Finance and hr officer jobs

As Finance & Operations Manager at the Foyer Federation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building our finance and administrative functions at an operational and strategic level. You will support all aspects of the charity's work and development through the provision of strong financial assistance - ensuring accurate financial reporting, sales invoicing, bookkeeping, grant management and payroll management. You will also take day to day responsibility for HR and organisational administration.

This role will involve close collaboration with our team to ensure the day to day finance and operational requirements are met as well as working closely with the SLT and board to build greater financial resilience and strategic financial awareness within the charity.

You will have oversight of central operations, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Development and Partnerships and Treasurer. 

Please find the detailed job pack via the link below. The job pack includes a link to the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 10am 15th December 2025

We have a new vacancy for an HR Operations Coordinator in the Strategy, Finance and Operations team, reporting to the Head of People. The person will be supporting HR and People related operational activities by delivering excellent support through strong relationships across the organisation.The salary is £13,780 per year (18.75 paid contractual hours per week). This is £27,560 pro-rated.

Role responsibilities (not an exhaustive list, there may be reasonable changes over time) 

Operations – People and General: 

• Promptly responding and resolving colleague queries from across the organisation
• Maintaining the BambooHR system to ensure People records are accurate and secure. Training will be provided.
• Arranging bookings for Town Halls / Engagement events, organising the meeting agendas and catering bookings where relevant.
• Updating HR information system Guidance documents, creating new versions, and ensuring managers are fully trained on people management responsibilities.
• Update employment policies with guidance from the Head of People, manage the administration of benefits and recognition awards
• Manage the recruitment administration using the Bamboo software and providing proactive updates to hiring managers.
• Managing the Onboarding and Offboarding processes using the BambooHR system, including the Employment references, conducting Right to Work and DBS checks.
• Preparing and issuing employment contracts, ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Manage the induction process and arranging induction meetings for new joiners, communicating proactively with hiring managers.
• Coordinate and participate in the virtual phone rota and handle correspondence in a a professional manner.This includes overseeing successful handover between rota team members.
• Supporting the Chief Operations Officer in ensuring the charity meets Health and Safety and legal requirements
• Manage staff IT related activities (Microsoft 365), for example during staff onboarding and offboarding (with support from IT service provider) 
• Support other operational activities as required 

Person specification 

Essential: 

• Analytical and systematic problem-solving attributes 
• Passionate about technology and using it to develop efficiencies 
• Previous HR Administrator experience
• Collaborative approach to business partnering and teamwork across Departments
• Flexible approach to work and solution oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative skills and time management skills 
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Able to handle sensitive and private information confidentially and professionally
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365 applications effectively, incl. Sharepoint, data analysis, presentations, and numeracy skills 
• Proactive and supportive team player and willingness to learn
• A commitment to the mission and values of The Access Project 

Desirable: 

Experience of HR information systems
Project management experience 

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days. 
• PerkBox – online shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, wellbeing support. 
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff 
• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. 
• Interest-free travelcard loans 
• Cyclescheme loans 
• 2 paid Volunteering Days 
• 1 paid Wellbeing Day 
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%) 
• Learning and Development opportunities 
• Staff Mentoring scheme 
• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements 

The Family Treatment Service (TFTS) is a respected, CQC-registered, not-for-profit mental health clinic based in Wimbledon Village. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, and families, with specialist services, and a growing multidisciplinary team.

As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are seeking a Managing Director to take over day-to-day leadership from our founding team. This is a rare opportunity to guide a well-established and values-driven service through transition—maintaining our clinical integrity while strengthening operational systems and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation through a structured transition period, working closely with the founders to preserve TFTS’s ethos and high standards of care.
• Oversee all business and operational functions, including HR, finance, governance, and compliance.
• Ensure full CQC and regulatory compliance, with strong governance and risk management.
• Develop and deliver a strategic plan for sustainable growth, innovation, and service development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture—supporting staff wellbeing, communication, and professional development.

About You

• Proven senior leadership experience in a CQC-registered healthcare, charity, or not-for-profit setting.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills with financial oversight experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—able to lead with empathy during change.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing operational improvements.
• (Desirable) Experience in mental health or family-centred services and leading organisational transformation.

