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Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger
The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team provides support and advice on all finance matters to staff within all other teams in the Charity and is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment.
This role is focused on the purchase ledger and working both independently and collaboratively to ensure that the purchase ledger is maintained accurately and promptly, as well as carefully following all controls and procedures in place. The purpose of this role is to ensure:
• accurate figures within Microsoft Business Central (BC) for both internal reporting and analysis and for statutory reporting such as yearend accounts
• prevention of fraud or incorrect payments
• timely payments to ensure no delay to ARUK goods and services received, and no implication for supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Management of purchase ledger
· Make day-to-day decisions about the purchase ledger such as prioritising payments and workload to ensure purchase invoices are paid within agreed timescales.
· Regularly review all purchase ledger accounts to ensure that there are no outstanding issues such as non-payment, missing invoices, mismatched or unmatched entries.
· Make correcting entries as required where errors are identified within the purchase ledger area.
· Regularly liaise with the Research team to ensure that the folder of invoices awaiting processing matches their records.
· Reconcile all debit balances on the purchase ledger and chase suppliers for any missing invoices.
· Identify and resolve any ad-hoc issues within the purchase ledger, escalating them to the manager if needed.
· Verbal checks of supplier bank account details where we are informed that details have changed, to safeguard against supplier fraud.
Processing of purchase invoices and credit notes
· Check purchase invoices received match purchase orders in BC.
· Where the purchase invoices match purchase orders, convert the purchase orders in BC to invoices, ready to be paid.
· Chase people responsible for raising purchase orders where they have not been raised previously, making sure they raise the purchase orders in accordance with documented procedures going forward.
· Investigate any discrepancies between purchase invoices and orders with the relevant budget holders.
· Check invoices for prepayments or fixed assets, clarifying with the person who raised the purchase order where needed, and post these in line with the documented procedures.
· Check purchase orders for administrative errors when converting to purchase invoices and correct where necessary.
· Post invoices and credit notes in BC, ensuring that prepayments and fixed assets are added correctly and advising others around the charity of criteria for these.
· Attach copy invoices to the purchase invoices in BC and ensure invoice filing is kept up to date for payment runs.
· Follow the documented controls and procedures to pay invoices via payment runs and make additional ad hoc individual payments if required.
Month end reconciliations
· Maintain Fixed Asset register in excel and reconcile to BC, checking that balances are correct.
· Post acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of fixed assets in BC.
· Maintain prepayments in excel and reconcile to BC, checking that outstanding balances are correct.
· Ensure purchase ledger is up to date for month end, i.e. all issues dealt with and balances correct or flagged to manager.
· Liaise with other team members to ensure clarity around purchase ledger cutoff for month end postings.
Office administration
· Respond to purchase ledger related emails in the Finance Team shared inbox and ensure these emails are filed appropriately.
· Year end audit assistance, collating documents for auditors and answering queries about transactions, controls and processes.
· Checking and approving of payments made by others in the team, e.g. refunds and expenses.
· Maintenance of all purchase ledger filing (on paper, computer files and within BC) to ensure proper records are retained and documents/information can be easily found.
· Regularly update shared process notes to reflect current processes.
· Make payments, keep basic records of payments in excel and perform checks on bank details for our joint venture company as instructed.
What we are looking for:
· GCSE in Maths at a grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent
· Knowledge of Excel functions and formulae
· Previous knowledge of finance systems
· Understanding of book-keeping and reconciliation work
· Finance experience
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
· Able to problem solve
· Proactive and helpful attitude
· Methodical approach to workload
· Able to work with a wider team across the organisation
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us through our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Safe Passage International
Head of Finance
Salary: c£60,000
Location: London / Hybrid
Reports to: Chief Executive
Line Management: Financial Accountant and Finance Team
Safe Passage International is a leading international NGO working to champion the rights of refugees and displaced people. We help unaccompanied children and vulnerable adults access safe and legal routes to protection, and we advocate for systemic change across Europe.
We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance to lead our finance function across the UK, France, and Greece. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, sustainability, and operational excellence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a robust international finance function, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, and financial reporting.
- Drive financial strategy and systems optimisation, including digital transformation.
- Manage procurement and contract oversight, ensuring value for money and donor compliance.
