Finance manager jobs in hampton wick, greater london
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Job Summary
Location : Requirement to attend our sites in Basildon, Harlow and Thurrock if required and to team meetings quarterly.
Type: Remote
Salary: £48,000.00 per annum
Hours : 37.5 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Main Responsibilities:
Leadership
1. As a member of the Operational Leadership Team and wider Senior Leadership Team, work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for the strategic management and leadership of the organisation.
2. Work closely with the CEO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management.
3. Manage, maintain and develop all financial systems and control; increasing their impact and quality, and implementing best practices in financial management.
4. To supervise finance assistants and ensure that they are adhering to financial code of practices.
Financial Management
1. Lead and manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves & designated fund management and financial reporting.
2. Work with HR & Payroll Officer to manage and retain oversight of the day to day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger maintenance, including the reconciliation of petty cash, credit cards and all bank accounts on a monthly basis reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll.
3. Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
4. Lead and manage the provision of regular budget monitoring and reports to budget holders.
5. Assist with the budget preparation for funding bids. Manage, monitor and keep track of any grants, funding or commissioned income, working with relevant managers to provide relevant financial information for inclusion in monitoring reports.
6. Lead and manage the provision of quarterly financial reports to the Board and advise them on financial issues as appropriate
7. Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support organisational management, development and decision[1]making, and funding applications across the organisation.
8. Work with the CEO to prepare medium term financial forecasts for the organisation to support strategic decision-making and delivery of strategic priorities.
9. Lead on the audit process and the preparation of year end accounts to trial balance including preparation of the audit file and the closing down of the accounts on our accounting management system to ensure that the organisation is compliant with legal requirements and good practice.
10. To work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and designated Trustees to advise, review and cost the annual pay award.
11. To provide back-up and holiday cover for the processing of monthly payroll.
12. To work with and support the HR & Payroll Officer in providing payroll information and reconciling payroll monthly.
Governance and compliance
1. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Companies House, HMRC and the Charity Commission).
2. Attend Trustee Board meetings to report on financial matters, including the identification and management of financial risk, and provide any relevant reports.
3. To support the Trustees, SLT and line managers in managing our finances carefully and within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
4. To be the main point of contact with external auditors.
5. To ensure that robust financial controls are in place, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures and to ensure that they are adhered to and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error.
Closing date for applications : 21st July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Department: Finance
Salary: £48,863 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and dynamic finance professional to join our Finance Team. This is a temporary role, covering a period of leave for the current Finance Business Partner. This role forms part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, working with budget holders to provide relevant insightful financial reporting, to understand the units key financial and non-financial drivers and to extract the key findings into a clear and concise story for the Plan UK leadership team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance professional, preferably with prior experience at an international charity, to seamlessly slot into a role that provides essential financial guidance and expertise for multiple stakeholders. You must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with people of varying seniority across the organisation, have excellent attention to detail and not be afraid to ask questions and challenge the way we do things.
If this sounds like you, and you have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months to cover the absence of the permanent post holder.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 28 June 2025
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks including a Basic DBS check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
REF-222675
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Are you a master orchestrator passionate about making a real difference?
You Make It is an award-winning East London charity empowering working-class, racialised women. We’re looking for a part-time Operations Manager to power our daily operations and help us thrive!
In this role, you’ll:
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Lead talent recruitment and development.
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Enhance our inclusive team culture.
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Streamline processes, ensure compliance, and track impact.
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Collaborate on budgeting and board reporting.
What we offer:
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Hybrid, part-time working with flexible hours.
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Accelerated pay progression after 6 months.
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A therapy and wellness allowance, annual bonus, and pension.
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A small, joyful team culture built on equity and authenticity.
Contract: 1 year (with potential to extend)
Salary: £30,400 (£38k FTE)
Deadline: Interviews are rolling - apply as soon as possible
Start date: Ideally early September (or sooner)
Empowering women and progressive employers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A values-driven non-profit is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee finance and operations. This is a senior leadership role requiring vision, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams spanning Finance, Governance, IT, Health & Safety, and Facilities, ensuring effective systems and practices are in place. Act as a strategic partner in support of executive decision-making.
- Drive long-term business planning, including the development of three-year strategic plans and annual cycles.
- Lead the finance function to ensure optimal use of resources aligned with organisational goals. Deliver accurate financial planning, reporting, and analysis, and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and control processes.
