Financial accountant jobs

Salary: £28,150 (FTE £46,916)

Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.

Contract type:  21 hours per week, Permanent, Part time

Closing date: 10 June 2026

Interview date: 17 June 2026

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking an Area Giving and Finance Adviser (Stepney) to play a key role within the Area Finance team, based at Causton Street.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Area Giving and Finance Adviser role is to provide comprehensive finance support to churches within the Stepney Area, aiding them in the development of their ministries, manage Common Fund giving and to support the Area Bishop’s staff team in the management of resources including monitoring clergy post numbers, curate funding, and other financial matters. As part of a small team of Area Giving and Finance Advisers, the role involves offering training, resources, and advice on parish financial management and administration, and advice on various giving methods, including online and contactless options. Additionally, the role entails promoting generous giving through training initiatives, facilitating the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds, and fostering effective communication and relationship-building between the Area team, Finance team, and parish officers.

Job responsibilities

Financial support 

• Enable churches to develop their respective ministries, manage their finances effectively, and meet their statutory responsibilities. 
• Provide finance and other appropriate training, support, resources and advice to the clergy, PCCs and parish officers. 
• Assist the Bishop, Archdeacons and Area Deans in managing Common Fund giving by the churches in the Area. 
• Facilitate and monitor the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds. 
• Support the Area Bishop’s staff team and Area Council in monitoring the use of Area resources, including post numbers, curate funding and other matters. 

Giving 

• Supporting parishes to encourage a culture of generosity and giving.
• Promote generous giving through training, preaching and providing resources to clergy and parish officers. 
• Support the introduction of different methods of giving, including online, contactless, and Parish Giving Scheme. 

Relationship management 

• Build relationships with, and promote effective communication between, the Area team, Finance team, parish officers and the other Area Finance Advisers.  Work with the National Giving Team on projects that support parish ministry. 

Other duties 

• The role will require regular evening and weekend working. 
• Complete other duties commensurate of the role.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of encouraging charitable giving.  
• Experience managing a wide variety of professional relationships.
• Educated to A Level or equivalent standard.
• IT proficiency (MS Office suite).
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Numerate and financially astute – comfortable working with financial data.
• Strong administrative skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, as work needs to be undertaken proactively and with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail – accurate and efficient.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and discretion.
• Christian faith with empathy to the mission and values of the Church of England.
• Right to work in the UK.
• The person will not require a DBS check.

Desirable

• Experience of charity accounting (accounting qualifications are not a requirement).  
• Educated to degree level.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                            
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                      
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

This role offers a unique opportunity to bring your business partnering expertise to the Museum and grow as the role evolves over the next few years.

The Commercial Finance Business Partner is a key member of the finance team working closely with finance and non-finance colleagues across the Museum.   Reporting to the Head of Finance, its main purpose is to co-ordinate and deliver effective, consistent and timely business partnering to the Experience and Enterprise teams and to the Trading Board.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us from day one at Smithfield and play a key role in shaping our exciting new experiences. You will work closely with the teams you support, building strong relationships, establishing new processes, and ensuring everything is in place for a successful opening.

Key duties include:

· Providing effective monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the business, supporting the business through quarterly forecasting, annual planning and budgeting, and year end processes.

· Supporting and advising on specific projects and providing insightful analysis to inform decision making (e.g. the Docklands Masterplan, new museum Commercial Strategy).

· Collaborating closely with other Finance colleagues to strengthen and embed a business partnering approach to working with budget holders and to implement a process for measuring success

The role would suit somebody who has a keen attention to detail and experience of successful finance business partnering with high standards of customer service and a collaborative business partner approach.

Applications are by application form via our recruitment website.  The closing date for applications is Sunday 7 June 2026.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview during week commencing 15 June 2026.

If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to an interview where you will be asked questions to help us understand more about what you share in your application, and in particular to understand how you meet the essential person specification criteria for the role and demonstrate our museum behaviours. You will also be asked to complete a short task as part of the section process.

London Museum is committed to being an equitable and inclusive employer, and to becoming representative of the diversity of London. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.

We also welcome applications from disabled people, as we’re a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing disabled people.

Salary: Grade 6.1 £41,983 per annum pro rata rising incrementally annually to grade 6.3 £43,406, plus pro rata London weighting of £4,973

Hours  

28 hours per week (happy to talk flexible working). 

