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Why Access Social Care Exists
Every day millions of older and disabled people are denied the social care they need. Most local authorities can’t meet the growing demand for care, and none are confident they can meet their legal duties in the future. This affects all of us - we will all need care at some point in our lives.
We all have a right to hold public bodies to account, but most of us cannot afford lawyers so rely on legal aid. The 92% drop in legal aid cases since 2010 means that we have nowhere to turn. Without access to justice, our rights do not exist.
What we do
Access Social Care (‘ASC’) provides legal advice and information for people with social care needs, helping achieve a better quality of life. We work with communities to increase knowledge of the law and our rights. We highlight the gap left by cuts to Legal Aid and provide advice for those who can’t afford it.
Our network of lawyers and caseworkers provide access to justice when things go wrong. We collaborate with social services whilst ensuring legal obligations are met. We are working towards a future where social care is adequately funded, and we all get the support we need.
We provide rights awareness training to front line managers, and legal advice and casework support to families and individuals. As well as providing access to justice, our aim is to drive system level change through evidence-led influencing and strategic casework.
This is an exciting time to join ASC. We have a new strategy. We are dedicated to the people who need our help, and we care deeply about our team. We think that work should be an exciting and satisfying place to be.
About the role
The Finance & IT Operations manager ensures effective financial management and control throughout ASC overseeing financial administration, reporting and compliance.
The role provides guidance and support on financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in areas such as cash flow, audit and tax whilst ensuring that budget holders across ASC are well supported with tools and skills. The role also helps develop and implement the charity’s IT strategy, including managing the external IT provider and service level agreement.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Management and Reporting
- Provide the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with accurate, regular and comprehensive financial information reports to guide effective and sound financial decision making.
- Monitor financial activity against approved annual budget, reporting any anomalies or unusual activity to the COO.
- Develop, implement and operate monitoring systems for financial forecasting and re-forecasting to support sound decision making.
- Support the COO in the co-ordination of the annual budgeting and planning process ensuring that information is collected, compiled and reported in a consistent and robust manner.
- Co-ordinate and produce year end Charity SORP financial statements, including the Trustee Annual Report, providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support to audit the financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, liaising with the charity’s external auditors in preparing the SORP financial statements.
- Partner with budget holders, providing monthly expenditure against budget reports and supporting their understanding and decision making.
- Preparing financial statements for funder reporting and supporting the COO in designing budgets and financial models for new fundraising bids and other commercial offerings.
- Produce VAT and corporation tax returns and manage ASC’s relationship with HMRC.
- Oversee the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission to the outsourced provider.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
- Establish a detailed cashflow planning process and manage the flow of capital between ASC’s and its chosen banks, recommending any changes as appropriate.
- Manage all banking relationships.
2. Policy and Procedures
- Collaborate with the COO to establish effective processes and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management is delivered and maintained.
- Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement policies, procedures and systems ensuring best value is achieved across all activities.
3. IT, Contracts & Data Protection
- Support the COO to review current accounting and finance systems recommending and implementing upgrades and improvements where agreed.
- Support the COO in drafting and implementing ASC’s IT strategy.
- Tender and manage SLA and relationship with external IT provider.
- Review outsourced arrangements and systems and work with the COO on tendering for fit for purpose systems to match organisational strategy and direction.
- Lead on the annual insurance renewal process, ensuring appropriate cover is in place and general administration of the charity’s insurance policies is enacted.
- Manage and review business interruption and disaster recovery plans, using regular simulation testing to ensure robustness.
- Keep existing portfolio of client and supplier template contracts under review, recommending risk-based strengthening.
- Oversee ASC’s data protection infrastructure, co-ordinating departmental Data Protection Champions to ensure that policy & practice is robust
- Work with COO in response to reactive data protection issues and incidents
4. People Management
- Provide line management to the Finance Assistant, using ASC’s management processes to ensure they are supported, motivated and able to work effectively.
- Plan and oversee the Finance Assistant’s workload, ensuring tasks are allocated appropriately and completed to required standards.
- Contribute to creating a collaborative team culture aligned with ASC’s values.
5. Other Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and implementation of team development work within the Finance & IT Operations Team in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer and the Business Support Manager.
