Financial accountant jobs in south hampstead, greater london

Sadler’s Wells

Financial Controller

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Permanent, Full-time

Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office

Office based in EC1R, closest stations Angel & Farringdon

About Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. We commission, present and produce more dance than any other theatre in the world—spanning tango to hip hop, flamenco to ballet, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary.

Our vision is simple yet profound: to create, through dance, a depth of connection that transcends borders, cultures and languages. We believe dance can move us, open our minds, and help us reflect on what it means to be human.

With a year-round programme of performances and learning activities, and with four theatres across London—including our brand-new venue at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park—Sadler’s Wells is where artists and communities come together to create, experience and be inspired by dance.

Our values guide us every day:

• Collaboration: listening, empowering and working together to amplify creativity.
• Excellence: making and sharing meaningful, ambitious and impactful work.
• Inclusion: celebrating difference, removing barriers and reflecting diverse communities.
• Innovation: being curious, bold and unafraid to find new ways forward.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will lead on the integrity and efficiency of Sadler’s Wells’ finance operations, ensuring strong financial stewardship across our group of charities and companies. This is a senior and visible position within the finance team, with responsibility for overseeing financial records, controls, compliance, systems and reporting.

You will provide leadership to the transactional finance team and act as a key partner to departments including Catering & Events. Working closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will play a critical role in delivering reliable management information, supporting insightful analysis, and enabling informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial transaction processing, ensuring accuracy across purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, banking and supporting systems.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes, producing timely and reliable management information and statutory accounts.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with audit, tax, payroll and statutory requirements.
• Act as Systems Accountant, driving adoption and optimisation of financial systems to improve efficiency.
• Provide clear and supportive line management to the transactional finance team, motivating and developing colleagues.
• Partner with colleagues across the organisation, particularly Catering & Events, to ensure effective financial support and insight.
• Manage banking relationships, mitigate fraud risk, and support treasury and compliance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, UK GAAP and charity SORP.
• Proven experience in payroll, budgets, financial analysis and strengthening internal controls.
• Systems-oriented with experience of implementing and optimising financial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team of finance professionals.
• An affinity with the arts and culture sector is desirable, alongside knowledge of VAT, Theatre Tax Relief and charity-specific compliance.
• Sadler’s Wells welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We want our workforce to reflect the rich diversity of our stages, audiences and communities.

How to Apply:

Sadler’s Wells are proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn for this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain to book in a meeting to discuss the role further.

Timeline:

Closing deadline: 21st September 

1st stage Interviews: w/c 29th September

Financial Controller

We are seeking a qualified or part-qualified accountant for an exciting Financial Controller position with a growing international charity working at the intersection of cultural heritage and community development.

Position: Financial Controller
Location: Remote (UK-based) – may require occasional international travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
 

Closing Date: 21st September 2025 at 11.59pm

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this is a varied and hands-on role leading on the consolidation of accounts and supporting the organisation’s finance operations across multiple countries. You will play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and robust reporting, working closely with both the central finance team and in-country colleagues.

As part of a close-knit and collaborative team, the Financial Controller will need a flexible, practical approach and a willingness to partner with stakeholders across different cultures and geographies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Book-keeping and Accounting
• Preparation of Monthly Consolidated Accounts
• Annual Statutory Audit and Compliance
• Grants and Funding Management
• Payroll & Employee Benefits
• Bank and Cash Management
• Group Accounting Oversight

About You

The successful candidate will be a resourceful, detail-oriented problem solver with excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience working with international NGOs, and the ability to manage complex, multi-currency, multi-entity finances.

Key skills and experience required:

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or part-qualified in final stages of completion
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to produce and present concise financial reports
• Experience of managing and developing teams in dispersed or matrix settings
• Proven experience in the International NGO sector
• Experience producing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity UK SORP and managing multi-site international audits
• Experience with multi-currency and grant accounting
• Excellent understanding of financial processes, procedures, and related systems
• Experience of leading a month-end process, including preparation of management accounts
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks and/or Xero preferred)
• Understanding of commercial accounting and Gift Aid

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring colleagues remotely
• Experience working in a fully remote role
• Experience in a similar field (e.g. artisan communities or cultural heritage)

How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a statement (no longer than 2 pages) outlining why you are the right person for this role.

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity founded in 2006 that believes artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. The charity supports artisans to thrive, revitalise endangered traditions, and connect people across the world through heritage.

The organisation is fast-growing, with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and employs over 400 staff worldwide. With both charitable and trading operations, they deliver an ambitious, wide-ranging programme of work in complex and sometimes conflict-affected regions.

