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Finance & Governance Lead
Salary: £45,000 - 47,500 FTE (£22,500-£23,750 pro rata depending on experience)
Hours: The role is 0.5 FTE employee ie 2.5 days/20 hours a week. Occasional flexible working may be required.
Location: Remote, preferably in the Northwest, with monthly travel to Liverpool.
Contract: 24-month contract with the intention to extend, subject to funding.
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Programmes Lead and Development Manager.
Probation period: 3 months
Line Management: This role has no line management responsibility.
About Worldwide Radiology
We are a volunteer-led charity committed to reshaping the landscape of global healthcare. We work internationally and have a clear and ambitious mission: to improve access to quality diagnostic imaging worldwide, specifically within low- and middle-income countries.
About the role
Your work will span all areas including bookkeeping, financial management and reporting, statutory accounting, budgeting, grant management, and charities commission governance and compliance. In short, it is a very hands-on role.
We are seeking the right person to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the charity’s finance and governance functions. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective charity governance. You will play a strategic role in supporting the organisation’s mission by enabling robust financial planning, reporting, and operational support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and Programmes Lead to ensure the charity remains financially resilient and well-governed.
This job is for you if you possess expertise in financial control and reporting, allowing you to effectively handle delegated responsibilities. Your numerical skills and critical thinking abilities will enable you to proactively address challenges and streamline processes. You will be proactive, reliable and adaptable and you will be comfortable using a range of IT tools and working in a remote, global environment.
Working closely with our UK and international team, as well as our global network of volunteers and partners, clear communication and cultural awareness are also important.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
● Contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the charity, providing financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting supporting the organisational sustainability and long-term financial resilience
Financial Administration
● Full bookkeeping responsibilities on Xero accounts package.
Financial management
● Lead all aspects of financial management and control including the preparation of timely management accounts, finance reports and forecasts. These will allow you to monitor the financial performance of the organisation and provide analysis and recommendations.
● You will manage the cashflow management, reserves and investments, and oversee the payroll and other statutory obligations
● Ensure effective financial systems, processes and internal controls are maintained
Statutory Accounting
● Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts liaising with the external accountant, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements
Funding & Grant Management
● Lead the financial management, monitoring and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and supporting effective budget management across the charity
● Support budgeting and reporting for grants, contracts and funding agreements.
Governance & Compliance
● Prepare financial reports and papers for the Board of Trustees and present at the meetings.
● Support organisational risk management and governance processes
● Develop and maintain financial policies and charity wide policies
● Manage the Charity insurance requirements and renewal
Management
● Lead and develop the finance function identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting
● Support the wider aims of the charity and, from time to time, carry out other general duties as may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive Officer
Essential skills and qualities
● A financial control and reporting background with an accounting qualification (e.g. ACA,ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or QBE)
● Experience in a senior finance role
● Experience of organisational governance, ideally with knowledge of Charity SORP and charity regulations.
● Experience of restricted fund accounting and grant management
● Experience of liaising with accountants to prepare annual accounts and reports required by the Charity Commission.
● Experience of cash flow forecasting.
● A confident and clear communicator with the ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for non-financial trustees and staff.
● Ability to prioritise and plan activities to meet strict deadlines.
Desirable
● Experience supporting boards or governance processes.
● Experience working or volunteering in the non-profit and/or health sector.
● Experience working or communicating across cultures
Please send your CV and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the criteria for the role by 11pm on Sunday 6th September 2026. Interviews will take place W/C 14th September in the office if local, or remotely.
Worldwide Radiology is an equal opportunity employer. We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this role but aren’t sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Our mission is to improve diagnostic medical imaging capability in low and middle-income countries to enhance health outcomes


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A fantastic opportunity to join the Cure Parkinson’s Finance team – a medical research charity supporting research to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role will support the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, helping to ensure supporter donations and charitable funds are managed effectively and efficiently. The Finance team plays a crucial role across the organisation, working collaboratively with fundraising, research and operational colleagues to provide accurate financial information, safeguard charity funds and maximise the amount available to invest in pioneering Parkinson’s research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful contribution to the search for a cure.
