Finance jobs in kingston upon thames, greater london
- Access – the Foundation for Social Investment works to make sure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact.
- You will be part of a small organisation of around 15 people that take a flexible, collaborative and trust-based approach to work.
- Working closely with the Head of Blended Finance and the wider Programme team you will act as an integral support function for colleagues but also build good relationships with our external partners, supporting their engagement with Access.
- This is a key role that offers experience across a variety of different disciplines, with significant potential for personal learning and growth.
What you will deliver (responsibilities)
Programme Support:
- Present analysis and insights based on performance data and any contact with delivery partners to inform decisions within the team about ongoing relationships.
- Support the writing of papers for the Investment Committee and other committees including the Access Board, to present clear information to support understanding and decision-making.
- Help to organise, manage and minute internal and external meetings and events, including peer learning workshops.
- Assist with keeping Programmes pages of the Access website up to date.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of a bank of practical resources for use by our partners
- Other programme support duties as required.
Finance:
- Ensure robust financial management of Access’s programmes, including monitoring deployment targets of social investors and supporting the process for drawing funds from Access.
Relationship management:
- Become one of the day-to-day points of contact for a portfolio of organisations who are delivering or supporting Access’s programmes, or in the process of applying to do so. These may include social investors, grant partners or other stakeholders.
- Build strong productive and supportive working relationships with delivery partners, in a spirit of collaboration and learning.
- Maintain comprehensive and clear records of the status of the relationship and any key questions or issues which are currently being addressed.
Data and learning:
- Support the acquisition and collation of regular performance data submissions
- Support the analysis and reporting on performance within each delivery partner and across the portfolio.
Other tasks:
- Leading on or supporting the delivery of internal and external events
- Contributing to learning and programme design discussions
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We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Selection for roles is based solely on individual merit, talent, skills, and potential.
As a charity, we are dedicated to reflecting the communities and individuals we aim to support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who share lived experiences or come from backgrounds that align with those we serve. Diversity strengthens our ability to make a meaningful impact, and we encourage all who feel passionate about our mission to apply.
First interview dates are expected to be online bewteen 8-10th October.
Second interviews to take place (in person at our office in London) on Tuesday 14th October.
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Operations Support Officer. The post holder will be responsible for Medair UK’s financial and office administration, including maintenance of the organisation’s CRM database and some fundraising support. You will ensure the accurate processing and timely delivery of donor and financial information and acting as first point of contact for the organisation, you will be responding to supporter enquiries. You will also provide general office, and IT support to the Head of Operations.
About Medair UK
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
Together, we work in some of the most remote and difficult places on earth, empowering people to build a better future. This year our teams in Sudan have remained operational, working under the most difficult conditions, and launched a new response in Chad to support those fleeing across the borders. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we received global coverage as one of the first responders saving the lives of communities affected by Mpox – and no lives were lost amongst those we treated. We also scaled up in Lebanon supporting at displaced communities affected by the conflict. In 2024 through our experienced national and international teams we helped 3,743,021 people across 13 countries.
About you
You will have experience of working in an office administration role, including financial processing and have proven experience with databases. You will be comfortable working with and prioritising high volumes of work. In addition to your experience of completing routine, complex tasks accurately and systematically, you will be able to maintain quality and attention to detail. Confident, polite and professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, you will have strong planning and organisational skills, with experience of maintaining office and administrative systems
Key Activities
Donation Processing
- Responsible for the timely recording and processing of all incoming donations (including via our website, bank account, third party platforms and cheques) into the Medair UK CRM (Salesforce).
- Ensure all donors receive gift acknowledgements / thank you letters corresponding to each gift received.
- Maintain up-to-date records of donors, staff and other contacts in the Medair UK database.
- Process and record completed Gift Aid declarations and support in the regular reclaim of Gift Aid.
Financial Administration
- Inputting of all financial data (income and expenditure) into Quick Books.
- Preparing and following up suppliers invoices for payment.
- Processing expenses claims.
- Managing the banking of income and supporter cheques.
- Support the Head of Operations to implement the month and year end reconciliation process for both Salesforce and Quick Books.
Facilities & Office Management
- Act as first point of contact for the office and public enquiries, responding to incoming telephone calls and emails.
- Answer basic enquiries about Medair's work and distributing information to supporters and others as required.
- Manage and order office supplies, stationery and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment, administrating risk assessments, H&S and fire safety procedures.
Information Technology
- Ensuring the maintenance of the IT system and handling minor in-house IT technical issues for staff and volunteers.
