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Help ensure strong financial foundations for a charity where people in later life can connect, belong and thrive.
Use your finance expertise to support meaningful community impact every day.
Evergreen Care UK is a relational charity rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by our values of Compassion, Dignity, Connection and Trust. We welcome and serve people of all faiths and none.
Through our community cafés and services, we support people in later life to remain independent, reduce loneliness, and stay connected to their communities. We believe ageing is something to be celebrated, and that every person has gifts, stories, and experiences worth valuing.
We are now looking for an experienced and trustworthy Finance Lead to play a vital role in the sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is a high-trust, part-time role where your work will directly enable Evergreen’s services to continue and expand.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, you will bring clarity, insight and confidence to our financial management—supporting good decision-making, strong governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.
About the role
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will take ownership of financial reporting, year-end accounts, and internal controls, while ensuring the organisation remains compliant and financially well-managed.
You will:
- Prepare monthly management accounts and provide clear financial insight to leadership and trustees
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with charity SORP
- Support the independent examination process and ensure timely regulatory submissions
- Monitor budgets, cash flow and restricted funds, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Maintain strong financial controls and support good governance
- Provide oversight of bookkeeping and day-to-day financial processes
A collaborative and relational role
As part of a small team, how we work matters as much as what we do. You will work closely with colleagues, contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility. Your role will help ensure that financial systems support—not hinder—the delivery of impactful, people-centred services.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a thoughtful, values-led approach.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in a similar finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
- Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
- A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Working knowledge of charity SORP (or willingness to develop this)
- Confidence in building relationships and communicating financial information clearly
- Alignment with our values and comfort working within a Christian ethos
Experience in the charity sector, supporting trustees, or working with systems such as Liberty Accounts (or similar, e.g. Xero) would be advantageous.
Why join Evergreen?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small, relational charity where your work has direct and visible impact. Your financial leadership will help ensure more people in later life experience connection, dignity and belonging.
You’ll benefit from a flexible, part-time role that can work around other commitments, while working closely with senior leadership in a trusted and valued position.
Please submit your CV along with a short covering statement (no more than 1–2 pages) outlining:
Your experience in a similar finance role, including responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
Your experience of working with charities or purpose-driven organisations (if applicable)
Why this role appeals to you and how your values align with Evergreen Care UK
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate both strong technical expertise and a relational, values-led approach to their work.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Evergreen Care UK plays a vital role in preventing loneliness and supporting independence among older people across Bexley and Dartford.
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Job Title: Head of Finance
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Salary: £62,300 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Hybrid – Homebased and National Office, Northampton
Overall job purpose
To lead and develop the Finance team and provide financial management and business support. To lead CCT’s audit process, month-end process and the Trust’s investments and banking services. To support the Director of Finance and Commercial on projects as required.
The Head of Finance will have responsibility for managing the Trust’s accounting system. The postholder will also lead the annual audit, month end reporting and investment and banking services. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Commercial and Finance Analyst, they will provide internal and external stakeholders with the necessary financial reports to manage Trust business.
This role is also responsible for deputising for the Director of Finance & Commercial in their absence.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Thursday 21st May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible – three full days or shorter days across the week)
Location: Hybrid, with travel to our London Head Office when required (averaging once per fortnight)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
At Dementia UK, we make sure families affected by dementia don’t face it alone. Through our specialist Admiral Nurses, we provide expert advice and support when it’s needed most. As we grow, having effective systems in place is key to how we work and deliver our impact.
We are looking for a Finance Systems Manager to lead how our finance systems support the organisation now and into the future. This role focuses on developing a systems roadmap, optimising our technology to ensure systems are efficient, well integrated and support strong financial processes.
You will bring a solid understanding of finance alongside experience of managing or implementing finance systems. Taking a systems-led approach, you will look at how processes can be improved, automated and better connected, while also being comfortable taking a hands-on role in system configuration, troubleshooting and day-to-day support when needed.
