Finance jobs

Role

We seek a Finance Manager to lead the day to day running of the charity’s finances including overseeing the work of our outsourced financial provider. As a grant giving organisation, there will be regular interaction with the programmatic workstreams in this position, offering a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to increase the capacity of a field-leading charity, help empower researchers in the Global South, and contribute to one of the world’s most important climate debates. If you are an ambitious qualified finance professional, this is an opportunity to step into a role with purpose, international influence, and real impact.  

Working with the COO, you will undertake organisational financial planning, budgeting and forecasting so that the senior staff and trustees have comprehensive information for decision making. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Development Manager, this role will support the submission of funding bids and reporting to funders to ensure the continued growth of the charity.

Responsibilities

As this is a new role, responsibilities are expected to evolve but some key items include:

• Financial Oversight: Overseeing the outsourced finance provider, ensuring service delivery meets organisational needs and deadlines. You will be the primary liaison between our financial services provider and the staff, ensuring that they make payments on behalf of the organisation, runs payroll, completes the bookkeeping via QuickBooks, the monthly management accounts, and the annual statutory accounts. 
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Preparing and monitoring annual organisational budgets including a mid-year adjustment, cash flow forecasts, financial models and annual accounts to support the annual business cycle and fundraising bids.
• Reporting: Finalising monthly management accounts prepared by outsourced financial provider, deliver financial reports for the COO, senior leadership, and trustees, and preparing donor financial reporting.
• Financial Strategy and Investment Oversight: Working with the COO to manage financial resources and reserves including developing the investment policy to support the long-term goals of the charity.
• Audit & Compliance: Leading on annual audits, maintain compliance with UK charity finance regulations, and ensure adherence to funder requirements.
• Programmatic financial support: Working closely with the programmes teams to ensure their payments processes run smoothly with the outsourced financial provider, and regularly reviewing their grant and event expenditure is in line with their own managed budgets.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices, such as working with Operations to improve payments & expenses software, opening new bank accounts, or finding new platforms to reduce international payment fees.

Key relationships:

• Supervised by COO 
• Primary liaison with our outsourced financial provider (including a management accountant, payments officer and bookkeeper)
• Works with the Development Manager
• Grants Manager
• Operations team

The Organisation

A not-for-profit association with an annual income of approximately £3 million. Their work includes events, learning, networking, and research, delivered in collaboration with leading partners and academic institutions. Operating primarily from the UK with a growing presence internationally.

The Job

You will be a key part of a small Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, managing the Accounts Executive and working collaboratively within the wider team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial data, and monthly reporting, budget monitoring and year-end accounts.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
• Preparing UK and Irish VAT returns
• Supporting the annual audit and year-end accounts
• Producing monthly budget reports and management accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and liaising with asset managers
• Deputising for the COO when required
• Contributing to system improvements
• Acting as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Committees

The Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant with previous leadership experience within a smaller organisation, ideally immediately available or on short notice.

You'll bring:

• Strong financial systems and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• A methodical, organised approach and strong time management
• A collaborative mindset and high-level communication skills
• A proactive attitude to improving systems and processes

What's in it for You?

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Contract: Full-time, 9-12 months (35 hours/week)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week in their City of London office, with Tuesday as a core office day

Employee Benefits Package:

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Annual Leave: 27 days (rising to 30 days with service)
• Pension: 7.5% employer contribution, with a minimum 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Income Protection: Up to 75% of salary after 6 months' incapacity
• Private Medical Insurance: Bupa
• Dental Cover: Bupa dental plan
• Wellness Programme: Discretionary benefits

What to Do Now

If you're interested in joining a purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative culture, please apply now.This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance.

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The Organisation

A not-for-profit association with an annual income of approximately £3 million. Their work includes events, learning, networking, and research, delivered in collaboration with leading partners and academic institutions. Operating primarily from the UK with a growing presence internationally, all team members contribute to the successful delivery of their flagship Annual Conference & Exhibition.

The Job

You will be a key part of a small Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, managing the Accounts Executive and working collaboratively within the wider team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial data, and monthly reporting, budget monitoring and year-end accounts.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
• Preparing UK and Irish VAT returns
• Supporting the annual audit and year-end accounts
• Producing monthly budget reports and management accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and liaising with asset managers
• Deputising for the COO when required
• Contributing to system improvements
• Acting as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Committees

The Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant, ideally immediately available or on short notice.
You'll bring:

• Strong financial systems and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• A methodical, organised approach and strong time management
• A collaborative mindset and high-level communication skills
• A proactive attitude to improving systems and processes

What's in it for You?

