Finance support manager jobs in brent, kent

Job Title: Member and Supporter Experience Officer

Team: Member and Supporter Experience

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and London) 

Interview Dates: 27th and 29th May

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £25,601 to £32,089. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £27,568 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.

Context and purpose of role 

At the Ramblers, we are committed to providing our supporters with the very best experience possible, placing the Member and Supporter Experience Team at the heart of our operations. The team acts as the first line of support for members and supporters, responding to enquiries, managing interactions, and deepening engagement with the Ramblers. 

This role is instrumental in ensuring a seamless supporter journey, helping to attract, welcome, and retain supporters while providing valuable insights to the organisation to improve supporter experiences. As an ambassador for supporters, the role also contributes to the organisation’s ability to deliver its charitable mission. 

Key responsibilities 

Supporter Engagement 

• Respond to supporter enquiries via phone, letter, email and social media in a timely and professional manner, and with professionalism, empathy and attention to detail. 

• Triage enquiries, referring complaints, safeguarding and safety matters to the specialists in the organisation and escalating other enquiries as needed to subject-matter experts. 

• Listen and respond to the needs of each supporter, understanding their motivations and experiences to foster long-term relationships. 

• Acknowledge and thank donations and other payments in a timely and personalised manner. 

Payment processing 

• Handle and manage the Direct Debit cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing with support from colleagues and finance. 

• Provide monthly KPIs related to Direct Debits to Head of Member and Supporter Experience.

• Process and manage in-bound financial payments in an accurate and timely manner, managing any reconciliation as required. 

• Investigate and resolve any payment issues, liaising with supporters and the payment processor as needed. 

• Support our auditors and finance team on any reconciliation or financial enquiries. 

Data integrity and CRM Management 

• Maintain accurate records of interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints in the CRM system in accordance with data protection and Gift Aid Legislation. 

• Share key supporter data and insights within the organisation to elevate the supporter voice. 

• Support key supporter administration tasks (e.g. welcome pack data send) 

Problem-solving and complaints handling 

• Investigate and resolve low-level issues or complaints, liaising with other colleagues as required and keep supporters informed throughout the process. 

• Handle complex technical enquiries related to our digital tools such as app, website, insight hub. 

• Manage feedback and complaints, following established procedure with a focus on turning negative experiences into positive ones. 

Volunteer support 

• Provide training and support to key volunteers, such as Membership Secretaries, helping them to attract, welcome and retain members. 

• Provide support to office volunteers, ensuring they feel values and supported to carry out their tasks effectively. 

Continuous improvement 

• Input into new digital development to ensure supporters receive value, and to minimise pain points 

Other 

• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post. 

• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation.

The person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential: 

• A high standard of organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. 

• An excellent telephone manner. 

• An ability to maintain high levels of accuracy at all times. 

• Ability to adapt style, tone and content to provide a tailored service to supporters. 

• Ability to show initiative and determination to investigate and solve complex enquiries. 

• Excellent time management and organisational skills enabling you to plan and prioritise incoming workloads to SLAs set. 

Desirable: 

• Proven experience of working in a busy customer/supporter service environment. 

Personal Attributes 

• A team player, develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships. 

• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to help members and supporters. 

• Positive and professional attitude. 

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently. 

• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Values and Behaviours 

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

Inclusive 

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.     

Inspiring 

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.     

Empowering 

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.      

Responsible 

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.   

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to help recruit their new Senior Finance Manager. The accountancy provides fully scalable finance and operations teams to organisations in the not-for-profit sector, freeing up their clients’ time and enabling them to do what they do best and make life changing impact. 

The role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. For this role you will be based at the South Derbyshire office 4 days a week, with one day working from home. The salary banding is £40,000-£45,000 + a discretionary bonus of up to 10%.

In this role, you will take charge of the provision of routine management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You will build budgets and longer-term financial planning. You will produce year-end accounts and manage relationships with stakeholders. You will support with funding proposals and donor reporting. You will ensure that the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively. You will review and improve systems, procedures, and policies. You will also present financial updates to the Executive Teams and Board, providing strategic advice.

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant finance knowledge, either by qualification or experience. You will have experience of producing management accounts and external reporting. You will have experience using SME accounting software/systems and Microsoft Excel. 

You will have strong relationship-building abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will also be self motivated and have the ability to manage your own time and workload.

