Finance jobs
The Senior Finance Manager ensures the smooth running of daily financial operations and supports timely, accurate reporting for the theatre. Working closely with the Finance Director (FD), the role involves advising on process improvements, preparing for the annual audit, and deputising for the FD when required. This position is ideal for someone progressing toward an advanced accountancy qualification, with previous experience in a similar role.
CONTRACT
Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week).
SALARY
£40,000 per annum.
START DATE
As soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 26 January 2026 at 10am.
First Interviews: Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Second Interviews: Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible.
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!
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 16 January 2026, 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.
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen our financial foundations as we celebrate 60 years of nurturing young talent. This newly created role brings together financial operations across our vibrant organisation, working closely with our Chief Executive and all departments.
Founded in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a dynamic charity delivering engaging participation projects and impactful live performances. As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and Resident Artistic Company at Woolwich Works in Greenwich, we're dedicated to making jazz accessible to early-career musicians, young people, and audiences nationwide.
You'll oversee day-to-day financial management while contributing to strategic planning that shapes how we empower the next generation of jazz musicians. This includes managing our Xero accounting system, preparing quarterly management accounts and cash-flow statements, leading the annual budgeting process, and ensuring compliance with charity finance regulations.
Working across our three core areas - the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for emerging professionals aged 18-25, NYJO Learning programmes, and Community Outreach initiatives - you'll collaborate with programme, marketing, and development teams to create and monitor project budgets, track restricted income, and provide financial reporting to funders including Arts Council England, trusts, foundations, and sponsors.
This role offers genuine impact: your financial expertise will directly support young musicians' creative development and help us deliver programmes that respond to community needs. You'll produce reports for our Board of Trustees, manage Gift Aid returns, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain the strong financial governance essential to our mission.
We're looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant with charity finance experience, or equivalent expertise in the arts sector. You'll need strong Xero skills, solid understanding of charity SORP and restricted fund accounting, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Essential:
- Qualified/part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPFA) or equivalent professional experience in charity/arts finance
- Experience managing finances for UK charity or non-profit organisation
- Working knowledge of charity SORP, Gift Aid, and fund-restricted accounting
- Strong Excel and accounting software skills
- Excellent communication skills to explain finance to non-financial stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience in music, youth, education, or cultural sectors
- Experience with Arts Council England and other funders
- Interest in jazz music and supporting music education opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Xero accounting system and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare quarterly management accounts, cash-flow statements, and variance analysis
- Lead annual budgeting and support multi-year financial planning
- Track restricted income and provide funder reporting
- Ensure charity compliance (Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC)
- Support Board meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management: Oversee Xero accounting system, maintain accurate records, prepare quarterly management accounts and cash-flow statements with variance analysis for Board of Trustees. Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and pension administration.
Strategic Finance: Lead annual budgeting with CEO and department leads, support multi-year financial planning and scenario modelling.
Project & Grant Management: Collaborate with Programmes, Marketing and Development teams on project budgets. Track restricted income and provide financial reporting to Arts Council England, trusts, foundations, and sponsors. Ensure accurate cost allocation across projects and funding streams.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure statutory compliance (Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC including Orchestra Tax Relief and VAT). Lead year-end financial statements preparation and independent review. Manage Gift Aid returns and maintain internal financial controls.
Working Schedule: Part-time position: 3 days per week Location: London with flexible/hybrid working Salary: £45k-£55k FTE depending on experience Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (pro rata) Reports to: Chief Executive
How to Apply
Send your CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and what draws you to NYJO before 22 January 2026. Please confirm your availability for first round online interviews (week of 2nd February 2026) and in-person second interviews at Woolwich Works (12th February 2026). We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a skilled Finance Officer seeking a new challenge? Do you have experience in bank reconciliations? Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a fast-growing organisation? If so, please read on…
My client is a leading not-for-profit organisation based in central London seeking an interim Finance Officer to bolster their finance team on a 3-month temporary basis.
The main responsibilities of the interim Finance Officer are:
- Prepare cash book journals and balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Ensure timely payment of supplier invoices by monitoring the purchase ledger.
- Process supplier requests and BACS payment runs.