- Oversee and conclude the annual audit process with rigour and transparency.
- Serve as Company Secretary, holding executive responsibility for governance, legal and regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
- Provide expert guidance on tax strategy and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to shape digital infrastructure strategy and oversee major system improvements, including financial systems and process optimisation.
- Support organisational change and development initiatives to build a collaborative, high-performing culture. Lead operational process improvements to enhance cross-departmental efficiency.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring staff and supporting professional growth across teams.
- Oversee the strategic use of office premises, ensuring physical infrastructure enables effective delivery of organisational objectives.
Requirements
- A qualified accountant with significant experience in senior leadership roles, within the not-for-profit sector.
- Strong track record in strategic financial planning and working closely with Boards; in-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, experience preparing statutory accounts, and sound understanding of charity law and regulatory frameworks, including company secretarial responsibilities.
- Proven experience of managing central services, including governance, IT, infrastructure, health & safety, and facilities functions.
- A strategic, adaptable leader with experience driving organisational change, implementing new ways of working, and developing effective, resilient teams through periods of transformation.
- Commercially astute and technically skilled, with excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing abilities; able to build trust and inspire high performance.
- Collaborative and consultative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
- Strong alignment with the values and mission of a purpose-driven organisation.
- Willing and able to travel within the UK (and occasionally internationally), with flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed.
This role is open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. This role offers hybrid working with the candidate expected to be in the office once every 1-2 weeks, more during busy periods.
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Senior Finance Officer
Location: Office-based near Nine Elms, London
Working pattern: Part-time, 2 days per week on-site
Pay: £19.23 per hour plus £2.32 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £35,000 FTE)
Duration: Temporary role for 8-12 weeks initially
Required system experience: Xero
We are delighted to be partnering with a creative, community-focused music charity to recruit a Senior Finance Officer to support their financial operations.
This is a pivotal role in a small team, responsible for the day-to-day financial management and operational bookkeeping of the charity, as well as contributing to longer-term planning and reporting. Following the recent opening of a second venue, including a performance space, recording studio, and café. \this role plays a vital part in ensuring robust and scalable financial systems across all areas of activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts for senior leadership and the Board
- Lead the budgeting process and maintain cash flow forecasts
- Oversee and carry out accurate bookkeeping, including:
- Purchase/sales ledger management
- Batch and individual payments
- Bank reconciliations
- Petty cash and credit card management
- Processing invoices and receipts
- Manage monthly payroll submissions and liaise with accountants and pension providers
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and Gift Aid claims
- Maintain oversight of income streams including student payments, ticketing, and café revenue
- Support fundraising team with financial reporting for funding applications and reports
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, SORP, HMRC, and charity regulations
- Oversee fixed assets register and manage depreciation schedules
- Liaise with external accountants on year-end accounts for both the charity and its trading subsidiary
What We're Looking For
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified by experience, with a minimum of three years in a finance or bookkeeping role
- Previous experience in a charity, arts, or creative environment is desirable
- Experience preparing management accounts and supporting Board-level financial reporting
- Proficient in using accounting software, ideally Xero
- Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and charity finance regulations
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and handling reconciliations, journals, and multi-source income
Knowledge and Skills:
- Clear understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting frameworks
- Ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Experience overseeing or working alongside bookkeepers or finance assistants
- Familiarity with restricted/unrestricted funding models is desirable
Personal Attributes:
- Organised, detail-oriented, and highly reliable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive, proactive, and solution-focused
- Comfortable working independently within a collaborative team
- Passion for the arts, music, or community engagement work is a bonus
How to Apply
If you're available immediately and interested in this role, please send your CV as soon as possible, as we're reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Shop Manager
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week to be agreed with successful candidate
SALARY: £15.12 per hour
CONTRACT: Fixed until October 2026. Possibility to extend depending on lease and successful turnover
Bring your retail know-how and leadership skills to a role that makes a difference.
We’re looking for a dedicated Store Manager to take the lead in overseeing the daily operations of our brand new shop in Leyton — driving sales, inspiring a positive customer experience, and ultimately helping to fund vital support services for older people in Waltham Forest.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the store, guiding a fantastic team of staff and volunteers. You’ll play a key role in their development, offering clear leadership, hands-on training, and day-to-day support to help everyone thrive.