You may have experience in areas such as: Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller/Senior Manager, Management Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Divisional Financial Controller, Assistant Group Financial Controller, International NGO Finance Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

A well-established organisation in London is looking to take on a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner for a 6 months temp to perm opportunity.  The company has a big impact on its tenants and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a Housing / Property background with experience in leading on Management Accounting and Business Partnering. 

Responsibilities:

• Providing management accounts to agreed deadlines, including key financial information 
• Carrying out financial analysis and presenting findings, and business partner with budget holders to support in commercial decision making
• Assist with rolling cash flow forecasts and support with relevant journals for management accounts
• Support on the development of the annual budget and adhoc requirements around year end audit

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with 2/3 years minimum post qualification experience
• Housing or Property experience, ideally within a Management Accounting / Business Partnering role
• Proficient with excel, has used a variety of finance packages and understands accounting principles 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders

If you are a qualified finance professional from a housing or property background and this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is moving quick.

A well-established organisation in London is looking to take on a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner for a 6 months temp to perm opportunity.  The company has a big impact on its tenants and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a Housing / Property background with experience in leading on Management Accounting and Business Partnering. 

Responsibilities:

• Providing management accounts to agreed deadlines, including key financial information 
• Carrying out financial analysis and presenting findings, and business partner with budget holders to support in commercial decision making
• Assist with rolling cash flow forecasts and support with relevant journals for management accounts
• Support on the development of the annual budget and adhoc requirements around year end audit

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with 2/3 years minimum post qualification experience
• Housing or Property experience, ideally within a Management Accounting / Business Partnering role
• Proficient with excel, has used a variety of finance packages and understands accounting principles 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders

If you are a qualified finance professional from a housing or property background and this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is moving quick.

Location: South Kensington, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: c. £85,000K + generous benefits package
Closing date: 14th September
Contact: Rosemary Pini - Allen Lane

The V&A is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring Deputy Finance Director to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the museum’s financial resilience and supporting its mission to champion creativity in all its forms.

As part of the V&A family of museums, the role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation with a global reputation, a national collection of over 2.8 million objects, and a 5,000-year-old story of creativity told through exhibitions, education programmes, research, and digital experiences.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Deputy Finance Director will work at the heart of the V&A’s strategic and operational decision-making. The postholder will provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, statutory reporting, and compliance across a complex, multi-site organisation.

Key priorities will include:

• Developing and delivering a multi-year strategic financial model to strengthen resilience and support commercial growth.
•  Leading the annual business planning cycle and aligning financial plans to strategic objectives.
• Enhancing financial systems, reporting, and processes to improve decision-making and efficiency.
• Championing strong financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the organisation.
• Overseeing statutory accounts, external reporting, and technical advice on VAT, Gift Aid, and other tax matters.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders.

About You

The V&A is looking for a qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with experience leading finance teams in large, complex organisations. You will have:

• A strong track record in statutory accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
• Technical expertise in accounting and charity taxation
• The ability to present complex financial information clearly to varied audiences
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing high-performing teams
• Alignment with the V&A’s values: Sustainability, Equity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Generosity

Why Join the V&A?

The V&A offers an inclusive, values-driven environment where staff are supported to thrive. The museum is proud to be an open and diverse organisation and is committed to a strict zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

Benefits include:

• 29 days’ holiday plus public holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution (post-probation)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Interest-free loans (travelcard, bike, rental deposit)
• Free entry to major museums and exhibitions
• Discounts in V&A shops and cafés
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff social events

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please contact: Rosemary Pini at  Allen Lane who has partnered with V&A on this appointment or apply below. 

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department/Service:

The finance department is responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the 4million turnover at GSU. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House, and pensions. This includes supporting our annual external financial audit.

The finance team act as Business Partners to the rest of the organisation ensuring they understand financial processes to aid effective working. The team also work alongside our external payroll provider and our external digital system provider to ensure smooth and effective working.

Job Purpose:

Provide a professional, accurate, and timely accounting service in respect to all management and statutory reporting. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external support services to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance department, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Reports to:

• Currently reporting to the CEO whilst the senior management role in the Finance Department is under review. The senior management post is currently vacant.