- Supporting on all aspects of finance.
My client is looking for:
- Essential: Experience in SUN System and CONCUR
- At least 3 years’ experience in a finance setting.
- Experience in managing large volumes of supplier payments.
- Experience of dealing with non-finance people.
My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 1 day a week going into the office based in central London and the rest worked remotely.
Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
Finance Manager (Fixed Term Contract – Maternity cover)
The Ocean Conservation Trust and National Marine Aquarium are entering an exciting period in the groups’ history and we have an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as our Finance Manager – Maternity Cover.
Our vision is a world where the Ocean is thriving, healthy, and sustainably protected for generations to come. We are looking for a Finance Manager who will thrive in the knowledge that by taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial transactions across the OCT group, and working closely with the Head of Finance in delivering our strategic programmes, and meeting our statutory obligations, they are directly contributing to the delivery of our mission – to inspire a global movement to promote and encourage a wave of positive behaviour towards our Ocean.
This is a temporary position available to cover a period of maternity leave within the team. The position is a fixed term contract that will run 15 months depending on candidate availability and offers a great opportunity to build experience and make a direct contribution to Ocean conservation. Salary is £35,000pa, working 37.5 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced person with a strong work ethic looking to work in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants who meet the essential criteria below will be invited for interview.
Essential Criteria
· Be AAT qualified or qualified by experience
· Accurate, analytical with exceptional attention to detail
· Be a self-starter who is proactive and with a positive, can-do attitude.
· Be a team player who can support every area of the finance function. Can build relationships across the team and be adaptable.
· Be a good communicator who can work under pressure, prioritise and adapt to change.
· Have significant accounts experience, including in the Charity Sector.
· Has a knowledge of charity accounting and trading subsidiaries.
· Be highly IT literate and confident at learning new systems and maximizing their use.
· Be a good communicator
· Have experience in a range of accounts packages and Sage Payroll.
For more information about the role please download the attached Job Description below.
Closing Date: 22nd January at 5pm
In line with current legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under represented in the workforce.
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
The Ocean Conservation Trust is a global charity that exists to protect and restore the Ocean
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Centre for Circus Arts is seeking a Head of Finance to lead all aspects of financial management and control across the organisation and its commercial subsidiary, National Centre for Circus Arts Enterprises.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and managing a small finance team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational oversight of budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, and financial governance, acting as a key advisor to the Executive team and Trustees.
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hybrid, London
Key duties will include:
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Leadership of the Finance function across the charity and its subsidiary
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Production of annual budgets, medium- and long-term forecasts, and in-year reforecasting
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Oversight of cashflow forecasting and financial performance monitoring
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Preparation and presentation of management accounts and financial reports for the Executive, Board, and Finance Committee
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Oversight of statutory accounts and year-end audit processes, acting as primary liaison with external auditors
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Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission, HMRC, and the Office for Students
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Review and continuous improvement of financial controls, policies, and systems (Oracle NetSuite)
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Line management and development of the Finance Team
About You
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Ideally a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
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Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a charity, education, or creative environment
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Strong communicator, able to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 20th January
Virtual Interviews: Friday 23rd January
In person interviews: Wednesday 28th January
For an informal conversation on the role or to learn more, please contact Madeleine at Ivy Rock Partners
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is looking for a Head of Finance and Contracts to as we continue to grow and develop the organisation’s internal operations. As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office at least two days per week. Part time can be considered for this role.
The Head of Finance and Contracts will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team, report to the Finance Director, and line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
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Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, continuous improvement and performance oversight.
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Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
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Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.
Financial Strategy & Reporting
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Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
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Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department (HoDs)to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
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Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
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Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.
Operational Finance
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Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the finance function, including payroll, VAT, cashflow, and working capital management.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and best-practice requirements.
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Identify financial risks and implement proportionate mitigation strategies.
Contracts, Funding & Governance
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Provide financial oversight for grant and corporate funding applications, ensuring financial viability and compliance.
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Oversee contracts with suppliers, partners, and funders, working with legal advisers where required.
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Support the Finance Committee reporting and cover for the Finance Director if necessary.
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Monitor and respond to changes in financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the organisation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
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Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or equivalent senior-level financial experience.