As our Accounts Officer, you will have previous experience in a finance role and be part-qualified or qualified AAT (or equivalent). You will have a good working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and journals, along with strong Excel and organisational skills. A proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, you will be looking to develop your career in the charity sector while applying your skills to a cause that changes lives. You will require excellent communication and relationship-building skills as you will work with colleagues across the organisation and be the first point of contact for finance queries. Working as an effective member of our Finance team, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information with discretion and supporting the production of management information that helps drive informed decision-making across the charity.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



Team:Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location:Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary:Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract:Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with potential for extension
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness andexpertiseto make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships DevelopmentManager:
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The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s10 yearstrategicobjectives.
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The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven,passionateand dynamic corporate fundraisers
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We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships DevelopmentManager:
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Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth
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Significant experienceof developing relationships and raising money fromnewbusinesses and other corporate organisations within a charity
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A demonstrabletrack recordof delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Significant experienceof managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels
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Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested?Here’show to apply:
Application closing date: 31st August 2026
Virtual interview date: 7th September 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
ISEAL is seeking an experienced charity finance professional to play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and systems.
As part of our small finance team, the Finance Coordinator will help provide a strong financial administration service to the organisation. The postholder will work closely with ISEAL’s membership team, as well as across different areas of ISEAL’s finances. Having recently introduced a new finance system (Sage INTACCT) and generally overhauling our major systems, we see this role as being part of our journey to learn how to further exploit this set-up.
The role has some core responsibilities focused on ISEAL’s sales ledger, timesheets and payroll. The Sales ledger covers both income from our members, and other customers. The postholder will hold responsibility for engaging colleagues across the organisation with the relevant finance processes. All our core-finance roles also cover for each other as needed.
As an ideal candidate, you will bring a good understanding of accounting and finance, ideally having passed some professional exams. You will have experience of finance systems as well as excellent IT and excel skills. You will bring strong technological competencies and an interest to develop financial systems and processes. An ability to manage your own work and comfortably communicating with colleagues and customers alike comes naturally to you.
ISEAL is the global membership organisation for sustainability systems, including many of the world’s most respected schemes. Our members work across diverse sectors and issues – from labour rights and livelihoods to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. They are international, with global reach, and support businesses and the economy to become more sustainable in every way.
Key responsibilities
Financial accounting
- Maintain and manage sales ledger
- Ensure that money received is properly captured in ISEAL’s accounting system
- Monitor outstanding balances, and cooperate with Membership Team to ensure proper escalation
- Management and reporting of bad debtors
- Support across the financial operations so that the team can cover all areas, depending on fluctuating need
- Support with monthly and quarterly management accounting processes, such as balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset accounting and VAT
Timesheets
- Manage timesheet process and support ISEAL staff in understanding its purpose and fulfilling its requirements
- Ensure clear communication of the schedule for timesheet completion, following up where submission is late
- Support Manager, Financial Accounting with reconciliations and accuracy checks
Payroll
- Act as back up for timely processing of payroll payments
- Support with proper accounting and reconciliations for ISEAL’s payroll
Essential experience, knowledge and attributes
- Minimum part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience
- Strong experience supporting financial day to day operations and financial transaction processes.
- Some experience of management accounting and month/quarter-end processes incl. journal entry, reconciliations and similar
- Exposure to and familiarity with credit control, cash allocation and aged debt management.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and how these are reflected in accounting software
- Familiar with principles of double entry accounting
- Competent user of excel and accounting software
- Affinity with and interest in developing systems and processes for greater efficiency
- Able to communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable
- Progressing towards an accounting qualification and taking initiative for professional development
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software– would be an advantage
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are connection, empowerment, inspiration, wellbeing, effective working, and creativity.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation. We instil these values in all our processes and interactions.
We work on global issues and our team reflects this, with individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity adds to the quality of work that we deliver and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we strengthen our team.
Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas that form someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with the budget and processes in place for staff to take advantage of development opportunities.
We offer 25 days of annual leave, with an additional day a year added after two years (to a maximum of 30 days). In addition, we add an extra five days as a one off, once you have been with us for five years. Leave will be pro rata for part time staff.
