Finance manager jobs in Charing cross, greater london

We are seeking a Roaming International Finance Manager to provide short- to medium-term finance cover and additional capacity across a global programme portfolio. This is a hands-on international finance role, supporting Programme Managers and country teams to manage financial risk, strengthen financial controls, and ensure effective delivery of standard financial operating procedures.

The role may also include the induction, training and capacity-building of new International Finance Managers and local finance teams.

The successful candidate will work across a range of country programmes, often in challenging or developing-country contexts, providing support on budgeting, donor reporting, financial planning, monthly close processes, cash management, statutory compliance, audit preparation and partner contract oversight. They will play a key role in ensuring financial systems, reporting and controls are robust, compliant and aligned with operational needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting country financial planning, forecasting and grant/contract budgeting.
• Monitoring grant and contract spend, including cost-to-completion and spend-out plans.
• Identifying and managing programme financial risks.
• Ensuring financial policies and standard operating procedures are implemented across programme locations.
• Overseeing monthly financial close and ledger accuracy.
• Preparing donor, client and country financial statements.
• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and exchange-rate exposure.
• Supporting statutory, donor and external audits.
• Building the capacity of national finance teams and supporting staff development.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, with at least five years’ financial management experience, including two years overseas. You will bring strong financial planning, reporting, donor compliance and risk-management skills, together with the flexibility and resilience required to work in varied international contexts. Experience managing and developing small teams is essential.

This role would suit a practical, adaptable and culturally sensitive finance professional who is comfortable working both strategically and operationally, including in environments where living and working conditions may be basic.

PLEASE NOTE: International deployment i.e. living overseas in programmatric locations consecutively ie country changes every 3-9 months.

Accommodation and living/ travel allowance along with 49 days leave entitlement. Plus additional benefits. 

UK, EU, US, Aus/NZ passport holders.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Reports to: Office Manager

Location:                       Hybrid (2 days in the office at Borough High St, London)

Salary:                           £24,000 (£40,000 FTE) 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 3 Days a Week (21 hours)

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity andfree membership organisation for everyone affected by a genetic bleeding disorder. We aim to empower people affected by a bleeding disorder to live life to the fullest; offering support, including events and local groups, the latest news and in-depth information resources, and campaigning and advocacy to demand the best possible care, safe and effective treatment, and equitable access for everyone affected by a bleeding disorder.

There are over 5,000 members of the Haemophilia Society, including people and families living with bleeding disorders, as well as healthcare professionals. The charity’s supporters help fundraise the costs that are vitally needed to be able to offer membership – and services such as events and printed publications – entirely free to all members.

What we do:

For more than 75 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice and supported people living with life-long conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

Lives the best life that they can

Never feels alone or isolated

Feels empowered and confident.

We do this by:

Improving understanding about living with a bleeding disorder

Providing support at all life stages

Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment.

More than 40,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of the Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

What we offer:

Competitive Salary

Generous Pension Contribution

Agile Working

25 days holiday (pro rata) plus an additional day for each year of service up to 5 years

Well located office very close to Borough Market.

About the role

The Finance Manager will ensure the smooth, accurate, and compliant day-to-day financial operations of THS. You will oversee transactional processing, payroll, local group accounting, management of our partner charity accounts, creating monthly management reports and year-end audit preparation.

Job Purpose: This role is pivotal in enabling THS to deliver its mission and meet its strategic objectives.

Critical Competences

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to show initiative and flexibility; quick to learn new skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to work with varied and busy tasks.
• Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good team member, with interpersonal sensitivity.
• Aligned with the ethos and values of THS.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

· Accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA, AAT).

· Experience of Xero accounting and Paycircle payroll.

· Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and experience of using databases to record accurate and up to date information.

· Good working knowledge of Access CRM is desirable.

· Experience of working with Stripe, PayPal, Wordpress, SumUp and Apron are desirable.

· Experience of working in a similar role is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

· Income & Reconciliations: Responsible for income processing, including banking of cash, and processing and tracking of CAF and Stewardship vouchers.  Work with the Office Team to correctly identify bank donations and general transactions.

· Database & Bank Matching: Managing Xero - Access reconciliations and monthly bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.

· Gift Aid: Support Gift Aid processing.