Finance & HR Manager

Contract: 12 Month (view to extend)
Function/Team: Development
Location: London, UK
Hours: Part-time (3-4 days/week)

Reporting to: Director of Development

Salary: £33,410 - £36,678 (pro rata)

STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.

The Finance & HR Manager will sit within the Development Team to support the smooth and efficient operation of the charity. This role will assist in managing financial processes and lead on recruitment, HR policies, and people operations — helping to maintain a transparent, inclusive, and positive working environment.

This position is ideal for someone seeking part-time work who holds either a finance assistant qualification or an accountancy qualification. Candidates with a finance assistant background will work closely with the finance department of our parent organisation, Oasis, to manage accounts and financial operations. Those with full accountancy qualifications may take direct ownership of financial oversight.

Finance

· Support the Operations Officer to reconcile transactions, issue invoices, process payments, and file quarterly Gift Aid claims.

· Oversee and manage Xero, ensuring all transactions are accurately coded and financial reporting is transparent and up to date.

· Prepare regular cash flow statements, budgets, and financial position reports for the Senior Leadership Team to support data-driven decision-making.

· Actively monitor income and expenditure, making recommendations to ensure financial sustainability and strategic use of resources.

· Manage STOP THE TRAFFIK’s bank accounts, ensuring the safe handling and ethical investment of reserves.

· Produce quarterly financial papers for the Board of Trustees and lead on the annual audit process, preparing all necessary documentation for external auditors.

· Liaise with the Oasis finance department (where relevant) to ensure smooth coordination of accounting processes and compliance with organisational standards.

Human Resources & Data Protection

· Lead the annual review of all organisational policies, ensuring they reflect current legislation and best practice, with support from the Operations Officer.

· Oversee recruitment processes, supporting hiring managers to ensure equitable, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices.

· Coordinate quarterly team surveys, analyse feedback, and make recommendations to strengthen workplace culture and wellbeing.

· Support the Executive Team in delivering STOP THE TRAFFIK’s people strategy, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing working environment.

· Serve as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), getting pro-bono advice from our network where needed for support.

Pro-bono Legal Coordination

· Manage network of pro-bono legal advisors to oversee all organisational contracts with partners, ensuring they align with key terms agreed with Senior Leadership and our Risk Committee, supported by the Director of Development.

· Responsible for managing our internal legal sign-off process, and ensuring all legal requests are managed in an accurate and timely manner.

Note that while this is a broad list, you will be supported by our parent company’s financial team who will continue to manage payroll and HR records.

Benefits:

· A friendly, supportive team environment.

· Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.

· Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.

· Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).

· Corporate eye-care scheme.

· Life insurance.

· Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).

· 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Season Ticket Loan.

· Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.

· Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.

· In-house and external training opportunities.

Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both as pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.

Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Friday December 5th.

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

Registered Charity No. 1127321

Join the Diocese of Leicester as our HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional who wants to make a real difference in a faith organization? The Diocese of Leicester is seeking a proactive and collaborative HR Manager to help shape a positive working culture and support our staff and clergy across Leicester and Leicestershire.

About the Role

• Deliver a comprehensive and professional HR service across the Diocese.
• Advise senior leaders, clergy, and managers on HR matters.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and exit processes.
• Support organisational development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and Church of England requirements.
• Provide HR guidance for clergy appointments, discipline, grievance, and wellbeing.
• Coordinate onboarding programmes and ongoing learning.
• Champion staff wellbeing and inclusive practices.
• Support parishes with HR advice and resources.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, and CIPD membership.
• Significant HR experience, ideally in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and clergy.
• Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
• Alignment with the Christian ethos and values of the Diocese of Leicester.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven diocesan team in a diverse Diocese.
• Flexible and hybrid working options (minimum 50% office presence).
• Generous pension (10% employer contribution) and annual leave (25 days pro rata plus bank holidays).
• Opportunity to shape HR practice and make a lasting impact.

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE) with a salary of £39-42k pro rata.

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025

Interview Date: 17th December 2025

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

HR Officer

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to one of the offices in Southampton, Welwyn Garden City, Glasgow, Plymouth, Manchester and Birmingham)

Salary: Up to £150 per day depending on skills and experience

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week)

EDT is an educational charity established over 40 years ago and we are going through an exciting period of transformation. We are looking for a motivated and creative person to join our dynamic team and work with our partners and volunteers to create and deliver our projects and experiences to young people interested in STEM and future (META) skills.

