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Grant Accountant
Money Ready is dedicated to creating a financially fluent population, and our finance team plays a vital role in making that ambition possible. We’re looking for an experienced grant accounting professional to join us on a six-month contract, taking ownership of our grant financial reporting and setting up a new procurement structure for our schools team.
You’ll prepare financial information for grant proposals and donor reports, maintain restricted and unrestricted fund schedules, and keep our grant compliance and audit readiness in good shape. Alongside this, you’ll design and implement Money Ready’s procurement framework from scratch, covering policy, supplier due diligence, purchase orders and contract management, before handing this over to our Finance Assistant once it’s up and running.
This role sits at the bridge between transactional finance and our wider strategic finance function, so we’re looking for someone who’s just as comfortable in the detail as they are explaining financial data to non-finance colleagues and funders.
What the role involves:
Preparing grant budgets, financial narratives and donor reports in line with funder requirements and Charity SORP. Tracking grant budgets against actuals and reporting variances to the Senior Finance & Operations Manager. Designing and rolling out a procurement framework, from supplier onboarding through to contract renewals. Supporting month-end reconciliations and audit schedules. Working closely with our fundraising team to provide financial data and constructive challenge on donor budgets.
Key details:
- Hybrid working, based from one of our offices in London, Birmingham, Southampton, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow or Manchester
- Fixed-term contract, 6 months, 3 days per week
- Salary of £36,000 to £38,000 FTE, pro-rated to 3 days per week, dependent on experience
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent); AAT Level 4 with substantial grant and procurement experience will also be considered
- Experience of Sage Intacct is highly desirable
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a criminal record check (PVG)
Key dates:
- Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 28 September
- Round 1 interviews: 1 or 2 October (online)
- Round 2 interviews: 6 October (in person, London)
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced, commercially astute and forward-thinking Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership of the organisation's financial management, planning and governance. This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, supporting organisational growth, driving operational excellence, and enabling the charity to maximise its impact.
The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional (or qualified by experience) with extensive experience of financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and strategic planning. They will bring a proactive and innovative approach to financial management, identifying opportunities for organisational development, efficiency, improvement, and sustainable growth.
Ideally, candidates will have experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment and possess a strong understanding of charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, with experience of charity accounting and a customer-focused approach? Do you take pride in ensuring income is accurately recorded and reported and enjoy working with data? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Officer (Income) to play a key role within our Finance team, helping to ensure the Charity's income is managed accurately and efficiently.
About the Role: The Finance Officer (Income) is a vital member of the Finance team, responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of the Charity's diverse income streams. You will manage the monthly income reconciliation process, prepare income journals, support Gift Aid accounting, and work closely with colleagues across Finance, Data and Fundraising teams to ensure income is recorded correctly and allocated to the appropriate funds and appeals.
The role offers the opportunity to gain broad experience across charity finance, including income accounting, fund accounting, Gift Aid, audit support, and financial controls. You will contribute to maintaining robust financial processes and help ensure the Charity can maximise the impact of every donation received.
Why Join Us? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million during our current five-year strategic period.
This is an exciting opportunity to further strengthen and develop the Finance function so it is well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, while playing a meaningful role in improving the lives of people living with cancer.
Ideal Candidate: You will have experience working within a finance team and be working towards a finance qualification, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be comfortable working with large volumes of financial data, performing reconciliations, and investigating discrepancies.
You will bring strong Excel skills, a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. Experience supporting audit or year-end processes and working with financial systems is essential. Above all, you will be committed to RMCC's purpose and values and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
What We Offer
· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution (increasing to 8% after two years of employment)
· Flexible working options
· Study support for accountancy exams
· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, shopping and other discount schemes and more
· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages via CharityJob.
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 (11.30pm)
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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We are looking for more than an accountant!
Place Matters is a small, entrepreneurial charity punching above its weight.Yes you need be a qualified accountant who will “do” as well as “oversee” but we want you to also be part of our mission to enable community-led, place-based change to thrive. You will provide strategic and practical leadership across finance, organisational operations, risk, governance and compliance. We want you to contribute beyond your functional portfolio - support organisational strategy, planning, culture, partnerships and fundraising and translate Place Matters’ ambitions into deliverable and financially sustainable plans.