We have a hybrid-working model with most work done remotely. A minimum of 2-3 days per month in the London office. Staff have the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is an initial fixed term contract for 12 months
Salary: £35-38,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
Working hours: 22.5 hours/week, over at least 3 days, based on a timetable to be agreed. All ISEAL’s finance team currently work on Wednesdays.
Location: The role is mostly done remotely, but London is the formal base and office presence required 3 days per month during probation, 2 days per month thereafter. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK.
International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata
Ideal Start Date: mid November
How to apply
Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.
Deadline for applications is 15 September 2026. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
Interview process
Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)
First interviews (Teams): starting 21 September
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): from 30 September
Panel interviews (in person): 7 October 2026
Decision: mid October
Accessibility
If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
Empowering sustainability systems to drive global change

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At Stewardship, we are passionate about equipping the Church and Christian charities with the financial tools and guidance they need to thrive. Our specialist services support a wide range of organisations, from small local churches to larger Christian charities, with annual incomes ranging from £25,000 to £1,000,000.
Stewardship is looking for an Accounts Examiner to join our growing Accounts Examination Team, helping clients prepare and review receipts and payments accounts, identify key financial and regulatory matters, and offer practical, thoughtful support that strengthens good financial stewardship.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your finance skills in a mission-focused Christian charity, supporting a wide range of churches and charities across the UK. You will be highly organised, confident working with financial records and systems, able to communicate clearly, and committed to deadlines and excellent service.
This is full-time role of 35 hours per week, but part-time working would also be considered (minimum of 21 hours per week)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Undertake and oversee the preparation of year end ‘Receipts & Payments’ accounts for our client charities with income up to £500k.
- Undertake, or review, independent examinations of charity ‘Receipts & Payments’ accounts.
- Provide fee quotes to clients and monitor job costs against this budget. Provide explanations for variances from budgeted fees and negotiate additional fees if required.
- Review the information we receive to identify any significant financial and regulatory issues that need to be brought to attention of our client charities.
- Working collaboratively with a team of experienced accountants who share a passion for church and charity finance.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of our services and resources.
- Provide ad hoc advice to client charities on a whole range of technical issues (which may include advice on bookkeeping, accounting issues and arrangements, internal controls, gift aid, taxation and regulatory compliance) where appropriate
What We’re Looking For
- Bookkeeping experience
- Experience of / a desire to be involved in Christian finance, working with church/charity finance teams, treasurers & trustees.
- Excellent communication skills and a heart for serving Christian organisations.
- Experience working with or within churches or Christian charities is highly desirable.
- A practising Christian, in line with the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, who is committed to Stewardship’s Christian ethos.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



Independent Age is the national charity focused on ending financial hardship in later life. We want every older person to be able to afford to live well.
We stand with older people in financial hardship, offering urgent help today and shaping a fairer, more secure tomorrow. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. And we use the knowledge and insight gained from our services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Finance Officer (Expenditure) is a key role responsible for managing all payments made by the charity. It is a great opportunity to join a small but busy team on a temporary basis.
The role requires managing invoice approvals and processing invoices for payment in line with authority limits, maintaining supplier accounts, generating BACS payment runs to suppliers and making sure all payments are made in a timely fashion.
In addition, you will be managing payments to grantees (individuals and organisational grants), dealing with expenses and credit card queries, as well as managing the finance mailbox. The Finance Officer will also support the month end close process.
This role is a 5-month fixed term contract, starting on Tuesday 8 September 2026. It is part-time, 28 hours per week Monday-Thursday.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work for us on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, such as having the job description in a larger text format or to apply in an alternative format, please get in touch with us via the email address on the ‘Contact Us’ page on our jobs site.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Please don’t include your name, photo, or any information that could indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and don’t include your name in the title of any documents that you upload. However, please do include all dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Sunday 23 August at 11:59pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 1 September
Start Date: Tuesday 8 September
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to join Samaritans as our Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation, leading financial planning, forecasting and reporting, while helping ensure we can continue delivering our life-saving work.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services and working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll provide expert financial insight, lead a high-performing team, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across our finance function.
Contract terms:
- £75,000 (FTE) per annum, plus benefits
- Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
- 35 hours per week (full time)
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
- Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
- We value meeting in person and working collaboratively. Finance team members are encouraged work from the office one day per week.