You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, IT and the wider organisation, using data and insight to improve reporting, data quality and efficiency. Experience with cloud-based systems, data warehouse environments and modern reporting tools would be beneficial, but we are open to different system backgrounds.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong finance knowledge with a systems mindset and who can work collaboratively while leading change and improvement. Charity experience is advantageous but not essential.
Above all, you will be motivated by purpose and committed to helping Dementia UK work as effectively as possible so we can support more families affected by dementia.
If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch.
Our culture
In addition to offering a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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As Head of Finance, you will be a member of the Executive Team, supporting the Chief Executive with the overall direction and long-term financial viability of the Charity. You will be accountable for developing and implementing the organisation’s financial strategy, delivering effective financial planning, monitoring and reporting, and maintaining sound financial and risk management systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide sound financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior managers to support effective leadership and management of the Charity
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management and resource allocation, ensuring strong processes for performance monitoring at all levels
- Establish and oversee financial reporting systems, monitoring key performance indicators and delivering management information to the Board
- Take responsibility for compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory requirements, ensuring internal financial systems and controls are robust and scalable
- Undertake the role of Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory and regulatory governance obligations are met
- Lead procurement of systems, products and services, driving cost savings and value for money in line with the Charity Governance Code
- Oversee relationships with banks, auditors, payroll providers, insurers and charity finance specialists, ensuring the Charity manages its assets effectively
- Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are embedded at strategic and operational levels
About you:
This role will suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior-level finance leadership experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation of comparable scale. You will bring strong technical knowledge of Charity SORP, charity law and financial governance, a collaborative leadership style, and the confidence to operate with minimum direction in a small Executive Team. Experience of company secretarial duties and charity governance is essential.
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance provided through Bupa after 1 years’ service
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Staff wellbeing events throughout the year
- Team building days
- Employee Assistance Programme - this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night.
- Cash plan - After 1 year’s continuous employment, you can opt for free cover under this Cash Plan policy.
- A pension scheme with Standard Life, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years’ service, on condition employees contribute the same.
- Life Assurance - Group Life Assurance Policy with Unun Life. Life. The scheme provides a tax-free benefit to all permanent employees, paying a lump sum amount of 2 x salary in the event of death in service.
- Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff
- Enhanced holidays:
- 27 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 5 years continuous employment
- 34 days plus 8 bank holidays - over 5 years continuous employment
- Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS
- Bike (Cycle) Scheme: Staff can purchase a bike (max, £1000 or 50% of monthly contractual salary). The employee cycle loan request form should be completed for validation.
- Long Service Awards: We value our staff and to show recognition we offer long service awards.
Our Commitment Statement
Our expectation of all staff is to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and fairness to all.
Dudley Lodge strive to provide an inclusive working environment and experience, where employees can bring their best, and authentic self to work. Where difference is recognised, respected, valued, and celebrated.
Our approach to inclusion and diversity is rooted in listening, learning and acting. This includes conducting ongoing listening forums across the company, the implementation of Inclusion & Diversity talking/support groups, workshops and training, good quality supervision, surveys and collaborative working parties. All with the core aim to receive honest feedback, reflect and continuously strive to be the best that we can be.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Dudley Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Homeless Link is the national membership charity for homelessness organisations in England. We bring together over 750 member organisations, support and develop the people who work on the frontline, campaign to change the systems that cause and perpetuate homelessness, and provide training, consultancy, workforce development and case management systems through our social enterprise operations.
The Management Accountant is a new role in our Central Services Team reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounting information, supporting effective financial planning, and ensuring robust income recognition and reporting. The role supports our budget holders across the organisation and contributes to strong financial control, compliance and decision making. The Management Accountant will contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial processes and reporting, supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives.
We are seeking a part or fully a qualified accountant, with experience of producing monthly management accounts and financial reports, experience of using Xero or similar accounting system and the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders. If that sounds like you and you share our vision of a country free from homelessness we would love to hear from you. You can find full details of the role and how to apply by following the Redirect to Recruiter link to our website.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability
To develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a collaborative, proactive problem solver to step into the newly created role of Finance & Executive Support Officer.
