Financial accountant jobs

Salary: £53,280 (£66,600 FTE)

Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid/Home-based, with occasional travel to meetings as required (travels expenses provided)

About the Role

Buglife is looking for an experienced and values-driven finance professional to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Finance.

This pivotal role will lead our financial strategy, planning and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact for our mission to save the small things that run the planet.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees and fellow Directors, you’ll provide clear, strategic advice that supports robust decision-making, transparency and growth. You’ll oversee all aspects of financial management from budgeting and reserves to risk and compliance, ensuring resources are used wisely and effectively.

You’ll also lead and develop a Finance Team, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment through a period of exciting organisational transformation. You’ll drive innovation in financial systems and processes, supporting digital transformation and data-driven decision-making bringing clarity to complex financial issues and helping to shape the systems and practices that underpin Buglife’s future success.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident, strategic finance leader with experience in the charity sector, strong technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to environmental and social good.

You’ll bring professional credibility, a collaborative approach, and ability to provide clear advice at Board level. You’ll combine strong analytical skills with collaborative working style and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders balancing ambition and accountability while guiding and empowering your team.

A strong grounding in charity finance and governance, with a commitment to sustainable investment and innovation through digital transformation.

You’ll have:

• Senior leadership experience managing organisational finances and producing annual accounts
• A track record of shaping financial strategy in growing or complex organisations
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of charity governance, financial management, and accounting best practice
• Experience leading and developing finance teams

We’d particularly welcome:

• Experience in the charity, public, or mission-led sector
• A track record of driving innovation through digital transformation and new systems
• Knowledge of ethical investment principles and charity fundraising

Full details of essential, highly desirable, and desirable criteria are available in the recruitment pack on our website.

About Buglife

Buglife is the only organisation in Europe solely dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. From bees and beetles to spiders and snails, we work to halt invertebrate extinctions and secure thriving, sustainable populations of these essential creatures, which play critical roles in pollination, soil health, and entire ecosystems. Our mission is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and secure sustainable populations of these essential creatures. We work across the UK and internationally through practical conservation, public engagement, scientific research, and policy advocacy.

Our projects restore habitats, reconnect landscapes, and raise awareness about the crucial role these small but mighty creatures play in keeping ecosystems healthy. Whether influencing national policy or planting wildflowers in local communities, we’re committed to saving the small things that run the planet.

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible working environment.
• 23 days annual leave, pro rata (rising to 28 after 3 years service), plus office closure over between Christmas and New Year.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• The chance to make a tangible difference to the conservation of threatened invertebrate species.
• We welcome discussions about flexible working patterns within the 28-hour week

Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ communities.

If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us via our website.

How to Apply

Download the Director of Finance Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website.

Application deadline: 2 November 2025

Interviews: week commencing 10 November 2025 (held via Microsoft Teams)

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for this role.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Location: Hybrid (2 days in the office, 2 days from home) | Hours: Full-time, part of our 4-day week trial

Salary: £38,144 - £40,152

caba's purpose

caba is an occupational charity helping the ICAEW community thrive. We provide practical, emotional, and digital tools to help people manage everyday challenges and life-changing events. Our vision: everyone in the ICAEW community can fully participate in life.

our values

We make a difference. We work best together. We do the right thing. We are dynamic.

At caba, you’ll join a supportive, values-driven team, making a real impact on people’s lives every day.

the role

As a Support Officer, you’ll provide personalised advice and case management to help people regain stability, especially those facing financial hardship, health issues, or complex challenges. You’ll handle casework, manage referrals, support grant applications, and advocate for service users, all while maintaining high standards of care and confidentiality.

what you’ll bring

• Experience in welfare benefits, debt, housing, health, or social care
• Strong casework and customer service skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred approaches
• Ability to manage complex workloads and use IT systems like Dynamics, Word, and Teams
• Qualifications in relevant specialist areas (GCSE English & Maths minimum; safeguarding Level 1/2)
   

why work for us

We know that our people are our greatest strength, so we’ve built a benefits package that supports every aspect of your life and career:

financial security & time off:

• Up to 10% employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

wellbeing & lifestyle:

• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 2 days at home, plus participation in our new 4-day week trial
• Access to wellbeing resources, including EAP, Qwell, and a wide range of caba’s services
• Eye tests and contributions towards DSE glasses
• On-site electric car charging points
• Two paid volunteering days each year

growth & development:

• Learning and development budget to support your progression
• Opportunities to grow and collaborate through forums and project groups

We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional with strong ledger and reconciliation experience to join our Finance and Legacy Administration team as Finance Officer. You’ll play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the charity whilst working alongside the Finance Officer (Payables) and reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration. You’ll be liaising with staff across the charity, those in Head Office, the four Farms and their Visitor Centres, Field officers and the International Team.