Salary: £70,000

Contract: Full-time, 9 months - 1 year (35 hours/week)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week in their City of London office, with Tuesday as a core office day

Employee Benefits Package:

• 12.5% bonus (pro rata)
• Annual Leave: 27 days (rising to 30 days with service)
• Pension: 7.5% employer contribution, with a minimum 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Income Protection: Up to 75% of salary after 6 months' incapacity
• Private Medical Insurance: Bupa
• Dental Cover: Bupa dental plan
• Wellness Programme: Discretionary benefits

What to Do Now

If you're interested in joining a purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative culture, please apply now.This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance.

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Role Overview

Are you organised, enthusiastic, and eager to develop your skills?  This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and people. You’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering the charity’s financial strategy and enabling the Trustees to fulfil their legal and fiduciary obligations by delivering NWLC operations.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance & Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the financial health and effective administration of the charity, which is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by respiratory conditions. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and Finance committee, the postholder will provide financial oversight, manage risk, and undertake the administrative functions required to support the smooth running of the charity.

The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, high-risk financial operations related to our partner's international grantmaking and emergency relief support. This role combines financial leadership with flexibility and responsiveness to needs in volatile contexts, particularly for grassroots movements and activist groups globally - managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Finance Oversight

- Lead all financial processes for international grants: budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, reporting.
- Manage multi-currency payments into high-risk regions; ensure compliance, mitigate fraud/diversion risk.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial systems for expanding global operations.
- Be agile to respond quickly to humanitarian needs.

Risk & Compliance

- Ensure due diligence (KYC, AML) and enhanced vetting particularly for overseas partners and informal/unincorporated networks.
- Comply with HMRC and UK banking rules, counter-terrorism finance regulations.  Work with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to improve policies/procedures.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as finance lead for philanthropic clients working in relief and grassroots activism.
- Provide advice on financial risk, best practices.
- Foster relationships with grassroots partners; ensure transparent, accessible reporting.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in working with clients in conflict or activist settings.

Humanitarian & Global Finance Expertise

- Use knowledge of international finance especially in difficult contexts (e.g. unincorporated groups, sanctions, restricted jurisdictions) to design processes that satisfy both donors and grassroots partners.
- Monitor emerging risks globally and help shape responses.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance in international/ humanitarian/ philanthropic settings.
• Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
• Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
• Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.

Desirable

• Arabic (spoken/written) skills preferred
• Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
• Experience with cryptocurrencies.

Skills & Ways of Working

• Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
• Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
• Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.

Terms & Benefits

• Salary: c.£45,000 per year.
• UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
• Occasional UK/European travel.
• Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
• Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
• Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
• Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.

The Organisation

A not-for-profit association with an annual income of approximately £3 million. Their work includes events, learning, networking, and research, delivered in collaboration with leading partners and academic institutions. Operating primarily from the UK with a growing presence internationally, all team members contribute to the successful delivery of their flagship Annual Conference & Exhibition.

The Job

You will be a key part of a small Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, managing the Accounts Executive and working collaboratively within the wider team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial data, and monthly reporting, budget monitoring and year-end accounts.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
• Preparing UK and Irish VAT returns
• Supporting the annual audit and year-end accounts
• Producing monthly budget reports and management accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and liaising with asset managers
• Deputising for the COO when required
• Contributing to system improvements
• Acting as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Committees

The Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant, ideally immediately available or on short notice.
You'll bring:

• Strong financial systems and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• A methodical, organised approach and strong time management
• A collaborative mindset and high-level communication skills
• A proactive attitude to improving systems and processes

What's in it for You?

Salary: £70,000

Contract: Full-time, 9 months - 1 year (35 hours/week)

Location: Hybrid - 3 days/week in their City of London office.
Employee Benefits Package:

• A completion bonus of 12.5% pro rata (£6,600 for 9 months or £8750 for 12 months)
• Annual Leave: 27 days (rising to 30 days with service)
• Pension: 7.5% employer contribution, with a minimum 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Income Protection: Up to 75% of salary after 6 months' incapacity
• Private Medical Insurance: Bupa
• Dental Cover: Bupa dental plan
• Wellness Programme: Discretionary benefits

What to Do Now

If you're interested in joining a purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative culture, please apply now. This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance.

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Join Young Brent Foundation, a dynamic charity dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people across Brent. As Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, and grant tracking. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting to support our mission of creating a vibrant, safe, and prosperous environment for young people.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ finance experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector.
• Accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in QuickBooks and financial reporting.

