two Trust Managers, and oversee all research and prospecting, application processes and on-going stewardship of partners. Street League also has a number of long-term high value strategic funding partners that you will account manage alongside the CEO and Commercial Director. Alongside the Commercial Director and other members of staff, you will ensure all income is secured against target annually. You will also hold wider leadership responsibilities across the organisation alongside other Heads of within Street League.
Your passion, determination and talent will give young people living in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities a brighter future through secure employment. This role sits within the Commercial Fundraising Team that currently manages an impressive portfolio of corporate partnerships including many household brands and FTSE 100 companies supporting Street League with funding, volunteering, awareness, and pro–bono advice.
Street League values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including those who have lived experience.
You don’t need any formal qualifications to do this role; what’s important are the skills and experiences you bring.
*Please note that any offer of employment is subject to the appropriate disclosure check. *
Salary: £54,075
Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in our London Victoria office (if you are based outside London we are open to discussions around flexibility and travel arrangements).
Work pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications is COB on Friday 4th July 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.