Key Responsibilties: 

• Processing of Farm, Visitor Centre and Shop income 

• Processing and reconciling of fundraised income

• Co-ordination and control of stock at Visitor Centres and Head Office

• Sales ledger 

• Processing of international expenses journals from the circa 16 international projects the Charity funds 

• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts including accruals and prepayments 

• Ensure that the Fixed Asset Register is kept updated and reconciled 

• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly VAT returns 

• Working proactively with the Head of Finance and Administration, Finance Officer (Payables) and other key internal staff to achieve the overall goals of the Charity 

About you:

We’re looking for someone with substantial experience using finance software packages, strong skills in sales and nominal ledger management, and a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping. You’ll need excellent Excel and numeracy skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Ideally, you’ll be AAT qualified or part-qualified, with experience using Sage 200 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and familiarity with EPOS systems, charity VAT, and foreign currency transactions. A flexible, organised, and conscientious approach is essential, along with a genuine interest in the work and values of World Horse Welfare. 

Location:

The role is based in Norfolk and is currently a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary. 

What we offer:

• Generous pension scheme and cash health plan
• Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary
• Minimum of 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown)

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people. 

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking, and you will be expected to share these values.

We are looking for a highly skilled and visionary senior leader, with a proven track-record of financial and business management and the creation of robust and innovative financial and operational strategies. The Senior Finance Lead will be a member of the senior leadership team, entrusted with strategic responsibility and supervising day to day management of the financial and commercial operations across the business including the shop, café, nursery, admissions and educational courses. The Senior Finance Lead will conduct rigorous analysis of financial data, trends and performance metrics to derive insights and offer recommendations for informed decision making.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the organisation's financial and operational activities and ensuring robust financial systems and processes are in place throughout the Trust, working collaboratively with the CEO and senior management to form a financial, retail and business strategy, act as Company Secretary to the Trust and lead on GDPR and information security.

In return Great Dixter offer a market rate salary and benefits package. To apply, please send a full cv with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post.

Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent

Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.

Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.

What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.

You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:

• Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
• Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.

This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.

You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:

• Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
• A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
• Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.

What we offer:

• Flexible and remote working.
• 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
• Employer pension contribution.
• Investment in professional and vocational development.
• A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.

How to apply:

• Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
• Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
• Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.

If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Ally Pally is looking to recruit 2 Accounts Assistants to provide support to the finance team, working across purchase and sales ledgers in both the Trust and Trading Subsidary. You will hold an AAT qualification at level 3 or 4 or have equivalent work experience, with proven experience working in a similar accounts generalist role preferably in retail, hospitality or the leisure sector. 

About Ally Pally

We are a major event, heritage and cultural destination in North London. We host live music, live sport, theatre productions and Park events all year round. All the money that is generated by events goes back into maintaining and restoring the Park and Palace, to celebrate and share the past, deliver extraordinary ecperiences at present, and regenerate for the future

Key duties

Purchase

• Match invoices with purchase orders checking for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure direct debits and regular payment invoices are received, approved and processed
• Upload payments on bank ready for authorisation
• Send out remmittance statements

Sales

• Reconcile and record sales transactions from EPOS system
• Post receipts to customer account

Bank

• Record ank transactions in the accounting system
• weekly bank reconciliations

Payroll

• Support with the monthly payroll processing schedule
• Ensure timesheets are received from departments on time and follow up queries
• Prepare and upload chargeable costs journey into finance system

General

• Assit with year-end audit
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including ledgers and journals
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets
• identify and mitigate financial risks such as fraud or financial discrepancies

This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK attachment for further details.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the reauirements of the role with reference to the job descripton and person specification.

The deadline for applications is 9am Wendesday 22 October 2025

Summary

• This is a strategic finance business partnering role supporting decision-making, performance analysis, and financial planning across a portfolio of departments
• Ideal for qualified accountants who thrive in a collaborative environment, especially experienced within not-for-profit or membership organisations

Our Client

Mackie Myers is partnering with The Royal College of Surgeons of England, a prestigious professional membership organisation advancing surgical and dentistry care through education, research, and collaboration across the UK and globally.

The Role

• Delivering management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Provide financial insights for allocated business areas
• Support audits and risk management
• Drive process and system improvements

Main Duties

• Provide accurate and timely management information to key stakeholders
• Analyse income, capital expenditure, endowed and restricted funds
• Collaborate with department heads on business cases
• Develop, measure and monitor appropriate KPIs for the finance function

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Good Excel and finance systems skills
• Excellent communicator with non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector or auditing non-profit clients
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative

What’s on Offer?

• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Central London location, near Chancery Lane
• 27 days annual leave with up to 4 college closure days over Christmas, defined contribution SAUL pension scheme with 15% employer contributions and enhanced parent leave available
• Hybrid working (minimum 1 day in the office per week)
• Progression opportunities available

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.

For over 100 years, we have been the co-operative and trade union supported uniformed youth organisation, pledging to educate for social change and span the world with friends.

We are seeking someone to join our small but dedicated team, supporting the growth of our residential centres and leading our finance function. This role will work closely with our dynamic senior managers, focusing on financial planning, forecasting, and sustainable growth.

A background in charity or small business finance is essential, and experience in the holiday sector, youth hostels or residential centres would be highly desirable. This is an opportunity to help a children’s charity continue to change lives through co-operative education and international friendship.

Why join us?

• Be part of a historic moment as we mark 100 years of co-operative youth-led social action.

• Be within an organisation with a passionate, values-driven community.

• Work in a role that makes a difference to young people’s lives and futures.

Other benefits include: working from home allowance, flexible working, Employee Assistance scheme, all equipment provided, training budget available, Union recognition agreement, dedicated staff representatives, Up to 5% pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday entitlement (pro rata), staffing policies which go beyond the statutory minimum.

Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025

Woodcraft Folk is committed to increasing and widening participation in all of its activities and proactively seeks to attract a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles in the charity sector. Woodcraft Folk contributes to the annual Race Report and is a Disability Confident employer. 

 Mission Without Borders International (MWBI) is a Christian organisation working in six of the poorest countries in Eastern Europe, raising funds through twelve organizations.   

We are an international network of Christians who journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, always sharing the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.

We want to see lives transformed, across generations, with hope for the future. Consequently, we work with families; with children, living in both communities and government institutions; and with the elderly, who are often the most isolated in poor communities. We journey with them over a five-year period to ensure we develop sustainable solutions and always in partnership with the local Church and a network of Coordinators who live in their local communities.

This is a pivotal moment for MWBI.

Mission Without Borders International is embarking on a season of renewal and growth. We have successfully implemented a new CRM system across our 12 affiliates who are scoped with raising financial and prayer support. The next phase of our systems upgrade will involve rolling out the new CRM system to our 6 field country operations in 2026. And then a new finance system. All of this with the goal of creating dashboards of data which provide real-time insights into the mission’s consolidated financial position and inform strategic decision-making. It is into this exciting new stage of the Mission that we seek a Director of Finance.

You will be a Christian, qualified accountant with proven experience as an international finance leader, having implemented new systems and worked across multiple jurisdictions. Experience of the charity/humanitarian sector and an understanding of the complexities of in-country programme management would be beneficial. You will have an open and servant-hearted leadership style that leads through team building and a drive to see excellence delivered through strong and transparent working relationships. You will be passionate about our vision to reach people for Christ.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder is a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 in the UK.

The International Rescue Committee UK (IRC UK) is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Grants) to join their London-based team at a pivotal time for the organisation. This is a new role within the team, working closely with UK Finance leadership and other HQ teams, as the IRC seeks to strengthen its oversight and control of UK and European funding within the global IRC network.

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.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner (Grants), you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management across a diverse portfolio of grants and contracts. Acting as a strategic partner to both finance and programme teams, you’ll provide financial insight, ensure donor compliance, and drive best practice throughout the grant lifecycle from proposal to closeout.

You’ll support sound financial decision-making across IRC UK’s growing portfolio of institutional and statutory funders, helping to ensure funds are managed efficiently, transparently, and in line with both donor and IRC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with project and finance teams throughout all stages of the grant lifecycle: proposal development, implementation, and closeout.
• Prepare and review donor budgets, financial reports, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding agreements and financial standards.
• Monitor income and expenditure, and fund balances across a designated portfolio, identifying key risks and advising on mitigation.
• Support donor audits, statutory reporting, coordinating with IRC Inc HQ and country finance teams to ensure a consistent approach.
• Support continuous improvement in grant financial management processes and systems, promoting efficiency, cost recovery, and compliance.
• Lead on financial reviews, cashflow monitoring, and cost recovery to ensure sustainable programme delivery.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across IRC UK, IRC Inc (New York HQ) and international field offices, Awards Management Unit (AMU), Corporate/private Partnerships

About You

You will be a qualified, part-qualified, or QBE accountant with strong financial management experience and excellent technical accounting skills. You’ll have a sharp understanding of how accounting operates within large, international organisations and demonstrable experience with institutional donor finance (e.g. FCDO, SIDA, Irish Aid, AFD). Experience working within multi-entity or international grant-funded environments, where collaboration across HQ and field teams is key, will be a strong advantage. You’ll also be confident working within complex reporting environments.