- Support and develop finance staff, and collaborate across teams to embed financial best practice.
- Actively contribute to organisational leadership and governance, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, including board-level reporting.
About You
You are a qualified finance professional with:
- Proven experience in strategic financial leadership, with a demonstrable understanding of the regulatory requirements for UK charity finance.
- Strong technical skills and a collaborative approach to working across cultures and disciplines.
- A commitment to refugee rights and the mission of Safe Passage.
- Experience in international finance, donor compliance, and systems development is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
At Safe Passage, you’ll be part of a courageous, compassionate team making a real difference. We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive culture.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to shape the future of a growing international charity.
Ready to lead change?
Apply now and help us build a world where everyone has the right to seek safety.
To find out more visit our dedicated microsite by clicking the button below and for any queries, please contact our retained partners at GatenbySanderson, full details can be found on the microsite.
Closing date: Wednesday 22 October
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
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We're looking for a very capable Finance Manager to join us. This is a varied and rewarding finance role at the heart of a small, friendly and ambitious charity working to improve the lives of people with eczema. Please see the recruitment pack for more information, including full job description.
To be successful, you'lll need to be proactive and enjoy working in a small team. The role involves a high degree of delegated responsibility and autonomy, and you're expected to manage your workload effectively within your functional remit.
The post-holder is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Society’s finance and CRM operations, including the National Eczema Society membership scheme. This is a full-time sole-charge role, managing the processing side of charity’s finance function, including managing purchase and sales ledgers, preparing payment runs, managing supplier reconciliations and month-end tasks.
You would join our small team based at the charity’s offices near London Bridge. There is flexibility for some home-based working and you are expected to work in the office at least two days a week to facilitate effective team-working. National Eczema Society offers help for staff studying for accounting exams.
At National Eczema Society (NES) we are passionate about making life better for people with eczema in the UK and their families. As a small and agile charity, we punch above our weight and have big ambitions. In the UK, around 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults live with eczema, so lots of people are looking to our charity for support and hope.
Our mission is to empower people to live well with eczema and bring about positive change for our eczema community. We do this by providing expert information and advice needed to manage eczema well. We also create a healthier future by raising awareness and understanding of eczema, campaigning to improve medical care, and supporting research into new treatments, prevention and ultimately a cure.
We rely on voluntary donations, legacies, membership fees and corporate sponsorship to fund our vital work. Managing the charity’s finance operations well is vital to our organisational effectiveness and our Finance & CRM Manager is a core member of the team. National Eczema Society is a membership charity and we have around 2,000 members.
How to apply
If this role sounds like it’s right for you and you’d like to apply, please send us:
- CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional accounting qualifications
- Supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages please), explaining how you meet the requirements described in the job description and why you’re interested in this role at National Eczema Society.
Please submit your CV and supporting statement by Monday 20 October 2026 (by 5pm).
If you’d like an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please email Andrew Proctor, Chief Executive.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE/DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY.
Closing date: Monday 20 October 2026 (by 5pm)
In-person interviews in London: W/C Monday 3 November 2026
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To work closely with the General Manager to provide high quality support within the finance department. Suited for someone seeking a long-term role in a supportive, flexible and family friendly work environment with scope for progression and taking on more responsibility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Purchase Ledger: input and maintain supplier information on Sage/Xero, responsible for authorisation of payments by Senior Management, preparation of weekly payment runs for review & sending monthly remittances
- Sales Ledger: input and maintain customer information on Sage/Xero, raise sales invoices & credit notes for all departments in accordance with deadlines
- Petty cash: banking of cash and cheques, monthly petty cash counts & reconciliations for review
- Responsible for credit control in accordance with policy, including chasing outstanding debts and monthly debtor reporting
- Responsible for monthly income & recharge reporting for review
- Monitoring, processing and approving of daily bank transactions and regular reconciliation of all bank accounts
- Assisting with finance related queries, filing & other finance and administration tasks as deemed appropriate to the post
- Assist and support project to move the Scotts accounting system from Sage to Xero
Person Specification:
- AAT qualification or qualified by experience of working within a finance department
- Working knowledge and experience using Xero and Excel
- Very good knowledge of all areas of accounting and cash flow management
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
- Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm, patient and professional demeanor
- DBS check
- Willing to work at the office site with only one day per week remote working
- Own vehicle for commute due to location
Company Benefits:
- Pension
- Free parking
- Paid annual leave starting at 22 days pro rata
- Paid sickness (after qualifying period)
- Wellbeing support programme
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Posts subject to pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer and would particularly welcome applications from under represented groups.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date should we find a suitable candidate. If you do not receive a response from us by 14 days after the closing date you should assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To ensure those with learning disabilities are cared for and support to lead fulfilled, happy lives, reaching their full potential
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Are you a reliable and dedicated individual, who understands the importance of customer focus and who is keen to learn and support colleagues? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to step into a fixed-term maternity cover contract and hit the ground running.