Our vision is to create a society which empowers young people, regardless of their backgrounds, to be excited by STEM opportunities and to be inspired about their potential developing the next generation of the UK workforce.

Our mission is to inspire young people, ensuring they have the opportunity and confidence to reach their full potential, enabling them to contribute to their communities and improve their social mobility. We do this by connecting them with industry and inspiring STEM role models, exploring pathways from education to employment, developing a broad range of skills to improve their work readiness and celebrate their achievements through Industrial Cadets Awards at each milestone.

EDT is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, Trustees, and the programmes that we run. The aim is for our workforce, governing structures and the programmes that we run, to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each EDT Employee, Volunteer and Participant to feel respected and able to give their best.

The Role

The HR Administrator will provide essential administrative and coordination support across the charity, ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. As a small operational team with limited capacity, we are seeking additional support to ease the administrative workload currently carried by managers and the Finance & HR Manager. The postholder will help ensure staff are onboarded and supported consistently, that key HR tasks are completed on time, and that accurate records and documentation are maintained. This role focuses on strong organisation, attention to detail, and customer service rather than HR expertise, with access to external HR advice available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Interview Administration

• Post job adverts and support recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
• Assist hiring managers with preparing interview materials and ensuring recruitment documents are filed appropriately.
• Carry out pre-employment compliance checks such as right-to-work verification.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Prepare and issue contracts of employment and set up new starters in the HR portal.
• Calculate and communicate holiday entitlement for new starters.
• Support new employees during onboarding by responding to routine queries and ensuring required information is collected.
• Manage DBS/PVG applications and renewals, ensuring certificates are returned and recorded. Track references
• Support the offboarding process: acknowledge resignations, confirm holiday balances, and ensure all documentation is completed.

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Process changes to staff records including hours changes, contract updates, promotions, or flexible working arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in the HR portal, including absence recording.
• Respond to day-to-day HR queries from staff and managers, signposting to the Finance & HR Manager or external HR support when needed.
• Update HR templates, documents, and policies on the HR portal.
• Monitor and track probation reviews and send reminders to managers.

Compliance, Training & HR Systems

• Track and record completion of mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety).
• Ensure digital and paper records comply with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of a new HR system or portal. Support the annual review of HR policies by updating documentation and coordinating communication

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably within a busy office or operational environment.
• Exposure to HR processes (such as onboarding, record-keeping, or recruitment admin) OR a willingness to learn and develop HR process knowledge.
• Good understanding of the basic steps involved in HR administration (e.g., issuing contracts, updating records, tracking absence).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Confident in using digital systems and maintaining accurate records; experience with HR systems is helpful but not essential.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently within a supportive team structure. Competent user of Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Desirable

• Experience providing administrative support in a charity, education, or small-team environment.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, mandatory training requirements, or DBS/PVG processes. Experience supporting organisational processes or system implementation.

To Apply

 If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for EDT, please do not hesitate to apply.

We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic direction overseeing finance, HR and IT in a newly created role for the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the people who access our services, working towards a safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.

We were founded to help people facing the devastating effects of homelessness. Today, we also tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will lead the financial strategy to underpin the overall organisational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine strategic insight with practical delivery.

You will bring:

· Senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation 

· An accountancy qualification and excellent technical accounting skills

· A strategic mindset and experience of leading and managing change

· A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills

· Commitment to continuous improvement

The selection process will include two stages, an initial interview taking place on 3rd or 4th December via Microsoft Teams followed by a face to face interview on 9th December.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter no longer than 2 pages addressing how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Assistant Finance Officer

Sickle Cell Society
Location: London
Contract: fixed term – 24 months
Hours: 14 hours per week/ 2 days per week
Salary: £30,000 per annum (£12,000 per annum)

The Sickle Cell Society exists to improve the quality of life for people living with sickle cell disorder and their families. We are the only national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting this community through advocacy, information and advice, support services and awareness.