Analytical, proactive, and collaborative, you will combine technical rigour with the confidence to influence stakeholders across an international network - ensuring that IRC’s resources are used effectively and with integrity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or overseas equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of charity finance and institutional donor reporting.
• Experience of financial control frameworks and audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• Location: Hybrid, 1x per week in the London office

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with the International Rescue Committee UK to recruit this position. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Madeleine Kind or Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners.

About the Role

The Liberty Church is seeking a dedicated and skilled Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of our financial operations. This is a pivotal role, ensuring excellent stewardship of resources, strong financial governance, and the provision of accurate, timely information to support decision-making at every level of the church.

As part of our team, you won’t just be managing numbers — you’ll be playing a key role in advancing our mission of transforming lives, communities, and nations. You will work closely with leadership, trustees, and ministry teams, strengthening financial systems that enable us to grow and deliver impact.

There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith, and it is advantageous if the person worships at The Liberty Church.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of The Liberty Church’s financial strategy, budgeting framework, and forecasting.

• Prepare annual budgets and work with budget holders on their submissions.

• Manage invoices, expenses, supplier payments, payroll, tax, NI, and pensions with accuracy and compliance.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures that strengthen financial governance.

• Oversee bookkeeping in partnership with the admin office, ensuring up-to-date records through accounting systems and proper filing.

• Manage Gift Aid processes, including declaration forms and monthly HMRC submissions.

• Provide regular reports on income, expenditure, and balance sheets to leadership and trustees.

• Liaise with external accountants and auditors to produce annual reports for the Charity Commission and Companies House.

• Prepare monthly income and expenditure accounts and forecasts.

• Draft year-end statutory accounts in line with Charities SORP.

• Support ministry and team leads in managing budgets and providing financial insights.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Finance/Accounting (BSc minimum).

• 5+ years’ experience in financial management.

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards one preferred.

• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to analyse and present financial data clearly.

• Proven ability to develop financial systems and processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse teams.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident in using accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• A proven understanding of, and commitment to, the vision, ethos, and ministry of The Liberty Church.

Why Join Us? 

At The Liberty Church, we believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join us, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a place where your skills, faith, and purpose align.

Career Growth & Development

• Structured career pathways with opportunities to progress.

• Access to learning programmes, mentorship, and training support.

Culture & Community

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Strong team spirit, with regular recognition and celebration of success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45000 - £55000 per annum with performance-based rewards.

• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives.

• Refreshments provided daily (water, coffee, tea, fruit).

• Complimentary monthly lunch voucher.

• 10% discount on TLC events via Eventbrite.

• Annual eye test covered (plus contribution towards glasses if required).

• Transport & wellness package.

Impact & Purpose

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to building the church of God.

• The opportunity to make a real difference and help shape the future of the organisation.

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

Role Summary

The Finance Officer will support the Finance and Operations team and regional teams with key areas of responsibility around financial administration and general office and governance administration tasks.

Role and responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Administration - (95% of role):

Supporting the Finance team with

o Day-to-day financial administration

o Bookkeeping on Xero, raising invoices, chasing debtors, dealing with supplier statements

o Ensuring correct VAT categorisations.

o Tracking expenditure on Xero in accordance with funder requirements

o Processing monthly expenses and petty cash claims

o Responsible for preparation of the weekly payment run (approval max and Xero)

o Day-to-day financial administration

o Banking of cheques

o Managing control accounts for CAF, Charities trust, and Justgiving

o Managing shopify, worldpay, stripe, paypal and other payment processing platforms

o Organising card machines for events

Administration: (5% of role)

Some tasks listed below are less frequent and ad-hoc.

o Opening post and electronic filing

o Weekly franking of post, topping up funds when required and taking post to nearby post office

o Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations with preparation of board and audit committee papers and materials, minutes and actions

o Supporting the finance and operations team with writing and editing documents and presentations and arranging online and in-person meetings as required.

o Overseeing the general email address forwarding queries to relevant team members

Other

o Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.

Person specification

Essential

- AAT accounting qualification or equivalent

- Experience within the charity sector

- Experience with Xero accounting software

Other essential:

- IT skills- Knowledge of MS office

- Understanding of VAT

- Experience of donations platforms, stripe, shopify

- An understanding of fund accounting, restrictions and unrestricted funds

- Enthusiastic and creative self-starter.