This is a varied and crucial role which supports the organisation to work as effectively as possible. Working closely with the Finance Manager, SLT, Board and across the organisation at all levels, it provides a fantastic opportunity for the postholder to develop a broad range of skills and gain a deep understanding of how the organisation works.
The postholder will spend about 3 days/week focussed on financial tasks including payment processing, month end, income processing and supporting the setup and rollout of new features in our finance system, and the rest of their time on governance, executive support & administration tasks to support the charity to operate effectively.
We are looking for a great communicator with experience of key finance processes, who thrives in a busy role and is able to balance and prioritise competing demands on their time (with support to do this).
We know that the role is broad and we don’t expect candidates to have direct experience in every aspect of the job description, so we welcome applications from those who meet some requirements and feel that they have the skills and approach to meet others.
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The role
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position.
The role is office-based at 10–18 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ, with a requirement to attend the office at least two days per week on non-consecutive days (for example, Tuesday and Thursday).
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and complete your application.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer the following two questions (maximum 250 words per answer):
- This role engages with colleagues and trustees at all levels – what is your experience of working with senior stakeholders, and what do you pay particular attention to when communicating with them?
- Tell us about a time that you identified something that could be improved, and proactively made that change?
You will also be asked to complete an equalities monitoring form (details included in the recruitment pack).
Key dates
- Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026
Additional information
We appreciate that candidates may use AI tools to refine their applications. However, we encourage you to ensure your application remains a true and authentic reflection of your skills, experience, and personality. Excessive reliance on AI-generated content may impact your ability to stand out and may be discussed during the interview process.
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.
Role purpose
The Donation Processor plays a key role in ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and processing of all income received by Southampton Hospitals Charity. This position supports the integrity of financial data, provides timely information to fundraising and finance teams, and ensures compliance with internal controls, charity regulations, and GDPR requirements.
Donation Processing & Banking
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Process and record donations via standing orders, BACS, and other channels, ensuring all supporting documentation is filed appropriately and in compliance with internal financial procedures and details are entered into Beacon CRM.
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Download, reconcile and process reports from online donation platforms and input details into Beacon CRM.
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Support with the secure storage, logging, and transfer of cash and cheques to the hospital’s cashier’s office in accordance with cash-handling procedures.
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Follow up bank reconciliation of cash and cheques and update Beacon and Xero accordingly.
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Liaise with fundraising team to identify and allocate income, resolving queries quickly and professionally.
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Update bank statement spreadsheet daily and share it with the wider fundraising team.
Database & Records Management
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Input and code donations into Beacon CRM, ensuring accurate allocation.
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Maintain electronic records to comply with financial, statutory, and GDPR regulations.
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Ensure timely transfer of income data from Beacon into Xero, supporting reconciliation and month-end procedures.
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Support the preparation of Gift Aid declarations and claims in line with HMRC regulations, maximizing eligible income.
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Work with Finance Manager to ensure that the necessary accounting and reconciliation processes are in place
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
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Experience working with CRM databases (we use Beacon)
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Some experience working with financial systems (we use Xero)
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Proven experience handling and processing large volumes of data accurately.
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Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritise workload
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Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
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Accurate handling of cash and cheques.
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Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work to strict deadlines within a monthly finance cycle.
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Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements.
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Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Ensure all work complies with charity regulations, financial policies, and legal requirements.
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Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture and provide support to colleagues as needed.
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Desirable: part-qualified or qualified in accounting (e.g., AAT, ACCA) and familiarity with Xero or similar accounting platforms.
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Experience working with Gift Aid and knowledge of HMRC rules.
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Experience working within a charity, NHS, or not-for-profit organization.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) is a leading UK charity advancing best practice in medical ultrasound through education, guidelines and research. With 1,700 members—mainly NHS professionals—we deliver high-quality training, a flagship annual conference for 600+ delegates, and trusted publications that support clinicians and inform the public..