Desirably, you will have experience working in the charity sector.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out!

Team: Individual Giving

Location: Homebased with occasional travel for meetings

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £54,687.21 per annum

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Individual Giving Manager – Acquisition

• This role will manage and implement Cats Protection’s individual giving marketing programmes, defining operational plans and budget allocation to develop sustainable income streams for the charity, in line with the income generation strategy
• You will manage a team of 5 and grow the volume and value of individuals supporting the charity to reach new audiences and maximise market penetration through multi-channel mass marketing activity

About the Individual Giving Team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
• Our team is responsible for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters to generate over £22 million each year and provide leads for the other teams in the directorate
• We currently have a team of 13 working across Acquisition and Retention on our Appeals and Raffles, Membership, Sponsorship, Lottery and regular giving programs using Mail, Face to Face, DRTV, email, Digital, Social and other paid media

What we’re looking for in our Individual Giving Manager – Acquisition

•  Significant experience in Individual Giving – preferably within the charity sector, managing large volume acquisition campaigns
• Line management experience with track record of developing individuals
• Experience of managing and developing new relationships with key suppliers/agencies
• Creating strategies, planning and managing significant income/expenditure budgets
• Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets as well as other KPIs

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 18th May 2025

Virtual interview date: From 22nd May 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Salary: £28,000 plus London Weighting (£2,600) dependent on location

Location:Remote with frequent travel to projects in Hampshire, Berkshire and London. This includes projects in Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Havant, Portsmouth, Southampton, Slough and Reading. You can also work from FoodCycle’s office in Vauxhall, London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

If you love food and people, then this is the ideal job for you! We are FoodCycle, a multiple award-winning charity, with a vision to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community.

In this role you will have the opportunity to manage and develop our community meals projects in your region. Our projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food. Our guests can look forward to a hearty weekly meal in their local community where they will make friends and feel well nourished.

You will manage recruit and train local volunteers to be empowered to run these projects. You will liaise with a network of charities, build local relationships and create the most incredible community meals in your area. You will also line manage a Project Support Officer working across London and the South East.

You will be an excellent communicator, with experience of recruiting and managing volunteers. Using strong organisation skills, you will ensure our volunteers are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, and are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their projects.

You will live within Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, or London with easy access to these counties (South, West, or North West London). You will be willing and able to travel within the region, and to work some evenings and weekends.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Monday 26th May 2025.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to interview.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

A small yet established housing association in London is looking for a Head of Finance for a minimum of 6 months to join their great team.

The organisation offers high-quality housing and support to the community and strive to improve the lives of the individuals in the local area.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone from a housing association background, with strong leadership skills who is confident coaching and improving teams.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with a Housing Association background
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to empower and improve team members
• Delivering on year end accounts and working closely with auditors
• Improving links between finance and operational departments

Responsibilities:

• Production of Management and Financial accounts
• Ability to improve Business Partnering in the organisation and communicate effectively with others
• Lead the team and also work closely with Executive members of staff
• Improve Service Charge processes and controls from a finance perspective

If you are a Housing Finance professional at a senior level and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, please get in touch as the role is moving fast.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to help recruit their new Senior Finance Manager. The accountancy provides fully scalable finance and operations teams to organisations in the not-for-profit sector, freeing up their clients’ time and enabling them to do what they do best and make life changing impact. 

The role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. This is a hybrid role where the postholder will be based at the accountancy firm’s London office 2-3 days a week. The salary banding is £45,000-£50,000 + a discretionary bonus of up to 10%.

In this role, you will take charge of the provision of routine management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You will build budgets and longer-term financial planning. You will produce year-end accounts and manage relationships with stakeholders. You will support with funding proposals and donor reporting. You will ensure that the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively. You will review and improve systems, procedures, and policies. You will also present financial updates to the Executive Teams and Board, providing strategic advice.

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant finance knowledge, either by qualification or experience. You will have experience of producing management accounts and external reporting. You will have experience using SME accounting software/systems and Microsoft Excel. 

You will have strong relationship-building abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will also be self motivated and have the ability to manage your own time and workload.

Desirably, you will have experience working in the charity sector.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out!

Job title: Interim Finance Support Officer

Location: A short walk from Oxford Circus

Hours: Full time – 35 hours

Pattern of work: 3 days office based, 2 days from home

Pay: £16 - £19 an hour holiday pay

Contract type – Temporary

Are you passionate about working for the charity sector? If so the working for this unique charity who are growing rapidly could be a really exciting opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will have a variety of duties to ensure the finance team delivers timely and effective service.