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
What you'll be doing:
As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you'll lead our FP&A team and oversee the organisation's financial planning cycle, management reporting, forecasting and financial modelling activities. You'll be a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and helping leaders make informed decisions that support our strategic objectives.
You'll also be a member of the Senior Leadership Group, contributing to organisational planning and helping shape the future direction of the finance function. Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you'll oversee both the Management Accounts and Accounts Payable & Receivable functions, ensuring robust financial reporting, controls and processes are in place.
Key responsibilities
- Leading the organisation's budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Providing strategic financial insight and partnering with senior leaders to support decision-making.
- Delivering financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support for key projects and initiatives.
- Overseeing management reporting and ensuring accurate, timely financial information across the organisation.
- Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Driving financial capability, commercial awareness and strong financial management across the business.
- Supporting Board, Finance Committee and senior leadership reporting through clear, insightful analysis.
- Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and systems that support organisational effectiveness.
What you’ll bring:
Essential
- A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Extensive experience across financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial modelling.
- Proven experience leading organisation-wide budget-setting and financial planning processes.
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.
- The ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders through clear, evidence-based financial insight.
- Excellent analytical and commercial awareness, with confidence interpreting complex financial data and translating it into meaningful recommendations.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial planning and reporting systems.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax, procurement or project management
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and cover letter addressing key points in the job description.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Applications close: midnight on 1st September 2026
1st stage interviews (online): w/c 14th September
2nd stage interviews (in person): tbc
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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We are seeking an experienced and technically strong finance professional to lead our Financial Accounting and transaction processing functions. This is a senior role within the Finance / Resources directorate, reporting to the Director of Resources and playing a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effectiveness of the College’s financial accounting arrangements.
The postholder will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the financial accounting and transaction processing teams, supporting statutory reporting, technical accounting, treasury management, tax compliance, financial systems development and effective financial control across the group. The role covers the accounting arrangements for the College, its subsidiary and the Malaysian company, with responsibility for maintaining high-quality accounting records and supporting informed decision-making by senior leaders and the Trustee Board.
About the role
You will lead the preparation of annual financial statements for the group and single entity, ensure timely submission of regulatory returns, and provide expert advice on technical accounting matters including FRS 102, Charity SORP, OSCR requirements, VAT and other tax matters. You will also oversee key reconciliations, maintain effective financial controls, manage treasury arrangements and banking relationships, and support the development of financial systems and procedures.
As a senior member of the finance team, you will work closely with the Head of Financial Reporting and Analysis, senior leaders, committee chairs, external auditors, consultants and colleagues across the organisation. You will also lead, motivate and develop a team of
6 colleagues, ensuring strong performance, effective processes and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the production of annual financial statements and associated notes for the group and single entity.
- Oversee statutory and regulatory returns, including OSCR, Companies House, HMRC and other relevant submissions.
- Provide technical accounting advice and ensure compliance with FRS 102, Charity SORP and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage control account reconciliations, ledger integrity and financial accounting processes across the organisation.
- Lead treasury management, banking relationships, investment broker liaison and online banking controls.
- Ensure effective VAT, corporation tax and other tax compliance, maximising tax recovery where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain financial accounting policies, procedures, systems and controls.
- Lead, manage and develop the financial accounting and transaction processing teams.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and deputise for the Director of Resources as required.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant with a recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA or CIMA, and significant experience in financial accounting. You will bring strong technical knowledge, ideally gained within an FRS 102 or similar environment, together with the ability to interpret complex financial requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
You will have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior finance and non-finance colleagues, present complex information clearly, and manage competing priorities. Experience of staff management, team development, financial systems, advanced Excel and working with external auditors or advisers will be important. Knowledge of Charity SORP, fixed asset accounting under FRS 102, or experience in charity or public sector would be advantageous.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact finance leadership role within a complex and respected organisation, supporting financial stewardship, strong governance and informed strategic decision-making. You will work with senior stakeholders across the group and help shape robust, efficient and continuously improving financial accounting services.