We are now seeking a highly organised, self-starting Assistant Finance Officer to join our small and committed team. Reporting to the Finance & Administrative Manager, the postholder will contribute to ensuring our financial operations are accurate, efficient, and compliant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance skills who is looking to grow their experience in a meaningful, mission-driven environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Finance Officer, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function, contributing to financial reporting, transaction management, audit preparation, and budget support. You will also assist with key administrative and HR processes, helping to ensure best practice across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. You will work closely with the Finance & Administrative Manager, but also engage with teams across the charity and external partners.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering plenty of opportunity to develop your skills while playing a vital part in supporting the Society’s strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Support the management of daily financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Process supplier invoices, staff payments, and expense claims promptly and accurately.
• Assist with financial planning and analysis, including data collection and reporting.
• Support annual audit preparation by collating and organising required documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and internal controls.

Administrative & HR Support

• Assist with onboarding new staff and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Monitor and administer the stakeholder pension scheme, including auto-enrolment and monthly contributions.
• Record and update staff absences, including sick leave, TOIL, and annual leave.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth organisational operations.

Organisational Engagement

• Support statutory reporting, including updates and submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Participate in key Sickle Cell Society events such as the Annual General Meeting and community workshops.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the Finance & Administrative Manager.

Download the full job details, and application form, on our website.

Reports to: HR Manager 
Location: Remote (with attendance at our Victoria, SW1 office one day per week desirable), plus 4 Annual Staff days per year 
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be discussed at interview) 
Salary: FTE £28,000–£30,000 (depending on experience) 
Contract: Permanent 
Interviews: Conducted on a rolling basis 

About AdviceUK 

AdviceUK is a small, growing charity working to improve the lives of people in need of advice through the support it gives to its members. 

We currently have over 700 members, who collectively support 1.7 million people each year with free advice on a diverse range of issues including debt, benefits, housing and immigration. 

This is an exciting time to join us. In 2024, we launched our new three-year strategy to develop our services to members and strengthen our organisational capacity. 

As part of our continued growth, we are now seeking an HR Assistant to join our team and help us deliver excellent people support across the organisation. 

Role Purpose 

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join our team. This is a new role, providing support to our HR Manager and contributing to the smooth running of HR processes across the organisation. You'll be involved in a wide range of activities including HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, policy management and employee lifecycle processes. The role requires discretion, accuracy and strong communication skills.

This role would be ideal for someone who has recently completed or is currently completing their CIPD Level 3 qualification, although we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant administrative or HR experience who can demonstrate the required skills. 

While ideally, you’ll be able to attend our Victoria office once a week, we welcome applications from strong candidates who may not be able to do so regularly. 

We are reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis and may close the advert early. h 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Manager and wider People Team. 

• Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating when appropriate. 

• Maintain accurate employee data and records within the HR system (BrightHR). 

• Track key HR dates such as policy reviews, probation periods, appraisals and mandatory training. 

• Support drafting, reviewing, and issuing HR policies and procedures. 

• Assist with recruitment activities, including: 

• Posting vacancies and managing applications 

• Coordinating interviews and candidate communications 

• Preparing interview packs and question sets 

• Conducting reference checks and issuing contracts 

• Coordinate the onboarding process (inductions, system access, equipment requests, documentation). 

• Support offboarding processes, including return of equipment and removal of system access. 

• Arrange logistics for HR-related training sessions and all staff events. 

• Support with DSE assessments and allocation of e-learning modules. 

• Support with the preparation and distribution of internal HR communications. 

• Assist with any remaining administrative tasks related to our upcoming office move. 

• Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the wider Finance & People Team and the CEO as required. 

We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual to join our team as a Business Support & Finance Assistant. 

In this role, you’ll provide essential business and finance administrative support to the Society and Chief Executive, act as the first point of contact for general enquiries, and help ensure our workplace is effective, welcoming, and engaging. 

You’ll also assist with day-to-day financial processes, support key society meetings and events, and play a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly. 

If you’re detail-oriented, enthusiastic to contribute, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

Click below to be directed to our recruitment portal, and find out more about the role and application.

Reports to: Operations Director (Head of Delivery) 
Contract: Part-time (0.5 FTE) 

Role Purpose 

As Payroll Lead, you will manage HOST’s global payroll operations — ensuring that all staff, contractors, and hosted partners are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time. 