About the Role: The Finance Assistant role is a key member of the Finance team, supporting all aspects of financial operations and management. The role provides support to fundraisers and other staff across the charity and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in ad hoc projects, such as the development of the Charity’s SharePoint, so it is a very varied and interesting role.
Why Join Us? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to further establish and develop the finance function so that is it well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic and high performing finance team and to play a key role in its success.
Ideal Candidate: You have a proactive attitude, willingness to learn and support colleagues, as well as excellent organisational and numerical skills and attention to detail. You have a positive customer focussed attitude along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to RMCC’s purpose and objectives.
What We Offer
· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
· Flexible working options
· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more
· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance & Resources – Charity Sector
Oxfordshire | Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 days remote | Temporary 3 - 6 months
I am delighted to be working with a highly respected charity to recruit a Head of Finance & Resources – a pivotal leadership role combining financial stewardship, governance, and resource management.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant (ICAEW, CIPFA, ACCA, or equivalent) with senior finance experience who wants to use their expertise to make a real difference. The role offers variety: from producing management accounts and strengthening financial controls, to supporting governance as Company Secretary, overseeing statutory compliance, and leading long-term financial planning.
You’ll also line-manage a small team, oversee office/facilities management, and ensure systems are in place to help staff work effectively across site, home, and remote locations.
What we’re looking for:
Senior-level finance experience, ideally with exposure to charities or group structures.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams.
A collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally.
Confident communicator, able to engage with Boards, funders, and stakeholders.
This is a chance to join a values-driven organisation, combining strategic influence with day-to-day impact, in a role that truly matters.
If you have the above skills and experience and are available from the end of October 2025, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
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In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.
We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.
Role Summary
The Finance Officer will support the Finance and Operations team and regional teams with key areas of responsibility around financial administration and general office and governance administration tasks.
Role and responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Administration - (95% of role):
Supporting the Finance team with
o Day-to-day financial administration
o Bookkeeping on Xero, raising invoices, chasing debtors, dealing with supplier statements
o Ensuring correct VAT categorisations.
o Tracking expenditure on Xero in accordance with funder requirements
o Processing monthly expenses and petty cash claims
o Responsible for preparation of the weekly payment run (approval max and Xero)
o Day-to-day financial administration
o Banking of cheques
o Managing control accounts for CAF, Charities trust, and Justgiving
o Managing shopify, worldpay, stripe, paypal and other payment processing platforms
o Organising card machines for events
Administration: (5% of role)
Some tasks listed below are less frequent and ad-hoc.
o Opening post and electronic filing
o Weekly franking of post, topping up funds when required and taking post to nearby post office
o Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations with preparation of board and audit committee papers and materials, minutes and actions
o Supporting the finance and operations team with writing and editing documents and presentations and arranging online and in-person meetings as required.
o Overseeing the general email address forwarding queries to relevant team members
Other
o Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.
Person specification
Essential
- AAT accounting qualification or equivalent
- Experience within the charity sector
- Experience with Xero accounting software
Other essential:
- IT skills- Knowledge of MS office
- Understanding of VAT
- Experience of donations platforms, stripe, shopify
- An understanding of fund accounting, restrictions and unrestricted funds
- Enthusiastic and creative self-starter.
- Ability to multi-task
Desirable
- Experience of CRMs - Sales force
- Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.
Further Information
· Limited travel around the UK may be required.
· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.
·9-5pm 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 days will be in the office, 1 day work from home).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who are regularly in our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.
This role will require a DBS check.
