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Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, with experience of charity accounting and a customer-focused approach? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to play a key role within our Finance team, supporting high-quality financial reporting, controls, and compliance across the Charity.
About the Role: The Assistant Financial Accountant is a vital member of the Finance team, supporting the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. The role has a strong focus on month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and maintaining robust financial controls.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Charity, providing finance support and guidance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their technical skills within a rewarding charity environment.
Why Join Us? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million during our current five-year strategic period.
This is an exciting opportunity to further strengthen and develop the Finance function so it is well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, while playing a meaningful role in improving the lives of people living with cancer.
Ideal Candidate: You are a part-qualified accountant with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles. You are highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, alongside a clear commitment to RMCC’s purpose and values.
What We Offer
· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
· Flexible working options
· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more
· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages via CharityJob.
Closing date: Monday 4th May
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kijana Kwanza (Young People First) is a grassroots charity supporting vulnerable children and young people in Moshi, Tanzania. We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager to lead our UK financial management and strengthen oversight across our UK and Tanzania operations.
This is a pivotal role at an exciting stage of growth, ensuring strong financial governance, donor accountability, and sustainable systems across a multi-country organisation.
Role Overview
You will oversee UK financial operations, compliance and reporting, while supporting robust financial oversight of our Tanzanian partner organisation. The role combines hands-on financial management with strategic input, governance support, and system strengthening.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
• Has strong experience in charity finance and SORP
• Can produce clear, insightful management accounts
• Understands restricted funding and donor compliance
• Is comfortable working remotely and collaboratively across cultures
• Brings integrity, attention to detail, and a solutions-focused approach
Experience in international development, multi-currency accounting, and the use of accounting software such as Xero, along with donor CRMs (in particular Beacon), is desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the group's finances (National Federation of Music Societies, trading as Making Music and its trading subsidiary), to ensure accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls and procedures, and timely and effective analysis and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and other budget holders, the Finance & Compliance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Deputy CEO Advocacy and Lobbying and the Marketing Director, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.
The role line-manages and oversees the work of the Finance Manager who runs the day-to-day financial accounting processes, with the help of two Finance Administrators.
The role also leads on supporting members with finances, e.g. leading Treasurers' events, relevant website resources and responding to finance-related consultations.
The 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager. We would expect you to spend at least 1 days each week in our London office in Moorgate.
This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Worshipful Company of Butchers' mission is to be at the heart of the meat industry. Our City of London Livery Company is a growing community, steeped in history that is looking forward with its strategy to support Charity, Education and Fellowship as its core purpose.
As Finance Officer, you will join a small team and play a vital role, as a member of the Finance Committee, to deliver our monthly financial reports. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and manage the full bookkeeping cycle independently, up to the trial balance stage.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Worshipful Company of Butchers, Butchers’ Hall, 87 Bartholomew Close, Lonodon, EC1A 7EB
Working Hours: Full Time: 40 hours per week (inclusive of one hour lunch break)
Reporting To: The Acting Clerk
Start Date: Immediate, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Ledger Management: Maintain and balance the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately categorised (assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses) for the Livery Company and its Charities.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee the entire invoicing process, from processing and generating invoices to chasing outstanding client payments.
- Complex Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, credit card, and intercompany account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss (P&L), balance sheets, and cash flow reports for management review.
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with UK finance regulators and the Charity Commission.
- Payroll & Expenses: Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including calculating wages, tax deductions, employee expense claims and submissions to HMRC and the Pension provider.
- Audit & Year-End Support: Prepare necessary documentation and schedules for external audits and assist accountants with year-end account finalisation.
- Risk Management: Ensure that sufficient controls and processes are in place to minimise risk of fraud.
- Governance Support: Prepare monthly financial management information for review by Acting Clerk and Finance Committee, and ad hoc reports as required. Attend, draft minutes and follow up on agreed actions at monthly Finance meetings.
Essential Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of proven bookkeeping experience in a professional environment.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of accounting software, with a demonstrable working knowledge of using Xero, Xero Payroll, GoCardless and Stripe alongside expert-level Microsoft Excel skills and MS Word.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3/4 or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and financial reporting standards.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal/written communication skills. Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
- Analytical Skills: Develop and enhance existing financial systems and processes.
Core skills
· To carry out duties in a professional manner in line with our values.