Your duties as Finance Support Officer will include;
- Processing accounts payable invoices
- Setting up payment runs
- Processing income
- Completing bank and supplier reconciliation
- Looking after the finance inbox to ensure all queries are handled in a timely manner

The skills you will bring to your role as interim Finance Support Officer will include;
- Prior experience in a similar ideally in the charity/not for profit sector
- Working knowledge of Sage Line 50/Raisers Edge
- Understanding of accounting principles such as debits VS credits
- Proven track record of working towards various deadlines

This is a critical and urgent hire and if you are interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire.  With a network of 200 parishes, there is a Christian presence in every local community.  There is a rich variety of people and traditions, which are united in our shared mission of "worshipping God, making new disciples, transforming communities".

The Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd (DBF) manages the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese and its associated entities as well as managing activities to serve and equip these parishes through various activities and projects. 

The Finance & Governance team handle all matters concerning Diocesan and Cathedral finance including the administration and collection of parish share, paying invoices and expenses, budgeting, annual statutory, management accounts, clergy stipends, staff salaries, advice to parishes on parochial finance matters. 

This role covers the full range of work in an accounting system dealing with input to and output from all ledgers with specific responsibility for the administration of parish shares and fees including the issuing of regular statements to parishes. The purpose is to ensure that the accounting system has accurate and timely financial data which is available to those who require it either for decision-making or for external reports and accounts.

View complete job description at the provided link

Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: Home Based (UK)
Hours: Minimum 30 hrs a week; may be worked flexibly each week
Salary: £40,000 Full Time Equivalent.
Contract: Temporary (maternity cover)
Start date: ideally early July 2025 to permit ample handover with current finance manager before maternity commences in early Sept.

The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to uphold and enhance our existing strong financial infrastructure whilst our current postholder is away on maternity leave. This role involves managing day-to-day financial reporting systems and controls, providing forecasts for bids, ensuring financial plans align with budgets, and meeting external reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial management: maintaining robust financial reporting systems and controls, and line managing the Finance Assistant.
• Fundraising support: providing accurate financial forecasts for bids and meeting fund reporting requirements
• Budgeting: ensuring financial plans are in line with budgetary constraints.
• Accounts production: leading the production of monthly management accounts and communicating to operational managers.
• Re-forecasting: handling budgeting and re-forecasting processes.
• Compliance: communicating effectively with auditors and the external finance committee.

Candidate Profile:

Accounting experience: minimum of two years in relevant financial management roles in a charity or non-profit.

Essential Skills:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
• Lead on delivery of the annual and half year budgetary process
• Develop budgets for funding applications and providing financial support to fundraising
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex financial information.
• Highly methodical and organised in record-keeping and analysis.
• Inclusivity: We welcome applicants at any stage of life or background, including those returning to the workforce or seeking a change of pace.

If you are passionate about financial management and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme
• Occupational sickness scheme
• Special paid leave provision

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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is Sunday 18 May at 23:59.
Interviews to be held virtually Thursday 22 May 2025.

Questions?

Contact us through the website.

Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.

Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.

The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.

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At MRS Independent Living, we are committed to creating a society where everyone can live independently and with dignity. Our vision is a society where everyone has control over their lives and can stay independent, active, and connected to the world around them. Our mission is to provide practical help so that people who need support can live safely and well in their homes and communities. 

We achieve this through a range of vital services focusing on home adaptations, decluttering, exercise falls prevention, digital inclusion, reducing isolation, and providing advice and advocacy. Our values are rooted in equity, empathy, and a strengths-based approach. 

We are a social enterprise as well as a charity, which means we charge for some of our services and use any surplus to help fund our community projects. Our income comes from a variety of sources including contracts, grants and increasingly, individual donations. 

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance Officer to join our small, friendly team for 1 day per week (0.2 FTE) on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of home and occasional office-based working from our base in Hackney. 

Reporting to the Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and accurate management of our finances. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, financial reporting, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your finance skills within a supportive environment where your contribution will have a direct impact. 

We’re looking for an experienced finance administrator or officer with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial reporting, ideally within a charity, social enterprise or small business. You’ll possess exceptional numerical skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent organisational and time management abilities. You’ll also be a proactive problem-solver with a warm and friendly communication style and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

If you are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can contribute your finance expertise to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you.