If you're an experienced retail manager with strong people skills and a desire to use your talents for a cause that really matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a meticulous eye for numbers and a desire to support a great cause? We’re hiring a Finance Assistant to support the smooth and accurate financial operations of the charity, ensuring all transactions are recorded and processed in a timely manner. This role is key to helping the charity to manage its resources efficiently and transparently.
Find out more in the candidate pack on our website.
We work to protect orangutans, their forests and their future.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Richmond Project
Job title: Head of Finance & Compliance – Part Time
Salary: £65,000pa - £75,000pa FTE
Hours: Part time - 3 days per week
Hybrid Working: 2-3 days a week is required at their office based in Central London
About Us
We believe that building confidence with numbers can change lives. The Richmond Project, created and led by Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, identifies and supports innovative initiatives that drive social mobility by helping families break down barriers to numeracy. Our organisation is brand new, and we are looking to build out the founding team with exceptional talent from across all sectors.
Role description
As we begin to grow, we’re looking for a highly experienced Head of Finance & Compliance to ensure best-in-class financial governance, statutory obligations, and operational compliance.
This is a senior, hands-on role ideal for someone who has worked in a similar capacity within the charity or social enterprise sector. You’ll take ownership of our financial reporting, charity and company filings, risk management processes, and ensure we’re meeting all regulatory requirements — so our team can focus on delivery with confidence.
Key responsibilities
Finance
• Oversee day-to-day financial processes, working closely with external accountants.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes alongside the CEO.
• Monitor cash flow, manage financial risk, and prepare internal finance reports for the Board.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual accounts and external audit process.
• Support fundraising by preparing financial inputs for grant proposals and reports.
Governance & Compliance
• Act as Company Secretary: manage Board meetings, minutes, filings, and statutory record-keeping.
• Ensure full compliance with Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC, and other statutory bodies.
• Maintain and update key internal policies (e.g. safeguarding, data protection, finance policy).
• Support risk register maintenance and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
• Work closely with the CEO on contract management and legal compliance.
What we're looking for
• Significant experience in a senior finance, governance, or company secretarial role in the charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UK charity finance and regulatory obligations. The organisation will be making grants from an early stage, so experience with grant-giving will be highly valuable.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and professional integrity.
• Confident managing external advisers and auditors.
• Comfort with ambiguity and excitement at the prospect of an entrepreneurial, mission-driven organisation
• Passion for improving numeracy, providing opportunity, and social impact.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICSA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA) are desirable but not essential if equivalent experience is demonstrated.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please send an up-to-date CV to Simon Bascombe from Harris Hill via the apply button.
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Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.
Trust and Foundation income is a cornerstone of Acorns’ fundraising strategy. Income is primarily unrestricted and multi-year – a reflection of the strong, long-standing relationships Acorns have built with funders. With a mix of small templated applications and large bespoke bids, trusts work is underpinned by thoughtful stewardship and a collaborative, well-resourced approach across teams.
We’re looking for an experienced Trusts fundraiser to provide maternity cover and hit the ground running. You’ll take on a robust pipeline and inherit relationships from a portfolio that includes multi-year partnerships with major funders such as Children in Need and John Martins.
Working closely with a highly experienced and supportive peer, you’ll enjoy a shared, balanced portfolio and the space to focus on great fundraising. With a responsive Data team, access to strong stories, and excellent internal buy-in, this is a rare chance to build on solid foundations and deliver high-impact work. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in writing successful 5- and 6-figure bids, excellent storytelling skills, and confidence in translating data into compelling narratives.
As Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Foundations, you will:
- Take on a well-established portfolio of trusts and foundations with a combined value of c.£850K, delivering a mix of templated and bespoke applications
- Collaborate closely with a peer Trusts Manager, sharing responsibility for monthly submissions and stewardship
- Maintain and build relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent reporting and donor care
- Work cross-functionally with the Data, Marcomms, Finance, and Care teams to develop strong cases for support
- Support joint cultivation and engagement events alongside the Philanthropy team
Ideal skills and experience:
- A strong track record of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and word counts
- Comfortable managing and interpreting impact data, financial information, and project detail
- Highly organised and efficient, able to manage a busy workload with autonomy
- Collaborative and supportive team player with a donor-centred approach
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
Interviews for this position will be conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.
