Financial accountant jobs in lewisham, london

This is a senior leadership position offering a pivotal opportunity to shape our organization's financial and operational future. The Head of Finance and Operations will provide strategic guidance while ensuring the efficient and effective daily operations of all financial and administrative functions.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will deputize in their absence, contribute significantly to our organizational growth and success, and ensure a robust and compliant financial framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial & Operational Leadership

• Partner with the CEO to develop and implement long-term financial and operational strategies, including horizon scanning and risk management.

• Manage the organization's financial systems, specifically overseeing and optimizing the use of QuickBooks for all accounting and reporting functions.

• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop, review, and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Oversee reviews and renewals of organizational insurance policies.

2. Financial Management & Oversight

• Oversee all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and taxation.

• Lead the annual audits for UK and US entities, ensuring accuracy and transparency and managing relationships with auditors.

• Maintain and manage banking relationships.

• Conduct regular variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to the CEO and leadership team.

• Oversee management of restricted funding.

• Develop and implement robust financial controls.

3. Fundraising and Data Systems

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reconciliation between CiviCRM and QuickBooks.

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support fundraising strategies and donor reporting.

4. Leadership & Governance

• Deputize for the CEO as needed, ensuring continuity across all operations.

• Maintain strong relationships with board members, providing comprehensive and insightful quarterly financial reports to foster understanding and engagement.

• Provide strategic leadership to your team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Be responsible for managing relationships with our US bookkeeper (consultant) and both UK and US auditors, and for the line management of the UK Finance and Admin Officer.

5. Operational Excellence

• Lead and manage a team of finance and operations professionals.

• Develop and implement efficient systems and processes to optimize performance across all administrative functions.

• Monitor and assess operational activities, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.

• Conduct regular cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Oversee HR and payroll functions

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional accounting or finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

• Proven experience in a senior finance and operations role (at least three years experience).

• Experience in preparing UK statutory accounts and managing external audits. 

• In-depth knowledge of UK FRS 102 and Charities SORP. Exposure to/experience of US GAAP.

• Experience in preparing the annual budget, working closely with budget holders.

• Experience in supporting grant management.

• High proficiency in using financial software. (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero etc.)

• Experience in driving continuous improvement of financial processes and systems. 

• Strong strategic and financial planning skills.

• Experience leading and managing a team.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands-on.

Desirable

• Experience working in a not-for-profit sector.

• Experience working in an international organization.

• Experience with CiviCRM or other similar donor management systems.

• Experience in remote working.

• Strong commitment to Humanists International’s mission.

Head of PS Financial Reporting

 

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for improving financial transparency and performance within an operational environment? Do you also have the passion to improve the lives of Adults with a Learning Disability? If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

We’re recruiting for a Head of PS Financial Reporting to join our Finance team at Mencap. This is a pivotal role and the successful candidate will be in charge of the financial reporting across our Personal Support (PS) services in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland. The focus will be on providing robust financial oversight, compliance, and insight driven reporting that drives operational excellence.

This role is a full time permanent position. There is flexibility around where the role is based, we have large offices in London, and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. If there is no office within a reasonable distance, the role may be offered as home based with some travel for team meetings. We are an inclusive employer and encourage our employees to bring themselves to work!

 

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports across PS services.
• You will collaborate with senior stakeholders on financial planning, forecasting, and performance improvement.
• You will drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems.
• You will promote evidence based strategic decision making through financial analysis and modelling.
• You will line manage the PS Finance Business Partnering team

 

Required Skills

• You will be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• You will have a proven track record in financial reporting and analysis within a complex organisation.
• You will have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and financial governance.
• You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in or with social care or charities is desirable.

If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you!

Apply now- applications close on Sunday, 28th September. Interviews will commence via Teams during the week beginning 6th October.

 

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

 

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

At our charity, we believe in the transformative power of holidays – especially for families facing some of life's toughest challenges. 

Behind every joyful moment we create is a team of dedicated professionals ensuring our operations are financially sound and strategically aligned. As we grow, we’re looking for a Financial Controller who shares our values and wants to make a meaningful impact through financial leadership.

