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Portsmouth Cathedral is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary contract. Working with our new Chief Finance Officer you will support the ongoing development of our accountancy systems and processes, building on the work of the previous Finance Officer.
Key responsibilities
- Banking & Transactions: Manage Cathedral bank and investment accounts, including BACS, cheques, international payments, and reconciliations.
- Accounting Systems: Maintain financial systems (currently Sage; may transition to Xero).
- Cash Handling: Oversee cash counting and deposits.
- Cash Flow & Reporting: Monitor cash flow and produce monthly reports for the COO and CFO.
- Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts and review financial performance with department heads.
- Payroll: Process payroll for ~30 staff, including pensions and HMRC submissions.
- Staff Changes: Handle paperwork for new starters and leavers.
- Invoicing & Credit Control: Issue invoices, maintain credit ledger, and update CRM.
- Expenses & Transfers: Process staff reimbursements and internal transfers, including contactless income allocations.
- Reconciliations & Meetings: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and management accounts for leadership meetings.
- Budgeting: Support annual budget preparation and reforecasting with the COO and CFO.
- Year-End Accounts: Assist the CFO in producing end-of-year financial statements.
The successful candidate will hold a formal accountancy qualification and be:
- Experienced in a similar finance role, ideally in a small charity team.
- Empathetic with the beliefs and values of the Christian faith and the aims and objectives of Portsmouth Cathedral.
- Proficient in Sage, Xero, and Microsoft 365.
- Skilled in management accounting, reporting, and payroll processing.
- A flexible team player, able to cover other finance tasks as needed and have experience of working with volunteers.
- Committed to equality, inclusivity, and ongoing training (e.g. GDPR, safeguarding).
Safeguarding
The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese applicable to this role.
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays given pro rata for this part-time role
- Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
- Commitment to professional development and training
- Cash health plan
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the role’s requirements and the values of Portsmouth Cathedral. Applications should be submitted through Charity Job by midday 30th July 2025. We will interview in person at the Cathedral as suitable applications are received.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to complete an application form as part of our Safer Recruitment procedure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all charitable income and expenditure, financial forecasting, producing management accounts, annual financial accounts, and maintaining effective control systems. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work on strategic projects such as developing our financial practice and policies, grant reconciliation and forecasting.
The successful candidate will have charity accounting experience and at least qualified by experience in charity accounting. In addition to the relevant technical skills, we are looking for someone who is committed to our mission, takes a proactive approach, is excited to support our responsive, dynamic organisation to develop and grow, and has excellent people skills to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues.
Whilst this is a remote role, some occasional travel (approx 6-10 times per year) to London and the South East for meetings and get togethers will be expected.
Key Responsibilities
Day to Day Financial transactions
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Accounts Receivable
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Accounts Payable
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Bank Reconciliation
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Payroll
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Process expense claims
Financial Control
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Ensure financial controls and the integrity of the financial records are maintained
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Complete month end processes and prepare management accounts, KPIs and commentaries on a timely basis
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Lead the audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
Financial Planning
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Work with the CEO and Executive Director to prepare budgets and forecasts
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Monitor performance against project specific and organisational budgets throughout the financial year
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Develop projections to support strategic and business planning
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Monitor and report on reserve levels based on current projections
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Support the fundraising functions (Executive Director) with ongoing analysis and reporting
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Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts
Secretariat Duties
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Preparation of papers for, attendance at, quarterly Board meetings
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Arranging and minuting Quarterly Board meetings,
Supporting the organisation
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Business planning including tracking multi-year grant commitments and understanding the balance of reserves after future year income and grant commitments
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Support Fundraising with donor reporting requirements, reconciliation of income received and reviewing of income against budget and forecast
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Contribute to strategic projects and funding bids.
Audit and Taxation
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Lead the relationship with the auditors, ensuring that the audit is delivered on schedule and all statutory filings are made on time.
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Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting schedules.
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Liaise with tax advisors to ensure compliance.
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Complete quarterly VAT returns and Gift Aid returns.
Treasury
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Lead in the management of bank accounts and deposits.
The salary is £38,000 FTE pro rata, for 21 hours per week, with 17 days annual leave including bank holidays.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a dynamic finance professional, eager to make a difference. We need someone as keen to get stuck in with the day to day administrative aspects of the role, as with helping us lead the organisation through strategic planning and growth.