This list of tasks is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
All staff at ASC are expected to share and demonstrate our values:
Trustworthy
Recognised for excellence, we will be the best we can be in everything we do. We will be truthful, independent and outcomes focussed.
Fair
We believe in treating people with kindness and compassion in a way that is right, reasonable and just.
Fearless
We will do what is right, not what is easy. We will bravely challenge injustice.
Inclusive
Our beneficiaries’ voices will influence our thinking and decision making at all levels of our organisation. Collaborative in our thinking, we will work with others to achieve our goals.
Positive
We will be constructive and progressive in our challenge. We will optimistically and dynamically drive for change.
In addition to our values, you will also need to be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas at your interview:
Personal attributes you will have
Essential:
- Purpose driven with a commitment to our mission and values
- Commitment to working within the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
- Self-aware, solutions focused and able to generate goodwill with collaborators and colleagues.
- Demonstrates integrity and an ability to hold and respect confidential and sensitive information.
- Dependable, resilient with the ability to remain composed and effective under pressure.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive in taking initiative.
Experience you will have
Minimum
- Experience of preparing management accounts, monitoring budgets and producing financial reports for senior leaders.
- Experience of contract and SLA management, including reviewing and monitoring provider performance.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of financial management within a multi-stakeholder environment, including familiarity with charity accounting and SORP principles.
- Line management experience supporting the performance and development of team members.
- Experience of overseeing IT services or outsourced IT support arrangements.
Desirable
- Experience of managing or coordinating insurance, risk, business continuity and/or disaster recovery processes.
Skills you will have
Essential
- Strong numerical and analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively with diverse groups and senior professionals.
- Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet competing internal and external deadlines.
- Able to produce accurate and reliable work.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to convey complex information clearly and accessibly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Strong IT skills including demonstrable proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sage 50 Accounts.
Knowledge you will have gained
Minimum:
- Working towards qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or experience to this level.
Essential:
- Practical knowledge and understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
- In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting and preparation of financial reports for senior management and compliance purposes.
Desirable:
- An understanding of Data Protection law and practice
How to apply
We hope that having read this far, you will want to apply!
Please ensure that your CV and supporting statement do not include your name – use initials only. This will ensure that we avoid unconscious bias in our shortlisting process. To apply, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- A completed Equality and Diversity Recruitment Monitoring Form – Fill out form (A link to this form can be found in the job pack)
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing:
- The essential requirements of the person specification
If you want support applying, contact us.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before expressing your interest in this role. We are sorry that we cannot consider applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted. If you do not receive communication from us within two weeks following the application deadline, please consider that we will not be moving forward with your application.
Timeline for recruitment process
If we receive a high number of applications for this role, we may close the role early. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.
Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 9th February.
Interviews will take place on Monday 2nd March & Tuesday 3rd March.
Please ensure you keep these dates free.
At Access Social care, we aren’t interested in tokenism. We know that if we are to make the biggest difference for the people that need us the most, we need to get Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism right. Part of this is recruiting greater diversity in all our teams.
With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of the communities we serve, including people with direct experience of the social care system, and from marginalised groups, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, older and disabled people, and trans and non-binary people.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
For every role we advertise, we outline a set of minimum skills or experience that are key to doing the job well. If you have a disability (this includes long term health conditions or mental health conditions) and you meet these minimum criteria, you can request to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you would like to apply through this scheme, please clearly show in your supporting statement how you meet the minimum requirements for the role and indicate in your application email that you wish to be considered under the scheme. If you are applying via Charity Jobs, please ensure that you indicate at the beginning of your supporting statement that you wish to be considered under the scheme.
Being offered an interview through this route does not mean you are guaranteed the job. The selection decision will still be based on who performs best at interview.
If you are invited to interview, we will ask if you need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the process.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria and request to be considered under the scheme, we may need to prioritise those whose applications most closely match the role requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You will hold an integral role at the DEC for accurately and efficiently managing DEC’s accounting function, ensuring compliance with charity and donor regulations. You will oversee budgeting, grant management, and donor reporting with transparency and accuracy. You will provide financial insights to support cross organisational projects and program delivery and hold a key role in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with our vision and strategic planning.