· Expenditure Processing: Responsible for expenditure processing, including staff and volunteer expenses, purchase invoices, and associated filing.

· Xero Processing: Responsible for Xero processing, including input of expense claims, purchase invoices and purchase payments, bank payments, invoices, invoice receipts, uploading bank entries, and associated filing.

· Supplier & Customer Management: Set up suppliers/customers, oversee debtors, answer queries, make corrections, and export Trial Balance.

· Payroll & Pensions: Responsible for payroll (Paycircle Payroll) and pension processes.

· Local Group & Partner Charity Accounts: Responsible for financial activities in local groups and partner charity.

· Asset Tracking: Managing the Fixed Asset Register, and all physical assets.

· Reporting & Audit: Prepare audit preparation and year end accounts, budget and forecasts for the finance year.

· Management Accounts: Prepare monthly Management Reports to be presented to the Board of Trustees.

· Ad-Hoc Support: Handle other ad-hoc financial enquiries from staff, trustees, young ambassadors and volunteers.

· General: General office administration duties and finance support.

· Travel to events: Willing and able to work occasional evenings / weekends and travel to support THS events across the UK.

The Haemophilia Society is an equal opportunities employer.

Finance Manager
Permanent | 0.6 FTE (3 days/week ) | Hybrid – 1 day/week in office in central London | £33,000pa (0.6 FTE) — pro-rata equivalent £55,000 + 8% pension contribution.

Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (FTE, pro rata), rising after two years' service, plus bank holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

Following a significant increase in funding across our national programmes, the Architectural Heritage Fund is seeking a hands-on, fully qualified Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to help us scale sustainably and to provide support to the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings throughout the UK

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and line managing our Finance Officer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operational finance, produce high-quality monthly management accounts, and support the annual audit process. You'll also help embed AI-powered tools into our finance systems and processes, supporting a period of exciting organisational growth.

We're looking for someone who can:

· Deliver accurate management accounts and financial analysis to tight deadlines

·  Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting

· Maintain robust internal controls and audit trails

· Translate complex financial data for non-finance colleagues and Trustees

· Bring a proactive, adaptable approach as our programmes grow

Charity sector experience is a plus, as is confidence using AI tools for reporting and workflow automation.

If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can shape systems, support meaningful heritage and community-led projects, and grow with a scaling organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

In accordance with our commitment to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across all of our areas of work, we particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and younger people, who are currently under-represented within AHF.

Closing date: Monday 7th September at 9am.

Please submit your updated CV and a cover letter to apply.

A leading international charity is seeking an experienced Finance Manager – Systems & Treasury to join its finance team on an initial three-month contract. There is a strong likelihood of extension, with the long-term intention for the role to become permanent.

This is a newly created position that will act as the Finance team's subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The system has recently been implemented, and the successful candidate will take ownership of its day-to-day management, ongoing optimisation and future integrations.

You'll work closely with Finance and IT to ensure Business Central is embedded across the organisation, continues to evolve and delivers high-quality financial reporting and operational efficiencies.

Alongside systems ownership, you'll also lead the organisation's developing treasury function, managing cash flow forecasting, liquidity and supporting wider financial planning activities.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Act as the Finance team's lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, taking ownership of its day-to-day administration and development.
• Drive ongoing enhancements, optimisation and future integrations, including timesheet and sales systems.
• Develop reports, dashboards and management information from Business Central to support financial decision-making.
• Work closely with Finance, IT and external system providers to resolve issues, improve functionality and maximise system capability.
• Support and train Finance colleagues, becoming the key point of contact for all Business Central queries.
• Maintain strong financial controls, data integrity and user access within the finance system.
• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts across multiple entities.
• Support treasury management, monitoring liquidity and identifying opportunities to maximise returns on surplus cash.
• Drive continuous improvements across finance systems, reporting and internal processes.

You will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Have demonstrable, hands-on experience using and administering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Be confident acting as the Finance team's systems lead, supporting users and driving continuous system improvements.
• Have experience developing reporting, improving finance processes and supporting system integrations.
• Possess strong treasury, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting experience.
• Have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Finance, IT and the wider organisation.
• Ideally have experience working within an international or not-for-profit organisation.