What we offer:
28 days’ annual leave (pro rata), generous pension, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to make a real impact in the community.

Interviews: Round 1 Interviews - Monday 12th January (online)

                    Round 2 Interviews - Monday 19th January (in person)

Your new company
A small, growing, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a small team and take responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function. You will lead on budgeting and financial planning, the production of the annual report and financial statements, and oversee financial risk management. The anticipated duration is 6 months. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong experience as an Interim Head of Finance within the charity sector.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Pancreatic Cancer UK is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance.

Pancreatic Cancer UK goes above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of the people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within three months. Families are left with only hope to hold onto but they need more. So, Pancreatic Cancer UK does more.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is now seeking an experienced Head of Finance to take full ownership of the finance function. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Director of Finance, People and Operations to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring robust financial management, insight, and governance across the charity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s finance function, including financial and management accounting, VAT, and statutory reporting.
• Partnering with directorates across the charity to develop budgets, forecasts, and reporting that support strategic decision-making.
• Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
• Leading the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting, driving efficiencies and better collaboration.
• Providing financial leadership during key projects, including a VAT review and ongoing improvements to forecasting and controls.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a small but high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the senior and wider leadership team, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are clearly communicated and understood.

The Organisation

Pancreatic Cancer UK is courageous, compassionate, and collaborative in all it does. Every member of the team shares one mission and one purpose: to transform outcomes for people affected by pancreatic cancer. Their five-year strategy: Finding breakthroughs. Giving hope. Saving lives.
In the last five years, they have seen more progress than in the previous five decades. In the next five years, they are determined to step up the pace and drive this progress even further, transforming how people with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed, treated, and cared for and ultimately saving lives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or similar senior finance leadership role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit organisation of comparable size (£5m–15m income).
• Strong technical skills across both financial and management accounting.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team and driving process and system improvements.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fundraising and operational teams, ideally in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to the mission and values of Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a minimum of two days per week based in their central London office and comes with a comprehensive and attractive range of employee benefits. The closing date for applications is 30^th November, but applications will be reviewed on a on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, Pancreatic Cancer UK’s exclusive recruitment partner.

Job Role: Management Accountant
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid: Working remotely/Brixton
Reports to: Head of Finance

We are seeking a high-calibre, values-driven Management Accountant to support our Head of Finance in delivering excellent financial stewardship across the church and our trading subsidiary.

Ruach City Church is going through a very exciting period of change and expansion. To be to be successful for this role you will need to be part qualified or fully qualified (or be qualified by experience) with knowledge and experience of both financial and management accounting, and good technical knowledge of financial systems.

If you are experienced in providing accounting services, have strong team leadership and management skills, and experienced in working proactively to make and implement effective organisational change, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities - Key financial and management accounting functions including:

• Month-end and year-end close
• Budget preparation and reporting
• Financial controls, reconciliations and audit support
• Supervision of finance team workload
• Fixed assets, income and expenditure monitoring
• Production of accurate and timely management accounts

About You

• A recognised accounting qualification (or current study toward one)
• Knowledge of both financial and management accounting, and good technical knowledge of financial process management including Sage
• Proven experience of providing accounting services in an accounting department.
• Experience producing clear financial reports and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity and organisational skills
• The ability to build relationships and support both finance colleagues and stakeholders
• Has experience in charity finance or fund accounting (desirable, not essential)
• Thrives in a mission-focused environment
• Is ready to lead with excellence, integrity and service
• You will be committed to Ruach City Church values and be customer focused.

What we do

Ruach City Church is one of the largest and fastest growing non-denominational Pentecostal Christian churches in Europe.

The church is known for hosting interdenominational events which have had an overwhelming success in promoting greater unity within the wider Christian church. It is an exciting time to be working for Ruach as we look to expand with new dynamic projects.

What we offer

Ruach City Church offer 28 days holiday per annum (pro rata for part time) plus public holidays. A pension contribution scheme, health care including opticians, dentist cover and other associated benefits. Interest free season ticket loan after successful probationary period and birthday leave (following 2 years of service).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior to the closing date so please do not delay in applying.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role may require interaction with children and vulnerable adults as well as maintaining confidential and sensitive information about them. The successful candidate may be required to apply via Ruach for a criminal record check through an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

International Finance Manager  

Reports to: Finance Director 
Contract: Part-time 

Interview process: Will be in the New Year 

Role Purpose 

As International Finance Manager, you will work alongside the UK Finance Manager overseeing the full lifecycle of all financial transactions with particular focus on funder grants managed through HOST — across both Project Hosting and Hosted Grantmaking services. You’ll ensure every grant is managed with accuracy, compliance, and care so that funds reach the world’s change-makers safely, transparently, and on time. 