About You
You will be a confident communicator, who can engage with diverse internal & external stakeholders, including funders and partners, creating a collaborative approach to meet varying commitments. You must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience in the non-profit or NGO sector and demonstrate strong understanding of charity accounting standards and donor compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Processes
- Ensure accurate income/expenditure recording, bank reconciliations, and daily donation processing.
- Manage monthly accounting routines, prepare management accounts, and lead budget/forecast reviews.
- Coordinate annual and strategic budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Oversee income reconciliation across multiple streams and liaise with fundraising teams.
- Review and process drawdown payments to member agencies.
- Maintain and update accounting systems and support procurement processes.
Financial Controls
- Lead annual accounts preparation and audits; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Manage pension schedules and benefits compliance.
- Ensure tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, Employment Taxes).
- Audit gift aid claims and maintain robust financial control environment.
- Update financial policies, procedures, and systems, support due diligence standards.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Oversee appeal finances, income tracking, and fund allocation.
- Coordinate governance processes (e.g., Indicator of Capacity) with member agencies.
- Monitor legacy income and liaise with fundraising/legal teams.
- Deliver annual report and accounts; produce reports for executive team and committees.
Leadership & Team Management
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and Resources.
- Prepare papers for finance committees and membership groups.
- Oversee finance team members and provide leadership support.
If you have used Sun Accounts (Infor SunSystems Cloud) or similar, have worked within a UK charity context and dealt with restricted funds, have prepared budgets, annual accounts and monitored cash flow and treasury management, then we would love to hear from you.
The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.
How to apply
If you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply by 9am, Thursday 29th January 2026.
We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
About the DEC
The DEC is made up of 15 member charities who are experts in humanitarian aid and specialise in different areas of disaster response. They come together to speak in one voice and make fundraising more efficient when we launch an appeal. Our members fund our running costs, and we give them back the money we raise in our appeals to carry out their vital work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function, bringing your accounting expertise to the team, and work collaboratively with me in my role as Director of Finance and Services, and from March with the incoming Chief Operating Officer, to ensure our strategy is translated into effective financial systems, budgeting, financial management and reporting.
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance and Operations
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operations Officer (PT)
HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
JOB LOCATION: Hybrid - home and minimum 2 days in the office (Amersham, Buckinghamshire)
PENSION: 7% non-contributory
ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays
OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking
Job Description
The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director of Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications. The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements. This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Management
- Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Develop and manage the organisation’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close.
- Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees.
- Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
- Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy.
- Support the Fundraising team in submitting income application, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
Operations & Organisational Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration.
- Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations).
- Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
- Ensure strong data management, financial systems, and operational reporting tools are in place.
Human Resources & Administration
- Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee policies, and compliance with employment laws.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organisational design.
- Support performance management systems and contribute to a positive, inclusive organisational culture.
- Ensure onboarding, offboarding, and personnel record management processes are effective and compliant.
Leadership & Strategy
- As a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Advise the SLT and Board on financial and operational implications of strategic initiatives.
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Lead and mentor finance and operations staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pathway Project is an inspiring Domestic Abuse Charity that makes a difference, it's a great place to work, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy and we need a Finance Manager who can match our energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to be responsible for the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity supporting the CEO with the Finance Strategy.
She will be driven, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Charity Commission and Charity SORP (FRS 102).
She will work closely with the CEO, SMT and Trustees and she will provide clear, timely financial information to support sound operational and strategic decision-making and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Please apply via CharityJob apply, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact the CEO Sam Booth , the office number is available on the website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) is a leading charity dedicated to providing high-quality counselling and mental health support across the county. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our team and play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a new position within GCS, offering an exciting opportunity to shape processes and contribute to the charity’s success.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and explain variances against budget.
- Develop reporting processes for accurate and timely departmental reports.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support the Head of Finance & Operations with policy and process development.
- Assist with payroll submissions for 100+ employees and process payroll journals.
- Contribute to annual budget preparation and audit processes.
About You
Qualifications: Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT) or qualified by experience.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in financial management, budgeting, and reporting (charity sector experience desirable).
