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Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow supports families with young children through challenging times. We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Business Manager to ensure our charity’s finances and core business functions run smoothly.
This is a varied, hands-on role within a friendly and committed team. You will lead our day-to-day financial management while overseeing governance administration, HR processes, contracts and organisational systems.
What you’ll do
You will:
About you
You will have:
You will be practical, approachable and comfortable working across different areas in a small charity. You will enjoy improving systems, solving problems and helping colleagues do their jobs effectively.
The role is office based and requires someone who can stay focussed and productive, working around a busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. The Finance Manager is responsible for the management of the financial accounting functions of the organisation, for the preparation of statutory accounts, regular management reports, the preparation of all tax returns, supporting budget holders and assisting them fulfil their responsibilities, and for compliance with statutory requirements including compliance with tax laws and regulations.
About the role
The Finance Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including the nation offices, supporting and advising, building excellence in standards within the finance office and injecting innovative solutions to the organisation’s financial strategy.
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.
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.
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 Friday 24 July 2026, 5pm.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
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.
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We are currently seeking a Head of Financial Controls & Audit to join our developing and newly repositioned Finance team on a permanent basis.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
The Head of Financial Controls is a new role and is responsible for the accounting, controls and audit functions at Shakespeare’s Globe. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be a key player in the finance leadership team. You will be creating systems and processes to ensure there is a continuous development approach to our financial controls.
You will be running a robust financial control environment, lead a blended team of finance professionals, oversee the external and internal audit processes, and act as the technical lead on a major finance software transformation project (making Business Central a SaaS).
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
Benefits:
To apply:
For more information, please download the job description from our main jobs page linked below.
To apply, please complete the online application form on our main jobs page by Midday, 10 September 2026.
First round interviews will take place week commencing 5 October 2026.
If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment Team - contact email on our main jobs page linked below.
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Imperial College London is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Management Accounting on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's leading universities in a senior finance leadership position at a pivotal time for the them. Imperial is investing significantly in the future of its Finance function through the implementation of Oracle Fusion, bringing enhanced business intelligence capabilities and the modernisation of their management accounting processes.
As Head of Management Accounting, you will play a central role in shaping this transformation whilst leading a high-performing team responsible for delivering financial insight across the University's extensive non-academic portfolio.
The role
Essential criteria
Experience within Higher Education, knowledge of TRAC, Oracle Fusion or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why join Imperial?
The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to deliver world‑class teaching and learning. You'll benefit from an outstanding working environment, genuine opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive reward package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Apply now
If you're an ambitious finance leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of management accounting within a world-renowned institution, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a permanent, full-time position based at Imperial College London's White City Campus, operating on a hybrid working model.
Applications close on 6 September, with interviews scheduled for 16 September.
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Finance Administrator – Job Description
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports: None
Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week at the Power Up North London office
Contract: Part-time (15 hours a week)
Salary: £12,000 per annum (£30,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata)
Application deadline: 31 August
Interviews: Online interviews will take place between 7 and 11 September
Role Purpose
Power Up North London is a leading community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy-efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We believe communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a low-carbon future.
The Finance Administrator will support the effective financial management and integrity of Power Up North London’s financial operations. The postholder will prepare accurate financial and management information, monitor budgets, and support finance processes including cashflow management, invoicing, payments and associated controls.
Working closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Board, internal colleagues and external finance providers, the postholder will provide timely financial information and administrative support to inform decision-making, meet funder requirements and support the organisation’s sustainable growth. The postholder will report to the CEO for day-to-day management and will work with the Treasurer, who provides Board-level financial oversight.
Key responsibilities
Financial Management and Governance
Maintain accurate and robust financial accounts and processes.
Support the set-up and preparation of monthly management accounts for internal and Board reporting.
Support preparation and management of the annual budget.
Track income and expenditure against approved budgets, identifying and explaining variances.
Establish and maintain grant and project income and expenditure tracking against budgets.
Prepare financial reports for funders.
Billing and Revenue Assurance
Ensure timely billing and effective debtor management.
Identify and escalate site billing discrepancies.
Support the investigation and resolution of issues to ensure accurate income collection.
Cashflow and Treasury Management
Manage cashflow and maintain accurate forecasts.
Reconcile bank accounts fortnightly and track cash movements.
Monitor invoice timing and payment disbursements to support effective cashflow management.
Performance Monitoring and Financial Modelling
Liaise with the Asset Management Team to track solar-site and project performance against forecasts.
Analyse income and expenditure, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Support electricity pricing for new sites and review financial assumptions and models.