- Liaising with the Global Support Office IT Helpdesk team to ensure the timely set up of IT for new staff and volunteers – i.e. setting up email addresses, and relevant permissions.
- Ensuring that IT permissions are current, and that these are amended as and when staff and volunteers leave.
- Assisting with continuous improvements in Medair UK’s use of IT.
Engagement Support
- Supporting fundraising activities with data segmentation and the production of standard and custom reports in Salesforce
- Supporting the production and automation of email newsletter and appeals via Campaign Monitor
- Setting up new Salesforce campaigns with tailored reports and dashboards to track donations.
- Producing digital surveys and web-forms as required.
- Providing support to Medair’s virtual events, including the technical administration of Zoom and pre and post event attendee administration.
HR Administration
- Organising and co-ordinating staff and volunteer inductions ensuring that the induction checklist is completed.
- Supporting the Head of Operations with team training and organisational learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications - DESIRABLE
- Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable
Languages
- Excellent English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL
- Experience of office administration / financial administration
- Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, including Excel and Word; Internet and email proficient
- Experience of fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
- Experience of finance packages
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Capable planner with attention to detail for data quality, accuracy and consistency
- Clear spoken and written communicator
- Strong team player
- Ability to handle a wide and varied workload and work on own initiative
- Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos
- Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings
- Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis
Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE
- Experience and proficiency in the use of Salesforce and Quickbooks
- Knowledge or experience in the HR, IT or Office Management disciplines
- Experience in charity sector
- Experience in relief / development work
- Understanding of Humanitarian Issues
Contract Details: Part-Time (3 to 4 days/wk to be mutually agreed), permanent
Salary: £28,900 (pro rated to agreed part-time hours)
Closing date: Monday 22nd September, 5pm. Interviews likely to be held on Wednesday 1st October.
Workplace: Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of at least 2 days in the office.
Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply.
NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Group Financial Controller | London | Permanent | £97,166 - £109,699 + Benefits
For a complex global organisation undergoing significant change and transformation, we are recruiting a permanent Group Financial Controller. This role will lead all global financial accounting and statutory reporting. It will support the CFO and Global FD in the leadership and management of all financial accounting, including corporate statutory reporting across the Charity group and 40+ subsidiaries, month-end close and financial compliance, consolidation and balance sheet reporting, audit, short-term cash flow forecasting and working capital management including inter-company. Leading a large multi-disciplined team via 6 direct reports, the Group Financial Controller will also manage the performance of the offshore Managed Service Provider and SAP finance processes.
Main Duties:
- As part of the Finance Leadership Team, direct and manage finance staff globally
- Lead the improvement of the quality of the financial close processes in SAP and the accuracy of data
- Lead and deliver monthly reporting and insight on balance sheet for inclusion in MI
- Lead delivery of embedding and improving a new weekly 13-week cash-flow forecasts model
- Lead improvements to cash forecasting at entity level to the direct method short term 13-week cash flow forecast
- Lead and deliver year-end reporting process in accordance with UK GAAP and Charities SORP
- Coordinate preparation and audit of statutory accounts for all entities globally
- Ensure financial policy framework is robust and clears all accounting and reporting standards
- Oversee establishing of new subsidiaries, branches and legal entities globally, working with global colleagues across Tax and Legal
- Work with the shared services offshore MSP (TCS) and Head of Global Processes to ensure continuous improvement of delivery
- Work with the Director of FP&A to ensure framework is robust to meet all monthly MI and statutory reporting
- Act as key change agent for all finance change projects
- Develop the Group and Global Finance Team, and ensure duplication of activities across the SSC, regions and countries are reduced
Person Specification:
- CCAB Qualified with experience working in complex global companies
- UK GAAP and statutory reporting both local and group
- Group consolidations
- Substantial experience of delivering large-scale change
- Previous experience of leading multi-location finance teams
- Management of short-term cash-flow models and forecasting
- Strong intercompany experience and experience of big data
- Experience of leading a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse team
- SAP experience
- Shared Services experience
- Treasury Operations and Direct and Indirect Tax experience would be desirable
- Charities SORP would be desirable
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Job title: Credit Controller
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Contract: Part Time (3 days per week, can we worked flexibly upon agreement); permanent
Location: Hybrid working - 1 day per week at the B Lab UK office, Whitechapel, London.