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Proven experience in charity finance, working knowledge of SORP, compliance, contracting and supporting audits.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
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Senior-level finance leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
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Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear financial insight to non-financial stakeholders.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
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Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).
Desirable
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Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
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Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
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Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.
Application information
Applications will close at the 12pm 12th January 2026 with the aim to commence interviews from 19th January.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
UCB is looking for a Finance Manager to join their Finance Team following a recent internal promotion. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the charity at a time of growth and expansion.
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day, month on month and annual statutory management of the finance function across all departments. This is a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to help influence and improve financial reporting and controls as we navigate a newly installed financial system. People management skills with the ability to inspire and support colleagues, setting individual and team targets and strengthening the team are desirable; but we are happy to hear from you if this your first step into a people management role!.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can build strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.
This is an exciting role where you can join with our vision of ‘Changing Lives for Good, by the Power of God’s Word’. If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you.
This position will be temporarily based in Churchill House, Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3JJ while extensive refurbishment work is being undertaken at our Operations Centre in Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
Closing date for applications:–Thursday 5th February 2026 - 12 noon
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.
Interviews: Monday 16th February 2026
Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 per annum [MG1] depending on skill and experience. Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%
For an application form and job description please visit our website
UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Finance Partner
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £37,065.60 (gross) per annum
The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Finance Team as a Finance Partner
The Finance Partner provides day-to-day financial management, reporting and business partnering support across the Royal Court Theatre (English Stage Company Ltd or ESC), a charity with two commercial companies. The role works closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Director and Bar and Kitchen General Manager as well as other departmental managers to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and fit for purpose.
A key focus will be the Catering Company. You will support robust financial controls, deliver key payroll and banking processes, and help maintain an effective operational link between the Catering subsidiary and charity, enabling informed decision-making and strong financial stewardship. Keeping up to date with finance and payroll software advances and integrations, the Finance Partner will also review and report on efficiencies and improvements across our finance functions.
The successful candidate will:
- Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, including pensions, PAYE, NI and statutory compliance.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to identify and suggest process improvements
- Experience of using accounting systems such as Xero and related finance tools
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Accountant
Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £54,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a Charity Accountant to take ownership of all financial aspects of CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, Charity Commission regulations, and financial best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, evolving organisation where your expertise will make a real impact.
As part of the Commission's Headquarters (HQ) finance team, you will also provide financial support to HQ, contributing to a range of finance-related activities and projects.
- Financial Management - Oversee financial operations for both CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
- Compliance & Reporting - Ensure adherence to charity accounting regulations and reporting requirements, producing financial statements and reports in line with the Charity Commission's guidelines.
- Budgeting & Forecasting - Prepare budgets and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
- Fundraising & Grants - Support the management of income streams, including donations, grants, and trading activities, ensuring proper financial oversight.
- Audit & Governance - Work closely with auditors, trustees, and senior management to ensure strong financial governance and controls.
What you need to have
If you are a qualified accountant and have experience in a similar role we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through projects that engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the community - through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
- Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
Senior Programme Finance Specialist (Part-time, 6-month FTC)
CARE International UK
Salary: £22,851 per annum (£45,703 FTE)
Contract Type: 6-month fixed term contract with possibility to extend
up to 12 months, depending on funding.
Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: TBC
About CARE
CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.
Why work for CARE International UK?
This is an excellent opportunity to join CARE International UK’s Programme Management Team in a senior programme finance role at a time when the organisation is continuing to evolve how it funds and delivers programmes. The role sits at the heart of CARE’s engagement with a wide range of institutional, corporate, and philanthropic donors and plays a critical role in ensuring programmes are well designed, financially robust, and compliant from proposal stage through delivery.
As Senior Programme Finance Specialist, you will work across diverse funding mechanisms, including traditional grants and commercial contracts, and collaborate closely with programme managers, country offices, and finance colleagues across the CARE confederation. The role offers meaningful exposure to complex programmes and innovative funding arrangements, as well as the opportunity to shape how CARE strengthens financial quality, risk management, and donor confidence across its portfolio.