External Finance Coordination
Work effectively with Sharenergy, Power Up North London’s outsourced finance provider.
Liaise on accounting, reporting and financial queries, ensuring timely resolution.
Monitor delivery against the service-level agreement.
Financial Controls
Ensure compliance with Power Up North London’s financial processes and controls.
Implement and maintain controls for incoming and outgoing payments, grant management and bank reconciliations.
Funding context
This role is funded in part by a National Lottery Community Fund grant and in part through Power Up North London’s earned income from the delivery of solar, retrofit and energy advice/training projects that generate project management fees.
Finance Administrator - Person Specification
Essential experience
Experience in a finance or accounting role, including financial reporting and budget tracking.
Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of management accounts.
Experience working with external finance providers or accountants.
Essential knowledge and skills
Strong financial and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to analyse financial data and communicate insights clearly.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience tracking project-based finances or multi-site income models.
Confidence using spreadsheets and financial systems.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge
Part-qualified or qualified accountant.
Experience in community energy, sustainability or the not-for-profit sector.
Familiarity with energy pricing or financial modelling.
Personal Attributes
Highly organised and methodical.
Proactive and able to identify and resolve issues independently.
High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy.
Collaborative approach to working within a small team with internal and external stakeholders.
Motivation to contribute to social and environmental impact.
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Job Title: Head of Finance
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct Reports: Finance and Business Administrator
Location: Remote – With some travel to attend meetings and events (mainly in London but also other project areas elsewhere in the UK)
Salary: £46,542 Pro Rata
Hours: 3-4 Days per week
About Alexandra Rose Charity
We should all be able to eat healthy food. But right now, healthy options cost more than twice as much as junk food. It’s getting harder and harder for people to put good food on the table. In fact, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income to eat the UK Government’s recommended healthy diet. Access to a choice of high quality, culturally appropriate fruit & veg is an essential building block for our mental and physical health. We need to put this right.
We’re on a mission to give people access to their choice of fresh fruit & veg, in the heart of their community. At Alexandra Rose, we are proud to deliver a mix of practical, place-based projects and national advocacy to shape a fairer future, where everyone can afford and enjoy fresh fruit & veg with dignity.
If this aligns with how you see the world, and you want to use your skills and experience to help us build towards it, you’ll feel at home here.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to help deliver our mission and support the growth and consolidation of the charity. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in implementing our new strategy as well as managing risk.
You will take overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer.
You will provide effective finance partner support to other functions within the charity to support its fundraising, operations and development.
You will also be responsible for the line management of the Finance & Business Administrator, working with the Chief Executive to both oversee and support the governance and compliance services function of the charity.
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
Interview Process: The selection process may include two interviews:
Please submit your CV together with a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how your skills, experience and knowledge meet the requirements set out in the job pack. Please note that applications will not be considered from candidates who have applied within the last 18 months.
N.B. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Part Qualified/Qualified Management Accountant (Remote, Islamic Charity)
The Opportunity
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a national Muslim charitable foundation that enables Zakat giving and provides support to people in need across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Management Accountant to join a values-led finance team and support the Head of Finance in delivering high-quality reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial insight across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities include:
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant, such as ACCA or CIMA, with demonstrable experience of financial reporting to senior management and internal stakeholders.
You will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to a diverse audience. You will be organised, proactive, adaptable and confident working independently and collaboratively across teams.
Experience of contracts management, procurement oversight or maintaining a supplier/contract register is essential. Knowledge of charity finance, governance or regulation would be desirable, as would experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
How to Apply
Please apply using the link or contact syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and initial discussion.
Applications close on the 30th August 2026.
Interim Finance Director | Immediate Start | 7-Month FTC
A pivotal finance leadership role with purpose!
We’re partnering with a highly respected UK charity to appoint an **Interim Finance Director on a 7-month FTC**, this is a full-time, London based hybrid role, starting immediately, during an important period of organisational transition.
This is a hands-on leadership role where **financial resilience, governance and positive change** genuinely matter. The organisation provides supported housing and support to vulnerable and disabled veterans, helping those who have served their country to live with independence, dignity and wellbeing.
The opportunity
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Team, Board and Finance, HR, Audit & Risk Committee, you’ll lead a broad finance transformation and improvement agenda.
Key priorities include:
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a **fully qualified accountant** with significant senior financial leadership experience, including working with Boards and Audit/Risk Committees.
You’ll bring strong experience across **financial strategy, budgeting, controls, audit, governance, forecasting and organisational change**, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable advice.
Why this role?