To be a strong voice for our family of members, developing their careers, upholding standards, and promoting patient safety globally.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Office Manager
Location: Hybrid (2 days in the office at Borough High St, London)
Salary: £24,000 (£40,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 3 Days a Week (21 hours)
Background and purpose
We are the only UK-wide charity andfree membership organisation for everyone affected by a genetic bleeding disorder. We aim to empower people affected by a bleeding disorder to live life to the fullest; offering support, including events and local groups, the latest news and in-depth information resources, and campaigning and advocacy to demand the best possible care, safe and effective treatment, and equitable access for everyone affected by a bleeding disorder.
There are over 5,000 members of the Haemophilia Society, including people and families living with bleeding disorders, as well as healthcare professionals. The charity’s supporters help fundraise the costs that are vitally needed to be able to offer membership – and services such as events and printed publications – entirely free to all members.
What we do:
For more than 75 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice and supported people living with life-long conditions.
We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:
Lives the best life that they can
Never feels alone or isolated
Feels empowered and confident.
We do this by:
Improving understanding about living with a bleeding disorder
Providing support at all life stages
Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment.
More than 40,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of the Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Generous Pension Contribution
Agile Working
25 days holiday (pro rata) plus an additional day for each year of service up to 5 years
Well located office very close to Borough Market.
About the role
The Finance Manager will ensure the smooth, accurate, and compliant day-to-day financial operations of THS. You will oversee transactional processing, payroll, local group accounting, management of our partner charity accounts, creating monthly management reports and year-end audit preparation.
Job Purpose: This role is pivotal in enabling THS to deliver its mission and meet its strategic objectives.
Critical Competences
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to show initiative and flexibility; quick to learn new skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Ability to work with varied and busy tasks.
- Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Good team member, with interpersonal sensitivity.
- Aligned with the ethos and values of THS.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
· Accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA, AAT).
· Experience of Xero accounting and Paycircle payroll.
· Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and experience of using databases to record accurate and up to date information.
· Good working knowledge of Access CRM is desirable.
· Experience of working with Stripe, PayPal, Wordpress, SumUp and Apron are desirable.
· Experience of working in a similar role is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
· Income & Reconciliations: Responsible for income processing, including banking of cash, and processing and tracking of CAF and Stewardship vouchers. Work with the Office Team to correctly identify bank donations and general transactions.
· Database & Bank Matching: Managing Xero - Access reconciliations and monthly bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
· Gift Aid: Support Gift Aid processing.
· Expenditure Processing: Responsible for expenditure processing, including staff and volunteer expenses, purchase invoices, and associated filing.
· Xero Processing: Responsible for Xero processing, including input of expense claims, purchase invoices and purchase payments, bank payments, invoices, invoice receipts, uploading bank entries, and associated filing.
· Supplier & Customer Management: Set up suppliers/customers, oversee debtors, answer queries, make corrections, and export Trial Balance.
· Payroll & Pensions: Responsible for payroll (Paycircle Payroll) and pension processes.
· Local Group & Partner Charity Accounts: Responsible for financial activities in local groups and partner charity.
· Asset Tracking: Managing the Fixed Asset Register, and all physical assets.
· Reporting & Audit: Prepare audit preparation and year end accounts, budget and forecasts for the finance year.
· Management Accounts: Prepare monthly Management Reports to be presented to the Board of Trustees.
· Ad-Hoc Support: Handle other ad-hoc financial enquiries from staff, trustees, young ambassadors and volunteers.
· General: General office administration duties and finance support.
· Travel to events: Willing and able to work occasional evenings / weekends and travel to support THS events across the UK.
The Haemophilia Society is an equal opportunities employer.
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We are hiring two Finance Business Partners in our London Team to support our mission-driven programmes by providing insightful financial guidance, strengthening decision-making, and ensuring the effective stewardship of donor and organisational resources.
The Finance Business Partners (FBP) report to their Finance Business Partnering Manager (FBPM) based in London within the Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and hold key relationships with Programme Heads and Leads, the core Finance team and members of the Programme Management and Development teams based in London and other ClientEarth entities.
For the second role, we are seeking a candidate with proficient French language skills to support Partners who operate mainly in French.