You will be responsible for ensuring that funder requirements, hosted partner needs, and HOST’s financial integrity align seamlessly. This means managing due diligence, contracting, reporting, and financial monitoring for all funder grants — whether they are received on behalf of a single hosted partner or distributed through multi-grant programmes. 

Working at the heart of the Delivery Circle, you’ll collaborate with the Partnerships, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure HOST’s grant management systems are reliable, scalable, and trusted — enabling funders and movements alike to focus on what matters most: delivering impact. 

Core Responsibilities 

1. Grant Lifecycle Management (Project Hosting & Hosted Grantmaking) 

• Manage the end-to-end administration of all funder grants, from due diligence and contracting to financial tracking, reporting, and closure. 

• Ensure every grant is correctly recorded in HOST’s financial and project management systems (Xero, ClickUp, HOSTHub). 

• Liaise with hosted partners and funders to clarify grant conditions, budgets, and deliverables. 

• Track grant progress, disbursements, and reporting deadlines to ensure compliance with funder terms and HOST policies. 

• Lead on the preparation and review of all grant agreements, amendments, and financial schedules in collaboration with the Legal Lead and Partnerships Manager: Funders. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly grant activity summary to Finance Manager and Partnerships Director. 

2. Financial Oversight and Reporting 

• Monitor the flow of all grant income and expenditure, including restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring timely reconciliation with Finance. 

• Prepare detailed financial reports and proposal budgets for funders, hosted partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed budgets. 

• Support income deferrals, accruals, and revenue recognition processes as part of monthly and annual financial cycles. 

• Maintain audit-ready records for all grants and subgrants, ensuring transparency and accountability. 

• Work with the Data Analyst to integrate grant data into HOST’s KPI and impact dashboards. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly reconciliation and quarterly financial performance report. 

3. Due Diligence and Compliance 

• Lead due diligence processes for all incoming funder funds and outgoing subgrants, ensuring alignment with HOST’s AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance frameworks. 

• Review and verify partner documentation, including governance, financial statements, and risk assessments. 

• Collaborate with the Legal Circle to ensure all grant agreements meet compliance requirements across relevant jurisdictions. 

• Maintain a live due diligence tracker for all funders, hosted partners, and hosted grantmaking recipients. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly compliance report; real-time escalation of risks. 

4. Project Hosting Grant Management 

• Manage funder grants received on behalf of Hosted Partners (HPs), ensuring restricted fund management, compliance, and accurate reporting. 

• Support hosted partners in interpreting funder terms, building compliant budgets, and submitting financial reports. 

• Coordinate with Community Support Leads to provide responsive guidance on grant use and expenditure tracking. 

• Ensure that all HP grant income and expenses are recorded accurately and reconciled with funder agreements. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly hosted partner grant activity and variance report. 

5. Hosted Grantmaking Grant Management 

• Work with the Partnerships Manager: Funders to manage multi-grant programmes, including collective and participatory funds. 

• Administer hosted grant cycles — including application reviews, disbursements, and financial reporting from grantees. 

• Ensure accurate funder reporting and financial documentation for each hosted grantmaking initiative. 

• Support the development of grantmaking templates, workflows, and SOPs for scale-up through HOSTHub. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly hosted grantmaking fund performance review. 

6. Collaboration with Partnerships and Delivery Teams 

• Work with the Partnerships Circle to ensure clear communication between funders, hosted partners, and internal teams. 

• Support the Finance Team in cash flow forecasting, funder fund management, and budget reforecasting. 

• Coordinate with the Legal and Operations teams to ensure integrated service delivery across all funding streams. 

• Collaborate with the Training Lead to deliver guidance or workshops on grant compliance and reporting for hosted partners. 
  Reporting cadence: Monthly Delivery Circle coordination meeting. 

7. Process, Systems, and Continuous Improvement 

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all grant-related workflows, including contracting, reporting, and closure. 

• Support the automation of grant management systems through HOSTHub to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burden. 

• Identify bottlenecks, recommend process improvements, and support implementation across teams. 
  Reporting cadence: Quarterly systems and improvement review. 