You will bring structure, care, and precision to one of HOST’s most essential services: ensuring the people driving climate and social action receive the financial stability they need to do their best work. 

This role supports both internal HOST staff and hosted partners, liaising across HR, Finance, and Community Support to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient payroll management. You will also help develop new systems and processes as HOST expands internationally, ensuring our operations remain smooth, transparent, and aligned with local legislation. 

Core Responsibilities 

1. Payroll Management 

• Manage all aspects of monthly payroll for UK and international employees, contractors, and hosted partner staff. 

• Prepare and process payroll changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments) in line with internal procedures. 

• Ensure timely submission of payroll information to Finance and external providers. 

• Reconcile payroll each month, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. 
   

• Reporting cadence: Monthly payroll cycle; quarterly summary to Operations Director. 

2. Compliance and Record-Keeping 

• Ensure full compliance with UK employment law, tax regulations, and international payroll requirements in collaboration with external providers. 

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and contractor records. 

• Support statutory reporting, including PAYE, HMRC, and pension submissions. 

• Liaise with HOST’s Finance Team on audits and compliance reviews. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly compliance report; annual payroll compliance review. 

3. System Management and Improvement 

• Maintain and improve digital payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and secure integration with Finance and HR tools. 

• Support the development of HOSTHub payroll features and automation processes with the Tech Team. 

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen reporting. 
  Reporting cadence: Quarterly system and process improvement review. 

4. Contractor and International Payroll Support 

• Coordinate with the Community Support and Finance Teams to process international contractor payments, ensuring correct deductions and documentation. 

• Liaise with local payroll providers and Employer of Record (EoR) partners to ensure compliance in each jurisdiction. 

• Track and report on cross-border payroll performance and issue resolution. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly report; immediate escalation of compliance concerns. 

5. HR and Staff Support 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from staff and contractors, providing clear and timely responses. 

• Collaborate with the HR & Operations teams to ensure policies and processes reflect payroll updates and legislation. 

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and contractors. 
  Reporting cadence: Ongoing; monthly summary of staff queries and resolutions. 

6. Risk and Confidentiality 

• Identify potential payroll or compliance risks, escalating concerns to the Operations Director and Finance Manager. 

• Ensure all payroll data and personal information are handled securely, in line with GDPR and HOST’s data protection policies. 
  Reporting cadence: Ongoing; quarterly inclusion in organisational risk report. 

Key Relationships 

Internal: Operations Director, Finance Manager, Accountant, Community Support Leads, HR & Payroll External Specialist, and Legal Lead. 
External: Payroll providers, Employer of Record partners, and hosted partner representatives. 

Performance Indicators 

• 100% accuracy in payroll delivery and documentation. 

• 100% on-time monthly payroll completion. 

• All compliance and statutory submissions completed by deadline. 

• 100% confidentiality maintained in payroll data handling. 

• Measurable improvements in payroll efficiency and staff satisfaction. 

Qualifications/Experience:  Member of recognised payroll body e.g. CIPP/GPA 

Director of Finance & Operations

Global not-for-profit consultancy

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: circa £70,000

Location: London (every Wednesday, and ideally at least one other day per week)

A global not-for-profit consultancy is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its internal infrastructure and enable high-performing delivery across the UK, US and sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation works with mission-driven initiatives, from grassroots innovations to international movements, helping them scale their impact sustainably through practical tools, strategies and support.

This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its mission.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director will oversee finance, HR, governance and operational systems. They will lead a transformation of financial processes and controls, champion inclusive people practices and future-proof the organisation’s infrastructure to support growth. The role also includes oversight of compliance, risk and the integration of digital tools to enhance resilience and insight.

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Proven experience leading finance functions in international or multi-site organisations
• Strong operational expertise with a track record of improving systems and processes
• Commercial acumen and the ability to advise on pricing, margin and resource utilisation
• Experience in organisational change and future-proofing infrastructure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust
• A commitment to the organisation’s mission and to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace

This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a globally respected organisation at a time of growth and innovation.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the recruitment partner’s website.

The Soil Association is the UK’s leading charity working with people and nature to transform the way we eat, farm and care for the natural world. Founded in 1946, we’ve been at the forefront of pioneering organic and sustainable practices for nearly 80 years. With a turnover of £25 million, around 380 staff and a structure that includes two trading subsidiaries and a sister charity, we are a dynamic organisation with national reach and international influence. Together, we are a force for nature.