· To be clear and accurate in communication with our members and suppliers.
· To be confident in managing own workload and multi-tasking projects
· To undertake any other non-finance duties that may be reasonably required, including assistance with in-house Livery functions on key dates in the Company calendar.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.
- Opportunities for professional development
- Unique opportunities and experiences as a member of our Livery community
- Benefits package, which includes 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays,) a company pension, Life cover, Annual Season Ticket loan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a varied, people-focused role that sits at the heart of the organisation, providing essential administrative support across fundraising, finance administration, governance, and general office coordination.
Rahab uses Expense Plus charity accounting software and works with external accountants for statutory accounts and compliance. This role therefore focuses on accurate administration, coordination and reporting rather than technical accounting.
The Charity Administrator will work closely with the Charity Director and the management team. The trustees and external partners will ensure Rahab operates efficiently and is well supported to deliver its mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent Contract /Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid work with 1 day per week minimum office attendance in Putney, SW London
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity supporting children and young people. We are proud of our long history of delivering fostering services, children’s homes, and innovative leaving care support across the UK.
We are deeply committed to improving outcomes for young people, particularly those who are unable to remain in their family or foster homes. Everything we do places young people at the heart of our work, helping them build positive life experiences and brighter futures.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from different cultures, backgrounds, ages, abilities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and those with caring responsibilities.
About the Role
As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for the day to day running of a small Finance Team and this includes management of team members and oversight of regular management reporting and financial accounting. You will take the lead on the annual external audit process, and work on the annual budget preparation and budget revisions/forecasts. You will help drive forward financial business partnering within the organisation, ensuring the wider management team have the tools and information needed to effectively manage their budgets. This is a key role within the organisation, requiring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) – or significant relevant experience
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Demonstrable experience in management accounting, budgeting, and statutory accounts preparation
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Strong analytical and numerical skills
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Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders such as local authorities
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIF)
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Line management experience of a small team (training can be provided)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £ 53,000 – 56,000 per annum depending on experience.
- A friendly working environment at a values-led charitable organisation.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online.
- Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
How to Apply
To apply and for more information, please visit our website.
Safer Recruitment
St Christopher’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough screening, including DBS checks.
Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Motability Foundation
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 3 days a week in office
Location: Harlow, Essex
The Motability Foundation is a national charity with a clear and powerful purpose: to enable the independence and mobility of disabled people across the UK. Through grants, charitable programmes, research, and innovation, the Foundation ensures that disabled people can access the transport solutions they need to live fuller, more independent lives.
We are at a pivotal point in strengthening our financial insight, governance, and analytical capability and we are looking for a finance professional with a strong audit background to play a central role in that journey.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent) looking to apply their technical expertise, analytical discipline and assurance mindset in a purpose-led organisation that changes lives every day.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Business Partner will lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while driving continuous improvement in financial systems, analytics and performance measurement.
You will work collaboratively with budget holders and senior leaders to provide clear, insightful financial analysis that supports both operational performance and long-term strategic priorities. The organisation is investing in strengthening its analytics capability, and you will play a central role in developing dashboards, performance metrics and scenario modelling to enhance insight and impact measurement.
This role blends technical accounting expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Deliver a collaborative annual planning and budgeting process aligned to organisational strategy
- Lead reforecasting cycles and support scenario modelling to manage financial uncertainty
- Provide clear variance analysis and forward-looking financial insight
Management Reporting and Performance
- Produce timely and accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Develop meaningful commentary, trend analysis and improvement recommendations
- Build and enhance financial performance metrics, including cost allocation methodologies and balanced scorecard reporting
- Contribute to the Annual Report and Accounts and support audit processes
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support preparation of business cases for capital and revenue initiatives
- Provide analytical insight into income, charitable expenditure and support costs
- Support evidence-based investment decisions across programmes and initiatives
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools (including Power BI) to improve visibility and decision-making
About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant, ideally:
- ACA / ICAEW (strongly preferred)
- ACCA or CIMA also considered
You will bring:
- Experience from audit, with a strong understanding of controls, reporting standards and financial governance
- Excellent budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills
- Ability to partner confidently with senior stakeholders
- Experience producing high‑quality financial commentary and actionable insight
- Good Excel skills; exposure to Power BI or modern reporting tools is an advantage
- A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset
- Alignment with the purpose and values of the Motability Foundation
Experience in the charity / not‑for‑profit sector is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applicants transitioning from audit into their first business‑facing finance role.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Department background
The finance team manage the finances and budgets of Toynbee Hall and Toynbee Hall Trading including the following responsibilities:
• Budgeting, forecasting and management accounts
• Financial accounting including annual reporting and tax
• Financial transactions including sales and purchase ledger, treasury and payroll
• The team comprises of Finance Director and Operations, Financial Controller and Finance Officer.