Please apply if you are someone colleagues and Trustees can trust to make sound decisions and if you are a team player - confident and with strong opinions, but low ego and collegiate. You need to have the ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty, remain calm under pressure, and stay solutions focused.
We'll conduct interviews on 22 and 23 October 2026.
To enable community-led, place-based change to thrive by strengthening communities, influencing funding, policy, and turning learning into action


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Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability and reporting of the organisation. In this role, you will play a leading role on the statutory accounts, audit and cashflow management, while providing expert financial insight and support across the organisation. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise in a role with real impact, helping to ensure our resources are managed effectively so we can continue delivering life-changing services and support.
We are seeking a collaborative and proactive accountant with strong financial reporting experience and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with colleagues across the charity, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
We welcome applications from candidates across the UK and are committed to flexible ways of working. However, our preference would be that you will be based from our offices in London, Brighton or Glasgow.
Terrence Higgins Trust was set up in 1982 following the death of its namesake, Terry Higgins, the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness in the UK. As an organisation we are working toward ambitious goals: (1) to end the onward transmission of HIV in the UK by 2030; (2) provide support for people living with HIV; and (3) fight HIV-related stigma.
An ambitious organisation
Since 1982, we’ve acted boldly and passionately to meet the challenges of this ever-changing epidemic .We are working to end HIV transmission in the UK by 2030, support people to live with HIV and fight HIV-related stigma. It’s a critical moment – for the first time our goals are within reach. We are working together with our beneficiaries and partners to make the end of HIV transmission a reality.
A collaborative organisation
As the UK’s leading HIV charity, we are looking to take new, innovative steps to drive forward our ambition but we can achieve none of our goals alone. We do this through a strong team approach internally and working with partners externally. This might be others in the HIV or sexual health space, or organisations with very different expertise, cultural competencies or reach.
A people organisation
Terrence Higgins Trust is its people – our service users are central to our organisation and the services we provide are informed by their lives, voice and experience. Our talented staff create innovative and engaging programmes, many of whom are also living with HIV. We know that equity, diversity and inclusion are critical to the work we do. We are striving to be an anti-racist, anti-sexist, more inclusive organisation and are committed to having a workforce with people from different backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Financial Accountant – Income and Payroll Focus (FPA&A)
Salary: £47,851 - £52,380
Location: National / predominantly remote working
MLC Partners is recruiting a Financial Accountant – Income and Payroll Focus (FPA&A) for a large, highly impactful organisation operating nationally across the UK.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of income and payroll-related financial information, while working collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and the wider organisation.
This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led, values-driven organisation in a role that offers plenty of ownership and exposure across the wider finance function.
You'll be joining an organisation committed to investing in its people, creating an inclusive working environment and supporting colleagues to develop and progress in their careers.
The role is predominantly remote, with a national remit and connection to a regional business unit.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Accounting, you will take responsibility for key areas of income and payroll accounting, supporting robust month-end processes and ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and appropriately controlled.
You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and operational teams, providing both technical accounting expertise and practical support.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Taking ownership of income accounting, accruals and adjustments, ensuring they are accurate, complete and compliant with relevant accounting standards.
- Driving the period close process for income and payroll-related areas, reviewing actuals, trends and exceptions and resolving issues promptly.
- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including deferred income and income provisions.
- Working closely with Payroll to ensure salary-related accruals and adjustments are accurately reflected within the accounts.
- Supporting budget holders and Finance colleagues with income and payroll queries, helping to identify root causes and reduce recurring issues.
- Providing cover and support around billing, income processing and cash collection, helping maintain resilient processes across the team.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, with a focus on getting things right first time and reducing manual entries at month and year-end.
- Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit, producing high-quality working papers and responding to auditor queries.
About you:
You will have a good understanding of income recognition, accruals, deferred income, provisions and payroll-related costs, alongside practical experience of balance sheet reconciliations and period close activities. Previous involvement in audit processes and preparing audit evidence or working papers will also be important.
Beyond your technical expertise, you will be proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy.
You will need:
- Studying towards or already hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Experience across financial accounting, income accounting and/or month-end processes.
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of income recognition, accruals, deferred income, provisions and payroll-related costs
- Practical experience of balance sheet reconciliations and period close activities.