Salary: £37,850 - 39,080 FTE (GBP) (pro-rata for part-time) (Salaries are graded against our pay framework and are non negotiable)
Closing date: 21st of September 2025, at 11:59 pm
The B Corp movement
B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. B Lab UK is the home of the B Corp movement, a community of over 2,500 UK businesses who meet high standards of social and environmental performance, legal accountability, and transparency. Some B Corps you might have heard of include Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, Finisterre, Jude’s Ice Cream and WeTransfer. Our goal is to transform our economy into one which is inclusive, equitable and regenerative for all people and our shared planet.
Visit our website to learn more about us.
Why this role?
As part of B Lab UK’s Finance Team, you’ll play a key part in sustaining our mission to drive positive change in business. By ensuring timely payments and supporting purpose-driven businesses throughout the B Corp certification journey, you’ll help ensure our operations run smoothly and effectively.
In this role:
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Ensure timely collection of payments and manage the debt collection process
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Build respectful, positive relationships with clients, responding to invoice and payment queries
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Monitor and report on outstanding debt, making recommendations where appropriate
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Raise invoices and request credit notes
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Work closely with the outsourced accounting team to resolve income allocation queries
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Support improvements in financial systems and contribute to wider Finance team projects
Please refer to the job description for full requirements for this role.
What we’re looking for:
We believe someone who has a few of these is well-suited to exceed in this role. We would love to hear from you if you:
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Professional, confident communicator with strong customer service skills
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Experience using and updating accounting systems (ideally including CRM platforms such as Salesforce)
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Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and ability to analyse financial data
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Proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Able to handle confidential information with discretion and care
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Polite, respectful, and values-driven in your interactions with colleagues and clients
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).
What we give you
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Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good
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Hybrid and flexible working (around core working hours), we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working (min 1/2 days per week in office)
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Opportunity to request to work 4 days a week
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
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1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
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Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!
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Private Medical and Dental cover
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£200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
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2 paid volunteer days per year
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Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave
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Learning and Development opportunities
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Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Income Protection policy
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Working in a flexible office workspace
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Grant and Major Donor Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising and grant management across a global organisation dedicated to the teaching of Christian Meditation. Working to the Executive Director, you will interact with our decentralised finance, marketing and communications staff and volunteers. Together, you will nurture Major Donor relationships and create and manage appropriate donor stewardship schemes and rationalise our income streams. You’ll ensure grant reporting and management is kept on track whilst developing targeted proposals for new funding from sympathetic donors in the arena of Trusts and foundations. You will work to support both our teaching and resourcing of meditation and the running of our retreat centre in Bonnevaux, near Poitiers in France. An excellent writer with excellent financial and budgeting skills, you will be adept at pulling together relevant, succinct and compelling information for our donor reports and bids. You’ll work with communications staff to develop impactful donor communications which enhance our accountability and inspire renewed major donations. You will have a demonstrable track record in winning grants as well as in the stewardship of major donors. Occasional trips to France. Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.
Are you a CCAB-qualified accountant who thrives at the intersection of finance and technology? Do you want to use your expertise to help tackle one of the UK’s biggest health challenges?
We are looking for a Systems Accountant to join our Finance & Assurance team during an exciting phase of transformation on a permanent basis. Having recently transitioned our financial system to Unit4 ERPx, you will play a vital role in optimising our finance systems, ensuring strong internal controls, and providing support to colleagues across the organisation.
In this high-profile position, you will serve as the in-house Unit4 super-user and subject matter expert, ensuring that the system delivers maximum value to the Finance team and the wider organisation. This role combines technical insight, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen our financial systems and processes.
About you
You will bring strong expertise in finance systems, with the ability to translate technical functionality into solutions that align with organisational goals. You should be a proactive problem-solver, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively across teams, and committed to driving continuous improvement.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years of system accounting experience.
- Significant experience with Unit4 ERPx or other ERP finance systems, particularly in a post-implementation context. Knowledge of Avalara and Proactis is beneficial.
- Ability to combine technical system knowledge with financial context to deliver business-focused solutions.
- Highly proficient in Excel and other data handling tools, with strong analytical skills.
- Proven experience managing multiple, complex programs of work in a demanding environment, with the ability to prioritize effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of working across departmental and hierarchical boundaries.
- Experience in driving quality and performance improvement through data-driven metrics and reporting.
- A track record of leading high-performing support teams, encouraging career development, and managing performance.
What you’ll focus on:
- Lead the administration and optimization of Unit4 ERPx, ensuring that finance processes are efficient, compliant, and effective.
- Translate finance and technical requirements into clear, actionable system changes.
- Manage system issues and enhancements, collaborating with Unit4 Support and internal stakeholders to quickly resolve challenges.