Important dates to note: Applications close on Monday 7 September 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of three additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 10 September 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the FBPM, oversee the financial management of a portfolio of departments and projects, keeping budgets under continuous review, and providing regular financial information and analysis.
- Contribute proactively within the FP&A team to improving programme finance systems, procedures and templates.
- Assist the Programme Management Group to keep track of and reconcile actual and committed project expenditure.
- Create and post monthly salary allocation and cost recovery journals into our accounting system Dimensions.
- Ensure that the financial aspects, reporting and audit requirements of grant/donor funded projects are aligned with donors’ contractual requirements and ClientEarth standards.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified Accountant (desirable)
- Fluency in French for one of the roles
- Demonstrable experience of financial administration of a portfolio of grants
- Demonstrable experience of preparation of budgets and grant financial reports (ideally trusts, foundations and institutional donors such as FCDO and EU)
- Experience and knowledge of donor funding and compliance
- Advanced excel skills and strong general IT skills
See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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Cloudesley is recruiting a new permanent, part-time Finance Manager (2.5 days per week). This varied role includes regular financial management tasks, reporting, budget setting, liasion with property and investment managers and lawyers, as well as policy development and advising Trustees on strategic issues.
About Cloudesley
Cloudesley is an independent charitable trust that makes grants to people, organisations and churches in Islington of c. £ 2million per year. Our grants budget is split equally between our Health and Church Grants programmes.
In June 2025, Cloudesley’s total assets were £57 million and the annual gross income was £1.5 million. Currently, around half of Cloudesley's endowment is held in financial market investments managed by Cazenove, and the other half is in c. 90 residential properties on the Cloudesley Estate in Islington. To fund its work, the charity uses income and a prudent element of capital gains generated from both the investments and properties.
This is an interesting time to be joining Cloudesley as it continues to manage its finances to ensure it can support both current and future needs in Islington, implements its property strategy, and helps to respond to the multiple challenges facing people, organisations and churches in Islington.
Finance Manager role
This wide-ranging role includes:
- Administration of regular financial transactions, including relating to grants and the charity's property assets
- Preparation and monitoring of annual budget
- Production of management accounts and a variety of financial, investment and property reports
- Preparation of draft annual accounts and work with the auditor
- Working with the charity's investment and property managers
- Working with a range of external advisers and lawyers on property matters
- Developing and advising on financial and endowment strategies
Staffing, governance and history
Cloudesley has a small team of four permanent staff. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with part of each week spent at the charity's office in King's Cross.
The charity has up to 15 Trustees at any one time, and a single corporate Trustee, Richard Cloudesley Trustee Limited. The Board of Trustees meets three times a year, and the Finance and Endowment Committee and Grants Committee meet quarterly.
The charity dates back to 1517, when Tudor yeoman and Islington resident Richard Cloudesley wrote his will and left two 'Stony Fields' to Trustees.
Cloudesley is an independent grant-making charity. We support people, organisations and churches in Islington
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Finance Manager
Permanent | 0.6 FTE (3 days/week ) | Hybrid – 1 day/week in office in central London | £33,000pa (0.6 FTE) — pro-rata equivalent £55,000 + 8% pension contribution.
Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (FTE, pro rata), rising after two years' service, plus bank holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
Following a significant increase in funding across our national programmes, the Architectural Heritage Fund is seeking a hands-on, fully qualified Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to help us scale sustainably and to provide support to the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings throughout the UK
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and line managing our Finance Officer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operational finance, produce high-quality monthly management accounts, and support the annual audit process. You'll also help embed AI-powered tools into our finance systems and processes, supporting a period of exciting organisational growth.
We're looking for someone who can:
· Deliver accurate management accounts and financial analysis to tight deadlines
· Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting
· Maintain robust internal controls and audit trails
· Translate complex financial data for non-finance colleagues and Trustees
· Bring a proactive, adaptable approach as our programmes grow
Charity sector experience is a plus, as is confidence using AI tools for reporting and workflow automation.
If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can shape systems, support meaningful heritage and community-led projects, and grow with a scaling organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
In accordance with our commitment to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across all of our areas of work, we particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and younger people, who are currently under-represented within AHF.
Closing date: Monday 7th September at 9am.