As Financial Controller, you will lead the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance, transparency, and strategic alignment. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, trustees, and external providers to deliver robust financial reporting, effective treasury management, and support decision-making across the organisation.  As we’re a small organisation, there’ll also be times when you’ll need to support the day-to-day running of our financial operations directly.

Role tasks and responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
• Oversee income and expenditure tracking, including restricted/unrestricted funds.
• Manage cash flow to meet organisational requirements.
• Monthly presentation of financial management reports.
• Oversee management of the charity’s investments.
• Manage financial systems (e.g., Sage) and outsourced providers, including pension and payroll operators.
• Ensure appropriate schedules of financial delegation are in place/observed.
• Manage bank accounts, ensuring effective relationships with financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations and funder requirements.
• Support funding applications with financial insights.
• Lead year-end accounts and audit preparation, working with auditors on the production of statutory accounts.
• Develop internal controls and financial policies.
• Support external partnerships working in line with strategic goals.
• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring value for money from providers.
• Step in and support day-to-day financial operations such as Sage and Salesforce recording and analysis as and when required.
• Identify financial opportunities and risks and how these impact on the strategic plan.
• Manage and support the work of the Finance and Resourcing Officer

We work in a hybrid way - but have no fixed weekly office days! Find out more about what this means - and more about who we are and what we do, as well as our expecations of the role via the job pack. 

About Vision Action

Vision Action, formally Vision Aid Overseas, is a UK-based charity, with a focus on fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care services in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa. The charity was established in 1985. Our work focuses on the development of services for uncorrected refractive error and primary eye health. Uncorrected refractive error is the world’s leading cause of avoidable visual impairment, with an estimated 670 million people affected worldwide. We develop programmes that integrate training, primary eye care, school eye health and facility developments into national and regional eye care plans, seeking always to be responsive to local need. In this way, we help children to learn and adults to earn so that they can provide for their families. Currently, the organisation has programmes operating in Ethiopia, Ghana, Zambia, and Sierra Leone.

We need great people to help us on this journey. You do not need to have a public health, eye care or charity sector background to work with us. We need our people to be self-starters, innovators and able to get on and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job Purpose

Vision Action seeks a highly dynamic individual for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The position is part of the management team, and the post holder will be expected to lead on the financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for the organisation as well as taking forward some strategic finance and operations projects as we expand our programmes in existing countries. The individual will also be expected to support the Co-CEOs with administrative, compliance and IT related tasks.

The position holder is required to comply with all of Vision Action’s policies and procedures, including Vision Action’s Safeguarding policy.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

Functions / Key Responsibilities:

1. Finance

• Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.

Financial accounting

• Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
• Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting Vision Action’s country offices in hosting their respective audits.
• Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.

Management accounting

• Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
• Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
• Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.

Support to country offices

• Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
• Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
• Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
• Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
• Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.

2. Administration

• Support staff in conducting procurement in line with Vision Action’s procurement policy.
• Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.
• Support office management tasks.

3. Other

• Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).
• Conduct staff training on relevant policies and procedures.
• Any other task reasonably requested by your line manager.

Person Specification

Competencies
Essential

• Delivering Results: Dynamic self-starter able to work independently within a small entrepreneurial team.
• Process improvements: Continual review financial processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative: Able to work closely within a small team in the UK and overseas.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to working patterns and styles in diverse cultural contexts.
• Accuracy: Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Leadership and Management: Lead by example and support colleagues.

Qualifications and experience
Essential

• CCAB fully qualified accountant or finalist, proficient at using MS Office (Advanced Excel)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a finance role.
• Preparation of financial accounts.
• Preparation of financial information for senior leadership.
• Preparation of information for and hosting of external auditors.
• Organisational budgeting.
• Budgeting for and reporting to donors.
• Setting up reporting systems to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting to donors.
• Establishing financial controls and systems.
• Using accounting packages.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an international charity.
• Preparing charity accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
• Preparing financial information for Board members.
• Involvement in a financial systems upgrade.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Using QuickBooks.
• Experience of working in international development.

At Ambitious about Autism, we believe in a a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions. We're looking for a Finance Business Partner who's ready to bring insight, influence, and energy to a role that sits at the heart of our strategic decision-making.