- Ability to multi-task

Desirable

- Experience of CRMs - Sales force

- Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.

Further Information

· Limited travel around the UK may be required. 

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

·9-5pm 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 days will be in the office, 1 day work from home).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who are regularly in our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.

This role will require a DBS check.

Benefits 

· Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, after one year's continuous service, an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service will be added, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday. (pro rata will apply for part-time)

· 3 additional days between Christmas and new years given as discretionary leave

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme

·  Life Assurance scheme offering 4 x salary

· Company Sick Pay

How to apply

If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:

1. CV (up-to-date)

2. Cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience.

Please also advise if you may require any reasonable adjustments for the interview process.

Applications should reach us by 5pm on Monday 27th October 2025, with interviews to be held w/c 3rd November 2025.

We are looking for a candidate ideally to start by December 2025.

The Company seeks an experienced Project Manager to work with our Founder Fiona Laird to manage the Regeneration Theatre Company through its next stages of fundraising and delivery.

This is a newly created part-time, fixed term freelance contract for an experienced, motivated and committed manager.

Key responsibilities

1. Outreach Offer:  To build and develop our Outreach Offer with engaged key delivery partners; to pursue new outreach partner possibilities; and to manage the development of the outreach offer and delivery methods with the Outreach Lead, Principal Actor, and Artistic Director.

2. Fundraising:  To raise funds in conjunction with the Director and freelance Fundraiser, and in particular manage the P/T freelance Fundraiser in planning and delivering donor approaches and fundraising events; any grant applications and other funding opportunities.

3. Donor Network: To maintain positive and appropriately timed communications with current - and incoming -donors and supporters to ensure they remain committed, and develop them as ambassadors for the project.

4. PR and Communications:  To ensure high quality social media and website comms around the project and its activities.

5. Finance & Budgeting: To oversee and develop our Budget and appropriate financial records and reporting requirements for the Outreach delivery, Donors and other funds, in line with the Directors, and our Freelance Accountant; manage cashflow, accounts and all company accounting requirements.

6. Governance: To manage and develop any required Policies and Procedures for the project. To oversee the project in its new governance structure in consultation with the Director.

7. To manage the Project’s P/T freelance Administrator, Outreach Lead and Principal Actor.

The role works to Founder/Director Fiona Laird.

Person Spec

· Proven track record of project managing for a not-for-profit/social enterprise project

· Proven experience managing freelance, part time staff for positive outcomes

· Experience managing budgets and accounting processes

· Experience working with managing Founder/Directors

· An interest in theatre as an instrument for personal and societal positive change

Contract

12 month fixed term contract initially; with mutual review after 6 months.

6/8 days per month TBA. 

Remote working with some in person meetings with the company – and with funding opportunities. £200 - £250 per day. Role has potential to develop dependent on progress of the company. 

A socially driven not-for-profit organisation, delivering important services to people nationally to ensure financial inclusion and equity for all, is seeking a permanent Head of Finance to join their team at a time of significant growth.

The organisation’s mission is focussed on a people-centred approach, having a significant impact on economically disadvantaged communities by providing access to financial empowerment. The organisation is currently recruiting a permanent Head of Finance to lead their finance team and support the Chief Financial Officer and the wider organisation to deliver strategic finance in support of the organisation’s growth and transformation in services.

Key duties are as follows:

• Develop and lead financial and data models to support forecasting, planning and investment decisions
• Act as a key business partner across the business, to establish departmental performance vs budget and to deliver high impact finance support.
• Support the Executive Committee and wider management team with commercial decisions using clear, well-structured models and data insights; design and preparation of MI including Board Pack and investor reporting
• Manage all aspects of the company’s Financial Reporting requirements; you will supply accurate and timely management and statutory accounts
• Oversee a smooth annual audit and account preparation process.
• Manage all aspects of the Finance Function ensuring that a robust controls environment is designed, maintained, and documented.
• Staff management of a small finance team
• Work closely with the CFO on developing and delivering financial strategy

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £80,000 per annum
• Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays
• Private health insurance + Employee Assistance Programme benefits
• Hybrid working – 50% in-office and 50% working from home but with flexible options at different times of year
• This role is full-time but alternative working arrangements can be considered – candidates requiring reduced hours or compressed workers are encouraged to apply

About You

• You will be a qualified accountant with experience in managing small teams
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills, including financial modelling in support of strategic changes and decision-making
• Motivated by working in an organisation with a strong people-centred social purpose

Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged.

Interviews to be held in early to mid-November.