· Previous involvement in audit processes and preparing audit evidence or working papers will also be important.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Confident using finance systems and excel.
The organisation is open to part-qualified candidates, so this could be particularly attractive to someone progressing through ACA, ACCA or CIMA who already has solid experience within the Financial Accounting function.
If you’re looking for a role where finance is genuinely expected to partner, influence and challenge, please get in touch with Sam at MLC Partners for a confidential conversation.
Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on the appointment of a new Financial Controller role within their finance team.
This would suit an ACA qualified Accountant operating at Audit Manager or above level, looking to move out of an audit firm into a Financial Controller role or a CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualified Financial Accountant/Controller who is looking for a progressive move.
It’s an exciting time to join RADA, with the role offering an opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most recognised drama schools:
A broad financial leadership role, taking responsibility for financial control, reporting and cash management across RADA, alongside oversight of the finance team.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team at RADA. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in either Higher Education, Charity or similar background and will possess a strong background in financial control, financial reporting, and cash management. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and managing the company's cash flow to support our business objectives. The role will line manage the financial team responsible for payroll, payments, invoicing, reconciliations etc and work closely with RADA Business management accountant.
Closing date: Sunday 4th October
Interviews: 12th, 13th & 16th October
If either role could be of interest, please feel free to get in touch with Phil Southern at Ivy Rock Partners directly for a confidential conversation.
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Alpha International is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing financial insight to help the organisation fulfil its mission effectively and sustainably.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and financial analysis to ensure accurate reporting.
- Support the production of management accounts, forecasts, annual budgets, and financial reporting.
- Maintain strong financial controls, supporting compliance, governance, payroll reviews, supplier approvals, and regulatory reporting.
- Assist with year-end accounts preparation, audit requirements, and Charity Commission reporting.
- Partner with budget holders and the Giving Team to provide financial guidance, analysis, and support.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
Essential skills, experience and knowledge:
- Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Proven experience working in a finance or accounting environment.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager – Part-Time / Job Share
A leading health-focused membership body is looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join its finance team on a part-time, job-share basis.
This is a senior and influential finance role, leading on financial planning, analysis and business partnering across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and budget holders, providing the insight and challenge needed to support effective decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.
Key details:
· Salary: £60,535 – £68,962 FTE (pro rata for 17.5 hours)
· Part-time – 17.5 hours per week, as a job share
· Largely remote – maximum one day per week in the Central London office, usually Wednesdays
· Lead on budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and scenario planning
· Develop multi-year forecasts and support long-term financial planning
· Provide high-quality business partnering to senior stakeholders and budget holders
· Produce and present financial analysis to senior leadership and governing committees
· Manage and develop one Finance Business Partner
We’re looking for a qualified accountant with broad FP&A leadership experience, including modelling, scenario planning, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting.
Previous experience within a charity, membership body and/or trade union environment is essential, alongside strong stakeholder management and advanced Excel skills.
Benefits include:
· Annual pay rise in line with inflation, with eligible colleagues also moving up a scale point within their grade
· 12% employer pension contribution
· Flexible working, supporting a wide range of arrangements including varied hours and condensed weeks
· Hybrid working – just one day per week in the office (usually Wednesdays), with the remainder from home
A great opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a genuinely senior and interesting part-time/job-share position, offering excellent flexibility alongside a broad and strategic FP&A remit.
Closing date: 2nd October
Please send your CV for consideration.
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We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is excited by the role finance can play in creating social impact. Working closely with colleagues, senior leaders and trustees, you'll provide the financial insight, forecasting and analysis needed to support effective decision-making, ensure strong financial stewardship, and help us make the best use of our resources to deliver our strategy, Leading with Hope. This is an opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with a commitment to using finance as a tool for positive change.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning across the Trust.
- Support and challenge budget holders to make informed financial decisions.
- Provide financial analysis, reports and insights to the Senior Management Team, Finance & Investment Committee and Board of Trustees.
- Support funding applications and grant reporting through budgeting, financial modelling and analysis.
- Oversee investment and property reporting, ensuring risks and opportunities are clearly communicated.
- Lead the annual audit process and support statutory reporting, compliance and financial controls.
- Help build financial confidence across the organisation by making financial information accessible, meaningful and actionable.