About you
You are an experienced programme finance professional with strong budgeting and financial analysis skills and a track record of supporting proposals and managing grants for institutional and corporate donors. You are comfortable working on complex proposal budgets, including for commercial contracts and non-traditional funding mechanisms, and have a solid understanding of donor compliance requirements and cost recovery principles.
You bring excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to explain financial and contractual issues clearly to non-finance colleagues. You are confident working independently across a mixed portfolio, supporting programmes across the full project lifecycle from proposal development and contracting through to delivery, reporting, and close-out. You share CARE’s commitment to tackling structural inequality and are comfortable working in line with feminist leadership, localisation, and safeguarding principles.
About the role
The Senior Programme Finance Specialist provides senior financial, contractual, and compliance leadership across a mixed portfolio of programmes funded by institutional, corporate, and philanthropic donors. The role has a strong focus on programme funding and proposal development, working closely with Programme Funding colleagues, Programme Managers, and Country Offices to develop compliant, well-structured budgets and financial narratives.
Key objectives include ensuring robust financial design at proposal stage, effective financial oversight during delivery, and strong compliance and audit readiness across the portfolio. The role also contributes to financial risk management, supports contract negotiations and amendments, and provides technical advice and capacity strengthening to colleagues and partners. Strong budgeting capability, experience with institutional and corporate proposals, and the ability to work confidently with commercial contracts are central to success in this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Following recent changes to Skilled Worker Visa eligibility, a number of roles have been removed from the immigration salary list.
Applicants residing outside of the UK may apply for this role if it is has an eligible occupation code, identifies as a ‘higher skilled’ job and meets the salary threshold. Before submitting your application, please review the latest Skilled Worker Visa guidance here.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
· Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here). In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
· Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to, our HR team.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
East End Homes is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Senior Finance Business Partner.
East End Homes is a leading housing provider dedicated to building sustainable communities through high-quality homes, exceptional services, and operational excellence. Every member of the team shares a common mission: to improve lives through quality housing and outstanding support. Their strategic vision focuses on developing sustainable communities, increasing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation and community engagement.
They are now seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to take full accountability for delivering strategic financial insights and support across the organisation. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Financial Controller to focus on broader strategic priorities, while ensuring robust financial management, insightful analysis, and effective governance throughout the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with budget holders across the organisation to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports that inform strategic decision-making.
- Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
- Lead on the production of end-to-end management accounting.
- Leading ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting to drive efficiencies and foster better collaboration.
- Providing financial leadership during key projects, including refining forecasting accuracy and streamlining year-end procedures.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team, clearly communicating financial risks, opportunities, and insights.
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:
- Proven experience working directly with budget holders and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis
- The ability to manage and develop a finance team, with a focus on process improvements.
- Experience in the social housing sector
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- A collaborative, proactive approach with the resilience to work effectively under pressure.
The role offers a generous 33 days on annual leave, highly competitive pension and a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the head office located at 3 Resolution Plaza, London E1 6PS.
The closing date for applications is 7th December, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early submission is highly recommended.
Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, East End Homes’ exclusive recruitment partner.
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!
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful impact? Join the Diocese of Guildford’s finance team, where you’ll manage complex financial operations for a charitable organisation with significant assets and diverse activities.
What You'll Do:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide financial support and advice to budget holders, clergy in training and other stakeholders. You will maintain accurate accounts and asset registers across a diverse portfolio including education buildings, training activities, clergy costs, and property assets.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role:
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Prepare and maintain accounts for property assets, education projects, and training activities
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Deliver accurate management reports and financial advice to budget holders
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Oversee VAT returns, reconciliations and statutory reporting
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Support capital funding allocations and monitor project budgets
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Ensure compliance and integrity across all financial processes
We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer who will bring:
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Proven experience in accounting including financial reporting, reconciliations and budget monitoring
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Strong understanding of charity finance and grant funding
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Advanced Excel and IT skills, experience with Xledger or similar systems is a plus
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Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
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A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions for the full details of the Senior Finance Officer
Benefits of the role include:
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Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
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A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
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Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
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25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.
