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Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Office Manager who will report to the Head of Strategy & Operations, and be responsible for health & safety, and HR for the organisation. This exciting role will also ensure the smooth running of the office space, support staff wellbeing and team culture, and assist the CEO and Trustees as Secretary to the Borad.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Serve as the main contact for the office’s building management, and keep staff updated about the premises as needed.
• Maintain and organise the office space and storage unit.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Health & Safety

• Act as the Health & Safety Officer for the organisation.
• Collaborate with external consultants to ensure compliance with current legislation, and annual Health & Safety assessments.
• Keep team members informed about office safety, First Aiders, and Fire Wardens; maintain up-to-date records on SharePoint and in the office.
• Attend relevant training to stay current with new legislation.

Human Resources

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff HR matters; including annual leave, sickness, contract changes, and updates to the staff handbook.
• Work with the charity’s external consultant and legal advisors to resolve HR issues.
• Support recruitment by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits information is correctly shared.
• Review and recommend employee benefits based on changing team needs.
• Manage the in-house learning portal and ensure all staff training is current and relevant.

Company Secretarial Duties

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
• Manage correspondence with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Ensure timely submission of required documents and accurate record-keeping on SharePoint.
• Coordinate and schedule Trustee meetings, ensuring all documentation is completed ahead of deadlines.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
• Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and other relevant software.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and Health & Safety regulations.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Willingness to work occasional additional hours as required.

Benefits

• 4 day working week
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Flexible working hours, with core hours between 10am–4pm.
• Hybrid remote working (minimum one day per week in the office, on Borough High Street).
• Private health insurance cash plan.
• 8% pension plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Onsite gym.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transactional Finance Operations Leadership

- Provide comprehensive oversight of banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses, floats and reconciliations, ensuring processes are accurate, timely and compliant with internal controls.

Process Governance & Documentation

- Maintain well documented, up to date procedures across transactional activities, embedding best practice and ensuring consistent operational standards across the team.

Finance Systems & Statutory Compliance Support

- Manage finance systems used for transactional delivery, ensuring they support approvals, audit trails and compliance. Oversee statutory administrative obligations including accurate financial records and audit support.

Cashflow & Treasury Management

- Lead cashflow management and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls, monitoring and forecasting to support organisational decision-making and liquidity planning.

Payroll & Pensions Oversight

- Own payroll and pensions processing, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, postings and reconciliations, and strong governance through close collaboration with HR and Finance leadership.

FX & Multi Currency Transaction Management

- Lead currency and foreign payment operations, including FX monitoring, exposure analysis and execution, maintaining robust controls and documentation across all related activity.

Month End Preparedness & Control Assurance

- Ensure month end readiness through disciplined reconciliations, checks and variance reviews, while acting as a key approver for high risk or high value transactions to safeguard financial governance.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

- Lead, support and develop the transactional finance team, fostering expertise, accountability and service excellence. Drive ongoing improvements to systems, processes and controls, enhancing efficiency, automation and operational resilience.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 ESSENTIAL

 Professional Qualifications & Experience

- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

- Experience working in a busy finance environment with responsibility for operational or transactional finance activities.

- Strong understanding of end to end transactional processes, including payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, income processing, and floats management.

- Experience managing finance operations within an accounting or ERP system.

Technical & Analytical Skills

- Strong experience using finance systems to support operational workflows, approvals and audit trails.

- Advanced Excel skills with confidence working with financial data, reconciliations and operational reporting.

- Demonstrable ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements to finance processes.

- Experience working with integrated systems and handling operational datasets.

Payroll, Pensions & Compliance

- Knowledge of payroll and pensions processing, including end to end administration, posting and reconciliation.

- Understanding of operational financial controls, statutory requirements and audit support processes.

Organisational & Operational Capability

- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple operational deadlines in a fast paced environment.

- Strong problem solving ability, with confidence investigating and resolving operational issues and queries independently and collaboratively.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across Finance, HR, and other departments.

- Ability to explain financial processes, requirements and issues clearly to non finance colleagues.

 Personal Attributes

- Proactive, solutions focused approach with the ability to address operational challenges effectively.