Responsible for:

• Supporting, managing, supervising, and developing one Finance Coordinator and one Finance Assistant.
• Temporary Interns and/or student staff supporting the Finance team as required

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Management and Statutory Reporting:

• Prepare accurate management accounts on a timely basis each month.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports, including VAT Returns, Companies House, and Charities Commission Annual Returns.
• Support the preparation of the annual accounts for the external financial audit and play an instrumental role during the audit process.
• Reconcile GSU bank accounts including PayPal online accounts weekly and monthly.
• Reconcile Commercial Income to Bank Accounts producing weekly sales and analysis reports.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Statements:

• Support in the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts.
• Create forecast reports and statements as and when required.
• Produce monthly and annual cashflow and liquidity statements.

3. Business Partnering and Collaboration:

• Act as a business partner to all GSU staff members, providing financial insights and support to meet organisational goals.
• Work alongside external support services (e.g., payroll providers and digital finance systems) to ensure smooth operations and excellence in the Finance department.
• Collaborate with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial management.

4. Managing and Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise and support the professional development of two GSU finance staff members.
• Foster a team culture that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Oversee the responsibilities of Finance Coordinator and Finance Administrator and ensure their tasks align with departmental goals.
• Supervise and support interns and student staff as appropriate.

5. Digital Systems and Processes:

• Maintain efficient digital finance systems and processes to streamline financial operations (Twinfield, Ezora & Basecone for example).
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of digital records and reporting systems.
• Evaluate and improve digital tools and workflows to enhance departmental efficiency.

6. General Finance Department Duties:

• Oversee and assist with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll functions as needed.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to issue and maintain records of purchase orders and associated invoices.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to maintain and post all petty cash transactions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Trustee Board, and other stakeholders as required.
• Respond proactively to financial queries from GSU staff.
• Support the ongoing review and development of Finance department systems and procedures.
• Maintain customer-facing systems and ensure smooth operations for Finance department stakeholders.

7. External Audit and Compliance:

• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HMRC and Charities Commission guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

• Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practices.
• Support and promote liberation, diversity, and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, or staff and project data.
• Adhere to the Sustainability Policy and strive to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint.
• Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in becoming a more sustainable workplace.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience:

• Experience in preparing management accounts budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Experience in preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
• Experience in reconciling balance sheet control accounts including salaries
• Proficiency in using accounting software and digital finance systems.
• Previous experience working in a Finance department.
• Experience in customer service and promoting financial literacy.
• Experience in payroll processes.
• Familiarity with supporting and developing team members.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service focus and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support team members.
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, MS Teams, phone, and email).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency in IT tools for report writing, email, and database management.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and methodical working.

Knowledge:

• Regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge of HMRC, Charities Act, SORP, VAT, PAYE, and pension compliance.

Education/Training:

• Part-qualified ACCA or a training towards a relevant professional accounting qualification.
• Relevant practical experience in accounting and finance.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:

• Hybrid or office-based work with the ability to travel to other campuses when needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or stay overnight as necessary.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Awareness and application of diversity issues in all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in the social housing sector?

Ivy Rock Partners are helping a client in the housing sector looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking Finance team. You’ll produce management accounts, lead on budgets and forecasts, and deliver insightful financial analysis to stakeholders across the business. Acting as a trusted partner, you’ll help managers understand performance and make informed, value-driven decisions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and board reports
• Leading on accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Supporting annual budgets and forecasts
• Providing financial advice and challenge to budget holders
• Maintaining systems and controls, including Open Accounts
• Developing insightful reporting with Power BI
• Supporting external audit processes

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• 2-3 years’ experience in social housing
• Strong management accounting and reporting skills
• Advanced Excel and Power BI knowledge
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders
• Proactive and solutions-focused

For more information about this role, please contact Charlotte Dow at Ivy Rock Partners.

A well-established housing association in London with over 20 years of history in the sector are looking for a Management Accountant focussing on repairs to come into their welcoming team environment.

They place the community at the heart of their business and are excited to welcome a Management Accountant to their team for an initial 12 Month period.  Alongside putting their tenants and communities at the forefront of their business, they understand the need for colleague satisfaction and make sure they invest in their workforce to get the best out of them.

Role - Management Accountant (Repairs)

Salary - £55,000 - £60,000

Pattern - Hybrid

Potential opportunity of going permanent 

Responsibilities:

• Lead on management accounts for the property maintenance service, working closely with operational teams to provide insight, support decision-making, and drive financial accountability
• Deliver monthly management reports with meaningful analysis, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and monitor labour cost performance
• Maintain the integrity of key balance sheet items, and ensure timely, accurate regulatory returns related to subcontractor payments
• Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting tools, and act as a finance systems expert to maximise data accuracy and business value

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with experience in Management Accounting / Business Partnering ideally in Repairs within Housing Associations
• Knowledge of assets and maintenance
• Ability to work and liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Strong system's experience and ability to lead on continuous improvement

If you are a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner with repairs experience who is looking for their next exciting role, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent.