This is more than just numbers. You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organisation, helping them shape and deliver their financial plans. You'll work closely with ELT members and budget holders to build robust financial models, set budgets, and produce termly forecasts that drive real impact.

 As a key player in our finance team, you'll:

• Lead the monthly management accounts and reporting process
• Provide strategic and technical financial advice to high-profile projects
• Ensure financial implications are understood and embedded in decision-making
• Influence and negotiate with senior colleagues to help us meet our financial goals

 We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Has trained at a top 15 accountancy firm or equivalent public body (e.g. NAO), or has strong experience in finance business partnering
• Can quickly get to grips with a complex environment and work independently
• Has experience in strategic finance and business planning
• Understands charity finance (SORP FRS 102) or has transferable IFRS/FRS102 knowledge and a willingness to learn

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your financial expertise will help shape the future for autistic children and young people.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Systems Accountant as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter. They’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join their team of ‘relentless doers’.

About the role:

Working as a partner between finance and IT, the Systems Accountant will join Parkinson’s UK at a pivotal time of investment in their finance systems and processes. You will play a key part in supporting and managing finance system upgrades, implementations, and developments, liaising across key stakeholder groups to ensure that the finance systems are optimised to meet business needs, enhance financial reporting and drive efficiency across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Support the implementation, development, and continuous improvement of financial systems.
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to ensure smooth system integration and data accuracy.
• Assist in configuring and testing new financial systems or system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot system issues, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develop reports and dashboards to enhance financial reporting and decision-making.
• Train finance teams and end-users on new systems and best practices.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance requirements are embedded in system workflows.
• Support month-end and year-end processes by ensuring system efficiency and data integrity.
• Document system processes and procedures for future reference.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in developing or improving financial systems
• CCAB part-qualified or qualified accountant
• Experience in supporting the implementation and maintenance of finance systems
• Ability to or experience of developing financial reports suited to stakeholder needs within finance systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

About The Role

Are you a CCAB-qualified accountant who thrives at the intersection of finance and technology? Do you want to use your expertise to help tackle one of the UK’s biggest health challenges?

We are looking for a Systems Accountant to join our Finance & Assurance team during an exciting phase of transformation on a permanent basis. Having recently transitioned our financial system to Unit4 ERPx, you will play a vital role in optimising our finance systems, ensuring strong internal controls, and providing support to colleagues across the organisation.

In this high-profile position, you will serve as the in-house Unit4 super-user and subject matter expert, ensuring that the system delivers maximum value to the Finance team and the wider organisation. This role combines technical insight, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen our financial systems and processes.

About you
You will bring strong expertise in finance systems, with the ability to translate technical functionality into solutions that align with organisational goals. You should be a proactive problem-solver, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively across teams, and committed to driving continuous improvement.

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years of system accounting experience.
- Significant experience with Unit4 ERPx or other ERP finance systems, particularly in a post-implementation context. Knowledge of Avalara and Proactis is beneficial.
- Ability to combine technical system knowledge with financial context to deliver business-focused solutions.
- Highly proficient in Excel and other data handling tools, with strong analytical skills.
- Proven experience managing multiple, complex programs of work in a demanding environment, with the ability to prioritize effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of working across departmental and hierarchical boundaries.
- Experience in driving quality and performance improvement through data-driven metrics and reporting.
- A track record of leading high-performing support teams, encouraging career development, and managing performance.

What you’ll focus on:

- Lead the administration and optimization of Unit4 ERPx, ensuring that finance processes are efficient, compliant, and effective.
- Translate finance and technical requirements into clear, actionable system changes.
- Manage system issues and enhancements, collaborating with Unit4 Support and internal stakeholders to quickly resolve challenges.
- Oversee data integrity, controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop reports and dashboards to drive insight, accountability, and informed decision-making across the organisation.
- Support, coach, and lead the Systems Officers, promoting high performance, learning, and professional growth within the team.
- Build trusted relationships with senior finance colleagues and external suppliers to maximize system capabilities.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Management Accountant

National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is entering an exciting phase of transformation of its financial management and reporting – and we’re looking for a Management Accountant ready to lead the way.