8. Risk Management and Audit Support 

• Identify and mitigate risks across the grant portfolio, ensuring early escalation of financial or operational concerns. 

• Support external and internal audits, providing complete and accurate grant documentation. 

• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset toward compliance, ensuring HOST remains audit-ready at all times. 
  Reporting cadence: Real-time escalation of risks; quarterly risk review with Finance and Legal. 

Key Relationships 

Internal: Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Partnerships Manager: Funders, Partnerships Director, Legal Lead, Finance & Operations Director, Data Analyst, and Training Lead. 
External: Funders, hosted partners, hosted grantees, and auditors. 

Performance Indicators 

• 100% compliance with funder and grant reporting deadlines. 

• 100% of grants processed with complete due diligence and documentation. 

• Zero unresolved financial discrepancies in grant records at month-end. 

• All funder and hosted partner reporting delivered on time and to standard. 

• Continuous improvement in efficiency and accuracy of grant management workflows. 

• Positive feedback from funders and hosted partners on financial clarity and service quality. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• Internationally recognised finance qualification. 

• Ideally use of Sage but not essential. 

• Experience of the not for profit sector. 

• Experience managing Grants advantageous. 

EFAM

For more than twenty years, Education For All Morocco has worked to ensure that girls from Morocco’s most disadvantaged rural communities can access — and complete — their education. What began as a small initiative providing safe boarding for girls in the High Atlas has evolved into a nationwide organisation creating long-term pathways from secondary school to university and employment.

Today, EFA Morocco operates a growing network of boarding houses, specialist education centres, and university scholarship programmes, supporting girls with diverse needs — including those with disabilities — to learn, thrive, and shape their own futures. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and a holistic support model, EFA Morocco is driving systemic change so that every girl, no matter where she is born, has the opportunity to learn, lead, and transform her life and community.

The Role

The Finance & Operations Coordinator is a central position in a small, purpose-driven team. The role provides direct support to the Managing Director and works closely with the Finance Committee to ensure that the charity’s financial and operational systems are well managed, compliant and effective.

This is a broad and hands-on role that involves managing day-to-day UK operations, supporting financial oversight, ensuring smooth coordination with our in-country partners, and keeping our administrative framework in excellent order.

You will be responsible for maintaining clear systems, meeting key reporting deadlines, and ensuring that the organisation runs efficiently behind the scenes. The role suits someone who is proactive, reliable, and comfortable managing a wide variety of tasks with independence and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Finance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, reconciling transactions and processing payments for invoices, payroll and expenses.

• Allocate receipts and donations to the correct funds and ensure supporting documentation is filed systematically.

• Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC.

• Collate quarterly financial and narrative reports from Moroccan partner NGOs and follow up on missing information.

• Support the Managing Director and Finance Committee with budget preparation, analysis and audit documentation.

• Ensure that annual accounts and financial reports are submitted in line with Charity Commission requirements.

Operations and Administration

• Oversee and improve shared filing systems (Teams/SharePoint), ensuring that all administrative and financial records are accurate, up to date and easy to access.

• Manage the main email inbox, responding to or redirecting correspondence promptly and professionally.

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and annual project visits in Morocco.

• Support the Managing Director with scheduling, documentation, and general administrative follow-up.

• Monitor compliance tasks, ensuring that all Charity Commission and internal governance requirements are up to date and properly documented.

Donor and Partner Relations

• Act as a first point of contact for donors, supporter schools, hotels and individuals.

• Process and acknowledge donations, issue receipts and maintain accurate donor records.

• Proactively follow up with existing and potential supporters, helping to build and maintain relationships.

• Liaise with Moroccan partners to ensure that project and financial reporting are on track and shared on time.

Governance and Oversight

• Support the Finance Committee and Managing Director with preparation for trustee and committee meetings, including gathering reports and ensuring actions are followed up.

• Assist with external audits and reviews, coordinating with UK auditors and Moroccan partners as needed.

• Maintain oversight of risk management, safeguarding and health and safety documentation, ensuring relevant information is filed and accessible.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software, and confidence handling day-to-day bookkeeping.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and comfortable using Teams/SharePoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to work independently and take initiative, with good judgement about when to seek input.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to a varied workload.

• Interest in education, international development or girls’ empowerment.