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An employee assistance programme
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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We are pleased to be supporting a leading health charity in their search for a temporary, part-time Finance Partner to support their team with key financial projects. This role is for 4 months in the first instance, working 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) fully remote.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Configure Xero for 2026 budget coding and upload both overall and detailed budgets.
- Reconcile budgets and implement options for entering forecast outturn in Xero.
- Distribute budgets to holders and develop Xero reports for monthly updates.
- Support VAT recoding and apply 2026 budget coding within Concur.
- Test API integrations between Concur and Xero and update user guides.
- Assist with finance guide preparation, SharePoint implementation, and month-end activities.
- Provide general financial administration support as needed.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong, hands-on experience with Xero (preferable).
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Familiarity with Concur or similar expense systems.
- Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.
If you are available immediately and have the relevant experience, please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.
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To lead the financial accounting, management, reporting and oversight of AKF(UK) grants and programmes. This will include accounting reconciliations, grant reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, procurement and compliance. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF(UK) finance and partnerships teams.
Financial accounting, controls, compliance, and audit
·Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place, are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used
·Ensure all AKF(UK) programme and grant transactions are reflected accurately in the finance system
·Ensure all grants are reconciled at least once every three months
·Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time every month
·Ensure all programme finance month-end tasks are completed on time every month
·Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets
·Monitor and review foreign exchange gains and losses on all grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Head of Finance & Operations
·Develop, improve and implement controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.
·Develop internal tools that track active grants, secured and pipeline funding, cost recoveries and co-financing and ensure they are kept up-to-date
·Ensure adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence
·Prepare audit schedules and support the AKF(UK) organisational external audit process
·Lead and coordinate programme finance input to all grant audits
·Manage follow up on actions from grant audits
·Ensure that AKF(UK) is up to date on all financial regulations, sanctions, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Programme Finance Manual is kept up to date
·Support the management of the Programmes and Partnerships risk register and generate reports from the risk management system
Financial oversight, reporting and planning
·Review all financial transactions related programmes and grants on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding.
·Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Grant Management Tracker.
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Co-financing Tracker.
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the cost recovery forecast.
·Produce monthly financial reports for the AKF(UK) Finance Committee.
·Generate financial analysis and reports for management decision-making and Board submissions as required
·Maintain a cash flow projection for AKF(UK) grant transactions and ensure partners are providing regular updates
·Ensure all donor financial reports are reviewed by the programme finance team to ensure compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time, to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative
·Lead the Programme finance annual budgeting and forecasting exercise.
·Ensure all budgets for concepts and proposals are reviewed by the programme finance team, include AKF(UK) costs and are consistent with the narrative
·Support the annual organisational budgeting and forecasting exercise
Grant financial management, partners and donors
·Ensure due diligence assessments on implementing partners and donors are completed and tracked
·Ensure all donor grant agreements are reviewed by the programme finance team
·Ensure all sub-grant agreements with implementing partners are reviewed by the programme finance team
·Ensure timely submission of cash requests to donors
·Ensure timely payment of cash requests to implementing partners
·Ensure partner BvA reports are reviewed, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified
·Ensure all partners understand their reporting and compliance requirements.
·Develop and update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, finance and reporting and act as an expert on donor regulation compliance
·Carry out training, monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary
·Review and monitor the grant management system to track pipeline and secured funding and ensure it is up to date at all times
·Ensure all financial documents are stored on SharePoint and the shared drive in a structured and accessible way.
Team management and supporting others
·Lead the programme finance team, ensuring clear objectives, regular check-ins, and ongoing support.
·Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Operations or the Regional Director, Europe & Asia (Partnerships)
Qualifications
·CCAB qualified accountant.
Experience
·5 years relevant experience in programme financial accounting and financial reporting
·Experience of designing and managing financial systems, processes and procedures
·Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting
·Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of auditing
·Experience working in international NGOs
·Experience working with EC, ECHO, FCDO or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations
Skills
·Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
·First rate oral and written communication skills
·Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
·Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation
·Ability to take a robust but tactful position, confident with a positive outlook
·Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results
·Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment
·Fluent in oral and written English
·Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Knowledge
·Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
·Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics
·Knowledge of charity accounting
Application Details:
·Must have right to work in the UK
·Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
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