Location:  
Congress House, London.  We have a flexible working policy with most staff expected to work from the office for a minimum of 50% of working hours. 

Our client is looking for a Pensions & Expenses Finance Support Officer to join its busy finance team.

In this role, you’ll work as part of the wider finance team to manage the financial processing for our pension scheme, and you’ll look after all aspects of the expenses claim process for staff and external claimants. The role will involve use of our finance software packages Business Central and Continia, and our expenses platform Webexpenses. You will liaise with our union affiliates to ensure their timely membership returns, and work with management accounts colleagues to prepare prepayment and accruals journals and make sure expenses are coded to the right budget.

You’ll be based in our client's Finance team and work closely with colleagues across all functions of the team.

What experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need? 

• You will be AAT qualified, or have the experience to demonstrate the ability to achieve the qualification
• You’ll have excellent attention to detail and have experience of checking expense claims or other financial records to ensure accuracy

• You’ll be confident with IT systems, both those you are familiar with and those that are new

• You’ll have excellent communication skills and be comfortable resolving queries sensitively for both colleagues and people from outside of our organisation

They welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade.

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon, Friday 29 May 2026.  Interviews are scheduled for 19 June 2026.

Our client removes candidate names and institutions attended from all applications before shortlisting.

Please note - this post will be subject to employment screening including a DBS check.

Closing date: 29th May 2026 (12PM)

Shortlist date: 30th May 2026

Interview date: 19th June 2026

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Location: Walsingham, Norfolk

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum (plus benefits)

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England’s most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission.

Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long‑term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose.

The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution.

Essential experience includes:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Senior level experience covering finance and operations
• Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance
• Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values
• Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham.

 Job Title: Finance Officer

 Salary: £30,040  Band F Level 3 (Inc Market supplement and OLW)

 Location:  Gilwell Park, London – hybrid working with Tues and Wed in the office at Gilwell Park

 Contract Type: Permanent 

 Working Hours:  Full-time (35 hours per week)

 About The Role:

To be responsible for the recording, reviewing, and reconciliation, processing of all transactional data for the finance team, including processing of supplier invoices, payment requests, expense claims, other payments, sales invoices and receipts. To contribute to the work of the finance team across all disciplines as required.

As the Finance Officer, you will (Key Responsibilities):                                                                           

• Assist the Transaction Manager in the provision of an excellent customer
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely including procurement duties as required
• Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded
• Responsible for accurately recording and processing authorised purchase orders, invoices, expense claims, payments, petty cash, and income within the computerised accounting system.
• Preparation of balance sheets reconciliations
• Manage cash controls as well as maintain book keeping

Who we’re looking for as our Finance Officer:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Methodical and systematic approach to work
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Good attention to detail
• Able to appreciate the need for confidentiality and discretion
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent IT skills, focussed on providing clearly written material for distribution to various internal stakeholders
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping some higher level AAT qualification

Why work for us

You’ll be joining a Finance team that works exceptionally well together — collaborative, supportive, and always ready to help each other succeed. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey as we strengthen our business partnering approach and enhance the support we provide to budget holders.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 7th June 2026

Interviews will be held on 15th June 2026

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Finance Officer
£32,477 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based (hybrid working)
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a proactive and organised Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation committed to improving child health.

The Finance team plays a vital role in supporting the College’s mission by delivering an effective, integrated and customer-focused finance service. As Finance Officer, you will support the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, working closely with colleagues across the College and helping to maintain accurate financial records and processes.

This role would suit someone who is highly numerate, organised and customer-focused, with experience in finance administration or ledger work. Previous accounting qualifications are not essential, but a good understanding of finance processes and strong attention to detail are important.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing finance-related enquiries through Topdesk and shared inboxes
• Supporting colleagues with expense claims, sales orders and purchase orders
• Assisting with sales and purchase ledger processes, including supplier and customer set-up
• Processing invoices, credit notes and financial transactions accurately and efficiently
• Posting direct debit payments, supplier payments and customer receipts to the ledger
• Supporting reconciliation of customer and supplier statements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting monthly management accounts processes
• Carrying out weekly bank reconciliations
• Supporting the year-end audit process and responding to auditor queries
• Assisting with ad hoc finance and system-related projects as required

Essential skills and experience include:

• Experience working within a sales and purchase ledger function
• Good understanding of basic accounting and financial principles
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service focus and ability to build positive working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software
• Respect for confidential and sensitive information

Desirable:

• Experience using Business Central or similar accounting systems
• Experience working within a charity environment
• AAT or equivalent finance qualification

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff. Most staff are based in our London office in Holborn, with teams also working across the devolved nations.