You have experience in effectively managing finances in a charity setting and can manage your own time effectively with great motivation. You are able to communicate effectively with colleagues, requesting information and presenting findings in a clear and approachable manner.
Ideally, you combine the professionalism of the corporate world with the heart of a grassroots movement, directly contributing to the impact of this fast-paced, responsive organisation.
Essential
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Sound knowledge and demonstrable experience of UK Charity SORP, charity sector financial practices and preparing statutory accounts
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Qualified by experience or part qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA
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Experience of preparing and managing an audit process
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A critical eye for reviewing accounting transactions and ensuring accuracy
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Strong attention to detail with a clear and diligent working approach
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Experience of VAT within a charity context
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Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office; in particular great Excel skills
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Ability to work independently and use initiative to manage a busy and varied workload
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Experience of using QuickBooks
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A proactive and solutions focussed approach
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Excellent team player, willing to work flexibly and collaboratively to respond to changing organisational needs/priorities
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Personable, with excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and a range of audiences (e.g. reports, presentations)
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Ability to explain finance procedures to non-finance people
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A commitment to The Flying Seagull Project’s mission
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A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
Experience or understanding of working in the international development sector would be an advantage.
How to apply
If you think this sounds like your ideal opportunity and you’d like to join our Seagull team as our Finance Manager, please apply via CharityJob, submitting your CV plus a brief cover letter (maximum 2 sides A4) showing us how you meet the points in the Person Specification above.
We are considering applications on an ongoing basis as they are received, and intend to hold the first round of virtual interviews during the weeks of 28th July and 4th August, so don’t delay!
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please apply by submitting your CV plus a brief cover letter (maximum 2 sides A4) showing us how you meet the points in the Person Specification.
We are considering applications on an ongoing basis as they are received, and intend to hold the first round of virtual interviews during the weeks of 28th July and 4th August, so don’t delay!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for an experienced charity Finance Director to join our Senior Leadership team. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we have recently launched our new long-term strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases.
We are looking for someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Production of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts to a variety of audiences. Ensuring budget holders receive financial information necessary to fulfil their own responsibilities
· Work with the Chief Executive and Finance Committee on annual budgeting, long term financial planning and forecasting for the organisation
· Production of the annual statutory accounts with the Auditors and liaising with the Audit Committee
· Production and presentation of standard and ad hoc reports to the Board of Trustees, Committees and Senior Leadership Team
· Management of the Finance Assistant, and IT and Office Assistant, including training, development and performance management
· Proactively seeking to improve all financial controls, ensuring the processes are fully documented, frequently reviewed and communicated as appropriate
· Company Secretary for Charity & Trading Companies.
Ensuring the organisation meets and complies with all statutory reporting obligations and requirements, Charity Commission, Companies House and OSCR
· Presenting financial information and data from a variety of sources in an easily understandable way
· Payroll administration including liaising with the Inland Revenue & pension company
· Liaising with auditors, banks, Investment Managers and other financial institutions
· Continually innovating to ensure financial processes link up with other processes across the organisation
· Responsibility for statutory insurances with Insurance Broker
· Manage the contract with the IT Support Company
· Undertaking any other duties appropriate as identified by the CEO
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Portraits of Recovery is a pioneering visual arts charity based in Manchester and is the UK’s only visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use. Dedicated to fostering inclusion and systemic change for individuals and communities in recovery from substance use.
Through the transformative power of contemporary visual art, we collaborate with leading artists and Recoverists to challenge stigma, open new conversations about addiction and recovery, and empower marginalised communities. As the UK’s only contemporary visual arts organisation working within this field, we are committed to ensuring that recovery is recognised as a health, social, and cultural issue, driving change through creativity and engagement.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated person to work as a key senior member of the team, supporting and deputising for Portraits of Recovery’s Director & CEO. Whilst contributing to Portraits of Recovery’s overall strategic development, this role is principally internally focused and involves managing the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the organisation, including managing a small staff team to help deliver Portraits of Recovery’s Business Plan.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or have any access needs related to disabilities that we should address during the application or interview process.