The society is looking to recruit a Financial Officer due to the impending retirement of the current postholder. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence employment in July 2026.
Purpose of the role:
- Provide sound financial advice to the Board of Trustees (Council), BMUS Officers, COO (Chief Operating Officer) and others.
- Provide a high-quality and effective financial management service to the charity.
- Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information to ensure compliance with all relevant financial, statutory and regulatory matters.
Main Duties
- To oversee and support the society’s financial management systems and processes, ensuring they meet required financial management and reporting standards.
- Submissions to statutory bodies and regulators.
- Submission of monthly PAYE and quarterly VAT to HMRC.
- To prepare the society’s annual budget.
- To prepare regular management accounts and supporting reports, including forecasts for Council, Officers and COO.
- To process all invoices/payments.
- To record all income and expenditure.
- To oversee banking arrangements.
- To prepare end-of-year reports, arrange the independent examination and the society’s Annual Report for the Annual General Meeting.
- Support CASE (Consortium of Accreditation of Sonographic Education).
- Manage the financial management systems for the consortium.
- Preparation of the consortium’s annual budget.
- Payment of invoices.
- To record all income and expenditure.
- Prepare the end of financial year report.
The above is an outline of the typical functions of the role and is not exhaustive. To see further details, please read both the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: 11th May, interview Scheduled for 29th May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Finance Officer to join our small and welcoming team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detail, likes helping others understand finance processes, and wants their work to genuinely make a difference. This role is only being offered in a full time, permanent capacity.
You’ll be right at the heart of the organisation, supporting our finance and grants work and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The role is mostly home‑based, so you’ll need a safe and suitable space to work from. We’ll provide a laptop and phone, and you’ll spend at least one day a week with the team in our Leatherhead office.
If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and being part of a purpose‑driven organisation, this could be a great fit.
What you’ll be doing
Finance & grants support
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Looking after day‑to‑day bookkeeping using Xero, including accurate coding of transactions
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Reconciling bank accounts and Barclaycard statements each month
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Setting up and maintaining supplier and donor records, including bank details
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Supporting colleagues with ApprovalMax, Coretime and timesheet processing
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Reviewing staff and volunteer expenses to make sure they follow our policies
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Preparing supplier payment runs for review
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Helping set up project codes, tracking categories and staff rates
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Supporting grants administration, including budget monitoring and donor reporting
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Pulling together financial information and evidence for audits and funder reports
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Working closely with the Finance Manager on reporting, reconciliations and planning
General & team support
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Being part of the Finance & Operations team, helping colleagues with systems and IT queries
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Working with our external IT support when needed
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Contributing ideas to improve how we work across finance, HR, IT and office processes
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Getting involved in team events and wider organisational activities
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Pitching in with other admin tasks as needed — we’re a small team and support each other
About you
You’re approachable, well‑organised and comfortable working with numbers and systems. You enjoy helping others, take pride in doing things accurately, and are happy juggling a range of tasks. You will be confident, with the ability to seek out and solve problems on your own initiative, whilst working within a supportive framework.
You’ll need:
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An AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent hands‑on finance experience
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At least one year’s experience in a finance or accounting role
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Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage
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Good Excel and general IT skills
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Great attention to detail and a methodical approach
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The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
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A professional, discreet approach and respect for confidentiality
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A suitable home working environment
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A commitment to equality of opportunity
It’s a bonus if you have:
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Experience in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector
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Experience working with grants or donor‑funded projects
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Confidence working with senior colleagues or Trustees
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A full driving licence and willingness to drive a van for work purposes
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑led organisation where your work really matters. We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build your finance and grants experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment.
Interested?
Apply via our website, see the full job description for more information.
Application process:
Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026 11.59pm
In person interviews (at our Leatherhead office): Thursday 21st May 2026
We reserve the right to close this job advert early
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Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public.
As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company.
Essentials:
- ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar
- Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development
- Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team
- Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity
Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral.