This is a genuine **delivery-focused interim assignment**. In seven months, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen the finance function, improve governance and reporting, shape the five-year financial strategy and establish a credible route towards sustainable financial performance.
If you’re a strategic, hands-on finance leader available immediately and ready to make an impact, please apply online today I would love to hear from you!
ISEAL is seeking an experienced charity finance professional to play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and systems.
As part of our small finance team, the Finance Coordinator will help provide a strong financial administration service to the organisation. The postholder will work closely with ISEAL’s membership team, as well as across different areas of ISEAL’s finances. Having recently introduced a new finance system (Sage INTACCT) and generally overhauling our major systems, we see this role as being part of our journey to learn how to further exploit this set-up.
The role has some core responsibilities focused on ISEAL’s sales ledger, timesheets and payroll. The Sales ledger covers both income from our members, and other customers. The postholder will hold responsibility for engaging colleagues across the organisation with the relevant finance processes. All our core-finance roles also cover for each other as needed.
As an ideal candidate, you will bring a good understanding of accounting and finance, ideally having passed some professional exams. You will have experience of finance systems as well as excellent IT and excel skills. You will bring strong technological competencies and an interest to develop financial systems and processes. An ability to manage your own work and comfortably communicating with colleagues and customers alike comes naturally to you.
ISEAL is the global membership organisation for sustainability systems, including many of the world’s most respected schemes. Our members work across diverse sectors and issues – from labour rights and livelihoods to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. They are international, with global reach, and support businesses and the economy to become more sustainable in every way.
Key responsibilities
Financial accounting
Timesheets
Payroll
Essential experience, knowledge and attributes
Desirable
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are connection, empowerment, inspiration, wellbeing, effective working, and creativity.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation. We instil these values in all our processes and interactions.
We work on global issues and our team reflects this, with individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity adds to the quality of work that we deliver and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we strengthen our team.
Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas that form someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with the budget and processes in place for staff to take advantage of development opportunities.
We offer 25 days of annual leave, with an additional day a year added after two years (to a maximum of 30 days). In addition, we add an extra five days as a one off, once you have been with us for five years. Leave will be pro rata for part time staff.
We have a hybrid-working model with most work done remotely. A minimum of 2-3 days per month in the London office. Staff have the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is an initial fixed term contract for 12 months
Salary: £35-38,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
Working hours: 22.5 hours/week, over at least 3 days, based on a timetable to be agreed. All ISEAL’s finance team currently work on Wednesdays.
Location: The role is mostly done remotely, but London is the formal base and office presence required 3 days per month during probation, 2 days per month thereafter. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK.
International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata
Ideal Start Date: mid November
How to apply
Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.
Deadline for applications is 15 September 2026. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
Interview process
Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)
First interviews (Teams): starting 21 September
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): from 30 September
Panel interviews (in person): 7 October 2026
Decision: mid October
Accessibility
If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
Empowering sustainability systems to drive global change

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We are hiring two Finance Business Partners in our London Team to support our mission-driven programmes by providing insightful financial guidance, strengthening decision-making, and ensuring the effective stewardship of donor and organisational resources.
The Finance Business Partners (FBP) report to their Finance Business Partnering Manager (FBPM) based in London within the Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and hold key relationships with Programme Heads and Leads, the core Finance team and members of the Programme Management and Development teams based in London and other ClientEarth entities.
For the second role, we are seeking a candidate with proficient French language skills to support Partners who operate mainly in French.
Important dates to note: Applications close on Monday 7 September 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of three additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 10 September 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.
Key Responsibilities
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


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The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its financial management and oversee the organisation's operational functions. This is a senior leadership role supporting the Trust's continued growth, financial resilience, and conservation mission. The position can be based remotely, with travel to the Isles of Scilly as needed.
What Makes This Role Unique
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
Overall, this is a senior finance leadership role with significant operational responsibilities, suited to someone who enjoys combining strong financial stewardship with organisational improvement in a mission-driven charity.
For the full list of key responsibilities please see the job description.
CVs will not be accepted, please visit IoSWT website to download the application form
About Us
Our mission is to keep Scilly special – to protect the islands’ unique heritage, particularly its native wildlife, ensuring that this heritage can be enjoyed by all.
We look after around half of the Isles of Scilly, making sure that Scilly stays special. We help wildlife thrive and provide opportunities for us all to enjoy nature.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about this role, please find our contact details in the job description.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Battersea as Head of Finance on a part-time, fixed-term basis, providing cover during a period of sabbatical leave. The role will provide senior financial leadership throughout this period, ensuring continuity, stability and high-quality financial support across the Charity.