What's on offer:

• Initial three-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension and potential to become permanent.
• Day rate: £350 / £450per day (via umbrella) depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements with a London office.

About us

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. The Finance Manager is responsible for the management of the financial accounting functions of the organisation, for the preparation of statutory accounts, regular management reports, the preparation of all tax returns, supporting budget holders and assisting them fulfil their responsibilities, and for compliance with statutory requirements including compliance with tax laws and regulations.
 

About the role

The Finance Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including the nation offices, supporting and advising, building excellence in standards within the finance office and injecting innovative solutions to the organisation’s financial strategy.
 

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.

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. 
 

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 24 July 2026, 5pm.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications. 

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.

Finance, Planning and Analysis Manager – Maternity Cover (climate change focus orgaisation)

Central London / Hybrid | Approx. 10-month maternity cover | Full time |£50-£55k per annum plus benefits| Start: October 2026

The Opportunity

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an investor-led membership organisation working with the investment community to address climate-related financial risks and support progress towards a net zero and climate-resilient future.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance, Planning and Analysis Manager to join on a maternity cover contract and play a key role in financial planning, analysis, reporting and decision-making. The postholder will provide insight, develop forecasts, support budgeting, and work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and provide insight on business performance, including variance analysis, trend analysis and financial forecasting.
• Prepare and present clear financial reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead on grants management and reporting in collaboration with the Development team, including budget proposal support, grant expenditure analysis and donor reporting.
• Complete monthly grant expenditure allocations, highlight major variances and recommend remedial actions where appropriate.
• Support annual budgets, financial plans, long-term strategic planning, rolling forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Build strong relationships with Programme Directors and budget holders, helping them understand and take ownership of their numbers.
• Support the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned with wider organisational objectives.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in financial planning and analysis, management accounting, reporting and donor/grant financial reporting.

• Strong Excel, modelling, finance systems and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to turn complex financial information into clear, credible and practical insight for senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing or improving financial management processes, systems and reporting.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively in a busy environment, with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector is essential; previous sector finance experience and Xero knowledge would be advantageous.

How to Apply

Please apply using the link above or for further information, please contact Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full job description. Early applications are encouraged as candidates may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Finance Manager  

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum

· Lead a finance team within a mission-driven organisation transforming conflict resolution globally

· Manage end-to-end financial operations including bank reconciliations and monthly reporting

· Drive process improvements and automation within finance systems to enhance team efficiency

· Support strategic financial initiatives whilst developing your team's finance business partnering skills

Position Overview 

Our client is an international dispute resolution centre with over 35 years' experience helping organisations resolve commercial and workplace conflicts. As Finance Manager, you'll lead daily transactional finance activities, oversee team supervision, and support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting and strategic initiatives that underpin the organisation's continued growth. They are part-company, part-charity.

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis, with hybrid working available. The expectation is that you will be office based for 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities 

· Lead daily transactional finance activities with timely, accurate ledger entries

· Oversee bank clearing and reconciliation of bank, cash, petty cash balances

· Manage monthly payment runs and customer receipt allocation processes

· Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliation and foreign exchange revaluation

· Maintain and control the fixed asset register and chart of accounts

· Support payroll processing and prepare draft VAT returns

· Supervise team members, conduct performance reviews, manage finance timetable

· Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounts production processes

· Support annual accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors

· Assist Head of Finance with ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives

· Support Head of Finance with management accounts and budgets

Requirements 

· CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or ICAEW)

· Proven experience managing and supporting finance staff

· Strong experience with finance systems (iplicit experience desirable)

· Experience preparing VAT returns

· Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting

· Desirable: change management, systems implementation, or process improvement experience

Benefits 

· Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

· Generous annual leave entitlement

· Company pension scheme

How to Apply 

Please send your CV for consideration.

Closing date: Ongoing/ASAP

Cloudesley is recruiting a new permanent, part-time Finance Manager (2.5 days per week). This varied role includes regular financial management tasks, reporting, budget setting, liasion with property and investment managers and lawyers, as well as policy development and advising Trustees on strategic issues.

About Cloudesley

Cloudesley is an independent charitable trust that makes grants to people, organisations and churches in Islington of c. £ 2million per year. Our grants budget is split equally between our Health and Church Grants programmes.