Application deadline: Friday, 15 August
Interview notification: Friday, 22 August
Planned interview date: Monday, 1 September
Planned start date (subject to satisfactory references): TBC
Portraits of Recovery is committed to promoting equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.
Job Purpose
Have you got experience of working as a Head of Finance or similar?
Are you looking for a flexible role in a positive and progressive team who are revolutionising mental health support for children and young people?
Can you...
- Build relationships
- Turn data into insights
- Bring numbers to life
… to influence great decisions?
Are you a qualified accountant?
If so, you could be the person we are looking for to join our ground-breaking charity at an exciting and pivotal time, as we embark on the launch of ‘Joy’ - a major refurbishment and charity expansion project. Joy will be the UK’s most progressive and innovative community space blending mental health, wellness, heritage, art, creativity, social action, support, fun and opportunity.
As the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and guidance as part of our Senior Leadership Team, helping drive informed decisions and contributing to the overall financial success of the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Charity Support:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their operational needs, challenges, and objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor, translating financial data into actionable insights that drive improvements in efficiency, cost control, and overall performance.
Joy Project Support:
- Work closely with the Project Director to give full finance support to the Joy project.
- Provide support managing the costs, budgeting and billing surrounding Joy.
- Identify operational and financial risks and opportunities.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Work closely with department heads to develop, monitor and update the annual budget.
- Provide regular forecasts, track performance against budget, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Cost Analysis and Control:
- Analyse costs, including spend against restricted and unrestricted grant income. Identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Implement cost control measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Performance Metrics:
- Develop and maintain KPIs and financial performance metrics.
- Regularly report on performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Financial Reporting:
- Manage relationship with third party audit partners.
- Analyse financial statements and performance reports, and report as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Communicate financial results to the Board of Trustees at regular charity board meetings.
Decision Support:
- Participate in decision-making processes by providing financial insights and risk assessment for new projects, capital investments, and operational changes.
Variance Analysis:
- Investigate and explain variances from budget and forecast. Collaborate with project/grant owners to address performance gaps.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and financial performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
Management
- Oversee the recruitment of additional members of the Finance Team.
- Full line management of the Finance Team, including regular 1-1 meeting and supporting their professional development.
You will be a great fit if...
- You have a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA).
- You are a progressive finance professional with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a non-finance audience.
- You are a proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- You are a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity.
- You have ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- You have proficiency in financial reporting and financial analysis tools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Finance is a key member of Tara Theatre’s senior management team, overseeing the company’s financial processes and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. They will report to Alys Beider, Tara’s new Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive and support with strategic long-term financial and business planning as well as annual and quarterly budgeting.
They are responsible for maintaining the company accounts, preparing quarterly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reports and analysis for the executive team and the board of trustees.
Tara Theatre is a company limited by guarantee and a charity. It has two trading subsidiaries, Tara Productions and Tara Enterprises. We currently have an annual turnover of circa £1 million. We manage our finances and payroll in-house, currently using Xero.
As our Head of Finance, you may have a background in the arts and culture sector, however we are open to a range of skillsets gained from working in business or charity environments and encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
We are open to the potential for the role to be part-time working four days per week (salary on a pro rata basis).
We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work in a flexible working pattern (for example around caring responsibilities or access requirements relating to a disability).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join Liverpool Zoe’s Place and the Finance Manager is a new post for the organisation. The Baby Hospice transferred to the new charity on May 1st 2025 with great potential for commissioning, and with a healthy financial platform due to the generosity of businesses and the public in Liverpool. This is a new start for Liverpool Zoe’s Place and our plans for a brand new state of the art hospice are agreed and we will move into the new hospice by June 2026, with all the required funding in place.
This post is to manage and co-ordinate the smooth running of the finance department ensuring all processes and procedures are streamlined, efficient and produced in a timely manner. This will involve the management of daily financial matters and overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts for both the hospice and its commercial companies. The role will also involve ensuring good financial governance within the department and across the organisation ensuring charity compliance with financial regulations, and management of commissioning arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your reason for applying and how your past work experiences make you suitability for the role. Please find more information on our website
· Deadline: Sunday 27th July
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.
This post is:
- subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
The Angelou Centre is aware that those of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for.