Our values — Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire — shape how we work together. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.

The College operates a flexible hybrid working policy, with colleagues spending approximately 40% of their working time in the office over a four-week cycle and the remainder working from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 31 May 2026.

Skillway (part of the Warehouse Christian Trust) is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people by providing them with essential life skills through hands-on training in metalwork, woodworking and crafts. The charity aims to develop both practical vocational skills and personal growth, fostering self-confidence, resilience, and employability in a safe, supportive environment.

Job Purpose:

The Head of Operations at Skillway oversees all operational aspects of this arm of the charity, ensuring the successful delivery of all our educational programmes. This role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management, including student recruitment and retention, staff oversight, fundraising, and partnership management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social impact and committed to improving the lives of vulnerable young people.

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Management and Delivery

• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training in woodwork, metalwork and other crafts.

• Ensure the training meets the educational and personal development needs of vulnerable young people.

• Monitor student progress, providing support to overcome barriers and ensuring high-quality, impactful learning experiences.

• Develop new initiatives and adapt the existing training programmes to meet the evolving needs of students, schools and the community.

• Develop a long-term strategy for the growth of Skillway.

• Set and model high standards for the staff team, volunteers and students.

• Site housekeeping and management of Skillway’s woodland site.

2.  Leadership and Staff Management

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of staff and volunteers.

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, fostering professional development and ensuring that all staff members are supported.

• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of staff and volunteers.

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants and staff including responsibility for risk assessments.

• Develop and apply our safeguarding policy as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

3.  Strategic Planning and Development

• With the Board of Trustees, develop and execute the charity's strategic goals.

• Develop and manage the charity’s budget and resources to ensure financial sustainability and impact.

• Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth, including partnerships, new funding streams, and relationships with local schools, businesses and other community organisations.

• Maintain effective and safe digital organisation of key data.

• Support the other arm of our charity - The Camino Café - as and when required.

4.  Fundraising and Financial Oversight

• Lead fundraising efforts to secure funding from diverse sources, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

• Oversee the preparation of funding applications and reports for donors and grant-making bodies.

• Maintain financial oversight, ensuring effective use of resources, monitoring expenses and reporting financial performance to the Board using Quickbooks as the primary accounting and reporting tool.

• Improve branding and awareness of Skillway and its aims and purpose.

5.  Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, community groups, donors, and business partners.

• Represent the charity in public and at events, advocating for the charity's mission and the importance of vocational education for vulnerable young people.

• Ensure the charity’s work is widely known and respected in the community.

6.  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of Skillway’s work.

• Gather feedback from participants, staff, and stakeholders to assess programme effectiveness and make improvements.

• Provide regular updates and reports to the Board of Trustees, funders, and other stakeholders on the charity’s impact and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a management role, ideally within the charity or education sector.

• Background in vocational education, youth work, or a related field, with a focus on supporting vulnerable young people.

• Experience in leading and managing a diverse team, with the ability to inspire, support, and develop staff.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, securing grants, and building donor relationships.

• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• A commitment to the mission and values of the charity.

Desirable:

• Experience in working with metalwork, woodworking, or a related technical skill.

• Familiarity with the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the ability to create a supportive and empowering learning environment.

• Experience working with boards of trustees or governance bodies.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative and proactive, with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.

• Empathetic and understanding, with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.

• Strategic thinker, able to balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning and development.

A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for an inital 6-month period with option of temp to permanent for the right candidate. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas
• Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders
• Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making
• Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend)
• Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems
• Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background
• Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model
• Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable
• Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels

Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.

Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy

Function: Human Resources

Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £70,000-£75,000 (depending on experience)

Contract type: Fixed term

Contract lenght: 6 months

Contract hours: Full time

Weekly hours: 40 hrs p/w

Closing Date: 07/06/2026

Ref No: 1075

We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Director of Finance to join our Executive Team on an interim basis.

About the role 

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Team, providing strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of finance to support the delivery of Tŷ Hafan’s charitable objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring effective planning and performance.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board, delivering clear financial insight, assurance, and challenge.
• Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring strong financial governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Managing cash flow, reserves, investments, and overall financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance function, delivering efficient and customer-focused support.
• Contributing to organisation-wide strategy and decision-making as part of the Executive Team.
• Acting as a visible ambassador, promoting collaboration, engagement, and a values-led culture.