Empowering young people who face deep-rooted inequality to lead lasting change, by investing in their leadership, their communities, and their spaces.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Management Accountant - 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
2 days a week in the office, Woodford Green £35,000 - £36,000 for four days a week (£43,750 - £45,000 full time equivalent)
Charity People have partnered with an £8million turnover charity based in Woodford Green, Essex to recruit a newly created part time, Management Accountant.
You will be joining a respected and growing charity where you can make a real impact through high-quality financial insight and support. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this newly created Management Accountant role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional who enjoys combining strong technical accounting skills with stakeholder engagement and is keen to contribute to the success of a values-led organisation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation.
- Analyse financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight.
- Partner with budget holders to support informed decision-making and financial accountability.
- Help strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and system efficiency.
Person Specification
- Strong QBE accountants with management accounting experience.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present financial information clearly.
- Experience supporting budgets, forecasts and month-end reporting processes.
- Confident communicator, able to build relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Role will be closing on 30th September, 2026
First stage interview 6th October, 2026
Second stage interview 13th October, 2026 (in person interview)
Candidates shortlisted for this role, will be requested to answer two questions.
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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Job Title:Financial Controller
Salary:£70,000 per annum
Location:Hybrid: Working time split between your Home and our London Office
Hours of work:Full-time (35 hours per week)
Reporting to:Director of Finance
Premier, Europe’s largest Christian media organisation, is seeking an outstanding Financial Controller to help steward the financial life of a ministry that helps people encounter God through media and experience renewal in their daily lives.
This is more than a senior finance role - it is an opportunity to use your professional gifts and provide wise financial leadership to sustain and strengthen our ministry. If you have ever wondered whether your finance skills could be used to help build God’s kingdom in a deeper way, this may be the role God is calling you to.
You will benefit from opportunities to grow personally and professionally; developing your leadership and deepening your technical expertise in a role where your contribution is genuinely valued.
Role Overview
The Financial Controller is responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day leadership of Premier’s finance function. We are looking for a hands-on, solution-focused individual to lead a small team, oversee Premier’s accounting system (Iplicit), prepare high-quality financial reporting, support budgeting and audit activity, and deputise for the Director of Finance as required.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the day-to-day operation of Premier’s finance function, managing the team and deputising for the Director of Finance
- Overseeing accounting operations, controls, reconciliations and data integrity across finance processes
- Managing the finance system, proactively improving systems and processes, and driving efficiency and automation
- Preparing draft monthly management accounts, cashflow reports and financial analysis to deadlines
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting, reporting and preparing the audit and statutory regulatory returns
You will have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications
- Proven experience of leading finance operations, month-end processes and management reporting
- Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, cashflow reports and balance sheet reconciliations to deadlines
- Excellent understanding of double entry
- Experience of managing and developing a finance team to meet deadlines
- Experience of importing and reconciling data from external databases or systems
- Advanced Excel skills and a strong track record of accounting systems management, process improvement and delivering efficiencies though automation
- Strong commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and budget holders
Please note that Premier is a Christian media agency and this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal Christian faith. You will have a good understanding of the Christian community and a clear commitment to Premier’s mission to help people encounter God through media.
Premier staff regularly attend all-staff meetings and devotions where we share what God is doing through Premier and spend time praying for our work. There are also several occasions each year when staff are required to gather in person.
If you sense God may be calling you to this role, we would love to hear from you!
Information for candidates
Why Join Premier?
Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!
Competitive salary and benefits package:
•Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role
•25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
•Additional leave on your birthday
•Contributory pension scheme
•Life Assurance scheme
•Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
•Eye care scheme
•Enhanced Family leave and Pay
In addition we offer:
•Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.
•Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
•Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.
Application Process
•All applications need to be completed online using our recruitment system (linked from our adverts).
•You will be asked to answer a number of questions before submitting your application – please ensure you provide information on how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role.
Premier exists to help people encounter God through media.


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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Enable!
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Vouchers etc)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities and events each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
Reports to: Head of Finance
Based: Battersea Park
Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week
Role Overview:
The role will be carried out in the finance department, which is situated within Battersea Park. The role will be reporting to the Head of Finance. Regular duties would initially consist of, but not be limited to, the below. They will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they are in line with development needs.