If you are a finance professional who is passionate about turning financial data into insight and impact, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change and to shape the management accounting function from the ground up in this newly created role.

What you’ll be doing:

The Management Accountant will be responsible for leading the finance function’s operations and outputs, including:

• Implementing the organisation’s first internal management accounting structure.
• Managing the operational performance and delivery of the Finance Team, including line management of the Senior Finance Officer.
• Development and implementation of new financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks in order to modernise ways of work.
• Delivery of accurate financial information and ensuring effective financial management, for example through budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Creating financial reports and providing essential financial analysis to support strategic decision-making for various stakeholders, from budget holders to the National Assembly.
• Collaborating across departments to build financial awareness and accountability.

Who we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced business partner with demonstrated success in designing financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
• Have a good understanding of UK financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to explain financial matters in plain terms and engage confidently across the organisation
• Be able to spot opportunities to improve processes and take steps to address them.
• Have experience of a leadership role within a Finance Team and direct line management.
• Be CCAB or CIMA qualified.

About us:

Established in 1947, NALC is a membership organisation and the only national body representing the interests of local (parish and town) councils. We work in partnership with county associations to support, promote and improve local councils. We campaign on their behalf, raise awareness of their work and provide them with various services to support their needs.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, permanent role
• £50,000 per annum
• Hybrid working, with office located at The Bloomsbury Building, 10 Bloomsbury Way, Holborn, London, WC1A 2SL
• 11% employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and three working days between Christmas and the New Year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Please submit your application via the online application portal no later than 23:59 on Tuesday 7th October 2025.

Interviews will be held at our offices as follows:

First round on Monday 20th October
Second round on Thursday 23rd October

NALC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As part of our application process, we will ask whether you require any reasonable adjustments. Providing this information will help us ensure the recruitment process is accessible, fair, and inclusive for all candidates.

Since 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has been England's only recognised national membership organisation for community, neighbourhood, parish and town councils. We work with county associations to support, promote, improve and create sustainable councils.

10,000 parish and town councils in England represent 35 million people with 16 million electors, raising £700 million in precept and investing over £2 billion in communities. Some of the largest councils have a precept of over £1 million a year. Around 100,000 councillors spend over 14 million hours a year serving those councils to help change their community. Over 300 new councils have been created in rural and urban areas in the last decade.

We believe these vibrant and dynamic parish and town councils are at the centre of community effort, delivering services and giving their communities a democratic voice.

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My client is a purpose-led, UK-based professional membership organisation that is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a senior leadership position with strategic influence, ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who can confidently lead at executive level.

About the Role

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role leads on all financial aspects of the business, advising senior leaders, providing financial insight and leading on negotiations with commercial businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of the finance function, including all financial planning and statutory reporting.
• Ensuring financial ownership of a new ERP implementation project and taking an active role in data related decisions.
• Leading on commercial negotiations with new and existing external partners including property reviews, pricing and long-term strategy.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board members.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles
• Strong commercial and strategic financial acumen
• Experience of working with Boards and senior stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to purpose-led work

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership role. The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model with c.1 day a week in their South-West London office.

Expenditure Clerk

Salary£25,857.46 per annum

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Expenditure Clerk

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £25,857.46 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1140000

At YMCA England & Wales, we’re driven by a simple belief: work should be meaningful. Every day, our teams play a part in supporting young people, families, and communities across the country. Behind the scenes, our Finance Department makes this possible by ensuring we can deliver services smoothly and effectively. Now, we’re looking for an organised and motivated Expenditure Clerk to join our friendly Finance Processing Team.

Why this role matters

As Expenditure Clerk, you’ll be more than just a number cruncher. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our purchase ledger accurate and up to date – ensuring suppliers are paid on time, invoices are processed correctly, and our services can run without interruption. In short, your attention to detail will help keep the YMCA movement strong, so we can continue to change lives every day.

What you’ll do

Working closely with our Senior Expenditure Clerks and Expenditure Supervisor, you’ll:

Process purchase invoices and payments accurately and promptly.

Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve queries as they arise.

Reconcile supplier statements and support with banking and petty cash.

Monitor supplier portals, scan and distribute documentation, and keep records organised both physically and digitally.

Support colleagues across the Finance Processing Team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a detail-oriented team player who enjoys working with numbers and processes. Accuracy, organisation, and a proactive attitude are key. While some finance or purchase ledger experience would be an advantage, what matters most is your enthusiasm for learning and your commitment to supporting the team.

Why join us?

At YMCA, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative workplace where people care about making a difference. We believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable, so we foster a culture where you can learn, grow, and celebrate success with colleagues who share your values.

Join us – and help keep the vital work of YMCA moving forward.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

A well-established Housing Association in East London is looking to take on a Treasury and Financial Planning Lead for an initial 9 Month role.  This association has a big impact in its community and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association background, with experience in business planning (knowledge of BRIXX), development cash flow and an understanding of security charging.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on business planning and financial strategy, including multi-year forecasting, stress testing and ensuring long-term liquidity for operational needs
• Oversee financial modelling and appraisal of large-scale development and regeneration projects, providing clear insight to senior stakeholders and helping to guide investment decisions
• Manage property security charging processes to support funding arrangements, including due diligence, asset data validation, and liaison with legal and valuation professionals to ensure assets are eligible and properly charged
• Production and maintenance of short-, medium and long-term cash flow forecasts, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational and strategic needs, while supporting informed financial decision-making

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant / Treasurer
• Treasury / Business Planning candidate from a Housing Association background
• BRIXX experience
• Good excel and system skills

If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is moving fast.

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Head of Finance Operations as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

Parkinson's UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter. They’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Financial Operations, who will provide leadership and development to the Financial Transactions Team and the Local Groups Finance Team during a period of transition to new systems and processes. You will lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary contact for auditors and other external advisors. Additionally, you'll be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and reporting processes throughout the charity by leveraging data and digital tools.

What you’ll do:

• Lead on the Annual Accounts production and act as key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team.
• Manage a team of three direct reports across financial reporting, transactions, and procurement
• Continuously drive improvements and actively contribute to the finance transformation across finance processes and systems
• Act as lead, mentor and coach to the Financial Accounting Team and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Manage financial risks and improve internal controls through compliance to relevant governance

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of leading the Annual Accounts production and ability to distil and present it to a wide range of non-finance stakeholders
• A CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant with excellent technical financial accounting skills, including strong knowledge of relevant accounting principles
• Experience building rapport and constructive relationships with senior managers across the organisation to deliver continuous improvements
• A proven track record of coaching and mentoring individuals and delivering results through teams

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Head of Group FP&A: £80,000 - £93,000 + Enhanced Benefits | London | Hybrid Working

For a large, global organisation, we are recruiting a Head of Group FP&A. Leading a team of 4, the Head of Group FP&A sits at the heart of Group and Global Finance, and leads Group MI, Reporting, Planning and Forecasting across the organisation. The role oversees cash and balance sheet forecasting for the Group and Subsidiaries and ensures insightful reporting to external stakeholders. Liaising with the Shared Service Centre, Centres of Excellence, and Regional finance teams, this role will shape and embed the implementation of new planning and reporting tools, and will work with the business to create best-in-class FP&A processes during a time of substantial change and transformation. The Head of Group FP&A will shape and embed a unified finance culture and service model and will deliver a new planning tool (Anaplan) as part of the Finance Transformation Programme across the UK, International Regions and Global Strategic Business Units, partnering with Regional FDs and Business Directors.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class Group FP&A and MI reporting service globally and regionally, for all strategic business units
• Ensure all Group FP&A processes meet the organisation's strategy, objectives and TOM
• Drive continuous improvement using technology to achieve best practice in Group FP&A
• Provide high-quality, insightful MI for the Group, making improvements as needed
• Develop and improve balance sheet and cash forecasting for the Group to meet external stakeholder requirements and develop Group forecasting of income and expenditure and cash for all subsidiaries
• Support Treasury in the forecasting of trapped and restricted cash forecasts
• Support leadership in coordinating and delivering Long Term Finance Planning, 5yr financial plans (3-statements)
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in the UK and globally including the SSC, Centres of Excellence and MSP
• Drive the development of a more effective financial planning and forecasting process and lead the implementation of Anaplan, working with the business to increase the effectiveness of the FP&A process in the UK and globally
• Drive a step change in cash and balance sheet forecasting at Group and Entity level
• Drive the implementation of Global FP&A processes and Reporting Tools