This role will lead a high-performing finance and procurement team, ensuring Battersea has robust financial management and an effective control environment that safeguards its finances. They will oversee statutory financial responsibilities, including the production and external audit of statutory accounts and submissions to the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC.
This role will ensure the Charity has timely, accurate and meaningful financial information to support sound decision-making, while providing a customer-focused finance service across the organisation. This will include high-quality financial reporting, training, support and advice to key stakeholders.
As a senior leader and member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to Battersea’s strategic direction and culture, role-modelling its values and helping the Charity achieve its objectives.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 2nd September 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button below.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Head of Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance, Data and Innovation
Line reports: 2
Location: London, hybrid working, with minimum 40% of working time in the office
Salary: London £54,000 (salary band £54,000 - £58000; Outside London £51,500 (salary band £51,500 to £55,500)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring our financial information is accurate, timely and useful. The role will oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, payroll, budgeting and forecasting, while managing and developing the finance team. The postholder will work closely with budget holders and senior leaders to support good financial decision-making across the organisation. The role will also provide oversight of key operational areas, including premises, health and safety, equipment and outsourced technology support.
In the first 6–12 months, the postholder will be expected to strengthen monthly reporting, improve budget holder support, maintain clear financial controls, support the annual audit and help embed effective finance processes across the organisation.
Financial responsibilities
· Ensure that all financial data is accurately recorded, maintained and reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards and guidelines
· Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax and statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE and other reporting requirements
· Lead financial business partnering across the organisation, ensuring budget holders have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. This will include:
· Alongside the Director of Finance, develop and maintain financial controls to safeguard the charity’s assets, ensuring clear processes are in place and control checks are documented
· Take full management responsibility for the finance team, lead, motivate and develop them to ensure that they are focused, competent and working effectively and efficiently
· Maintain clear review and approval processes so that financial work is properly checked, authorised and documented
· Oversee finance processes for the trading subsidiary, including reviewing postings, accounts and consolidation entries
· Produce or review monthly payroll amounts and postings
· Lead preparation for the annual audit and statutory accounts, ensuring working papers, reconciliations and supporting evidence are complete and accurate
· Ensure restricted funds, grants and project income are recorded, monitored and reported accurately
Operations
· Ensure premises and properties are managed appropriately on a day-to-day basis
· Ensure we comply with H&S standards in our multiple offices
· Ensure the organisation has the resources it needs to do their job through the procurement/ provision of laptops and other equipment
· Work with colleagues to ensure we comply with GDPR
Person specification: Skill / experience
Essential
A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with, and supporting people from, a refugee background
Financial and Operational Responsibilities
Strong management accounting experience, including business partnering with budget holders to support good decision-making
Good understanding of UK charity accounting, including charity SORP, audit and year-end reporting
Professional accounting qualification or substantial relevant accounting experience
Management experience and ability to support and develop line reports in a welcoming and inclusive environment
Understanding of key compliance areas relevant to charity finance and operations, including VAT, Gift Aid, PAYE, P11D and GDPR
Good understanding of charity controls and risk management
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong experience using finance systems (we currently use Xledger) and an interest in AI
Experience of charity fund accounting, including restricted funds and grant reporting
Experience of managing/supporting in the management of outsourced technology providers
Personal Traits
Able to improve processes and deliver practical changes that make finance easier to use across the organisation
Able to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards during busy periods
Self-motivated, organised and able to deliver agreed outcomes on time
Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
Practical, flexible and willing to support both strategic and day-to-day finance work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information to different audiences
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships with other teams
Desirable
Committed to continuous improvement and the use of agile tools to support business change
Considerations
· As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks for some roles, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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Lewisham Parochial & Almshouse Charities is looking for a Clerk to the Trustees: an experienced, independent-minded governance professional to support our board on governance, finance and administration.
We are a small group of four historic charities, amalgamated by Charity Commission scheme in 1990 but with roots reaching back over 400 years in the ancient parish of Lewisham. We run the Lloyd Court almshouse in Ladywell, providing independent housing for older residents, and award small grants across the parish. Our staff team is small — a House Manager and a Premises Manager on site — supported by a board of volunteer trustees.
What you'll do:
What you'll need:
Experience in the almshouse sector, social housing or sheltered accommodation is desirable, as is familiarity with the Almshouse Association's Standards of Almshouse Management.
This is a contract for services rather than an employed post. You would be engaged as a self-employed individual or through your own company, responsible for your own tax, National Insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.