In June 2025, Cloudesley’s total assets were £57 million and the annual gross income was £1.5 million. Currently, around half of Cloudesley's endowment is held in financial market investments managed by Cazenove, and the other half is in c. 90 residential properties on the Cloudesley Estate in Islington. To fund its work, the charity uses income and a prudent element of capital gains generated from both the investments and properties.

This is an interesting time to be joining Cloudesley as it continues to manage its finances to ensure it can support both current and future needs in Islington, implements its property strategy, and helps to respond to the multiple challenges facing people, organisations and churches in Islington.

Finance Manager role

This wide-ranging role includes:

• Administration of regular financial transactions, including relating to grants and the charity's property assets
• Preparation and monitoring of annual budget
• Production of management accounts and a variety of financial, investment and property reports
• Preparation of draft annual accounts and work with the auditor
• Working with the charity's investment and property managers
• Working with a range of external advisers and lawyers on property matters
• Developing and advising on financial and endowment strategies

Staffing, governance and history

Cloudesley has a small team of four permanent staff. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with part of each week spent at the charity's office in King's Cross.

The charity has up to 15 Trustees at any one time, and a single corporate Trustee, Richard Cloudesley Trustee Limited. The Board of Trustees meets three times a year, and the Finance and Endowment Committee and Grants Committee meet quarterly. 

The charity dates back to 1517, when Tudor yeoman and Islington resident Richard Cloudesley wrote his will and left two 'Stony Fields' to Trustees. 

A well-established housing provider in London is seeking an interim Transactional Finance Manager for an initial 3 month period.  The organisation has a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across its business.

They are looking for a transactional leader who can foster a high performing team environment and improve delivery for the business. 

If you are an experienced finance operational candidate who is confident managing a team and looking for your next position, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent!

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Finance Compliance Manager in our Rent Setting team. Based from our office in Wembley, you'll combine office and home working in line with our hybrid approach, with occasional travel to other sites as required.

The Role

Reporting to our Head of Rent Setting and Administration, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for ensuring full compliance with rent and service charge legislation, regulatory standards (including the rent standard and the leasehold and freehold reform act 2024), and internal policies across SNG's housing portfolio.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the accurate setting, reviewing and communication of rents and service charges, ensuring transparency, affordability and regulatory compliance, while supporting financial viability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with national rent policy frameworks (EG Rent Standard 2020, RSH requirements) and relevant legislation (Housing Act 1985, Welfare Reform etc)

• Owning the governance of rent and service charge policies, procedures and controls, ensuring they compliance and alignment to any changes in government regulations, as well as being clearly communicated and embedded in operational practice

• Overseeing the annual rent and service charge setting and annual service charge actuals processes, including reviewing rent and service charge calculations, collating final rent and service charge data and updating systems with new charges.

• Working with teams across Localities, Specialist Housing, Asset Management and Procurement to ensure accurate and timely setting of service charges and rent for both new and existing schemes and tenants

• Identifying and managing rent and service charge compliance risks, ensuring material errors, regulatory breaches, or weak controls are escalated appropriately, remediation plans are delivered, lessons are learned and repeat failures are prevented

• Owning the fair rent compliance framework, ensuring all fair rent accounts are maintained and updated, re-registrations are managed to schedule, successions are correctly monitored and recorded, and fair rent properties being re-let are promptly reclassified and charged in line with the Rent Standard and internal policies

• Managing the Finance compliance team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or Qualified by Experience, with strong knowledge of rent setting and service charge processes within social housing. You'll also need:

• In depth knowledge of UK rent legislation, regulatory frameworks and service charge principles affecting social housing (E.g. Rent Standard, Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024)

• To be an experienced leader, skilled in developing high-performing teams and consistently maintaining high operational standards

• Ability to take ownership and work independently whilst meeting tight organisational deadlines

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, demonstrating collaborative, cross-functional working relationships, including experience liaising with external stakeholders, e.g. auditors

• Demonstrable experience with solving data quality issues and improving processes, including delivering key change initiatives in an organisation

• Experience with NEC/Active H housing management systems, Workday or similar finance and housing management systems is desirable

Your new company
As one of the UK's largest Housing Associations, you'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports.
Your New RoleThis is a new role added to strengthen the team from a tax perspective,

Responsibilities include:

• Lead on tax, ensuring preparation of tax returns including VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid and Employment Taxes.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Manage relationships with internal and external advisors and tax authorities, as required.
• Support the Group with ad-hoc tax and technical accounting queries.
• Lead on all Tax consultations.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) or full tax qualification. Essential.
• Experience with core tax areas such as VAT (specifically partial exemption), CIS or Corporation Tax and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
• Experience working in house or practice with large complex organisations.