Please submit your updated CV and a cover letter to apply.
Accountant (PART-TIME)
Bracknell | 15 - 21 Hours per Week | Flexible Working Across 3–4 Days
Salary: 37K per annum
Create Hope is a growing charity supporting families to thrive. We are seeking an experienced
Accountant to lead our day-to-day financial operations and provide high-quality financial
information to support our CEO and Board of Trustees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managing finance and payroll records
• Processing invoices, supplier payments and staff expenses
• Monitoring grants and producing funder reports
• Preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Reconciling donations and income received by the charity
• Supporting year-end accounts and external audit requirements
• Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, regulations and internal procedures
ABOUT YOU
• Accounting qualification or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in charity finance
• Experience of budgeting, grant reporting and payroll
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Committed to professional standards and continuous improvement
WHY JOIN US?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious charity where your expertise will
directly support our growth and help us increase our impact for families in the local community.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role bu cli9cking on 'apply now'
CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2026
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Head of Financial Accounting
£65,000 - £70,000
Permanent | Full-time
Fully Remote Working
Our client is a globally recognised organisation with operations across multiple countries and a strong reputation for delivering meaningful impact worldwide. As part of an exciting period of development and continuous improvement, they are looking to appoint an experienced and technically strong Head of Financial Accounting to lead financial accounting, statutory reporting and audit activities across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong audit and financial reporting background to take ownership of a broad remit, lead a high-performing team and play a key role in strengthening financial control, governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial accounting policies, processes and controls, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and other relevant international reporting requirements.
- Oversee the preparation and review of annual statutory accounts and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the planning, preparation and delivery of annual external audits, managing relationships with auditors and driving continuous improvement through audit action plans.
- Provide expert technical accounting guidance across the business, embedding best practice and supporting the development of finance teams.
- Oversee quarterly balance sheet reviews, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Support governance and reporting requirements, including contributions to senior leadership, board and committee reporting.
- Manage and develop the Financial Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Review and oversee key tax compliance activities, including VAT and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Partner with finance, operational and project teams to ensure financial accounting implications are considered in strategic initiatives and organisational change programmes.
Who Are We Looking For?
- ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting background.
- Previous experience gained within a leading audit practice and/or a large, complex organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
- Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the confidence to interpret and communicate complex accounting matters.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Experience of improving financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
If you are a technically strong financial accountant looking for a leadership role where you can drive best practice, influence senior decision-making and lead a high-performing team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Location: Central London
Hybrid: Once a week onsite 4 days from home
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 12-month interim position
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised professional membership body that has recently transitioned to charitable status. As part of an ambitious finance transformation programme, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with charity accounting requirements, strengthening financial controls, and supporting the organisation through its first audit and reporting cycle as a charity.
Working closely with senior finance leadership, including a newly appointed Director of Finance, you will help shape future finance processes, governance arrangements, and reporting structures during a period of significant change.
About the Role
This newly created interim position has been established to provide specialist charity finance expertise and additional capacity during an important transition period.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing financial activity and accounting treatments completed during the current financial year.
- Assessing compliance with charity accounting regulations and reporting requirements.
- Supporting year-end audit preparation and audit readiness.
- Reviewing charity tax matters, VAT arrangements and group VAT considerations.
- Improving financial controls, processes and documentation.
- Supporting the development of finance systems and reporting capabilities.
- Reviewing intercompany relationships and structures across the wider group.
- Helping implement recommendations arising from audit and compliance reviews.
- Supporting wider governance and charity transition activities.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience in a similar Financial Accountant role in the charity sector
- Good understanding of technical accounting for charities (FRS 102, Charities SORP, group consolidations) and taxation (VAT/PESM, Gift Aid).
- Experience supporting audits and strengthening financial controls.
- Experience improving finance systems, processes and reporting structures.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Audit background.
- Experience within a membership body, professional organisation, charity or complex group structure.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Play a key role in a high-profile organisational transformation.
- Influence how the finance function develops for the future.
- Work on a varied mix of charity accounting, tax, governance and compliance projects.
- Partner with senior finance leaders and external advisers.
- Make a visible and lasting impact on the organisation's financial framework and controls.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.