Skills: Strong analytical ability, proficiency in Xero and Excel, excellent communication skilss.
Values: Commitment to GCS’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the voluntary sector.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible for: Leading on the charity’s management accounting and financial reporting
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Reports to: Business & Finance Manager
Role overview
City of Trees is looking for an experienced charity accountant to strengthen our internal finance function and provide high-quality financial insight to our senior management team and board of trustees.
City of Trees Trust is a fast-growing environmental charity working to plant trees, restore woodland, and create greener, healthier communities. Now in its third year, with a turnover exceeding £4 million, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of expansion. Our work is funded through a diverse mix of grants, corporate donations, and contracted delivery projects.
This newly created role will lead on the charity’s management accounting and financial reporting; including preparing monthly management accounts, providing restricted fund analysis, budgeting and monitoring, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial control.
About City of Trees
We are City of Trees, the Community Forest for Greater Manchester and registered charity. We plant trees, we look after trees, we promote a culture of trees. We plant trees for people; to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency. We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call Greater Manchester home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time.
Benefits
- Flexi-time
- 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Training and development opportunities
- Employer match up to 8% contribution pension scheme after 3-months service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing package
Key duties and responsibilities:
Management Accounting & Reporting
- Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts using QuickBooks.
- Prepare detailed restricted and unrestricted fund analysis.
- Provide variance analysis and commentary to the Management Team and Trustees.
- Prepare and present quarterly finance reports for the Board of Trustees and relevant sub-committees.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow
- Work with the Senior Management Team and Business & Finance Manager on the annual budgeting cycle across departments.
- Prepare updated forecasts throughout the year.
- Maintain monthly cashflow forecasts and advise on cash requirements.
- Support budget managers in understanding project budgets and financial performance.
Financial Controls & Compliance
- Support the Business & Finance Team with day-to-day financial processing.
- Work with the Business & Finance Team to review and develop financial policies, procedures, and internal controls (existing framework in place).
- Ensure accounting records comply with charity-specific requirements (SORP, fund accounting, restricted funds, VAT).
- Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit information for the external accountant and auditor.
Operational Finance
- Lead on reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including grant and project balances.
- Monitor grant expenditure against funding agreements and ensure accurate allocation to restricted funds.
- Liaise with operational teams on project financials and contract delivery.
- Support Business & Finance Team with monthly payroll process.
Year-End & External Reporting
- Prepare year-end working papers and accounts for submission to the external accountant and auditor.
- Assist with queries from auditors and funders.
- Support preparation of financial information for grant applications and reports.
General
- To support the senior management team and build strong relationships with managers and wider members of the team.
- Monitor and implement general statutory requirements e.g. risk assessments, Health & Safety, data protection and GDPR.
- Perform any other duties, as required, in line with expectation within organisational framework.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong experience working in a charity finance environment, including restricted fund accounting
- Part or fully CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified
- Using Quickbooks or other financial management software and standard MS Office applications
- Strong management accounting skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Experience preparing and presenting budgets, forecasts, and cashflow models
- Understanding of charity compliance, SORP, VAT and grant funding
- Ability to process and analyse information with detail and care
- Preparing audit support schedules and liaising with external accountants and auditors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, proactive and approachable.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Highly organised
- Commitment to work with integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Willing to manage a diverse and busy workload
- A positive, proactive, flexible attitude
Desirable
- Developing and implementing finance process improvements
Additional information
How to apply: Should you be interested in this role, please submit a full CV and covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience.
The closing date for this advertisement is 3rd February 2026 with interviews expected to be held on at our Trafford Park office on 10th February 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A values-led national organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant to provide high-quality financial support, insight and challenge to teams across the organisation, helping to ensure financial sustainability and informed decision-making.
Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with budget holders and operational leads, translating financial information into clear, practical guidance. This is a hands-on role combining robust management accounting with strong relationship-building in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Salary: c.£51,000
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hybrid, London
Key duties will include:
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Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, including analysis against budgets and performance metrics
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Production of financial reports for senior leadership, boards, funders and internal stakeholders
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Business partnering with operational managers to support budget management, forecasting and financial decision-making
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Leading and supporting annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for designated departments
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Providing constructive challenge to budget assumptions and supporting realistic, deliverable financial plans
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Variance analysis, reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies across multiple data sources
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Development and improvement of financial reporting, dashboards and visual tools to improve accessibility of financial information
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Supporting the effective use of financial systems and reporting tools, including training non-finance colleagues
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Contribution to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and systems
About You
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Strong experience in a finance or business partnering role within a charity, not-for-profit or values-led organisation
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Sound knowledge of UK charity finance, including management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
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Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
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Collaborative and relationship-focused, with a supportive but appropriately challenging approach
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Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
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Aligned with the values and ethos of a mission-driven organisation
Deadline for applications: Thursday 22nd January
Interview process: Tuesday 27th January
For an informal conversation about the role or to learn more, please contact Madeleine at Ivy Rock Partners.
This is a new position and a great opportunity to support Religious Education and Home Economics education. We’re looking for a hands-on and strategic leader to guide us as we continue to evolve as an innovative funder.
Does that sound like you? Are you as passionate about the education sector as we are? If the answer is yes, find out more about this opportunity to join our Trust and to make a lasting impact.
WHO ARE ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONAL TRUST?
All Saints Educational Trust exists to help make a lasting improvement to the welfare and prospects of individuals and communities, through the promotion of better teaching, in Religious Education and in Home Economics, including food and nutrition. Our efforts promote better teaching to make a real difference to people’s lives and careers.
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Improving education, both at home and overseas, is our vision, and our mission is to give practical support to individuals and organisations of all faiths and beliefs. We are passionate about teacher education and encouraging innovative professional development.
Our commitment to diversity means that we seek to enable employees and grant-seekers to fulfil their potential. We aim to provide a working environment that reflects this and is free of discrimination.
IF YOU JOIN US…
You’ll have the scope to employ your can-do approach and drive to develop our work for the years ahead. We know that what we do matters, and we want to do more of it by investing in the leadership and the skills that we need going forward.
You'll join a Trust that is proud to provide meaningful support to the education system and is keen to develop its work for maximum impact at a time of growing pressure and need in the sector.
While we are a Christian charity, we warmly welcome applications from people of all faiths and beliefs.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone to bring energy, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a keen interest in developing our programmes to be as impactful as possible in the years to come.
We are particularly seeking someone with:
• A track record in a senior leadership or educational advisory role
• Experience of budget planning and financial management
• Communications, IT and operations skills to develop the website and our systems
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying as it contains important details about the role and our organisation.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining ASET!
WHAT’S NEXT?
Eastside People is supporting All Saints Educational Trust in the recruitment of this role.
You can apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
why you are interested in the Charity Manager role at All Saints Educational Trust
having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills you feel you would bring to this role. This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd February. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after, and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with ASET shortly after this.
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
You may have experience of the following: Grants Manager, Fundraising Manager, Nonprofit Operations Manager, Programme Manager (Charity Sector), Development Manager, Foundation Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Education Grants Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, etc.
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The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
IRW’s Finance & Corporate Services Division is recruiting for the position of Senior Systems Accountant to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation currently operates to a hybrid working model.
Job Purpose
The Senior Systems Accountant is a key role within Islamic Relief’s Finance team, providing ongoing strategic and operational support for our cloud-based financial system, Unit4 ERP (version 7 – Cloud Release). This role ensures that the finance system is optimally configured and maintained to support efficient business-as-usual (BAU) operations across the organisation.
You will act as the organisation’s Unit4 SUPER user and subject matter expert, responsible for system administration, user support and training, issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with Finance, IT, and system users, you will ensure the ERP system supports accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and process efficiency.
This is not a project implementation role it focuses on the long-term embedding, optimisation, and support of Unit4 ERP7 (CR), delivering both strategic oversight and day-to-day system management.
The successful candidate must have:
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent with proven delivery of ERP system administration, configuration, and optimisation in a live finance environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Unit4 ERP v7 Cloud (financial modules) in a support or administration role.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and reporting frameworks.
- Proficiency with reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Excelerator).