Benefits:
- Flexible and annualised working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan
This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required.
Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.
- Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
- Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June
- Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
The Director of Finance & Planning is a member of the senior management team and key Board liaison, responsible for supporting the organisation to deliver a sustainable financial and operating model. A member of the senior management team and key liaison with Trustees, the role needs to work at both at strategic and operational level across areas of responsibility including finance & planning, operations, HR and IT.
Main responsibilities
Board representation and liaison
- Act as the key focal point for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, including liaison with the Treasurer on agendas, producing relevant papers and tracking/implementing agreed action points
- Attend People and other Committee meetings as required
- Attend board meetings and produce board papers where required
- Ensure company secretarial requirements are met for Bond, including Companies House and Charity Commission filings.
Ensure appropriate financial governance framework is in place
- Ensure that appropriate financial controls, systems and resourcing are in place that meet the needs of the organisation, adapting as these evolve over time
- Oversee regular review of finance/HR/operations policies and related staff hand-books, ensuring appropriate updates are made as needed and communicated to stakeholders as necessary
- Ensure timely, accurate and insightful monthly management reporting is produced for the organisation
- Provide updates on Bond’s finances to SMT and staff as required, at least quarterly
- Enable accurate and timely financial reporting to funders in line with funding agreements. Maintain oversight of basis for allocation of costs and staff time to restricted grants
- Take ownership of the year end external audit, leading the audit relationship and overseeing accounts production and sign off
- Maintain Bond’s reserve policy, tracking financial position against agreed target and ensuring annual review of policy and target level with Trustees
Provide organisational leadership on Finance, Operations and HR
- Provide leadership and line management to the Finance, Operations & Effectiveness team. Provide support and oversight on day-to-day activities of the team as needed.
- Represent functional areas within the Senior Management Team
- Actively engage with staff reps and wider staff team to build organisational understanding of Bond’s finances and HR policies
- Support development of funding proposals, ensuring realistic and accurate budgeting and seeking to maximise organisational cost recovery
- Provide support to teams across Bond, and the finance manager, in grant management and reporting
- Provide authorisation for payments as appropriate to the scheme of delegation
- Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion
Lead Bond’s planning and budgeting process
- Own Bond’s medium term financial plan, regularly updating the financial outlook across both restricted and unrestricted funds and supporting SMT discussions to ensure long term financial sustainability of Bond
- Lead on the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring that team plans and budgets align and support delivery of the organisational strategy
- Work with SMT to ensure that teams are able to demonstrate and quantify their impact
- Provide support to project managers in developing and managing budgets
- Meet regularly with budget holders to review management accounts for their areas of responsibility
- Reforecast income and expenditure, and review progress against team plans, at least quarterly to ensure visibility of performance and allow in-year correction where needed
Legal and risk management
- Maintain the organisational risk register, updating with SMT regularly and reporting onwards to the Board
- Monitor risks owned by Director of Finance & Planning, ensure that required actions are being taken and report any change in risk profile to the CEO, SMT and the Board
- Organisational lead on data protection
- Review material contracts before signature, to assess financial and operational risks, and seeking external legal counsel where needed
Day-to- day finance tasks
- Due to size of Bond and the small finance team, Director of Finance & Planning is required to undertake day to day finance tasks as needed, such as:
- Oversee, review and sign off on payroll, pension and taxes including monthly payroll journal to allocate costs to grants
- Review and sign off bank reconciliations and journals raised by the Finance Manager
- Overhead allocations to grants
- Donor financial reporting production and review
Person Specification
Required
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Senior management experience, including leadership of multi-function teams and liaison with Trustees
- Strong understanding of charity accounting, including restricted grant management
- Experience of managing HR professionals or experience of a wide range of HR matters
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion
- Enjoy holding both strategic view and hands-on operational tasks
Desirable
- Experience of setting measures to track impact as well as broader organisational KPIs
- Salesforce experience (Certinia finance a bonus)
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
- 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
- Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
- Staff Development days
- Perk Box access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
- Interest free season ticket loan
How to Apply
To apply submit your CV and cover letter by 18th May 2026
In the cover letter we expect you to set out:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How you meet the role requirements
- Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role
Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Magic Breakfast
Management Accountant
Salary: £43,500 – £48,500
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Fully remote (UK-based)
About Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast exists to ensure that no child is too hungry to learn. Every school day, we provide nutritious breakfasts to over 300,000 children and young people across England and Scotland, working with schools in areas of greatest disadvantage.