A distinguished Housing Association in London is looking to take on a Rent Accountant on a 6-month basis to begin with.  The organisation aims to help people flourish by providing great homes and housing services.  This association has a big impact in its communities and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association or property background with experience in Rent Accounting – particularly posting weekly journals and completing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

• Posting journals for rent transactions into finance system in a timely manner
• Reconciliations bank, rent and service charge control accounts, supporting financial accuracy
• Ensuring customer payments are reconciled, liaising with stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies
• Carry out reconciliations of all daily universal credits receipts, providing updates when necessary

Requirements:

• Finance background with some knowledge of rent accounting and reconciliations
• An understanding of rent setting and ability to work independently
• Confident using excel and various finance packages
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and strong time management skills

If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent for the client.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.

About the role

The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis.  The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.

About us

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 2 October 2025

Personal statement (no more than one side of A4), CV - ideally in Word format - and completed monitoring form should be emailed to recruitment. The information on the diversity monitoring form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. 

Please also ensure you have also completed and submitted the diversity monitoring form provided on this site. The information on the form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. These forms will not be treated as part of your application. 

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

We are a growing and thriving charity shop brand. We believe in serving our local community, creating a positive shopping experience for our customers and ensuring our donors know that we are grateful for their support.

Job Summary:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Full-Time Manager working 40 hours week, over 5 days including weekends and overtime as requested. Relevant charity shop retail management experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running and have a proven track record in retail selling , meeting targets and deadlines, dealing with financial accounting and be IT literate and working as part of a team.

The Person:

You are a seasoned professional, well versed in all aspects of running charity shops. You have excellent people training/supervisory/management, communication and customer service skills. You have excellent team work skills to work with existing staff and know how to work with a associate managers , customers and volunteers, run the rota and can keep the shops looking their best at all times. You are up to date with current health and safety legislation, know how to keep everyone adhering to policy and process and understand systematic, accurate and smart ways of working and reporting. You have the abilities to solve problems and make decisions. You will be adept at time management and are not fazed by a challenge

Key responsibilities:

-To ensure that all sales targets, results and KPI's are communicated and that all staff and volunteers are aware of, understand and are working to achieve the agreed targets and KPI's

-Ensuring maximum stock availability through over the door donations and effective control of collections - generating high quality stock, checking stock into the shops and managing any driver delivery schedules

-Ensuring high standards of shop merchandising and layout of the sales area

-Monitoring and managing any variable shop costs to maximise shop profitability

-Completing all administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to agreed policies and procedures

-Planning daily work load throughout the shop to ensure efficient customer service and a profitable operation

-Actively participating in two way communication sharing and exchanging relevant information with the line manager and colleagues.

Additional Information:

Job includes bonus scheme

Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week variable rota)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00 /year

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Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• charity shop management : 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Financial Systems Reporting Analyst
Salary: £55,000 p.a.
Contract: Six months fixed term
Department: Finance

We are supporting a not-for-profit organisation in the recruitment of a qualified and confident finance professional to join their finance team on a six-month fixed term contract. This role will provide critical analytical support to the Director of Finance on a project to enhance financial systems, streamline reporting, and strengthen planning analysis.

As part of a small, dedicated team of three staff supporting the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will play a key role in eliminating inefficient manual processes, strengthening reporting structures, and improving the quality of financial analysis that underpins decision-making.

The organisation’s finance system is SAGE 200, and the project focuses on maximising integration opportunities and enhancing the reporting functionality offered by the SAGE package.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of SAGE purchase ordering and invoice recognition modules, invoice and journal approval workflows, and the integration of Ivvy CRM with SAGE, working with the organisation’s SAGE partner.

• Work with the Director of Finance and SAGE partner to develop in-house use of the SAGE Data Analytics module, strengthening monthly reporting outputs, reconciliation controls, and supporting annual budgeting and forward-planning.

• Support the development of reporting outputs from the CRM system to enable pricing, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario planning for a trading subsidiary.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Training

• Qualified CCAB accountant with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Advanced Excel modelling capabilities.

• Experience of SAGE 200 or similar financial systems.

• Proven track record in delivering process improvements and clear financial analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and highly organised.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Collaborative team player with a strong service ethos.

The Senior Accounts Technician plays a key role within the financial accounts team, working in partnership with the Director of Finance and Governace to ensure the smooth operation of financial systems and processes.