- High attention to detail with strong commitment to accuracy and reliable delivery.

- Able to work calmly and maintain consistency during busy periods or under pressure.

- Positive, adaptable and collaborative, supporting team working and organisational change.

- Committed to the organisation’s values, including equality, representation and sustainability

- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

 DESIRABLE

- Interest in contemporary arts and culture

- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent

Hours: Full-time

Pay: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

Can you ensure strong financial control and accountability while supporting life-saving operations across a global organisation?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As UK-Med continues to grow and expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our financial systems and processes to ensure they remain robust, compliant, and responsive across the countries where we operate. In this context, the Finance Manager (International) will play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality financial management across our overseas programmes and emergency responses.

You will lead on financial oversight for international deployments, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in line with donor and organisational requirements. Acting as a key finance partner to operational teams, you will support decision-making by providing timely financial insights, while ensuring strong financial controls are maintained across complex and rapidly evolving environments.

Alongside financial management, you will oversee grant compliance and donor reporting processes, ensuring that financial activities meet regulatory, audit, and funder requirements. You will work closely with in-country teams to strengthen financial processes, support capacity building, and ensure that funds are managed effectively and transparently across all responses.

This role will collaborate closely with the Head of Finance (International), Operations, HR, and programme teams, providing expert financial advice and ensuring strong coordination between HQ and field teams. You will also contribute to wider finance team priorities, including month-end processes, audits, and continuous improvement of systems and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced humanitarian environment, enjoys working across diverse contexts, and is motivated by supporting life-saving operations. Your work will play a key role in ensuring UK-Med’s financial integrity and accountability as we deliver critical healthcare to communities affected by crises.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is an ambitious and expanding organisation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strengthening financial management across our global operations as we continue to grow.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Finance Manager International - April 2026 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Response to the following question:

• A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification

Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Friday 24th April 2026.

Candidates who meet the eligibility and salary thresholds for visa sponsorship may be considered. However, it’s important to note that the role is based in the UK, and regular attendance at our Manchester HQ is expected. Therefore, candidates currently based outside the UK would need to be willing to relocate if successful.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Hours: Full-time

Pay: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available), with an expectation of up to 80% international travel/deployment as required by UK-Med. (Open to candidates based in the UK or internationally, with a preference for UK-based candidates due to operational considerations)

Can you ensure strong financial control and accountability while supporting life-saving operations across a global organisation?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As UK-Med continues to grow and expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our financial delivery in the field to ensure it remains robust, compliant, and responsive in complex and fast-paced environments. In this context, the Roving Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in leading financial management across our emergency responses through direct deployment.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of international deployments, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with donor and organisational requirements in-country. Acting as the lead finance focal point within responses, you will work closely with Team Leads and field teams to support decision-making and ensure resources are managed effectively in high-pressure environments.

Alongside operational financial management, you will ensure that financial processes, systems, and controls are implemented and maintained in-country, strengthening compliance and accountability across responses. You will support field teams through training and guidance, ensuring that financial procedures are understood and consistently applied in challenging contexts.

This role will work closely with the Head of Finance (International), Operations, HR, and programme teams, acting as the key link between HQ and field finance. When not on deployment, you will contribute to supporting ongoing responses and strengthening financial processes across UK-Med’s international operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments, is comfortable working hands-on in the field, and is motivated by supporting life-saving humanitarian operations. Your work will play a key role in ensuring UK-Med’s financial integrity and accountability where it matters most — on the ground.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is an ambitious and expanding organisation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of critical healthcare in crisis settings.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Roving Finance Manager - April 2026 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Response to the following question:

• A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification

Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Friday 24th April 2026.

This is a rolling recruitment process; applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply early.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

The Organisation

John Lyon’s Charity is a long‑standing, respected grant‑making charity that supports children and young people across North and West London. As part of the John Lyon’s Foundation, the charity distributes significant funding each year to improve education, opportunities and life chances. With income of approximately £11.5m and a strong reputation for impactful grant giving, this is an organisation with a clear social mission and a supportive working culture.