We’re now looking for a Group Finance & Resources Director to help us deliver even greater impact. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our group. Reporting to our Group Chief Executive as a core member of our Leadership Team, you’ll lead our finance, HR, IT, digital transformation, governance and facilities functions, ensuring they are future-focused and aligned with our mission. More than that, you’ll play a key role in investment planning, opportunity appraisal, and performance reporting, helping us make the right decisions across a diverse and entrepreneurial portfolio of work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic financial leadership and investment advice to the Group CEO and Board, ensuring decisions are informed by both financial and impact considerations.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams across finance, HR, IT, digital transformation, governance and facilities.
• Overseeing integrated annual and multi-year planning, budgeting and financial scenario modelling across the group.
• Supporting and challenging senior leaders across the Soil Association group to drive performance and deliver coherent, sustainable plans.
• Ensuring robust governance, legal compliance, risk management and the effective delivery of shared services across the group.

We’re looking for someone who brings strategic financial leadership, a collaborative and people-centred approach, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity and calm. You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience at executive level, ideally in a group structure or multi-entity environment. You’ll understand organisational governance, be confident in investment appraisal and risk management, and bring a track record of leading high-performing teams through change.

This is not a role for someone who wants to be in the back office. We want you to be at the heart of our decisions, motivated by our values and excited by the opportunity to play a lead role in enabling us to shape a better future for people and planet.

Our recruitment partner, James Stephens at Morgan Law, is supporting us with this appointment process. For further information including a full recruitment pack with details of the role and recruitment process, please click through to our recruitment microsite using the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button. 

We’re seeking an innovative Finance Officer to support our work and
build a strong internal resources team. If you enjoy looking for better ways of working, process improvement and
the challenge of integrating emerging technology into everyday finance, this may be the role for you. You will work closely with the Secretariat, providing cross-cover support, facilitating our teams to deliver our Impact goals, strengthen locally led action, and help shape our global positioning for children and families.
If you’re an innovative, pro-active, finance professional we’d love to hear
from you!

Location:  Remote, home based within the UK

Contract type:  Permanent

Working hours:  24.5 / 0.7 FTE (flex up to 0.8 FTE per week)

Grade:    C

Reporting to:    International Finance Manager

Line manager for:  N/A

Job Purpose:

This role sits within Family for Every Child’s (Family) Sustainability team, providing comprehensive support for all aspects of financial management.  The Finance Officer will work closely with the Secretariat, providing a central support function for the Sustainability, Impact, and Innovation teams.  This role will support the International Finance Manager (IFM) in building an internal finance function and will work with Family’s outsourced financial service provider in the UK to transition support in-house, ensuring efficient income and expenditure processing, reconciliation and reporting.

This role includes study support to become a qualified accountant (ACCA) with the potential for role development linked to successful exam progression. Family offers a study leave policy of 10 days over a rolling 12 month period (pro rata for part time staff).

Scope and Limits of Authority:

The post holder is expected to organise their own day-to-day activities according to the overall priorities and timescales set, and to exercise sound judgement in many critical decision-making areas.

• Purchase delegation of £1,000; invoice approval delegation of £2,000

• This role does not have budgetary or line management responsibility

• Processing of personal and confidential data

Key Responsibilities:

Finance administration

• Principal point of contact for staff and suppliers (purchasing, expenses and payments).

• Managing and organising the finance inbox, ensuring queries are answered in a timely manner and ensuring good supplier relations are maintained.

• Processing all invoices and expenses onto the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and allocation of costs.

• Preparation of domestic and international payment runs, ensuring international payments are compliant with local requirements and following up on any issues.

• Working closely with the Programme Officer to track the status of grants and ensure outgoing payments are received.

• Managing the prepaid cash cards and monthly sign off of spend, supporting staff with purchases and expenses, checking and updating expense claims prior to processing of payment.

• Bank reconciliations, monitoring bank activity, ensuring invoices/expenses paid by direct debit are processed and approved as required, maintaining supplier details up to date.

• Preparation of monthly journal entries for review and approval by the IFM.

• Acting as the main point of contact for staff to provide guidance on all operational financial policies and procedures.