Acorns are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. To apply, please submit your CV (ensuring that it meets all/most of the person specification points on the advert above). PLEASE NOTE: A cover letter is not necessary at this initial application stage. Applications will be assessed by CV in the first instance, with suitable applicants being contacted to arrange a briefing & screening call. Candidates taken through to formal application stage will then receive detailed support with cover letter and CV.
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An exciting position has arisen for a Head of Finance to join an excellent Community Foundation on a permanent basis. The postholder will be reporting directly to the CEO and will be part of the executive team, leading a team of 7.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and improve the Trust’s finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required by the CEO
- Be the Executive Lead of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring timely papers to the CEO and to the Committee and Board as required
- Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and large-scale project/programme budgets
- Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the annual audit
- Allocating tasks for timely responses and keeping all colleagues abreast of progress
- Monitor, cash flow, reserves, analysis of performance against the organisation’s annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function
- Contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust and to the Trust’s future strategic and operational planning
- Direct line management of 3 staff, indirectly manage 7
- Ensuring an excellent service to all budget managers, enabling them to make effective use of all systems and monitor and manage their income and expenditure
- To attend the Executive Team meetings and provide reports
Successful candidate profile:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Significant track record in a Head of Finance / FD role for a Charity
- Experience of implementing enhanced reporting tools
- Experience of cost-effective procurement in line with policy
- Extensive staff management experience
Salary: up to £80,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Working pattern: on site
Hours: 35 per week
Location: West London
Duration: Permanent
Agency Reference Number: J81925
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
We are recruiting for a new Operations Manager to take on a broader and more strategic version of an existing role, with overall responsibility for the operational delivery of our services across three office locations.
The successful candidate will oversee HR, facilities management, IT, and our volunteer programme. You will lead a small but dedicated administrative team and work closely with colleagues at all levels as part of our Senior Management Team (SMT).
We are seeking a practical, solutions-focused and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving systems, processes and ways of working— especially within a charity context and with limited resources. You will be confident working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including major City law firms who support our pro bono work.
To apply, please share your up-to-date CV together with a cover letter of no more than two pages of A4, setting out how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work with South West London Law Centres.
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The closing date for the post is 29 July 2025 by cob 5 pm with interviews soon after. If you would like to have a brief informal chat to discuss the role, please contact us.
A prestigious and respected membership body representing healthcare professionals across the UK, is seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Operations to join their team on a long-term fixed-term-contract basis (24 months).
As an organisation engaging in key conversations on national and local healthcare delivery, offering guidance on best practice, professional standards and ethics as well as providing their members with advocacy, representation and ongoing training and educational resources, this is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation making a real difference within the healthcare sector.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working alongside fellow Executive Directors and the Board, the Executive Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for leading Finance, IT, HR, and facilities functions across the organisation. A summary of key duties is provided below:
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board, CEO, and senior leaders.
• Lead finance, IT, HR, and facilities functions
• Staff management of 3 direct reports and a wider team across finance and HR
• Manage risk, ensure compliance, and maintain strong internal financial controls
• Oversee group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Prepare and present management accounts, year-end financial statements, and audits
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. FRS 102, SORP, tax, pensions)
• Advise on long-term financial sustainability and resource allocation
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (banks, auditors, pension and investment providers).
• Lead procurement, contract management, and treasury operations.
About You
You will be a qualified accountant with experience operating at Director of Finance level.
You may have also overseen non-finance directorates, though candidates with extensive finance-only experience who can demonstrate an ability to oversee non-finance areas are encouraged to apply
Previous experience working in a membership body or similar is desirable
What’s in it for you?
Hybrid working: 2 days per week in central London office and 3 days working from home. Candidates requiring alternative working arrangements are encouraged to apply and enquire.
Salary: £102,592 + £6,769 London allowance
The role is a long-term fixed-term contract and will be offered on a fixed-term duration of 24 months.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: Sunday 27th July
Interviews: Tuesday 5th August and Thursday 7th August
Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with the hiring client on this engagement. For further information, please apply or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further information.
We're looking for a collaborative, analytical and detail-oriented Business Partner to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£55,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close the job advertisement early, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
This role encompasses two critical functions:
- Business Partner to Central Services - Assisting head office functions in managing their budgets.
- Financial Planning & Analysis - Supporting the Senior Manager for FP&A in overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
About you:
- Previous experience of planning and budgeting and delivery of key reports in a large organisation.