With 2.7 million children at risk of hunger in the UK, too many arrive at school without the fuel they need to concentrate, engage and succeed. Our work removes hunger as a barrier to learning — quietly, respectfully and without stigma.
We are now entering an exciting new phase as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy to grow our impact, respond to changing policy and funding landscapes, and reimagine breakfast spaces as places where children can truly thrive.
To help deliver this strategy, we’re seeking an analytical and collaborative Management Accountant to strengthen our financial insight, planning and decision-making capability.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant plays a central role in transforming high-quality data into clear, decision-ready financial insight.
You will own Magic Breakfast’s management reporting, budgeting and forecasting frameworks, ensuring that financial information supports effective planning at departmental and organisational level. Acting as a bridge between transactional finance, financial accounting and emerging business partnering, this role is critical to improving financial discipline, transparency and impact across the organisation.
This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive management accountant who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, improving reporting and helping non-finance colleagues understand the story behind the numbers.
The role is fully remote, with occasional travel throughout England and Scotland as required.
Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting & Financial Insight
- Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet summaries, cashflow insights and KPIs
- Own and continuously improve the management reporting framework to ensure clarity, relevance and usefulness
- Provide insightful variance analysis and tailored commentary for budget holders and senior leaders
- Develop enhanced narrative and visual reporting for leadership and trustee packs
- Work closely with the Financial Accountant to ensure alignment between management and statutory reporting
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process end-to-end, including timetables, assumptions, templates and consolidation
- Coordinate in-year reforecasting, ensuring forecasts reflect up-to-date operational intelligence
- Support budget holders to translate operational plans into realistic financial forecasts
- Contribute to the development of financial and non-financial KPIs
- Proactively identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives
Funding & Commercial Support
- Support funding applications by preparing and reviewing budgets for grant bids and proposals
- Monitor and report on restricted funds from a management reporting perspective
- Produce financial models to support commercial relationships and decision-making
- Undertake first-stage financial review of commercial participator agreements, escalating where required
Financial Capability & Continuous Improvement
- Design and deliver budget holder training and ongoing financial literacy support
- Act as a financial sounding board for non-finance teams
- Improve management reporting within finance systems and reporting tools (e.g. Business Central, Power BI)
- Identify opportunities for automation, improved data quality and reporting efficiency
- Support finance systems enhancements, testing and implementation
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with empathy, curiosity and a commitment to using finance as a tool for impact.
You will ideally have:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (Part-qualified or qualified by experience also considered)
- Solid experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
- Experience owning and improving reporting frameworks within complex organisations
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Business Central desirable)
- The ability to create clear, compelling financial insight for non-finance audiences
How to Apply
Magic Breakfast are partnering exclusively with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation
Finance Administrator – Job Description
Reports to: Treasurer
Direct reports: N/A
Location: Hybrid with at least one day a week at the Power Up North London office
Contract: Part time (15 hours a week)
Salary: £12,000 per annum (pro-rata, based on 15 hours a week)
Role Purpose
Power Up North London is a leading community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We are driven by a belief that communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a zero-carbon future.
The Finance Administrator is responsible for financial management and integrity of Power Up North London’s financial operations. This role will deliver accurate financial and management reporting, budget tracking and oversight of finance processes including cashflow management, invoicing, payments, and associated controls.