Benefits
· Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, after one year's continuous service, an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service will be added, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday. (pro rata will apply for part-time)
· 3 additional days between Christmas and new years given as discretionary leave
· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme
· Life Assurance scheme offering 4 x salary
· Company Sick Pay
How to apply
If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:
1. CV (up-to-date)
2. Cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience.
Please also advise if you may require any reasonable adjustments for the interview process.
Applications should reach us by 5pm on Monday 27th October 2025, with interviews to be held w/c 3rd November 2025.
We are looking for a candidate ideally to start by December 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a qualified or part qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to people management?
Goodman Masson are working with an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) based in Milton Keynes to recruit for a Finance Manager to sitting in their Financial Accounting team.
This is a crucial role for maintaining a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and services for the organisation. If you are a proactive leader with experience in accounting systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in executing monthly accounting and control activities. Your key focus will be on leading and coaching a team of three, while driving continuous improvement and automation within financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively managing all monthly financial accounting and control activities, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, intercompany, and payroll/income reconciliations.
- Line managing, and performance managing a team of three, providing coaching and development.
- Designing, simplifying, and implementing control activities to strengthen the organization's financial control environment.
- Leading and executing continuous process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance team.
- Assisting with the year-end audit process and building effective relationships with external auditors.
- Deputising for the Financial Controller as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant OR actively studying a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, and inspiring teams within a financial support function.
- Previous practical experience with Dynamics Business Central accounting system.
- Experience in engaging and leading process improvement and automation activity, particularly related to financial accounting systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., budget holders, auditors).
- Active Christian Faith (This is an Occupational Requirement).
Desirable
- Familiarity with project/fund accounting.
Salary range is £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + 7% employer pension contributions. The role will be based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Candidates will need to be available to start from December at the latest.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
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About you
We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values-led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.
About the role
The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK, we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 November 2025, 5pm.
The information on the diversity monitoring form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a qualified or part qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to people management?
Goodman Masson are working with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in Milton Keynes to recruit for a Finance Manager to sitting in their Financial Accounting team.
This is a crucial role for maintaining a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and services for the organisation. If you are a proactive leader with experience in accounting systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in executing monthly accounting and control activities. Your key focus will be on leading and coaching a team of three, while driving continuous improvement and automation within financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively managing all monthly financial accounting and control activities, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, intercompany, and payroll/income reconciliations.
- Line managing, and performance managing a team of three, providing coaching and development.
- Designing, simplifying, and implementing control activities to strengthen the organization's financial control environment.
- Leading and executing continuous process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance team.
- Assisting with the year-end audit process and building effective relationships with external auditors.
- Deputising for the Financial Controller as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant OR actively studying a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, and inspiring teams within a financial support function.
- Previous practical experience with Dynamics Business Central accounting system.
- Experience in engaging and leading process improvement and automation activity, particularly related to financial accounting systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., budget holders, auditors).
- Active Christian Faith (This is an Occupational Requirement).
Desirable
- Familiarity with project/fund accounting.
Salary range is £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + 7% employer pension contributions. The role will be based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Candidates will need to be available to start from December at the latest.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
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Job Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Salary: £28,844 per annum (increasing to £32,047 per annum after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased anywhere in UK
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Finance team.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now.
Overall Duties of the Finance Officer – Accounts Payable will include:
- Recording all changes to carer payments on the finance system, on the carer’s purchase ledger account.
- Process carer pay in line with established timescales
- Prepare fee invoices to Local Authorities and other customers
- Manage the processing of children’s savings
- Recording of purchase invoices on the system and process BACS payments to suppliers
- Lead on and review aged creditors report
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor unreconciled transactions
- Assist with the monitoring of receipts, remittance and outstanding debtors.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
- 45p per mile for business travel.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Finance Officer – Accounts Payable may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel for occasional training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 6th November 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
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We are looking for Finance Manager to manage the finance function of the charity and provide excellent finance support for the Senior Executive for a health charity.
This is London hybrid role with 2 - 3 days near Tooting .
The Role
Maintaining a robust financial control framework and providing high quality timely financial management information to ensure effective decision making.
Preparing annual financial statements and supporting an efficient external audit process.
Supporting the annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting processes.