Tŷ Hafan operates a hybrid working model, and the post holder will be required to work on site a minimum of 3 days per week.

About you 

We are looking for an experienced financial leader to provide strong strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Finance. As the ideal candidate you will have/be:

• Qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and audit in complex organisations.
• Demonstrable success in leading teams and change.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board level.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, regulation, and risk management.
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator, able to engage a wide range of audiences clearly and credibly.
• Values-led, solution focused and able to operate at pace in an interim context.

Our employee benefits: 

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata to FTC)
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
• Life assurance- death in service benefit
• Health and wellbeing support - employee assistance program, Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
• Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
• Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking.

Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.

At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.

Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.

Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.​

Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.

Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance.

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Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.

Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under‑represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

For any queries regarding the role, please apply.

About Parenting for Lifelong Health:

Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) aims to empower parents to improve child development, reduce family violence, and promote mental health. We give parents the support they need, the skills that work, and trusted advice they can count on to protect and support their children’s health, safety and development. Our parenting courses are developed with families, powered by low-cost and accessible technology, backed by rigorous evidence, and delivered within systems. Originally founded as an initiative in 2012 in collaboration with UNICEF and the WHO, Parenting for Lifelong Health was established as a UK charity in 2022 and since then has reached over 8 million families in more than 35 countries. 

PLH Values  

• Courage We have the courage to design for the big picture and complex problems with a commitment to creating sustainable solutions that last.
• Evidence We believe our work transforms the lives of children, families, and communities. Evidence of impact guides every decision, and we are relentless in pursuing the greatest impact with the least investment of time and resources required for parents and providers.
• Playfulness Parenting and child wellbeing thrives on play — and so do we. We experiment, learn from each other, as well as from parents and children, and create playful and engaging products and programmes that inspire joy, curiosity, and connection.
• Respect Everyone brings something essential. We show kindness in our team, honesty with our partners, and deep respect and empathy for parents and children, and those who are on the frontline of providing services for them.

PLH has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in how we work, who we work with, and what we do. Candidates from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLH also has a strong commitment to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). All candidates considered for the role will be subject to background and reference checks in their country of residence.

Benefits: Flexible remote-working, home office set-up, unlimited annual leave, professional development opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, enhanced statutory leave provisions including maternity and paternity leave.

About the role:

The Finance Manager is responsible for PLH’s financial systems, controls, and compliance. The role is responsible for ensuring smooth financial operations, accurate and timely reporting, and full compliance with UK Charity Commission requirements and donor regulations.

The position acts as:

• the primary point of contact between PLH and its outsourced accounting firm;
• the operational counterpart to a strategic Senior Director of Finance; and
• the primary source of financial support for programme teams. 

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations

• Act as the primary organisational contact for the outsourced accounting firm, setting expectations, reviewing performance, and ensuring service quality.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process, reviewing outputs from the outsourced accounting firm and producing management reports and key financial insights, including:

○ Cash flow and liquidity position

○ Income recognition

○ Restricted vs unrestricted funds

○ Project-level budget variance and cost recovery

• Maintain and update PLH’s Financial Model to reflect actuals, updated revenue and expense projections, and key variances against the approved annual budget, highlighting any significant issues or risks to the Senior Director of Finance.
• Regularly update forecasts based on actual performance and current assumptions within PLH’s Financial Model.
• Manage PLH’s project budgets and work closely with project managers, enforcing consistent standards of budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with local regulations, and timely coordination with external providers.
• Manage internal accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and segregation of duties.
• Manage and maintain PLH’s expense management and banking systems.
• Oversee PLH’s donation processing systems, with a strong focus on fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, and donor due diligence. 

Financial Compliance

• Review accounting records and supporting documentation prepared by the outsourced accounting firm.
• Ensure compliance across all donor-funded projects, in line with donor regulations and PLH’s internal financial policies.
• Enforce and evaluate strong financial policies and internal controls, regularly reviewing and aligning these systems with UK Charity Commission guidance and reporting requirements.
• Lead audit preparation, coordinate internal inputs, and act as primary day-to-day contact for external auditors.
• Organise the completion and submission of PLH’s annual return and HMRC corporate tax return.
• Monitor exchange rate fluctuations and advise the Executive and Operations teams on mitigation measures (including approved salary adjustments) to buffer sharp decreases in currency value, in line with organisational policy. 