Desirable:

• Prior exposure to operating in a public or not‑for‑profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.

What You'll Get in Return

• You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave and matched pension scheme
• Salary up to £87,000
  
  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 (in Word please). We will call you if you are shortlisted. 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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The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its financial management and oversee the organisation's operational functions. This is a senior leadership role supporting the Trust's continued growth, financial resilience, and conservation mission. The position can be based remotely, with travel to the Isles of Scilly as needed.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a respected conservation charity. 
• Flexible full-time or part-time arrangement. 
• Remote working (with some travel to the Isles of Scilly as required) will be considered.
• Broad influence across finance, operations, governance and organisational development. 
• Chance to contribute to nationally significant conservation projects, including the Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project. 

Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant. 
• Collaborative and approachable. 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail. 
• Comfortable working strategically while also managing day-to-day financial 
• operations. 
• Passionate about conservation and supporting the Trust's mission. 
• Motivated to help a growing charity strengthen its systems and long-term 
• sustainability. 

Overall, this is a senior finance leadership role with significant operational responsibilities, suited to someone who enjoys combining strong financial stewardship with organisational improvement in a mission-driven charity.

For the full list of key responsibilities please see the job description.

CVs will not be accepted, please visit IoSWT website to download the application form

About Us

Our mission is to keep Scilly special – to protect the islands’ unique heritage, particularly its native wildlife, ensuring that this heritage can be enjoyed by all.

We look after around half of the Isles of Scilly, making sure that Scilly stays special. We help wildlife thrive and provide opportunities for us all to enjoy nature.

If you have any questions, or would like to talk about this role, please find our contact details in the job description.

Your new company
As one of the UK's largest Housing Associations, you'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports.
Your New RoleThis is a new role added to strengthen the team from a tax perspective,

Responsibilities include:

• Lead on tax, ensuring preparation of tax returns including VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid and Employment Taxes.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Manage relationships with internal and external advisors and tax authorities, as required.
• Support the Group with ad-hoc tax and technical accounting queries.
• Lead on all Tax consultations.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) or full tax qualification. Essential.
• Experience with core tax areas such as VAT (specifically partial exemption), CIS or Corporation Tax and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
• Experience working in house or practice with large complex organisations.

Desirable:

• Prior exposure to operating in a public or not‑for‑profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.

What You'll Get in Return

• You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave and matched pension scheme
• Salary up to £87,000
  
  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 (in Word please). We will call you if you are shortlisted. 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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Interim Financial Planning & Analyst Manager (3 to 6 Month FTC)

Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Central London with hybrid working (1 day in office, 4 remote)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (3 to 6 months)

Are you an experienced Financial Planning & Analyst professional who can hit the ground running? We're partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an accomplished Interim FP&A Manager to provide strategic financial insight during a key period of change and planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to make an immediate impact, working closely with senior leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting and business performance across a diverse organisation.

The Role

You'll take ownership of the financial planning and analysis function, providing meaningful commercial insight to support decision-making and organisational performance. Acting as a trusted business partner, you'll work collaboratively with budget holders and senior stakeholders while leading the budgeting and forecasting cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.

• Produce high-quality management reporting with insightful analysis and recommendations.

• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.

• Partner with budget holders to improve financial performance and accountability.

• Deliver KPI reporting, variance analysis and performance dashboards.

• Analyse payroll and workforce costs to support resource planning.

• Support commercial performance analysis across multiple income streams.

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and financial controls.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Proven experience in FP&A, commercial finance or management accounting.

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience supporting senior leadership with strategic financial insight.

• Confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.

• Available to start at short notice.

What's on Offer

• £55,000 per annum (pro rata).

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making from day one.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Immediate start with potential for extension.

If you have the above skill and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to hear from you!