Leading on continuous finance process improvement and finance training for staff
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience in the preparation of Statutory Accounts and detailed knowledge of Charities SORP.
Experience of managing a finance function, including establishing and managing internal control systems.
Line management experience, with ability to train and mentor staff to create a strong and supportive team environment.
Proven track record of relaying financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a manner that is clear and concise.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Part Time – 14 hours per week
Salary: £25,909 pro rata - (actual salary for working 14 hours is £10,363.60)
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Finance Administrator who will provide finance support to the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) and working under the direction of the DBE’s Finance & Operations officer and Director of Education.
The successful candidate will have an appropriate finance administration qualification (AAT Level 2 or equivalent) and have had previous responsibility for bookkeeping in a small to medium enterprise.
For informal conversation, contact Canon Chris Penn, Director of Education - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website:
Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 5th November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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DUTIES
Production of sales invoices
Organising bank payments
Day to day bookkeeping, running purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations via Sage
Management of restricted funds
Reconciliation of investment reports
Production of monthly management accounts and reporting
Production of annual budgets,
cash flow forecasts, any financial / business plans as required
Preparation and submission of gift aid claims
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Running the weekly and monthly payroll
Submission of Companies House returns
Preparation of trading company accounts
CORE COMPETENCIES / QUALITIES / EXPERIENCE
Recognised accountancy qualification
Employment history / experience of bookkeeping and preparation of monthly management accounts
Experience of Sage Accounting
Competent in MS Office especially Excel
Organisational skills
Ability to plan and prioritising work
Ability to meet filing deadlines.
Ability to prepare accurate, timely, and clear information to enable the trustees to make decisions.
Ability to present material graphically
Ability to analyse and comment upon medium and long term trends
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of gift aid
Knowledge of charity accounting
Knowledge of relevant VAT rules
(e.g. de minimis rules).
Experience with financial processes and financial governance.
Registered Charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £95,000 – £105,000
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week in Central London
Contract: Permanent, full-time, flexible working
About the role
A pioneering, fast-growing charity with a strong record of delivering tangible impact is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join the Executive Team at a pivotal stage in its journey. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with financial strength, impressive year-on-year growth, and an ambitious agenda for the future.
Established for over 10 years, with strong reserves, income exceeding forecast, and ambition and vison for the future, you will join an Executive Team in reviewing and leading plans for continuous growth across an already impressive track record. As Director of Finance and Operations you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s long-term financial strategy, strengthening governance and risk management, and ensuring the charity is equipped for sustainable growth.
Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will be responsible for the Finance, Governance, and Legal functions, combining strategic oversight with a hands-on approach where needed. This is a role that offers real scope to make a difference—both within the organisation and through the impact our work delivers externally.
Key duties are as follows:
- Lead the development of the organisation’s financial strategy, aligning with overall organisational goals.
- Provide strategic financial planning and forecasting to support decision-making, including a 5-year strategy and finance plan, annual budgets, and operations plans.
- Oversee and support delivery of day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Oversee and continue development of appropriate financial systems, processes and policies, including contract management system.
- Develop with CEO and the Trustee Board strategies to diversify funding sources and enhance financial resilience.
- Oversee and support the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the Trustee Board, Audit and Risk Committee and other stakeholders, highlighting financial performance and risks.
- Lead the development and oversight of the organisation’s risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
- Act as a key adviser to the Board of Trustees, Finance & Audit Committee, and senior leadership on financial governance and risk matters.
- Manage the Finance, Governance and Legal teams and associated strategic responsibilities for the charity
About you
- You will be a qualified accountant with significant senior-level finance experience
- Proven expertise in strategic financial planning and forecasting
- Experience of working with Boards and / or Committees
- A collaborative leadership style with proven staff management experience.
- Ability to be hands-on where required in the day-to-day running of the finance and operations teams
- A strong commitment to the mission and values of the charity sector.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary – £95,000 – £105,000 dependent on experience
- Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office in central London (ad hoc additional time-in-office may be required commensurate with the needs of the role).
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible working options available to support work-life balance
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme available
- The opportunity to be part of a committed, collaborative team working towards meaningful impact.
Timescales
Interviews will be held w/c 17th for first stage interviews and w/c 24th for second stage interviews.
Final meetings will be held in early December.