- Ability to diagnose and resolve system and user issues independently.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
Islamic Relief is a faith-based relief and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Canterbury District is looking for a Finance Manager to join the newly formed Citizens Advice North East Kent. As such you may be required to work from any of these Citizens Advice locations: Swale, Canterbury District and Thanet and remotely, as required.
We are looking for someone who will provide a full financial management service to ensure Citizens Advice North East Kent operates effectively and is compliant with all legal and sector requirements, ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is produced for the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
This is a newly created post within our organisations, established as we undergo significant structural changes and merge our three districts into a single entity. The transition requires dedicated financial expertise; therefore, we are looking to appoint a Finance Manager who will play a key role in supporting and influencing this organisational change. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial monitoring and reporting of our newly formed organisation and ensuring robust financial management throughout the transition and beyond. You will need to ensure the sharing of financial knowledge and reports amongst senior colleagues so that they can understand financial implications of decisions. The post is open to some remote working as well as those able to work in our geographic locations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Management Accountant
Location: Egham, Surrey
Working hours: Full-time or Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract Type: Contract - 6 months fixed term
Salary: Circa £40K
• Support a democratic charity serving thousands of student members across multiple commercial operations
• Prepare management accounts using Twinfield/Ezora accounting software with real impact on organisational decision-making
• Establish and document excellent month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations processes
• Make an immediate contribution to a financially responsible organisation managing diverse income streams and reserves strategy
• Develop your charity finance expertise within a values-driven, student-focused organisation
Our client is a students' union - a democratic charity operating as an independent legal entity. They're seeking an experienced Management Accountant on an interim basis to join their finance team in Egham, Surrey. If you're a qualified or part-qualified accountant with proven management accounting experience and the ability to make a quick impact in a charity environment, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
The post is offered on a 4 or 5 day per week basis for a 6 month fixed term contract as the organisation goes through a period of growth and change. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with at least 50% of the role required to be office based.
Company Overview
Our client is a membership organisation and registered charity dedicated to advancing student education and welfare. Operating independently from the university they serve, they champion student interests through representation, advice services, and a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities. As a financially responsible charity, they generate income through a university block grant, commercial operations including bars and cafes, and sponsorship opportunities. Every pound generated is reinvested into student services, grants and campus facilities. Their values - student-focused, high quality, trustworthy, inclusive and brave - guide how they operate and the environment they create.
Position Overview
This interim Management Accountant role is central to maintaining the financial health and transparency of a multi-faceted charity operation. You'll assist with, and ultimately prepare accurate management accounts, analyse financial performance across commercial operations, and support budgeting and forecasting activities. Your work directly enables the organisation to make informed decisions, build financial reserves for major improvements, and maintain the trust of their student members, university partners and regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission.
Responsibilities
• Initially assist with, then prepare monthly and period-end management accounts using Twinfield/Ezora accounting software
• Analyse financial data including bar sales, cost of sales and operational performance metrics
• Reconcile accounts across multiple ledgers and cost centres to ensure accuracy
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes to guide organisational financial planning
• Set up and maintain closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver reports and accounts within agreed deadlines
• Assist with external and internal audit processes, providing supporting documentation
• Ensure all financial processes comply with GDPR and charity regulatory requirements
Requirements
Essential:
• Fully or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in management accounting roles
• Proficiency in accounting software systems
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial data and identify trends
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Desirable:
• Experience working in charity or not-for-profit finance
• Familiarity with educational sector or membership organisation finance
• Understanding of GDPR compliance in financial operations
Benefits
• Competitive salary of circa £40K for an interim contract role
• Opportunity to develop specialist charity finance experience
• Exposure to diverse financial operations including commercial trading and grant management
Alongside these benefits, you'll join a supportive, values-driven organisation where transparency and trustworthiness shape how the team operates. You'll work with colleagues committed to student welfare and financial responsibility, in an inclusive environment where your contribution directly strengthens the organisation's ability to serve its members.
How to Apply
Please send your CV by the closing date: 12 noon on Friday 23rd January
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The BE Support Trust is recruiting for a Fundraising Officer (Part Time). We are seeking a strategic, motivated, and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to help us diversify income and grow our fundraising activity.
What you will do
- Develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan aligned with strategic priorities.