- Be capable of managing (sideways and upwards) senior individuals across multiple disciplines and have extensive, demonstrable people management experience and a clear understanding of the people implications and people agenda on the success of the business.
- Financial expertise to understand requirements, produce reports, provide financial analysis and to identify underperformance and risks.
- Confident, ability to lead, and communicate with others to influence business decisions and financial performance.
- Meticulous, accurate and attention to detail
- Experience in business modelling and financial forecasting.
- Advance skills in using Excel and to learn specific planning systems such as Bricks
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent full professional qualification.
- Ability to analyse complex financial information, identify issues, recommend solutions and express them clearly to "lay" managers.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and all levels internally and externally.
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Constructive contributions and relevant recommendations to senior management to improve the performance.
Desirable:
- Experience in business partnering of FP&A
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Senior Finance Officer
14 hours per week
As our Senior Finance Officer you will contribute to Career Ready’s finance and operations function by providing high quality financial support to the charity. Working as part of a small team of three, you will perform core finance tasks and will support the Head of Finance and Operations with budgeting, reporting and auditing activities.
Main responsibilities and accountabilities
Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into Xero Accounts
- Assist with the annual audit
- Maintain financial files and records
- Manage and reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Process payable invoices and staff expenses in line with fortnightly payment runs
- Perform credit control for maximum debt recovery
- Reconcile the bank statements for review the Head of Finance & Operations
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and budget monitoring reports
Support to the Partnerships and Income Teams
- Collating financial information for funding applications as required
- Monitoring expenditure on grant-funded programmes
- Preparing financial reports on receivable grants as required
- Maintain electronic files of funding agreements and contracts
Payroll
- To support with the administration of monthly salaried payroll for staff, and internship payroll throughout Jun-Sep each year
- To raise monthly salary journals for review by the Head of Finance & Operations
- To process payroll payments via online banking portals
Essential skills and experience required
· Fully or part qualified – AAT, ACCA or CIMA or qualified by experience
· Clear understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting frameworks
· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
· Ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines
· Previous experience of computerised accounting and payroll e.g. Xero
· Previous experience of payroll administration that includes maintaining confidential data
· Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
· Excellent attention to detail and high numeracy
· Ability to communicate financial information to different audiences
· Problem-solving ability
Desirable skills and experience
· To have an understanding of Charity Finance.
· Experience of working in a finance function in a charity
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time), depending on qualifications/experience
14 hours per week. Career Ready is committed to supporting condensed/flexible working patterns
Permanent and remote
You will be rewarded with the following benefits:
· 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution.
· Annual leave: 27 days per annum plus bank/public holidays (pro rata for part time). The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme.
· Flexible working
· Work from home allowance and paid travel expenses.
We regret that Career Ready is unable to offer visa sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. In accordance with our commitment to safeguarding, offers of employment are subject to completion of a DBS check.
Full details can be found in the candidate pack.
Timetable
Applications close at 9am on Monday 21 July 2025
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if we receive strong applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About ARTICLE 19
For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Together with our partners, we:
- THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
- DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
- PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.
When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.
Find out more about what we do on our website.
Your contribution to the team
You will support all financial aspects of budgeting, reporting, compliance and financial management of grants managed by ARTICLE 19, including all finance-related work with grant-receiving partners. The role is a key part of improving our programme delivery by supporting grant budget holders.
What you can expect in a typical day
- To support production of financial reports in compliance with donor and internal ARTICLE 19 requirements for a portfolio of projects managed by ARTICLE 19.
- To generate and review transactional reports and follow through as necessary with corrections and adjustments.
- To receive, process and account for expenditure by grant partners, including reviewing supporting documentation.
What you will bring to the role
- Qualified accountant with a CCAB recognised qualification, or working towards qualification, or qualified through relevant work experience.
- Understanding of accounting for restricted income and expenditure in line with international nonprofit financial reporting standards and donor requirements.
- Experience in partner due diligence and partner finance management, including reviewing financial capacity, assessing financial risk, and supporting partners to strengthen financial systems and compliance.
- Experience of working with overseas partners and offices, understanding different cultural and regulatory environments
For further details on the role and requirements, please see the job description on our recruitment system.
How to apply
If this has inspired you, please submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment system.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Deadline: 20 July 2025
We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Reward Package
- Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
- We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.
Our Culture
We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.
Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.