- Oversee data integrity, controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop reports and dashboards to drive insight, accountability, and informed decision-making across the organisation.
- Support, coach, and lead the Systems Officers, promoting high performance, learning, and professional growth within the team.
- Build trusted relationships with senior finance colleagues and external suppliers to maximize system capabilities.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Cash Management Officer
Location: Central Office based in Islington (10 minute walk from Highbury & Islington and/or Angel stations) Please note that this location does not have step free access
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 or 9:30 - 17:30. This is a Hybrid role 3 days based in our Head Office and 2 days work from home with occasional visits to our various services.
Salary: £30,600
About the role
We here at Social Interest Group (SIG) are looking for a Cash Management Officer to join our Finance team to drive the delivery and management of our cashflow forecasts to support central and operational teams with their financial budgets and controls to manage and maximise the funds entrusted to us to support our residents and participants.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, helping to improve processes, develop financial tools, and deliver training where needed. Your work will ensure financial accuracy and integrity across the Group and its subsidiaries, enabling our services to run smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Manage daily banking transactions and reconciliations
- Support with weekly cash-flow forecasts and monthly credit card reconciliations
- Maintain and update financial records, petty cash, and reporting templates
- Assist with audit preparation and ensure compliance with SIG policies and legal standards
- Monitor spending trends and provide clear reports and analysis
- Act as a key contact for finance-related enquiries and stakeholder communication
About You
We are looking for someone experienced in cash management, a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on structure, accuracy, and making meaningful contributions within a purpose-led organisation. You will need to understand the importance of financial integrity in the not-for-profit sector and be passionate about using your skills to support effective service delivery for those who need it most.
Are you someone who has a positive, can-do attitude to your work and take pride in being highly organised, dependable, and responsive. You’re comfortable working with numbers, systems, and people — and you know how to balance all three effectively in a fast-paced environment.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Proactive and able to take initiative in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Comfortable balancing independent work with collaborative team efforts
- A confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledgeable in financial control processes and reporting best practices
- Experienced in using finance systems and managing large volumes of data
- Friendly, approachable, and values-driven — with a passion for supporting others
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Finance | Cash Management | Charity | Accountancy |
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Financial Operations Lead | Permanent | London - Hybrid | £43,941 + Benefits
For a well-known UK charity, we're recruiting a Financial Operations Lead on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Operations Lead will oversee all processing and reconciliation of financial transactions, accruals and prepayments, as well as VAT returns, and all day-to-day banking, credit card and investment matters. The Financial Operations Lead is a key role, supporting staff queries, liaising with HR on payroll returns, and supporting the development of robust month-end processes across the team.
What you'll be doing:
- Financial Transactions - support AP processing, and approval of invoices on the AR ledger
- Prepare payroll journals and reconcile all payroll information
- Prepare accruals and prepayments for income and expenditure and support month-end accounts
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns
- Support year-end with the preparation of note to the accounts including payroll, banking, fixed assets and investments
- Liaise with bank, investment fund managers and credit card providers
- Support wider teams with finance queries, and financial compliance procedures
- Payroll - check all finance aspects of the payroll before final sign-off and work closely with HR team to ensure payroll system is compliant with HMRC guidelines
- Develop improvements within the finance ledger and HR systems, and support the training and roll-out of any new systems updates
What you'll offer us:
- Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- Experience of financial ledger packages, and automated payroll systems
- Experience preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience preparing VAT and Payroll returns
- Strong people and process management
- Experience of developing and implementing robust financial processes and systems
- Attention to detail, a love of people, and a heap of self-motivation!
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
A distinguished Housing Association in London is looking to take on a Rent Accountant on a 6-month basis to begin with. The organisation aims to help people flourish by providing great homes and housing services. This association has a big impact in its communities and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.
They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association or property background with experience in Rent Accounting – particularly posting weekly journals and completing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
- Posting journals for rent transactions into finance system in a timely manner
- Reconciliations bank, rent and service charge control accounts, supporting financial accuracy
- Ensuring customer payments are reconciled, liaising with stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies
- Carry out reconciliations of all daily universal credits receipts, providing updates when necessary
Requirements:
- Finance background with some knowledge of rent accounting and reconciliations
- An understanding of rent setting and ability to work independently
- Confident using excel and various finance packages
- Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and strong time management skills
If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent for the client.