Role Overview
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: £34,944 to £43,134 (per hour £19.20 to £23.70)
Depending on experience and qualifications
Hours & Days 35 hours a week
Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm
Additional benefits 25 days paid holiday,
employer’s pension contribution of 6%,
enhanced maternity leave
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne/Hybrid
As Finance Manager for The Angelou Centre you will have a key leadership position. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of our finances, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements while ensuring our services are sustainable through sound financial planning. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Trustee Board to provide accurate insights and projections that support long-term growth and resilience.
You will play a pivotal role in reviewing and establishing a robust finance and administrative system and procedures, managing risks and ensuring our charity finances can support delivery of our mission. You will also contribute to the development of funding applications, tenders, and financial strategies. You will play a key role in supporting funding applications, demonstrating impact through financial reporting, and building processes that enable future growth.
Our ideal candidate is someone who;
- Is an experienced charity finance professional with strong technical knowledge
- Has at least 5 years of experience in a leadership and management role or similar position
- Is confident working with VAT (including partial exemption) and income from trading
- Is strategic, reliable and keen to contribute to the long-term financial sustainability of a values-led organisation
- Is confident and pro-active in supporting The Angelou Centre’s mission and vision
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight
- Lead all aspects of day-to-day financial operations
- Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts to be presented to the Trustees and Executive Director
- Develop and maintain budgets for the whole organisation and departments
- Monitor and report on VAT liability, ensuring accurate submissions and VAT reclaim where appropriate
- Maintain oversight of payroll and pensions in collaboration with external providers
- Manage the weekly payment run, process invoices, and maintain accurate creditor and PO records
- Deliver informal training or guidance to non-finance staff on PO systems, coding, and budget monitoring
- Track income and expenditure from trading activities
- Provide guidance on appropriate financial structures for future potential trading subsidiaries or CICs
Strategic Planning & Compliance
- Lead financial forecasting and modelling for future sustainability
- Work closely with the Executive Director on strategic financial planning
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC
- Maintain and update financial policies and internal controls to manage risk
Grant Fund Management
- Monitor and report on restricted/unrestricted funds
- Produce accurate financial reports for funders and external stakeholders
- Support funding bids and tenders with accurate financial projections
- Track grant expenditure against budgets, flagging overspend/underspend and supporting compliance with funder requirements
Governance & Audit
- Liaise with auditors for year-end accounts and ensure timely audit preparation
- Support Trustees and Finance Sub-Committee with relevant and timely financial reporting
- Assist in presenting financial information to the Board in an accessible and informative manner
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade. This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for black and racialized women and all matters relating to their wellbeing.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
- Significant experience in a senior finance role within the charity sector
- Strong knowledge of charity financial compliance, SORP, and statutory reporting
- Experience of fund management, VAT returns, and management accounts
- Skilled in financial planning, reporting, and budgeting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Experience preparing for audits and liaising with external auditors
- Experience managing a full finance function including payroll, management accounts, and funder reporting
Qualifications
- Minimum: AAT Level 4 or equivalent experience
- Desirable: Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to translate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively
Values & Approach
- Commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and feminist practice.
- Empathy, kindness, and cultural competence, with a commitment to supporting Black and racially minoritised women
- Has a ‘can do’ positive approach with a curious open to learning approach
- Able to priorities workload and work independently using your own initiative
- Has a commitment to shared responsibility in a team context approach
- Willingness to undertake training and show a commitment to continuous personal development, reflecting on own practice with a willingness to make changes if needed
Desirable
- Experience supporting income-generating/trading arms within a charity
- Knowledge of becoming VAT registered and how it applies to charities
- Experience producing financial reports for grant monitoring or tenders
- Experience training others on finance processes or systems
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spectra is looking for a skilled and proactive Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organisation, which delivers vital services across London’s diverse communities.
The postholder will lead on day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and compliance, and work closely with the CEO and senior team to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage financial transactions, reporting, and budgeting
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements
- Support the CEO with financial planning and forecasting
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors
- Contribute to organisational development and efficiency
If you’re an experienced finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The role offers a mix of remote and office-based working from our South London office.