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified with proven experience delivering and managing in similar FP&A roles
• Strong commercial experience gained in a complex global matrix-managed organisation
• Experience leading teams in organisations undergoing change and driving for growth
• Experience with the appraisal of investment projects
• Experience with implementing new and enhanced financial reporting and MI tools
• Shared Services (SSC) experience
• Development and optimisation of SAP accounting and planning applications i.e., Anaplan

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

The Purpose of the Role
The External Relations (ER) department includes private fundraising, marketing & communications and advocacy. ER’s goal is to mobilize external audiences to raise funding to meet core organization needs deliver programs that support our clients to recover and gain control of their lives; influence policy changes to improve outcomes for our clients; and build and grow our global brand.  

The Strategy & Planning (S&P) team is responsible for supporting ER to advance our ambitious global strategy, driving impact and strategic change. The S&P team works with leadership to (1) define ER’s strategic goals and associated plans, (2) monitor progress towards them, and (3) lead strategic projects that address barriers or pursue opportunities to advance our ER strategy. Examples of strategic projects include facilitating decision making on when to enter new fundraising markets; building an operating model for collaborative fundraising at the local and global level; improving processes to strengthen the donor experience and financial accounting.  

The Senior Strategy Manager will be expected to lead large, complex strategic projects, developing solutions that solve complex problems and delivering high quality results at a fast pace, in partnership with senior global leaders. This role requires a high level of personal initiative, strong interpersonal skills, sharp problem-solving skills, the ability to think creatively, and the desire to work in a multicultural, dynamic environment.

Key Working Relationships
-  Business Operations and Analytics team, inclusive of Strategy & Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Donations Operations, Prospect Research & Management, and Analytics teams 
-  ER Leadership Team 
-  ER Department Leads 

Key Accountabilities

Project Leadership and Problem Solving

•  Lead large, complex strategic projects, with minimal supervision
•  Use strategic and critical thinking to quickly structure ambiguous problems, facilitate collaborative problem-solving, and rapidly iterate towards evidence-based solutions
•  Lead cross-functional project teams, including structuring the work across the project team, sharpening quality of work, and managing and coaching team members

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
•  Collaborate closely with global senior leaders, building trusted relationships, serving as thought partner, making recommendations that account for their needs, and influencing them to act
•  Promote a positive, collaborative, and efficient working environment where colleagues enjoy working with each other, and feel inspired to grow and develop in new ways

Analysis & Insight 
•  Structure and conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses, including stakeholder interviews to gather needs, concerns and perspectives
•  Generate actionable insights and recommendations, informed by analysis, best practices, and an understanding of the IRC and the challenges and opportunities we face

Communication & Delivery
•  Produce high-quality deliverables (often PowerPoint decks, memos, and analysis) with little re-work required
•  Confidently present analysis and recommendations to global leaders to facilitate decision-making and alignment

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
•  Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex strategic projects; solution-oriented and able to drive results independently**
•  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, especially senior leadership, and navigate difficult discussions**  
•  Strong analytical skills – analyze, interpret, and translate quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights**  
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills – communications are clear, concise and tailored to the relevant audience** 
•  Strong organizational and time-management skills – proven ability to prioritize against simultaneous demands and deliver at a fast pace 
•  Highly collaborative and effective in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure 
•  Adaptable; respond enthusiastically and positively to ambiguity
•  Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel 

Experience:
•  Demonstrable experience (7-10 years) in a strategy, consulting, or business transformation role, with a track record of high performance. 
•  Experience in running large-scale, cross-functional projects that solve complex organizational problems and implement strategic change 
•  Experience partnering with senior and executive leadership as a strategic advisor, shaping key decisions and enabling leaders to effectively influence and drive strategy