How we work
Our values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we expect everyone who works with us to work in a way that aligns with these values and to do their utmost to deliver our strategic objectives according to their role.
Job Purpose:
To process sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensure that the organisations financial transactions are properly recorded and that there is strong financial control.
Job Description:
Assistant Accountant Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Process financial transactions, including:
• Raise Venue Hire sales invoices
• Post purchase invoices into SAGE
• Analyse, follow up and post credit card payments
• Maintain journal log book
• Raise and process intercompany invoices Help maintain good financial controls, including:
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control
• Manage petty cash facilities & check operation of imprest system
• Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns for review by line manager in accordance with company procedures
Assist with the financial reporting of the organisation, including:
• Assist in the month end process:
o Process monthly journals
o Calculate and process accruals and prepayments
• Provide financial information to budget holders
• Produce ad hoc and regular financial reports, as required
• Assist with the production of the annual statutory accounts
Assist with administration and the general functioning of the Finance Department:
• Attend staff and team meetings
• Manage systems administration by keeping the information on the company’s systems, including SAGE and supporting the Financial Controller as required
• Deal with queries from team and stakeholders
Support the annual audit process, including:
• Compilation of necessary information
• Production of supporting working papers
Provide cover for the Finance Officer role and reasonable cover for the Financial Controller
Perform any other tasks as reasonably required
Key Knowledge and Skills:
Strong accounting capability to be able to create accounting journals, accruals and prepayments.
Hands on accounts experience and proficiency with accounting systems (preferably Sage 200)
Very good Excel spreadsheet skills.
At least part qualification with CIMA/ACCA
Good analytical skills to understand financial reports
Good communication skills.
Personal Qualities:
Able to work in a busy office environment which demands high levels of concentration while inputting, checking and making calculations whilst also responding to staff/ customer enquiries.
Be diligent and take ownership of activity outcome.
Develop an understanding of and commitment to the organisation’s values, including equal opportunities and diversity.
Willingness to participate in training and other professional development activities.
Willingness to work in the sector and possess an understanding of the core values of the Charity.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perk Box
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Application deadline: 28 April 2026
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interviews: 12th & 13th May 2026 via Teams
Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join a team where your work really makes a difference.
At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join our friendly and supportive Finance & Performance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in how we understand and improve our financial performance, helping us make informed decisions that ultimately support young people to thrive.
In this role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality management accounts, financial reporting, and insightful analysis. You’ll take ownership of key month-end processes, contribute to financial planning and work closely with colleagues across finance to ensure our reporting is accurate, timely and meaningful.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the production of management accounts, including analysis and commentary
- Managing month-end processes and timelines
- Contributing to financial planning and performance reporting
- Working collaboratively with Finance colleagues and Business Partners
You’ll be part of a welcoming, capable team where your contribution is valued and where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career. Your work will help shape better decisions and ultimately support our mission to help young people learn, work and thrive.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Assistant Management Accountants?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Assistant Management Accountants!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant with a Japanese cultural institution, on a full-time (35 hours per week), 6-month FTC basis. As Financial Accountant you will provide hands-on accounting support to ensure accurate financial records, a clear audit trail, and timely delivery of year-end and audit requirements.
There is hybrid working in place at this organisation with 1 day per week required in their central London office.
As Financial Accountant, you will:
- Prepare and post journals with appropriate supporting documentation
- Complete bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations
- Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules, including resolving historic issues
- Assist with clearing historic accounting backlogs
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance, in a similar role
- Be a fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience
- Be expert level proficiency in excel
- Have experience of using Xero
- Have experience with VAT, Purchase Order (PO) management, year-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
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A prestigious, world-renowned professional membership body and educational charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them. This is a pivotal role that balances technical reporting, tax compliance, and systems development within a complex group structure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce subsidiary accounts and support the Group Financial Reporting Manager with consolidated year-end statements.