The Job

Reporting initially to the COO, the Finance Manager will lead all day‑to‑day financial operations and provide expert financial advice across the organisation. The role covers monthly and quarterly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight and ensuring compliance with Charity SORP and statutory requirements.

You will manage and develop the Finance Officer, coordinate the annual audit, support the preparation of statutory accounts, oversee grant‑related financial processes and maintain key relationships with outsourced partners including payroll, pensions, audit, banking and investment providers.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong technical reporting skills and solid knowledge of Charity SORP. You will bring experience from the charity or wider not for profit sector, along with confidence in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues and trustees. Highly organised, analytical and proactive, you will demonstrate strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach. Experience with SAGE 50 is helpful but not essential. Above all, you will bring energy, integrity and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

What’s in it for You

• £55,000–£58,000 salary
• 15 percent employer pension contribution
• Bupa private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus additional non‑contractual Christmas closure days
• A supportive, values‑driven culture
• The opportunity to shape a well‑run finance function in a respected grant maker
• A meaningful role supporting work that improves the lives of children and young people across London

What to Do Next

Peter O’Sullivan at HAYS is managing this recruitment on behalf of John Lyon’s Charity.
If you would like to be considered, please apply in the first instance.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, the advert may close early, and the charity may interview and appoint before the stated closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Tender is a nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. Our innovative, interactive approach empowers children, young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to recognise unhealthy relationships, nurture healthy ones, and seek support if they need help.

The Finance & Operations Officer plays a central role in ensuring the smooth financial and operational running of Tender, supporting the organisation’s ability to deliver its mission effectively. The role spans core finance functions—including payroll, payments, reconciliations, budgeting support and financial reporting—ensuring that Tender maintains robust financial controls and compliance across all statutory and regulatory requirements. It also involves close collaboration with suppliers, funders, auditors and internal teams to support the Finance Director in producing financial plans, forecasts, annual accounts and audit preparation.

Alongside finance, the post holder is responsible for managing key operational areas including HR administration, ICT coordination, office management, and internal communication processes. This includes overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes, maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring effective cross-team collaboration, managing external service providers, and maintaining an efficient administrative and operational environment. The role requires someone who can work autonomously, use sound judgement, implement effective processes, and ensure alignment of systems across the organisation.

A successful Finance & Operations Officer will also contribute to organisational development by ensuring that policies, procedures and workflows are up to date, compliant and reflect best practice. With responsibilities that touch every part of the charity, the post holder acts as a vital hub for coordination, problem‑solving and continuous improvement, helping Tender maintain a high‑functioning, values‑driven working environment.

To be successful in this role, in the first 6 months you will have:

• Established reliable financial processes by ensuring accurate and timely payroll, payment cycles, reconciliations and financial reporting, maintaining full compliance with Tender’s financial controls and statutory requirements.
• Strengthened core operational systems by updating and consolidating HR, ICT, office management and policy frameworks, ensuring staff understand and follow consistent organisational processes.
• Improved cross‑team coordination by streamlining internal communications and embedding efficient administrative workflows, enabling smoother collaboration across finance, HR and operational functions.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification in the full recruitment pack for further details.

Cast from Clay is growing and so we are looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join our team. We’re not looking for someone who’s going to hide in the back office. You should have an interest in the work that we do and want to be a part of it.

The company

Cast from Clay is a communications consultancy for those who work on policy change. Most good ideas in the world of policy never make it to the desk of a decision-maker. That’s where we come in.

The Role

Role type: Part-time

Schedule: 2 days per week

Salary: £30,000  full time equivalent

Location: Hybrid (we’re based in Vauxhall, London; you should plan to be there at least every other Thursday)

Start date: As soon as possible

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll be looking after:

• Book-keeping: Posting purchase invoices, keeping track of payments and receipts, making sure costs are allocated correctly and keeping our financial records up to date and squeaky clean.
• VAT: Preparing & submitting our quarterly VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Invoicing & credit control: You’ll take charge of the monthly invoicing process, gathering information from contracts, timesheets and project software to prepare accurate invoices for our clients and encourage them to pay on time. You’ll make sure what we bill reflects the work we’ve actually delivered.
• Payments & payroll: You’ll prepare a weekly payment schedule, making sure our valued freelancers get paid on time and keeping an eye on cashflow. You’ll also bring our monthly payroll preparation and reporting in-house (currently outsourced).
• Reporting & forecasting: You’ll be working closely with the Commercial Director and the Head of Strategy to ensure we’re on track with monthly targets, monitor financial trends, and flag risks or opportunities early - keeping our cash flow, accounts, and forecasts accurate and up to date.