- Closing date: 9am, 26th August 2025
- Interviews for this post will be held in person at our offices in Vauxhall South London, on Thursday, 4th September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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POST DETAILS:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)
Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18 hours per week
Role Brief:
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Finance Officer to oversee the financial monitoring and reporting of an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo, funded by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) PEACEPLUS programme https://www.seupb.eu/
The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will:
§ Work with Director of Development and Programme Manager to implement appropriate financial processes around the programme.
§ Oversee all expenditure requests, in line with the Foundation’s Financial Controls Policy
§ Be the key point of contact for any finance related queries relating to the programme.
§ Track and monitor all expenditure for the programme, in line with agreed budgets and cashflow forecasts.
§ Collate and send the Director of Development monthly actuals reports reconciled against forecasts alerting them to any deviations from planned budgets.
§ Collate monthly invoices and expenditure receipts to share with the bookkeeping team ahead of monthly payment run deadlines.
§ Collate monthly timesheets, cross-reference for final sign off and send to payroll for processing ahead of the monthly deadline.
§ Ensure all programme expenditure is shared with the bookkeeping team for uploading to our accounting software Xero clearly marked to aid filing under the appropriate cost centre and category.
§ Oversee financial reporting and income draw down under the PEACE Academy programme.
§ Provide regular financial reports to the Programme Manager and Directors as required
§ Work with our Admin Officer on the financial administration of the programme.
Person Specification/Key skills:
§ Degree level education in finance/accounting or similar experience
§ At least two years finance officer experience
§ Experience of financial administration for complex projects working in multiple currencies.
§ Experience of third sector financial reporting for a range of funders
§ Experience of working on SEUPB PEACEPLUS programmes (desirable)
§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners
§ An interest in youth and community development work
§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team
§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English
§ IT skills including Microsoft office and XERO accounting software (essential)
§ Experience in writing financial reports and financial draw down processes
§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Role Requirements
At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.
Application Deadline - Sunday 28th of July
Interviews – Monday 4th of August
Thirty Percy is a dynamic and innovative foundation founded in 2018, that continues to reflect on its role in society. Thirty Percy will close in 2030. Staying true to our commitment to use all our resources boldly within a set timeframe, while working alongside partners to model new ways of governing wealth and challenging the systems that concentrate it. In our final years, we aim to support visionary work, share what we've learned, and help plant seeds for a future beyond philanthropy where resources continue to flow to the places where it’s most needed.
• Job title: Management Accountant & Systems Designer – (1-year fixed term)
• Hours: 4 or 5 days a week is offered
• Salary: £45,000pa - £50,000pa
• Hybrid Working: 1 day a week is required at their office based in Central London
You will work with the Finance Director to ensure that robust yet enabling financial systems and processes are in place to provide the team with insightful and accurate information needed to fulfil the foundation’s charitable purpose, helping to explore the possibilities for distributing money for the benefit of people, society and planet.
Role Responsibilities
Finance and Audit Support
● Support year-end audit, including providing information and answering queries
● Assist with annual budgeting and reforecasting
● Prepare monthly management accounts and budget packs
● Provide financial information to the Board as needed
Financial Operations
● Liaise with outsourced payment and payroll teams
● Oversee cash flow and company credit card balances
● Review and instruct grant, invoice and payroll payments
● Manage team expenses and credit card processes via Expensify
● Administer payments through Open Collective
Systems and Reconciliation
● Reconcile Salesforce (grant management) with Xero monthly
● Monitor Salesforce for payment schedules and documentation compliance
Support and Communication
● Respond to financial queries from the team and Board Offer ad-hoc financial guidance to grantees and changemakers
● Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a small finance team
Skills Knowledge and Experience
● Strong grasp of financial operations, including payroll, treasury management, and preparation of management accounts
● Proficient in Excel and Xero; experience with Salesforce, Slack, Google Workspace, and Notion is a bonus
● Experience in project management and coordination
● Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and spot gaps or emerging needs proactively
● Familiarity with accounting rules for charities, CICs, and sole traders (desirable)
We are seeking a faith filled, people focussed senior leader offering operational management for Christ our Hope Liverpool which includes
· Oversight of our Support Services Hub, small staff team and their spheres of work
· Strategic and efficient management of the operational, administrative, financial, HR, safeguarding and property functions of the parish.
· Developing commercial enterprise, to contribute to our financial resilience and resource mission.