Central Services ensuresthe company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, delivering to the agreed timetable.
- Line manage the Finance Officer, providing guidance, objective setting, appraisal and performance management.
- Prepare and post all month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals.
- Post deferred and accrued income entries in Sage Intacct in line with the organisation’s revenue recognition policy.
- Run monthly depreciation, post fixed asset journals and maintain the fixed asset register.
- Process internal and external recharges.
- Review the bank and credit card reconciliations prepared by the Finance Officer and the debtors control account reconciliation prepared by the Credit Controller.
- Check the trial balance against the management accounts and prepare management accounts narratives and variance commentary for review by the Head of Finance.
- Compile and analyse financial data to create accurate and timely reports for management review.
- Take responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations other than the debtors control account (prepared by the Credit Controller) and the bank and credit card accounts (prepared by the Finance Officer), ensuring reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly.
- Review payment runs prepared by the Finance Officer ahead of approval by the Head of Finance, deputising as approver in the Head of Finance’s absence.
- Approve routine accounts receivable credit notes in line with delegated authority; credit notes above the delegated threshold and all write-offs are approved by the Head of Finance.
- Support the Credit Controller with receivables adjustments, write-offs and account queries.
- Apply accounting policies in line with relevant accounting standards and ensure they are followed across the organisation, escalating any issues to the Head of Finance.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements under the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
- Support the annual audit, preparing working papers and responding to auditor queries.
- Prepare and submit ONS returns.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
- Business partner with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise, guidance and training as required.
- Provide recommendations to minimise risk and improve financial performance: identify areas for improvement, propose solutions and implement agreed changes.
- Provide Sage Intacct training and support to non-finance users.
- Act as the first point of contact for junior members of staff with operational and technical queries.
Skills and Experience:
- Qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
- Experience operating at Management Accountant level within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Knowledge of relevant accounting systems. Strong IT literacy, Microsoft Excel in particular.
- Demonstrable experience of owning a month-end close and full balance sheet reconciliation cycle.
- Strong attention to detail and able to produce work to a high level of accuracy.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise and work independently to deadlines.
- Experience of Sage Intacct.
- Knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and fund accounting.
- Experience of delivering system training to non-finance users.
- Experience of ONS or other statutory return submissions.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join a finance team supporting a complex, project-based organisation. This role combines core management accounting responsibilities with business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and project finance support.
Working closely with budget holders and project leads, you will provide high-quality financial information, support effective decision-making, and help ensure projects and departments are managed within budget. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring financial performance, and providing insightful financial analysis.
The successful candidate will build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders, translating complex financial information into practical guidance, while ensuring compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations, and internal financial procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Partner with budget holders and project leads to monitor performance and manage budgets.
- Provide financial reporting and insight to support decision-making.
- Ensure accurate financial management of projects, including reporting and funder compliance.
- Monitor income, expenditure, risks, and financial performance against targets.
- Support process improvements and develop management information and reporting tools.
- Deliver excellent stakeholder support and financial guidance to non-finance colleagues.
About You
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
- Strong analytical and financial business partnering skills.
- Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge.
- Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
- Organised, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and contributing to the financial success of a mission-driven organisation.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Snr Management Accountant to join a finance team supporting a complex, project-based organisation. This role is a 6 month interim assignment based in St Albans, on site 3 days per week. The role combines core management accounting responsibilities with business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and project finance support.
Working closely with budget holders and project leads, you will provide high-quality financial information, support effective decision-making, and help ensure projects and departments are managed within budget. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring financial performance, and providing insightful financial analysis.
The successful candidate will build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders, translating complex financial information into practical guidance, while ensuring compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations, and internal financial procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Partner with budget holders and project leads to monitor performance and manage budgets.
- Provide financial reporting and insight to support decision-making.
- Ensure accurate financial management of projects, including reporting and funder compliance.
- Monitor income, expenditure, risks, and financial performance against targets.
- Support process improvements and develop management information and reporting tools.
- Deliver excellent stakeholder support and financial guidance to non-finance colleagues.
About You
- You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
- Strong analytical and financial business partnering skills.
- Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge.
- Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
- Organised, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and contributing to the financial success of a mission-driven organisation.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.