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Natalie Pink, Director.

Senior Finance Manager (Part-Time)

24 hours per week | £45,000 pro rata | Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in South London office)

A high-impact, award-winning charity working to improve health and wellbeing through a better food system is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its senior management team. The organisation influences policy, builds strategic partnerships, and raises public awareness around the links between food, health, and sustainability.

This is a crucial and hands-on role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate, timely financial and management reporting, while supporting the senior leadership team. 

We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable, and approachable finance professional with excellent analytical and communication skills. You’ll thrive under pressure and be confident working across teams and with external stakeholders. The role includes line management of the Operations Manager and reports to the Executive Director.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in an organisation that is shaping the future of the UK’s food system and making a real difference to public health.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

The Forest of Avon is one of England’s Community Forests and a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The Forest of Avon was established in 1992 as one of the first England’s Community Forests and became a charity in 2008. The Forest of Avon hosts several programmes including the multi-million pound Trees for Climate and the Western Forest, delivering woodland creation and restoration across the region as well as our expert-led Nature and Health work. The charity has a growing team and an actively engaged Board of Trustees.

The Head of Finance (HoF) is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the Forest of Avon Trust which now includes Western Forest, England’s first new national forest in 30 years covering Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the West of England (including North Somerset).

Our new HoF will manage the charity’s financial systems, preparing accounts, supporting audits, reporting to the Board of Trustees and overseeing and reporting on the financial elements of key programmes such as the Trees for Climate grant scheme and the Western Forest. The HoF also works closely with the team and external stakeholders to expand the charity’s financial capacity, ensuring transparency and effectiveness in all financial activities.

Role Description

Post: Head of Finance, Forest of Avon (including Western Forest)
Salary: £46,305-51,146, with annual pay review  
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible work hours

Line manager: CEO, Forest of Avon / reporting to Finance Sub-Group of Board.

Contract: Permanent

(Forest of Avon are also open to considering an Interim contract whilst recruitment for a permanent role is underway – please contact Solutions for HR as soon as possible)
Location: Central Bristol. Mainly office based with the option for some home working, as agreed.

Benefits include: Staff pension, Employee Assistance package, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering days and staff training and social events.

Some key duties of the role include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare the annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the charity’s auditors to ensure the successful completion of the annual audit process.
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including budget setting, forecasts, and projections to ensure the Trust’s financial health is consistently monitored, including projects such as Trees for Climate and Western Forest.
• Present financial reports to the Board of Trustees and Western Forest Boards, providing insight and recommendations on financial strategies and growth opportunities. 
• Ensure accurate recording of grant agreements, claims processing, and reconciliation of funds in line with grant terms.
• Oversee end-of-year financial reconciliation and reporting for all funding programmes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and financial policies.
• Provide financial input and support for the management of restricted funds, ensuring all are appropriately allocated and tracked.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with extensive experience in financial management within a charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong experience in preparing accounts, managing audits, and financial reporting.
• Experience with grant management, including financial administration, claims processing, and reporting in relation to large-scale funding programmes.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights to the Board and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and advise both internal teams and external partners on financial matters.
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in financial software and IT systems, including bookkeeping and accounting platforms.

Forest of Avon are an equal opportunity employer and applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, veteran status or age. The Forest of Avon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. We seek to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We encourage different perspectives and seek to support our team and partners to share and implement new ideas, to continue improving and to realise our full potential. 

To apply for this role please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience together with a covering letter (cover letter to be no more than 2 A4 pages) to the recruitment team.

The closing date for this role is 5pm on Monday 2nd June 2025. Interviews are likely to be held w/c 9th June 2025.

Your new company
My client is a small London-based charity which has recently grown and now needs some support on a temporary basis in their finance team.
Your new role
My role is Finance Officer, on a temporary basis for 4-6 months, working in a small team. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Dealing with accounts payable and receivable
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Payment runs
- Bank reconciliations
- Processing expenses
- Dealing with queries
- Other tasks to support the team
- Use of internal systems and Excel
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in finance, including with the duties above. If you were studying for a professional qualification, that would be an advantage. Strong systems skills, including with Excel, would also be helpful.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work for a small but growing charity in a supportive team.
What you need to do now
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