- Research new funding streams and produce pipeline/KPI reports.
- Prepare high quality trust, foundation and grant applications.
- Build and manage corporate partnerships and sponsorship proposals.
- Lead fundraising elements of charity events and community activities.
- Support donor stewardship and maintain accurate CRM/Gift Aid records
What you will bring
- Demonstrable fundraising experience
- Excellent writing and bid/proposal development skills
- Strong relationship abilities
- Organisational confidence managing multiple deadlines
Why Join us
- A small supportive and committed team
- Meaningful work where you see the impact everyday
- Opportunity to shape fundraising in a growing charity
- Flexible working and part-time structure
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Interim Financial Accountant
Blackheath, South-east London
£300 per day (umbrella)
Temporary 3month assignment/Full-time or part-time (28–35 hours per week)
Our client, Morden College is an almshouse charity with over 300 years of history supporting older people in south-east London. They are a values-driven organisation, committed to tackling loneliness, challenging ageism, and creating inclusive, thriving communities.
Morden College are currently undertaking a significant transformation of their finance systems, data and reporting to support the delivery of their new organisational strategy. Following the recent successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, they are now completing the next phase of automation and system integration, while preparing for their first year-end and audit in the new system.
They are seeking an experienced, technical Interim Financial Accountant to support their Finance team during this critical period. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will combine hands-on financial accounting, systems improvement and audit preparation work, playing a key role in ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
You’ll be working closely in tandem with an existing permanent Financial Accountant whose focus is continuing to build the ‘business as usual’ of the Finance department.
- Complete balance sheet and other financial reconciliations, recommending accounting adjustments for approval
- Review journals and reconciliations prepared by other team members, ensuring accuracy and correct double-entry accounting
- Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes within the new finance system
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and audit, ensuring key processes are fully up to date
- Assist with audit readiness, including reconciliations, receipting, arrears reporting, and capital expenditure review
- Support the preparation for migration to a new payroll system, working closely with HR and the Payroll Accountant to reconcile and validate data
- Contribute to wider finance process development, including Council Tax and Housing Benefit processes, VAT and resident billing
Key criteria:
You’ll be a qualified and experienced finance professional who is comfortable working in a change environment and adding value quickly. You will bring strong technical expertise alongside a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of financial controls
- Experience preparing accounts for audit, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience of charity accounting and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is highly desirable
- Strong systems skills and advanced Excel capability
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
Our client is looking for the right candidate to commence January, and applicants will be constantly reviewed with interviews taking place 2nd week of January. For a further confidential conversation, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Allen Lane is pleased to be partnering with London Air Ambulance Charity for the role of Financial Accountant - Projects.
With a new and ambitious 15-year strategy in place, London Air Ambulance continues to grow and invest in its future. As such they are looking for an interim Financial Accountant – Projects to play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity has efficient and robust financial processes and controls in place for this growth journey.
About the charity:
London’s Air Ambulance is the charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to London’s most seriously injured patients. The team, consisting of an advanced trauma doctor, paramedic and consultant on most missions, can perform treatments such as open heart surgery, blood transfusions and general anaesthetic by the roadside.
By providing intervention as quickly as possible after injury, they aim to give patients the best chance of survival, and best quality of life, after trauma.
The charity serves the 10 million people that live work and travel within the M25, treating an average of five patients every day
About the role
Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting, key responsibilities will include:
- Lead reviews of financial processes including documenting new workflows following CRM implementation.
- Perform a comprehensive review of the finance processes and system set up to strengthen organisational flexibility, and quality of reporting.
- Support the adoption of updated FRS102 accounting standards for leases and income.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end statutory accounts in line with the new Charities SORP (2026).
About the person
This is an opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys improving systems, leading finance projects and working closely with colleagues across the organisation — all while contributing to a clear, meaningful mission.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Experience in a similar financial accounting or finance projects role
- Strong experience of process improvement and system reconciliations
- Strong Excel and systems skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Clear communicator, comfortable working with finance and non-finance colleagues
- Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is welcomed but not essential.
Recruitment timetable:
Closing date for applications: 1st February
Interviews: Week commencing 9th February