Head of Group FP&A: £80,000 - £93,000 + Enhanced Benefits | London | Hybrid Working
For a large, global organisation, we are recruiting a Head of Group FP&A. Leading a team of 4, the Head of Group FP&A sits at the heart of Group and Global Finance, and leads Group MI, Reporting, Planning and Forecasting across the organisation. The role oversees cash and balance sheet forecasting for the Group and Subsidiaries and ensures insightful reporting to external stakeholders. Liaising with the Shared Service Centre, Centres of Excellence, and Regional finance teams, this role will shape and embed the implementation of new planning and reporting tools, and will work with the business to create best-in-class FP&A processes during a time of substantial change and transformation. The Head of Group FP&A will shape and embed a unified finance culture and service model and will deliver a new planning tool (Anaplan) as part of the Finance Transformation Programme across the UK, International Regions and Global Strategic Business Units, partnering with Regional FDs and Business Directors.
Main Duties:
- Provide first-class Group FP&A and MI reporting service globally and regionally, for all strategic business units
- Ensure all Group FP&A processes meet the organisation's strategy, objectives and TOM
- Drive continuous improvement using technology to achieve best practice in Group FP&A
- Provide high-quality, insightful MI for the Group, making improvements as needed
- Develop and improve balance sheet and cash forecasting for the Group to meet external stakeholder requirements and develop Group forecasting of income and expenditure and cash for all subsidiaries
- Support Treasury in the forecasting of trapped and restricted cash forecasts
- Support leadership in coordinating and delivering Long Term Finance Planning, 5yr financial plans (3-statements)
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in the UK and globally including the SSC, Centres of Excellence and MSP
- Drive the development of a more effective financial planning and forecasting process and lead the implementation of Anaplan, working with the business to increase the effectiveness of the FP&A process in the UK and globally
- Drive a step change in cash and balance sheet forecasting at Group and Entity level
- Drive the implementation of Global FP&A processes and Reporting Tools
Person Specification:
- CCAB Qualified with proven experience delivering and managing in similar FP&A roles
- Strong commercial experience gained in a complex global matrix-managed organisation
- Experience leading teams in organisations undergoing change and driving for growth
- Experience with the appraisal of investment projects
- Experience with implementing new and enhanced financial reporting and MI tools
- Shared Services (SSC) experience
- Development and optimisation of SAP accounting and planning applications i.e., Anaplan
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
A well-established housing association in London with over 20 years of history in the sector are looking for a Management Accountant focussing on repairs to come into their welcoming team environment.
They place the community at the heart of their business and are excited to welcome a Management Accountant to their team for an initial 12 Month period. Alongside putting their tenants and communities at the forefront of their business, they understand the need for colleague satisfaction and make sure they invest in their workforce to get the best out of them.
Role - Management Accountant (Repairs)
Salary - £55,000 - £60,000
Pattern - Hybrid
Potential opportunity of going permanent
Responsibilities:
- Lead on management accounts for the property maintenance service, working closely with operational teams to provide insight, support decision-making, and drive financial accountability
- Deliver monthly management reports with meaningful analysis, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and monitor labour cost performance
- Maintain the integrity of key balance sheet items, and ensure timely, accurate regulatory returns related to subcontractor payments
- Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting tools, and act as a finance systems expert to maximise data accuracy and business value
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with experience in Management Accounting / Business Partnering ideally in Repairs within Housing Associations
- Knowledge of assets and maintenance
- Ability to work and liaise with a range of stakeholders
- Strong system's experience and ability to lead on continuous improvement
If you are a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner with repairs experience who is looking for their next exciting role, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent.
Your new company
Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to long-term financial sustainability and strategic growth. With a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation, inclusivity, and customer-driven service.
Your new role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the financial planning process, owning the annual financial plan. You'll ensure that economic and operational assumptions are robust, aligned with strategic objectives, and reconciled across all financial statements. This role also supports regulatory reporting, rating agency presentations, and M&A analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual financial planning cycle and preparing Board-level reports.
- Developing and challenging financial assumptions with divisional heads.
- Managing stress testing models.
- Owning the financial model and ensuring alignment across finance teams.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and responding to queries.
- Providing strategic analysis for internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Line managing financial analyst and fostering a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- A full accountancy qualification is essential (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-ideally within housing or the not-for-profit sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in a central London office. Expectation of two days in the office each week.
- c.£70,000 salary depending on experience.
- Generous benefits package.
What you need to do now
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Job Title: Administration and IT Officer
Salary:£30,500
Position Type: Full time/Permanent
Reports to:Finance & HR Manager
Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, SE1 0RB
Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays
Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
About School Food Matters
At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.