Organisation: Education For All Morocco (EFA Morocco)

Responsible to: Managing Director
Location: Remote (with annual project visit to Morocco)
Hours: 24/32 hrs per week
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 per annum (pro rata)
Annual leave and benefits: 25 days annual leave (pro rata, excluding bank holidays) + pension scheme (as per regulatory requirements)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England as part of the Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) department.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

The Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the Programme Finance Officer role is to provide financial and administrative support to ensure effective financial management of programmes and projects implemented in the UK. The postholder supports the Programme Finance Manager with budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting, as well as performing key transactional tasks such as reviewing and processing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, preparing payment requests, and reconciling project accounts.

The postholder ensures financial accuracy, compliance with donor and organisational policies, and contributes to the timely delivery of high-quality programme financial information.

Scope and Authority 

•  Acts under the supervision of the Programme Finance Manager and in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures.

•  Authorised to review and verify programme-related financial documents (e.g. invoices, expense claims, timesheets) for accuracy and compliance prior to submission for approval.

•  May prepare and process payment requests, journal entries, and financial reconciliations, subject to approval by the Programme Finance Manager.

•  Authorised to communicate with internal departments on financial matters within assigned programmes.

•  May represent the finance unit in meetings when delegated by the Programme Finance Manager.

Responsibility for Resources:

Financial Resources

Responsible for accurately processing and monitoring programme financial transactions, including reviewing invoices, expense claims, partner financial reports, and payment requests in line with approved budgets and financial policies. Supports the Programme Finance Manager in ensuring effective use of programme funds and adherence to donor and organisational financial requirements.

Information and Data

Responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records, databases, and supporting documentation for all programme activities. Ensures confidentiality and integrity of financial data and compliance with data protection policies.

Human Resources

Responsible for providing financial guidance, training, and support to programme staff and implementing partners but has no direct line management responsibilities.

Key Working Relationships

o  Programme Finance Manager – direct supervisor; receives guidance and provides regular updates on financial matters.

o  Programme Managers – collaborates on budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.

o  Programme Team – provides support on expense claims, invoices, client expenses, timesheets, chart of accounts and other responsible tasks.

o  Finance Team – works closely on transaction processing, reconciliations, and compliance with organisational financial procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Budgeting and Monitoring (45%)

•  Assist in the preparation of budgets 
•  Processing budgets and reforecasts into the finance system 
•  Prepare monthly Budget vs Actual reports for programme managers to identify under or overspending

Financial Management and Reporting  (25%)

•  Ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting of programme finances by maintaining up-to-date and true financial records 
•  Month-end reconciliations to ensure accuracy within the accounts. 
•  Journal processing 
•  Support the Programme Finance Manager in producing timely and compliant financial reports for both internal and donor requirements.

Transactional Processes, Compliance and Training (20%)

•  To be a finance super-user to support colleagues in areas such as finance system queries, invoice processing, coding and staff expenses
•  Create step-by-step guidance notes 
•  Lead on finance-related staff training to promote compliance with organisational policies and donor regulations. 

General Administrative support (10%)

•  Tracking & disseminating client supplies and managing inventory for vouchers, SIM cards, laptops etc. 
•  Setting up new clients and Community Advisory Board members on Integra with supply chain and processing client reimbursements 
•  Supporting orders of programme supplies such as client and service provider handbook orders

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

•  Accounting knowledge**
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills**
•  Ability to use own initiative
•  Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
•  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills**
•  Excellent attention to detail; data driven
•  Ability to work both independently and with diverse teams in diverse locations**

Experience:

•  Minimum two years’ experience as a Finance Officer, specifically supporting programmes**
•  Experience in assisting with the completion of budgeting, reforecasting and reporting**
•  Experience in processing journals**
•  Experience working on complex excel spreadsheets**
•  Experience in collating and analysing data from systems**

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Full Time or Part Time Finance Manager for this well-established charity based near Cotswold, Gloucestershire. (Hybrid)

• Location: Near Cotswold, Gloucestershire
• Salary: £40.000pa - £41.000pa
• Management: None
• Hours: 5 days a week or 4 days a week, is offered.
• Hybrid Working: 1 or 2 days a week working from home, would be acceptable (Mainly an office role)

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

The Finance Manager position is a standalone finance role, with responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of a charity’s affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Process and settle supplier invoices
• Manage and process charity payroll including interface with HMRC
• Preparation of month end management accounts for Trustees
• Assist with external audits
• Managing daily bank transactions, including reconciliation of multiple retail outlet takings
• Reporting and budgetary preparation
• Respond to financial queries via phone and email

Qualification and skills

• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience of managing payroll
• Experience of previously working within a charity environment would be of an advantage
• A part qualified accountant would be an advantage