Working closely with the Board and external finance partners, the postholder will provide the financial insight and control needed to support decision-making, maintain funder confidence, and enable sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities
Financial Management and Governance
· Maintain oversight of Power Up North London ’s financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all financial processes
· Prepare monthly management accounts for internal review and Board reporting
· Support preparation and management of the annual budget
· Track income and expenditure against the approved budget, identifying and explaining variances
· Tracking of grant and project income and expenditures against budget
Billing and Revenue Assurance
· Ensure timely billing and effective debtor management
· Identify and flag billing discrepancies for sites
· Support investigation and resolution of issues to ensure accurate income collection
Cashflow and Treasury Management
· Manage cashflow and maintain accurate cashflow forecasts
· Reconcile bank accounts fortnightly and track cash movements
· Monitor invoicing timeliness and payments disbursements to support effective cashflow management
Performance Monitoring and Financial Modelling
· Liaise with the Asset Management Team to track financial performance of solar sites and projects against forecasts
· Support analysis of income and expenditure, highlighting risks and opportunities
· Assist in pricing of electricity for new sites and checking financial assumptions and modelling
External Finance Coordination
· Work effectively with Share energy (Power Up North London’s outsourced finance provider)
· Liaise on accounting, reporting, and financial queries, ensuring timely resolution
· Monitor fulfilment of service level agreements
Financial Controls
· Ensure adherence with Power Up North London’s financial processes and controls
· Implement controls relevant to payments in / out, grants management and bank reconciliations
Shareholder Register Maintenance
· Maintain internal record of shareholder capital outstanding and member capital and interest payments due
· Update shareholder register for shareholder actions, redemptions, and new issuances
For more information on the Person Specification, please see the job description attached
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Group Head of Finance
Eltham College Family of Schools | South East London
Salary circa £75,000 + excellent benefits
A rare opportunity to join one of London’s leading independent school groups at a genuinely exciting point of transformation and growth.
The Eltham College Family of Schools — comprising Eltham College Senior School, Eltham College Junior School and Blackheath Prep — is a high-performing, values-led organisation with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and a rich co-curricular offering. Named London Independent School of the Year 2024 by The Sunday Times, the group continues to thrive despite wider sector challenges.
This is a pivotal appointment.
The newly created Group Head of Finance role offers the chance to step into a business that is not only successful, but evolving — with significant change underway across systems, structure and ways of working. For a commercially minded and hands-on finance leader, this is an opportunity to truly get your teeth stuck into something meaningful.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Bursar and working closely with the Executive Team, you will act as the senior finance professional across the group, providing both strategic leadership and operational oversight.
Crucially, you will join at a time of real momentum:
- A new finance system is being implemented across the group, requiring leadership to embed, optimise and enhance reporting capability
- The finance function is undergoing restructure, offering the opportunity to shape team design, capability and future direction
- There is a clear mandate to modernise processes, strengthen controls and drive efficiencies
- Senior stakeholders are engaged and open to fresh thinking and improvement
This is not a role where you simply maintain — this is a role where you build.
You will lead financial planning, reporting and governance across all three schools, supporting key strategic decisions including investment, estates development and long-term financial sustainability. Alongside this, you will remain close to the detail, ensuring operational excellence across the finance function.
The environment
Set across a stunning 70-acre campus in south-east London, Eltham College combines heritage with ambition. The group benefits from strong financial foundations, high demand, and a clear vision for continued success.
It is a collaborative and values-driven environment, underpinned by a commitment to education, development and community. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, strong leadership, and a culture that genuinely invests in people.
The person
We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical grounding and proven experience operating in a senior finance role.
You will bring:
- Experience of leading finance within a complex, multi-entity or multi-site environment
- A track record of improving systems, processes and controls
- The ability to lead through change and bring teams with you
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to influence at senior level
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategy and delivery
Experience within education or the independent school sector would be beneficial, but is not essential.
Why join?
This is an opportunity to join a thriving organisation that is not standing still — but actively investing in its future.
You will play a key role in shaping a modern, high-performing finance function, with the autonomy and support to make a real impact. For someone motivated by change, improvement and leadership, this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.