Essential criteria:

• Fully or part-qualified professional accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent), or demonstrably equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a finance role, including at least two years in a finance management or senior finance position.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing monthly close processes and producing high-quality management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong experience monitoring budgets, maintaining rolling forecasts, and updating financial models based on actuals and revised assumptions.
• Experience preparing for, coordinating, and supporting audits, including liaison with external auditors.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, linked models, and scenario-based inputs and assumptions.
• Strong experience working with cloud-based accounting systems and the ability to rapidly become fully proficient in PLH’s finance systems.
• Strong understanding of internal financial controls, segregation of duties, and financial policy compliance in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work with outsourced accounting or payroll providers, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and timeliness.
• High attention to detail, analytical rigour, and ability to interpret financial data to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and support budget-holder capacity-building. 

Preferred criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• Experience working within a UK-registered charity and familiarity with Charity Commission guidance and reporting requirements.
• Experience implementing or maintaining financial policies and procedures aligned with UK charity governance standards.
• Experience managing multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange exposure, ideally using Xero or comparable systems.
• International donor compliance experience, particularly with institutional or multilateral funders (e.g. UNICEF, UN agencies, WHO, major foundations). 
• Demonstrated success working in early-stage or scaling organisations, with the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and multiple country contexts.
• Confidence delivering financial guidance or training to project managers and non-finance staff.
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English. 

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Finance Manager  

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum

· Lead a finance team within a mission-driven organisation transforming conflict resolution globally

· Manage end-to-end financial operations including bank reconciliations and monthly reporting

· Drive process improvements and automation within finance systems to enhance team efficiency

· Support strategic financial initiatives whilst developing your team's finance business partnering skills

Position Overview 

Our client is an international dispute resolution centre with over 35 years' experience helping organisations resolve commercial and workplace conflicts. As Finance Manager, you'll lead daily transactional finance activities, oversee team supervision, and support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting and strategic initiatives that underpin the organisation's continued growth. They are part-company, part-charity.

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis, with hybrid working available. The expectation is that you will be office based for 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities 

· Lead daily transactional finance activities with timely, accurate ledger entries

· Oversee bank clearing and reconciliation of bank, cash, petty cash balances

· Manage monthly payment runs and customer receipt allocation processes

· Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliation and foreign exchange revaluation

· Maintain and control the fixed asset register and chart of accounts

· Support payroll processing and prepare draft VAT returns

· Supervise team members, conduct performance reviews, manage finance timetable

· Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounts production processes

· Support annual accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors

· Assist Head of Finance with ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives

· Support Head of Finance with management accounts and budgets

Requirements 

· CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or ICAEW)

· Proven experience managing and supporting finance staff

· Strong experience with finance systems (iplicit experience desirable)

· Experience preparing VAT returns

· Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting

· Desirable: change management, systems implementation, or process improvement experience

Benefits 

· Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

· Generous annual leave entitlement

· Company pension scheme

How to Apply 

Please send your CV for consideration.

Closing date: Ongoing/ASAP

The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF) is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to appoint a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within an ambitious, globally focused organisation working to accelerate a cure for follicular lymphoma - and to do it fast.

Founded in 2019, FLF is the first charity in the world dedicated solely to curing follicular lymphoma, an incurable blood cancer affecting more than 1.5 million people globally. Operating across the UK, US and Israel, FLF brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, pharmaceutical partners and funders to drive innovation and breakthrough research.

Reporting directly to the Global CEO and working closely with Trustees, Board Members and senior stakeholders, the Head of Finance will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening operational maturity and supporting international growth.

The role:
• Lead the development of FLF’s long-term financial strategy, supporting growth and international expansion.
• Partner with the Global CEO, Trustees and leadership team, providing financial insight to support decision-making, programme investment and fundraising activity.
• Oversee financial management across multiple international entities, ensuring robust controls, governance and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling processes.
• Support grant funding, restricted income management and pharma partnership activity.
• Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, audits and regulatory submissions across UK and US operations.
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and development support to the Finance and Operations Officer.
• Act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.
• Present financial information clearly to Boards and non-finance stakeholders.