Who you are

We’re a small team at Cast from Clay and we’re not looking for someone who’s going to hide in the back office. You should have an interest in the work that we do and want to be a part of it.

You’ll be

• confident dealing with clients

• curious enough to ask ‘why’ and to spot the things that others haven’t

• a stickler for detail and committed to getting things right first time

• proactive and used to finding things you can usefully contribute to

• expert at using Xero  - and preferably familiar with Dext & Stripe too

• financially qualified (minimum AAT Level 3 or equivalent)

• able to work flexibly to accommodate ebbs and flows of work during the month

What we offer

Salary. £30,000  (FTE, pro-rata)

Part-time and flexible hours. Adding up to 2 days per week

Hybrid setup. We work from our offices in Vauxhall on Tuesdays and Thursdays; we’ll want to see you there for a full day at least once a fortnight on a Thursday but otherwise, you can work when and where you choose.

Culture. Access to monthly team socials and a £200 annual training budget to keep you growing.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please send your CV, together with a short paragraph on ‘what's so great about finance’.

Things to note

You need to have permission to work in the U.K. already – we cannot sponsor visas for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, class, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Epic is looking for a Finance & Administration Officer to support the Operations Department of an international charity supporting high-impact non-profit organisations.

The Finance & Administration Officer will work under the leadership of the Director of Finance & Administration. 

This position will allow the successful candidate to acquire hands-on experience across payroll coordination, organisational operations, financial administration, and grantmaking support within a fast-growing international non-profit organisation. As a portion of the Epic team is based in Paris, a good working knowledge of French (spoken and written) is required.

This position will work with a deeply engaged team in an international environment. Given the versatile nature of the responsibilities and the small team size, candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take ownership while working independently.

Epic offers an enriching and agreeable work environment with opportunities for professional growth and network development. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation that places social impact at the heart of its mission.

Responsibilities 

Financial & Grant Coordination

• Support Epic’s bi-annual grantmaking process, including but not limited to drafting and distributing grant agreements and archiving documentation.

• Manage the process of financial reporting from Epic’s portfolio organisations, coordinating with the Operations and Programs teams to verify compliance with Epic’s reporting requirements.

• Assist with administrative monitoring of supported organisations, including data collection and documentation management.

• Process invoices and reimbursements, maintaining accurate payment trackers and supporting financial operations.

• Collect, organise, and archive invoices and accounting documentation to ensure financial compliance and efficient record keeping.

• Initiate bank transfers in the absence of the responsible person.

• Review donation records in Salesforce, help reconcile them with the accounting records, and ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly archived.
   

HR admin & Payroll Management

• Maintain and update HR policies, including the Employee Handbook, ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations in the UK and France.

• Manage employment contract administration for employees, interns, volunteers, and consultants or any other type of contracts across France and the UK, ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks.

• Manage payroll for France and the UK directly through the PayFit payroll platform, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with local employment and tax regulations.

• Coordinate relationships with external benefits and training partners (e.g. healthcare providers, occupational health department (France), and training bodies.

• Support managers with recruitment and onboarding processes across teams (distributing screening questionnaires, preparing onboarding plans, coordinating onboarding logistics, etc.).

• Manage administrative onboarding and offboarding for employees, interns, and volunteers, ensuring a smooth and well-structured integration and offboarding process. 

• Help organize team trainings and monitor individual staff trainings.

• Manage and update workplace risk assessments.

• Help manage all other obligatory processes stipulated by the labour code.

Operations & Administrative Management

• Conduct research and manage procurement processes for administrative goods and services.

• Maintain office supplies, services, and operational inventory, ensuring timely procurement and efficient management.