- Prepare and submit quarterly group VAT returns and manage relationships with external tax advisors and HMRC.
- Act as the functional administrator for the finance system, driving improvements and providing staff training.
- Administer investment portfolios, scholarship programmes, and fund accounting.
- Lead and develop a Finance Administrator, specifically providing mentorship through their apprenticeship programme.
- Manage the fixed asset register, intercompany reconciliations, and lead on cash flow monitoring.
Essential Requirements:
- ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified Accountant
- Experience in a similar role within a charity or membership organisation.
- Experience overseeing VAT, including partial exemptions.
- Experience managing payroll, pensions and balance sheet reconciliations.
Salary is £55,000 + Benefits. Central London based with hybrid working.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews being set up immediately. Please apply with your CV ASAP to ensure you are considered.
Are you a finance professional who is keen to learn and develop?
We’re looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to support with bank reconciliations, financial controls and audit processes, playing a key role in helping us help more dogs and their owners.
What does this role do?
As Assistant Financial Accountant, you’ll:
- Ensure the timely, smooth running of financial accounts, completing bank reconciliations, VAT returns and other reconciliations,
- Support the Financial Accounting Manager with end-of-year accounts, working closely with auditors to successfully complete accounts, delivering high quality, accurate work during this ‘pinch point’,
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to resolve issues with accounts and improve processes.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 6th May 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some financial accounting experience, with strong Excel skills, and ambition to grow and develop in an exciting role. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, experience of communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders, and the ability to work autonomously and on your own initiative. A passion for dogs and the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Assistant Accountant
Are you AAT level 3 qualified or working towards the qualification? Do you want to work within a fast paced, innovative, young-person centred charity?
Position: Assistant Accountant
Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in the Bolton office combined with home-working and travel across the network as required.
Salary: £30,000-35,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Agile working organisation with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, birthday leave and annual leave purchase scheme (from day one of employment); company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay; voluntary benefits with discounts on health and wellbeing, retail and leisure.
Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 at 9am. We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
First stage interviews (virtual): Tuesday 5th May 2026
Second stage interviews (in-person): Bolton, BL1 4AG. There will also be a short, values-based phone interview between Stage 1 and 2.
About the Role
This newly defined Assistant Accountant role is designed to work closely within the team together with the Youth Zones to provide proactive financial support service to drive sustainability. This is a varied and interesting role providing support to the Finance Manager in maintaining the accounts for future and current Youth Zone Projects.
This will involve managing a varied workload and supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts for several organisations. The aim is to deliver sound excellent service, with an entrepreneurial approach, rooted in financial practices that are robust and empower Youth Zones to thrive and deliver their mission effectively.
The charity has recently started to development systems and processes, and need someone who combines a curious, forward thinking and collaborative mindset to embrace, drive and have a passion for the ongoing development of the financial services. As a growing and ambitious charity, they offer responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people with the opportunity to fulfil their potential. This role will support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls across multiple Youth Zones.
About You
You will have an AAT Level 3 qualified or be working towards it and experience of:
- Working in a finance or accounts function
- Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Using finance systems (e.g. Xero) and strong Excel skills
- Supporting month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments)
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.
As a growing and ambitious charity, you will be offered responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
The organisation will contribute towards reasonable travel costs for candidates invited to attend face-to-face interviews when they are travelling from outside the local area. This approach reflects it’s commitment to fairness and equality of opportunity. #INDNFP
You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Part Qual Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer, Part Qual Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, Trainee Accountant.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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This is a vital role for the Bikeability Trust in leading the management of over £78 million of Active Travel England grant funding to 2029 for the provisiion of Bikeability training and management of the grants programme. We are also launching a new fundraising and income generation strategy for the next three years. You will have significant experience of charity finance and reporting. An established leader with excellent financial acumen, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services.
THE ROLE
You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary.
* Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring.
* Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders.
* Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules.
* Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring.
* Assisting income streams through invoice management.
* Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports.
* Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries.
ABOUT YOU
* Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation.
* Fully qualified accountant - such as ACCA, ACA.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Ability to run full month-end independently.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
* Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office.
* 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance.
* Pension: Matched pension contribution
* On-site café with discounts.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day.
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