Job Purpose
· To ensure the smooth running of the School Food Matters office
· With the support of our IT consultant, manage the charity’s IT systems to ensure optimal efficiency
· Develop our Airtable database to maximise the opportunities available to us on this platform
· To assist the Finance & HR Manager in managing and processing the financial affairs of the charity
Key Tasks
Administration
· Liaising with our landlords on issues regarding our office space and facilities
· Ensuring the smooth running of the office, overseeing the set up and maintenance of office systems
· Managing the enquiries@ email address and answering telephone enquiries
· Assisting with administration and coordination of any events held by SFM e.g. strategy away days
· Organising staff events including celebrations, sporting challenges, quizzes and general fun to keep the team engaged and happy!
· Developing and maintaining an inventory of materials, and keeping the office materials tidy and well managed
· Working with the Super User Group to ensure that Airtable is used effectively to support delivery of our programmes, and to ensure contact details are accurate and up to date
· Working with the evaluation team to monitor programme feedback and data entry as required
· Providing support to the food ed team as required, particularly with project logistics
· Taking minutes at the quarterly trustee meetings
· Prepare invoices for customers, chasing and recording income in Xero as required
· Post transactions and reconcile bank accounts in Xero
· Process staff expense claims
· Maintain gift-aid data and make claims as required
IT
· Purchasing items for the office and projects as required, including IT equipment
· Managing IT and office set up for current staff and new starters to ensure a smooth working process and environment for all
· Maintaining the shared online filing system and making sure it’s kept up to date
· Reviewing and developing IT systems including telecoms to ensure they are fit for purpose
· With our IT consultant, implementing and regularly reviewing cyber security procedures of the charity
· Keeping abreast of new IT systems that could be of benefit to SFM
General
· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirement and reporting procedures
· You will also undertake other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience of office administration and IT
· Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail, critical thinking, multi-tasking, prioritising and problem solving
· Confident and competent IT skills
· Positive personal attitude and a good team player
· Ability to work independently to agreed deadlines
· Ability to add value to SFM’s culture and ethos
Desirable
· Good oral and written communication skills
· Experience working with databases/accounting systems
· A good understanding of policies and best practice relating to running a small office
· Experience of setting up new office systems and processes to improve effectiveness
· An interest and enthusiasm for the charity’s mission
- Experience of working in a small charity environment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group is delighted to be partnered with a national health and wellbeing charity to recruit a Management Accountant within their Finance team.
This key role is responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, supporting operational teams, and ensuring stakeholders and funders receive timely information.
The role will also lead budgeting and forecasting processes and provide financial analysis to support effective planning and decision-making, offering an opportunity to apply technical expertise within a values-driven organisation.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and variance commentary
- Monitor financial performance, highlighting key trends and risks to senior stakeholders
- Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models for planning purposes
- Assist with statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
- Prepare and issue sales invoices, ensuring compliance with commissioner and funder requirements
- Manage debtors and support cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Provide financial insights and business partnering support to budget holders and operational teams
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and charity accounting standards (SORP)
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancing reporting systems and tools
- Prepare accurate reports for commissioners, funders, and grant managers to meet contractual obligations
Ideal candidate profile:
- CCAB-Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)
- Strong background in management accounting, reporting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of charity finance regulations and funder compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Agency reference number: J90924
Location: London
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid – home-based with occasional travel into the London office
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
A leading cancer charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them for a 9 -12 month fixed-term contract. This well-known charity plays a vital role in funding cancer research, providing support for patients across a range of programme areas as well as leading in campaigning and advocacy work
The role will support the organisation undertake effective financial reporting and systems change work, with key duties being as follows:
- Undertaking month end reporting including balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting in relation to audit requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for financial reporting queries
- Oversee financial transactions processes including implementing relevant financial controls
- Play a supporting role in implementing a new finance system including advising on the design of financial reports and relevant controls and processes
About You
- Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or finalist level.
- Applicants from all sectors are welcome (including those from accountancy practice), though an interest in working for the charity sector is a must.
- Strong technical finance knowledge, particularly around financial reporting and / or finance systems work.
What’s in it for you?
- Candidates requiring different ways of working are encouraged to apply: this role can be offered on a full-time basis though part-time or condensed working patterns will be considered.
- Hybrid working with 1 day per week in the office (more days available if wanted)
- Working as part of a helpful and collaborative finance team during a period of investment and transformation for the team.
For more information about the role, please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.