• Support regulatory declarations and submissions to relevant authorities and institutional stakeholders.

• Contribute to the optimisation and streamlining of administrative and operational workflows.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide support on additional HR, financial, or operational projects as required.

• Any other task that may be requested in the scope of these general responsibilities.

Position Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom 

• Proven professional experience within a startup or small non-profit/charity environment, demonstrating the ability to operate effectively in a fast-evolving international organisation.

• Dynamic, open, and autonomous disposition 

• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with an impeccable attention to detail

• Good knowledge of HR administration and employment practices in international or multi-country environments

• Excellent level of English and professional working proficiency in French (written and spoken). Please note that interviews will be conducted in both English and French. 

• Mastery of Google Suite and the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Salesforce or another CRM is also desired.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience 

Contract Details

• Position based in London, UK.

• Contract type Permanent – Full-time

• Working hours: 40 hours per week

• Salary range: £32-37k / gross annual

• Position to fill as soon as possible.

Employee Benefits 

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Up to 2 days of teleworking per week.

• 5 weeks of paid holiday annually, not including bank holidays, with additional office closure between Christmas and New Year's. 

• Access to private healthcare coverage through our healthcare partner, BUPA, fully covered by Epic for the employee and 50% coverage for partner and/or dependents. 

• Retirement Savings Plan: Enrolling in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contributions 3%.

• £150 culture/sport allowance per year for all eligible staff on a permanent contract and who have successfully completed their trial period.

• Workplace Amenities: Access to modern workplace amenities: onsite cafes and snacks, and recreational facilities.

Finance Manager (Part-Time)

Hours: 16 hours per week (hybrid working, with at least 50% of time in the Guildford office)
Salary: £43,000–£45,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Finance Administrator

Oakleaf Enterprise is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and wider Senior Management Team. You’ll oversee all financial activity, ensure compliance with Charity SORP and relevant regulations, and support the organisation to operate efficiently and responsibly.

About the role

You will lead on all financial reporting, planning and compliance, and ensure financial information is accurate, timely and useful for decision-making. You will also manage one member of staff (Finance Administrator) and work with colleagues across the organisation to support budgeting, forecasting, project costing and grant applications.

Key responsibilities

Board & Leadership

• Advise the CEO and Board on all financial matters, ensuring all legal and financial requirements are met.
• Attend Board and relevant sub-committee meetings.
• Provide financial input for the Strategic Business Plan and other analysis as required.

Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, restricted/unrestricted funds and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead the year-end process with external accountants, including audit/independent exam planning, reconciliations, site visits and production of Financial Statements.
• Work with the CEO and department leads to prepare the annual budget and provide variance analysis for Board approval.
• Produce a six‑month reforecast.
• Monitor restricted funds and update the Fundraising and Client Services teams.
• Track reserves and ensure adherence to the reserves policy.

Tax

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring correct application of partial exemption rules.
• Review gift aid and GASDS claims to ensure compliance and maximise income.

Payroll

• Ensure compliance with pensions, NMW and tax regulations.
• Oversee P11Ds and payrolling of benefits (where applicable).
• Support and oversee the Finance Administrator with SAGE payroll and keep up to date with relevant tax/employment law changes.
• Review payroll before submission.

Other responsibilities

• Manage high‑level cashflow and work with the Finance Administrator on daily cash monitoring.
• Line-manage the Finance Administrator.
• Support departments with project budgets, cashflows and grant applications.
• Develop and update financial systems and controls as the organisation evolves.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost‑effective purchasing (including IT, utilities and contracts).
• Contribute to the wider SMT.
• Maintain the chart of accounts in SAGE and ensure monthly reconciliations and journals are completed.
• Keep up with CPD requirements.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a charity, with strong knowledge of Charity SORP (old and new).
• Experience using SAGE 50.
• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA).

Benefits

• Stakeholder pension with 4% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 32 days’ holiday including statutory leave, plus your birthday off
• Paid sick leave

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Finance Manager with the desire to help address one of the world’s great challenges.  You will join the charity in the Summer 2026 and guide us through the next chapter of financial oversight and performance.  We are looking for someone with the passion and required competence to help organisations achieve their mission through the most effective and efficient oversight and delivery of finance management.