The organisation:
FLF combines the pace and agility of a scaling start-up with the credibility and reach of an internationally connected research organisation. With income and organisational complexity expected to grow significantly, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation at a transformative stage.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team committed to delivering meaningful impact for patients worldwide. FLF offers flexible hybrid working, genuine work-life balance, professional development opportunities, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension contributions and 25 days annual leave.

Essential criteria:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a senior finance leadership role within a charity environment.
• Strong experience managing reporting, budgeting and forecasting within a growing organisation.
• Experience operating across complex stakeholder environments, with the confidence to influence senior leaders and Boards.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, compliance and risk management.
• Hands-on and adaptable approach, comfortable operating strategically while remaining close to operational detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience across multiple entities, funding streams or international operations would be advantageous.

If you are a strategic and hands-on finance leader looking to play a meaningful role within a high-growth charitable organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply before 14th June to be considered.

This role is based in London with an expectation of 2 days per week in the office on Finchley Road.

Prospectus are delighted to be working with our client in their recruitment for a Finance Manager.
 
The organisation is a UK charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

This Finance Manager role is available on a 12-month fixed term contract and full-time basis. The salary on offer for this role is circa £45,000 per annum. There is hybrid working arrangements for this role, where there would be an expectation the person would attend the Strood office in Kent, 1-2 days a month. 

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the charity’s finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, high‑quality reporting, and strong support to service delivery teams. You will play a key role in cost control, income reporting, contract financial management, and supporting operational managers to understand and manage their budgets effectively. You will combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness and a collaborative, service‑focused approach.

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post‑qualification experience gained ideally in a similar position. You will have experience preparing management accounts, managing budgets, and ability to use finance systems and Microsoft Excel. You will have a strong understanding of restricted funding and contract‑based income. You will have experience in line management and supporting the work of others. You will have the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial colleagues. 

Desirably, you will have experience working with UK charities and knowledge of Charity SORP. You will have familiarity with local authority or public‑sector contracts. You will have experience in finance system implementation or process redesign. You will have experience overseeing or supporting payroll processes.

To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.

Grants and Information Officer

Professionals Aid Guild

At the Professionals Aid Guild, we are a non-profession-specific charity dedicated to improving lives and relieving poverty among professionals and graduates across the UK. We support individuals facing challenges such as redundancy, illness, disability, family breakdown, and financial hardship in retirement.

This is an exciting period of growth and development for the charity, offering the successful candidate a real opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and drive positive change.

Each year, we support hundreds of individuals through direct grants covering essential living costs, further and children’s education, household items, furniture, and critical repairs. These grants often have a life-changing impact. Alongside this, we collaborate with a wide network of organisations and professional bodies to provide more holistic and sustainable support.

Could you be part of our small, dedicated team making a big difference?

About the Role

As Grants and Information Officer, you will play a central role in delivering our services. You will manage grant applications from initial assessment through to decision and award, contribute to committee processes, and support the wider operations of the charity.

Key Details

• Reporting to: CEO
• Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
• Working pattern: Flexible and hybrid working available (minimum one day per week in the office, typically Thursday)
• Salary: £28,000 – £31,500 FTE

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Additional annual leave after three years’ service (up to 5 extra days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Training and equipment provided

Key Responsibilities

Casework

• Manage applications from initial assessment through to committee review
• Liaise with beneficiaries and maintain accurate, confidential records
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for committee meetings
• Signpost applicants to other appropriate sources of support

Finance

• Administer grants within agreed limits
• Arrange payments to beneficiaries and service providers
• Support audit processes

Grants Management System

• Maintain and update the grants database (Benefactor)
• Produce reports and review system content as required

Administration & Resources

• Update and maintain internal resources, including application forms, guidance, and standard communications
• Support website content updates
• Maintain standard operating procedures
• Provide general office administration support

Additional Duties

• Attend and support the AGM and other organisational meetings
• Represent the charity externally when required
• Support the CEO with fundraising strategy and policy development
• Undertake other duties as required in a small team environment

About You

You will be:

• Educated to degree level
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experienced in working with databases and updating websites
• Familiar with fundraising applications and/or the charity sector (ideally benevolent funds or welfare services)
• Knowledgeable about the UK statutory benefits system
• Familiar with accounting software such as Xero or Dext (desirable)
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a small team
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Confident in problem-solving and decision-making
• Sympathetic to the charity’s mission and values

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.

�� Closing date: 26 May 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early.

�� Interview date: Monday 15 June 2026
Please ensure availability on this date.