The Operations Manager will work closely with the Team Rector in developing and implementing the strategy, systems and capacity to enable the parish and its churches and worshipping communities to be effective in fulfilling the parish vision and priorities.
We are excited by the potential of this key appointment within COHL, the scope of the work and the opportunities we believe it will unlock. This is a developing role, that will be shaped by the postholder working with the Team Rector and others, and as such may be subject to change as new initiatives emerge and develop over time.
We believe in a generous God, from whom all things come, and He invites us to steward these gifts well. If this is your conviction and you have the experience and skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Please ensure, that either in your covering letter or in your answers to the screen questions, that you address the following:-
1. Please give your reasons for applying for this post. You should outline your interest in the post and describe your relevant skills and experience. You should also use this space to tell us anything not covered elsewhere, which you feel is relevant. Please refer closely to the person specification when completing this section.
2. Please tell about your Christian faith and how you feel God may be calling you and equipping you for this role.
"Growing Christ-centred communities that enable everyone to flourish" We're a group of churches working together in a parish in Liverpool.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Package Description:
Management Accountant (12–15 Month Maternity Cover)
Together we make a difference. We develop and learn, and we support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12–15 month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident working independently, and has a passion for continuous improvement.
Location: Hybrid – Cheadle Central Office & Remote
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week
Working Pattern: Fixed-Term Contract (12–15 Months)
Salary: £41,490 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Reporting to: Head of Finance.
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
This is a hybrid role, with time split between working remotely and being based at our Cheadle Central office, Stockport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the management accounting service, supporting the Head of Finance to deliver accurate financial management and reporting.
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring compliance with Trust procedures and statutory requirements.
- Manage the Trust’s banking systems, including supplier payments and cash flow monitoring.
- Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and controls to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Lead a small transactional finance team handling petty cash, accounts payable, and administrative tasks.
- Ensure timely preparation of month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and monthly management accounts.
- Administer banking transactions with robust checks and balances.
- Manage finance software and provide support to the wider team.
- Prepare information for external audits and champion sound financial practices and compliance.
What we’re looking For:
- Degree in a relevant field e.g. Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, Maths.
- Significant experience in management accounting or finance, providing high-quality financial support and advice.
- Skilled in developing management information reports to meet service financial needs.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills, comfortable with data extraction, analysis, and presentation.
- Proficient user of financial accounting and banking software.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads for self and team to meet deadlines.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
Interested in a rewarding fixed-term role where your skills make a difference?
We’d love to hear from you.
To learn more, please read the attached full job description.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.
Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£49,829 - £54,992 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 28 July 2025
About the role:
The British Museum is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance department and provide a first-class management accounting service across the Museum. In this role, you will prepare timely and accurate management accounts, analysis and forecasts, whilst delivering projects on time and within budget.
As a Management Accountant you will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks, such as preparing material for our consolidated financial statements and liaising with internal and external auditors, partnering with departments to deliver projects, and contributing to the Museum-wide budgeting process.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Working with the management accountants and accounts processing team to provide best practice accounting, processing and reporting services to all Museum staff.
- Preparation of financial reports and forecasts.
- Preparation of material for the consolidated financial statements and liaise with the auditors.
- Ensuring compliance with public sector and charitable sector regulations and guidelines.
- Analysis of Museum-wide income and expenditure streams to monitor and improve efficiency and profitability.
- Providing and reviewing financial information for business cases and funding applications.
About you:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with an ACA accountancy qualification.
- Good technical knowledge of relevant Accounting Standards and regulatory framework, income tax, NI and VAT.
- Audit experience, including some post qualification experience.
- Ability to identify, handle and deal with complex problems across a wide range of disciplines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to resolve problems swiftly and effectively and make appropriate decisions.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
The interviews are expected to take place on 5 and 6 August 2025.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details
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The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
We specifically encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority groups who are underrepresented within our senior roles.
We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site about 1-2 days a week.
The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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We are currently recruiting for an Accountant- Financial & Reporting to join our Finance team based in Romford. You will:
- be fully qualified (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with at least 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in a financial accounting or reporting role
- have proven experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing year-end audit processes
- have a strong working knowledge of relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory reporting requirements.
- have demonstrated experience in general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close.