• Leading on continuous improvement to operational finance processes, including the use of AI technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Payroll

• Preparation of monthly UK payroll.  Working closely with the HR Officer to ensure all adjustments are processed.

• Preparation of monthly UK pension submissions within the required deadline.

• Processing all pension changes, including auto-enrolment and adjustments to contributions.

• Checking calculations for EOR and international payrolls.

• Preparation of monthly payroll allocation journals for review and approval by the IFM.

Financial budgeting and reporting

• Supporting and coordinating the budgeting process with the International Finance Manager and budget holders, updating the budget templates and checking the draft budget for accuracy and completeness.

• Supporting the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports and cash flows, reviewing trial balances prior to accounts consolidation, carrying out income reconciliation  review by the International Finance Manager, and completing sample checks of the financial reports.

• Supporting the preparation of the accounts for the annual audit and financial report

• Supporting the Impact team by reviewing project budgets, re-forecasts and financial reports prepared by members

Income processing and reporting

• Carrying out the income reconciliation between the Bank and Salesforce, working with the Database Officer and Analytics & Process Officer to ensure the necessary adjustments to the database are made.

• Ensuring income recognition is in line with accounting standards and preparing and uploading draft journals for recognition of income to Xero.

• Preparing and completing HMRC Gift Aid submission files, monitoring the Gift Aid debtor balance and receipts from HMRC

• Assisting the IG Finance Manager in administering and reporting on legacy income 

• Carrying out financial analysis and reports as needed for donor reporting, forecasting and financial modeling.

Cross Cover support

• HR:  Managing the monthly payroll process with the outsourced provider including provision of data, and checking reports and calculations, for UK payroll and all international payrolls

• HR: Maintaining day to day liaison with line managers and any outsourced payroll and employment providers (EOR).

• Fundraising:  Assisting the Supporter Care team with income processing, including regular payment processes

• Impact:  Assisting the Programme Officer with purchase orders and grant management as needed to cover periods of leave and heavier workloads (i.e. during events, etc…)

Self management

• Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and an innovative approach, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment

Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required to support effective financial support across the Secretariat and wider Alliance.

The Key Responsibilities above set out the priorities for this role which will shift and develop to respond to the evolving nature of Family.

Family for Every Child is evolving and in order to support the Alliance the role of the Secretariat has to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the members.  This has an impact on each and every role within the Secretariat, therefore flexibility is key and the ability to respond to change, shift responsibilities and work collaboratively underlies the approach all staff need to take.

Person Specification:

Education, qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working within a finance function.

• Working knowledge of UK accounting standards, bookkeeping and finance administration

• Advanced IT literacy, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Experience of using accounting software, ideally Xero with ezzybills and ApprovalMax

• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Confident use of fundraising databases and/or customer relationship management systems

• Willingness to undertake professional qualification in accounting (ACCA).

Desirable

• Qualified AAT level 3, HNC or equivalent bookkeeping/finance experience 

• Experience of working remotely or with remote-working colleagues and of working as part of an international team across different timezones.

• Experience of working within a network organisation.

• Experience of working in a multicultural setting

• Experience of working with Google Apps

• Knowledge of Charity SORP, Power BI, Salesforce

• Payroll qualified or ability to take on payroll training.

• Willingness to explore the use of AI and other technologies to improve and enhance the finance function.

Skills and personal attributes

Role specific skills

• High standard of numeracy and analytical skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a high volume of work and meet deadlines.

• Excellent reconciliation skills, with a systematic and rigorous approach

• Quick and accurate keyboard skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure

• Ability to manage delays and solve problems

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in relation to a range of information

The following skills and personal attributes are expected of all staff

• Flexible and adaptable; willing to contribute to other streams of work and across teams

• Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and a ‘can do’ mentality, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment.

• Highly skilled communicator, in different formats, capable of working across languages and cultures with a high level of fluency in English (using translation and interpretation support as relevant)

• Flexibility to work outside typical working hours and days and across time zones

• Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks

• Competent IT proficiency across a range of packages, able to learn quickly and troubleshoot problems independently

• Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision, working both as part of a team and as an individual

• Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated to broaden the range of language skills within the Secretariat 

Travel

• Limited to annual team planning day (UK)