ENN is a highly respected Oxfordshire-based charity working to reduce malnutrition globally. ENN strives to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by connecting critical actors, building evidence and improving knowledge. We produce highly regarded research and publications that inform and inspire practitioners worldwide and we convene technical interest groups who are the ‘go to’ networks for their specialisms.  

This is an exciting time to take on a lead role in this influential organisation. To read more about the responsibilities and requirements of the role, as well as details on how to apply, download a copy of the Job Description for further details.

About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.

Our vision is that: Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs

We support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.

ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange.

ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website. 

Our People

ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.

We are proud that in our Employee Engagement Surveys our team say that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN.

Terms and Conditions

• Type of contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Location: Hybrid. This role will be expected to work Monday and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements, including part time working. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN’s needs with a candidate’s other commitments.
• Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. Pro-rata for part-time staff.
• Salary: up to £60,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience
• Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
• Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing contribution

Purpose of the role

The Finance (FM) contributes to ENN’s vision through strategic management and governance of its financial resources and budgets.

The Finance Manager is responsible for finance strategy, planning and oversight, reporting, regulatory compliance and aligning finance strategies with organisational goals and operations.  The FM is a member of the management team, provides key insights to support business decisions, liaises with the board of trustees and holds the position of Company Secretary.

Responsibilities

· Develop ENN’s finance strategy in support of the delivery of its 5 year strategic goals.

· Proactively enhance ENN’s financial systems to manage and oversee project budgets, forecast trends, identify opportunities, and analyse organizational performance through data-driven decision making

· Strategic Support – Provide management information and financial insights to the management team and trustees including identification and mitigation of strategic and operational financial risks.

· Line Management – Line manage and mentor the finance team (currently 1 management accountant) and ensure positive, productive, and supportive team relationships

· Oversee the core finance functions; including multi-currency (GBP, EUR and USD) payables , receivables, bank reconciliations, cash flow and general ledger reconciliations

· Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the annual budgeting process and track financial performance of the organisation as well as budget variance analysis of project P&L’s

· Manage finance year end and the Charity’s annual and other audits, including holding the relationship with auditors and preparing the appropriate statements

· Contribute to the organisation’s income generation ambitions, supporting partner due diligence and in providing advice, guidance and assistance, and in preparation of funding proposal budgets that meet ENN’s requirements

· Internal Controls & Compliance - Advise the management team on any measures required to ensure that financial systems (including payroll and banking systems), policies, procedures and controls are robust and adhere to regulatory requirements and implement these procedures where appropriate.

· Manage effective payroll, including: Preparing payroll calculations, submissions on Bright Pay pension administration, payroll year end schedules and PSA calculation and submission.

· Charity Governance – Company Secretary duties ensuring timely and accurate statutory filing with Companies House and The Charity Commission

· Maintain high quality records in line with regulatory requirements and GDPR

· Other tasks reasonably requested by the CEO

Person Specification

Essential

· Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

· Extensive experience of leading financial management for organisations in the non-profit sector, with a thorough understanding of charity specific financial obligations.

· Demonstrated experience in reporting to and engaging with management teams and/or trustees on matters related to financial risk management, including presenting complex financial data, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.

· Experience of building and managing grant funded project accounting with proportional allocation of staff costs to funds.

· Experience of developing funding proposals with a variety of funders, including institutional funders, foundations and NGO’s

· Experience of managing payroll.

· Experience in line managing a team including appropriate delegation, performance management, staff engagement and development, and effective coordination of team workload

· Ability to work both autonomously and as pro-active business partner to members of a dispersed team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and a range of commercial financial software (ENN use iplicit accounting software)

Desirable

• Specific experience with international institutional funders, foundations and International NGO’s would be an advantage
• Experience in managing income and expenditure in multiple currencies
• Experience of iplicit accounting software, BrightPay payroll software

Reporting Lines

The Finance Manager is a member of ENN’s Management Team and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and has line management responsibility for a small team (currently 1 management accountant).

Eligibility to work  

The successful applicant is required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position. 

ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

Application Process

Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than one page) outlining your motivation to take on the role and how your experience satisfies the Person Specification) along with your CV.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is looking for an experienced Financial Manager to lead our finance function covering the charity and trading subsidiary.  You will join the Senior Management Team working together to ensure strong and coordinated operational management across the charity. The role is accountable to the CEO and the Finance Committee for all aspects of the organisation’s finances, for ensuring that all income and expenditure are managed and monitored systematically, prudently and legally. We have a variety of income sources including charity fundraising, a trading arm, landing fees (for Skomer Island), membership subscriptions, investment income, legacies and multiple grants of varying sizes.  We are currently in a healthy position with our finances and have clean audits every year.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our small, professional finance team in a complex and demanding charity environment.

What is the role?

Working at both operational and strategic levels, you will play a central role in supporting the Director of Finance & Assets and contributing to the financial health, governance, and long‑term sustainability of the organisation. The work is varied, intellectually engaging, and meaningful. You will lead key financial processes while supporting strategic planning and decision‑making across the organisation. As a key point of expertise, strong technical ability, initiative, organisation and interpersonal skills, are essential.

What are we looking for?

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or be AAT qualified with significant experience and have management finance experience in the charity or not for profit sector. You will be skilled in preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and developing and implementing systems and processes. You don’t need to be a practising Christian, but you do need to be aligned with, and willing to develop an understanding of, the values, ethos and mission of our organisation.

Why join us?

• A role with genuine purpose and impact across local communities.
• A supportive, close‑knit Finance Team where your expertise is valued.
• Supportive and engaged staff in a organisation where your wellbeing matters.
• Varied work combining operational delivery with high‑level strategic insight.
• Hybrid working and a welcoming organisational culture rooted in Christian values.
• Additional benefits such as flexible working, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on 13 April 2026 with interviews being held on 21 April 2026 in Truro.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.

SAFEGUARDING – EVERYONE MATTERS – EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, forward‑thinking finance professional who wants to make a meaningful impact - both in strengthening financial performance and in supporting a mission that transforms lives.

As we journey towards our vision to bring fulness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you’ll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.

As a fully qualified accountant, you will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. Your leadership will help ensure long-term sustainability and support informed decision-making at every level.

Beyond core financial management, this role offers the opportunity to shape broader organisational development. The Finance Manager will work closely with TLG’s commercial subsidiaries - Hope Park Business Centres and Hope Park Workspaces (Salford Quays) - providing financial oversight, analysis, and strategic advice to help these ventures thrive. The success of these income‑generating enterprises plays a key role in funding and expanding the charity’s work with children, young people, and families.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part-time or full-time (0.8 – 1.0 FTE, 30 - 37.5 hours)

Closing Date: Thursday 7th May

Initial Interviews: Tuesday 12th May – Online

Final Interviews: Friday 22nd May – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

Transform is seeking an organised and diligent Finance & Administration Manager to join our team.

Transform is a biennial festival of powerful international performance, based right here in Leeds. Every two years, we assemble artists from across the globe to present thrilling theatre, dance and performance to diverse audiences in their thousands across the city.

We’re looking for a capable, personable and experienced professional working in finance or administration who thrives on supporting organisations to run smoothly and efficiently. Organised, proactive and rigorous, you’ll be familiar with developing and leading effective administrative and financial systems. You’ll have an interest in contemporary arts and understand the value of Transform’s work.

About the role

Job title Finance & Administration Manager

Contract Part time, 3 days a week. Permanent contract. Working days ideally Monday–Wednesday but we are open to hours being split differently across the week and happy to discuss flexible approaches

Salary £36,000 per annum, pro-rata

Pension employer contribution 4%

Location Hybrid role. 1-2 office-based days per week in Mabgate, Leeds

Annual leave 33 days per year including bank holidays (20 days including bank holidays pro rata 0.6)

Line manager Artistic Director/CEO

Key relationships Executive Producer, Senior Communications Manager

Responsible for Payroll provider, Bookkeeper, Accountant (rolling freelance contracts)

Application deadline Monday 20 April, midday

Please see the job pack on our website for the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply.