Financial accounting manager jobs in belsize park, greater london

Location: Camden Road, London N7

Salary: circa £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Reporting To: Head of Finance and IT

Contract: Permanent

Centre 404 is a thriving charity with a proud history of supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and help us build a financially resilient future.

�� About the Role

This is a key leadership role within our Central Services team. You’ll oversee day-to-day financial operations, manage a small team, and deliver accurate, timely reporting that supports strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance & IT, senior managers, and Trustees to ensure robust financial planning, compliance, and risk management. Your work will directly support our mission and help us maximise the impact of every pound we receive.

�� Key Responsibilities

· Lead the finance team and manage daily operations

· Deliver monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and audits

· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

· Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, funder requirements, and financial regulations

· Support strategic projects and deputise for the Head of Finance & IT

�� About You

We’re looking for someone who is either qualified or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, with a strong track record in financial management. You’ll be a confident communicator, a proactive problem-solver, and a collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-led environment.

You’ll bring:

· Experience in charity finance and donor reporting (desirable)

· Strong understanding of financial systems and controls

· Ability to lead and develop a finance team

· Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills

· A commitment to Centre 404’s values and mission

�� What We Offer

· A supportive, inclusive working environment

· Opportunities for professional development

· Flexible working arrangements

· The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

Job title:Global Finance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Global Finance Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.

As a Global Finance Manager with Clean Air Fund, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s finance function. You will be responsible for managing our newly implemented accounting system, overseeing financial and statutory reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. This role reports to the Head of Finance and works closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and the Corporate Services team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A formal CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the NGO or philanthropic sector, with knowledge of Charity SORP and relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting processes, including control environments, risk management, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in producing and analysing financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable skills:

• Experience using Sage Intacct.
• Experience working in a funding or grant-making organisation.
• Experience working with SMEs.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.

• Closing date – 14th Sep6tember 2025
• Salary – £55,000- £68,000
• Type of employment - Full time

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. 

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

About Us

City Bridge Foundation (CBF), registered charity no. 1035628, is a unique and historic charity with origins dating back to 1097 and formally established by Royal Charter in 1282. CBF plays a vital role in London today — primarily through the maintenance of five of London’s iconic Thames bridges, and secondarily by delivering significant charitable funding and impact across the capital.

The City of London Corporation acts as the corporate trustee of CBF and supports its ambition to be a values-led, world-class bridge owner, charitable funder, and responsible leader.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Charity Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Charities Technical and Strategic Finance Manager, you will play a central role in the provision of expert financial advice across CBF’s charitable funding activities, as well as supporting wider charitable operations within the City Corporation.

You will lead on financial due diligence for grants and other charitable funding decisions, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and represent sustainable and responsible financial practice. You’ll also support financial reporting, forecasting, audit coordination, and management of various charitable funds — including CBF’s significant grant-making fund and the City Corporation’s Sundry Trusts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist charity finance advice and lead financial due diligence for CBF’s grant-making and charitable funding.
• Develop and deliver training to funding managers on key charity finance principles and tools.
• Monitor and report on grant commitments, including balance sheet reconciliations and audit responses.
• Prepare and review financial statements for various charities within the City Corporation's portfolio.
• Support charity governance and compliance in line with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, promoting a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial due diligence processes.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and regulatory reporting for charitable entities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Confidence working with complex organisations and balancing multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to CBF’s mission, values, and impact-led work.

A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent) and experience working within or alongside the charitable or public sector is highly desirable.

Closing date: 12 Midnight on Thursday 11th September 2025

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide. 

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Location: Remote / Hybrid (with occasional UK travel & team meetings at the Birmingham Office Monthly) Applications welcome for candidates within commuting distance of the Midlands.

At Fuel Bank Foundation, we believe no one should have to choose between heating and eating. Every day, we help people across the UK who are facing fuel crisis—providing emergency financial support, advice, and long-term solutions that create lasting change.

We’re looking for an experienced Strategic Partnerships Manager to help us grow and nurture high-impact relationships with corporate partners, charitable trusts, and grant-making bodies. If you’re a confident communicator, natural relationship-builder, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.

About the Role

As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will play a central role in driving income growth and increasing the impact of our partnerships. You’ll work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to deliver our partnership strategy—developing new funding opportunities, managing existing relationships, and ensuring excellent stewardship throughout the partner journey.

This is a dynamic and varied role that offers scope for creativity, strategy, and hands-on relationship management. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams to bring partner activity to life, demonstrate impact, and align our work with shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, including charitable trusts, corporate sponsors, and grant-making bodies.
• Deliver high-quality stewardship and build strong, long-term relationships with supporters.
• Identify and secure new partnership and funding opportunities in line with organisational strategy.
• Create compelling, tailored proposals and pitches that align with partner objectives and Fuel Bank’s mission.
• Track partnership performance, prepare reports and evaluations, and share impact stories with funders and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
• Contribute to income planning, forecasting, and the delivery of financial targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in partnership management, business development, account management, or fundraising—ideally within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector.
• A track record of building successful relationships and delivering income growth.
• Skilled in writing proposals, reports, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets, forecasts, and reporting tools.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and the ability to spot new opportunities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you will receive in return:

At Fuel Bank Foundation, you'll join a passionate, values-led team making a real impact in communities across the UK. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and remote working options
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• The chance to help shape solutions to one of the UK’s most urgent social issues
• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• EAP – Healthcare

About the Assistant Accountant role

This role sits within our finance team, who provide financial control and support across all three entities of Coin Street: Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB), Coin Street Centre Trust (CSCT), and Coin Street Secondary Housing Co-Operative (CSS). As our new Assistant Accountant, you will focus on managing the daily banking process, ensuring transactions are accurately uploaded and maintained in the finance system to support smooth financial operations.

As our new Assistant Accountant, you will

• Manage daily banking tasks, including extracting statements and uploading transactions to finance systems and databases.
• Process and reconcile monthly credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policy. 
• Maintain financial data accuracy by reviewing VAT codes, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and closing outstanding purchase orders.  
• Prepare intarcompany journal entries.
• Support system improvements, including open banking integration, and assist in staff training to ensure adherence to financial procedures. 

To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following

• AAT Level 4 or part-CIMA qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in posting bank transactions. 
• Complete understanding of accruals and prepayments. 
• Experience using computerised accounting systems and proficiency in the use of MS Excel.  

 

About Coin Street Community Builders

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change. 

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own. 

We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy. 

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

   

Contract  

Fixed-Term (6 months), Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary  

£33,228 per annum

Extras

• Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff.
• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution)/Auto-enrolment qualifying pension for zero hours staff
• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.  
• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
• Commitment to training and development.

Closing Date  

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 28 September 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.  

Job Description

Who are Spinal Research?

We are Spinal Research, the UK's leading medical charity focused on the repair and restoration of the spinal cord. Every two hours, someone in the UK will become paralysed. Globally, it is estimated that 15.4 million people are living with paralysis. It can happen to anyone at any time, changing lives instantly. We fund groundbreaking research that will cure paralysis, ensuring people living with spinal cord injuries will get life-changing treatments.

The Role:

The Data Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end processing of all supporter and organisational data. This includes the set-up and management of systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across multiple sources, and preparing information to support financial reporting. The role holder will also ensure the effective use of Salesforce CRM and other connected systems, while enabling teams across the organisation to use data to drive insight and impact.

This role will report into the Head of Operations and Strategy, providing guidance on data management, systems improvements and organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Data Management & Processing:

• Manage the end-to-end flow of supporter and organisational data across all systems.
• Collate data from multiple sources and prepare/upload into Salesforce CRM.
• Ensure data is reconciled with bank statements to guarantee completeness and accuracy.
• Carry out manual processing and preparation steps required for accountants and financial reporting.
• Maintain data quality and integrity across all systems and databases.

Systems & Integration:

• Oversee the access, security, and effective use of Salesforce CRM, payment platforms and third-party systems.
• Map and align data across platforms to ensure correct integration and reporting.
• Identify, resolve and prevent system or data flow errors.
• Support the Head of Operations and Strategy in implementing new systems or improvements.

Data Analysis & Insight:

• Provide accurate data analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Build dashboards and reports in Salesforce and other tools to support fundraising, research and operational teams.
• Identify trends, patterns and opportunities to increase organisational effectiveness.
• Act as the central point of expertise for data queries across the charity.

Team Support & Development:

• Support colleagues across teams to understand, use and manage their data effectively.
• Provide training and guidance on dashboards, reports, and data best practices.
• Share knowledge and recommend improvements in processes, data capture and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and GDPR in all areas of work (working alongside the Data Protection Officer).

Skill Set Requirements:

• Proven experience in data management, CRM administration or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce CRM (or similar CRM systems), data processing and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to extract insights and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing complex datasets.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in financial data reconciliation and reporting preparation is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), SharePoint and other relevant tools.
• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple systems, integrations and workflows simultaneously.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• A four day working week
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (adjusted for part-time staff).
• Flexible working, with core hours between 10am–4pm.
• Hybrid remote working (1 day a week expected in the office).
• Private health insurance cash plan.
• 8% pension plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Onsite gym in office.

How to apply

If you would like to apply and join our energetic team at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than two pages) outlining your interest in the role and why you believe you are a good fit.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Spinal Research is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Sadler’s Wells

Financial Controller

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Permanent, Full-time

Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office

Office based in EC1R, closest stations Angel & Farringdon

About Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. We commission, present and produce more dance than any other theatre in the world—spanning tango to hip hop, flamenco to ballet, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary.

Our vision is simple yet profound: to create, through dance, a depth of connection that transcends borders, cultures and languages. We believe dance can move us, open our minds, and help us reflect on what it means to be human.

With a year-round programme of performances and learning activities, and with four theatres across London—including our brand-new venue at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park—Sadler’s Wells is where artists and communities come together to create, experience and be inspired by dance.

Our values guide us every day:

• Collaboration: listening, empowering and working together to amplify creativity.
• Excellence: making and sharing meaningful, ambitious and impactful work.
• Inclusion: celebrating difference, removing barriers and reflecting diverse communities.
• Innovation: being curious, bold and unafraid to find new ways forward.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will lead on the integrity and efficiency of Sadler’s Wells’ finance operations, ensuring strong financial stewardship across our group of charities and companies. This is a senior and visible position within the finance team, with responsibility for overseeing financial records, controls, compliance, systems and reporting.

You will provide leadership to the transactional finance team and act as a key partner to departments including Catering & Events. Working closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will play a critical role in delivering reliable management information, supporting insightful analysis, and enabling informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial transaction processing, ensuring accuracy across purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, banking and supporting systems.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes, producing timely and reliable management information and statutory accounts.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with audit, tax, payroll and statutory requirements.
• Act as Systems Accountant, driving adoption and optimisation of financial systems to improve efficiency.
• Provide clear and supportive line management to the transactional finance team, motivating and developing colleagues.
• Partner with colleagues across the organisation, particularly Catering & Events, to ensure effective financial support and insight.
• Manage banking relationships, mitigate fraud risk, and support treasury and compliance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, UK GAAP and charity SORP.
• Proven experience in payroll, budgets, financial analysis and strengthening internal controls.
• Systems-oriented with experience of implementing and optimising financial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team of finance professionals.
• An affinity with the arts and culture sector is desirable, alongside knowledge of VAT, Theatre Tax Relief and charity-specific compliance.
• Sadler’s Wells welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We want our workforce to reflect the rich diversity of our stages, audiences and communities.

How to Apply:

Sadler’s Wells are proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn for this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain to book in a meeting to discuss the role further.

Timeline:

Closing deadline: 21st September 

1st stage Interviews: w/c 29th September

The Senior Accounts Technician plays a key role within the financial accounts team, working in partnership with the Director of Finance and Governace to ensure the smooth operation of financial systems and processes.

Financial Transactions Supervisor
 

£38,949 to £42,500 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2297
 
About the role
 
St Albans City and District Council is seeking a skilled Financial Transactions Supervisor to oversee accounts payable, receivable, and cash handling operations. You will supervise a small team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and reconciliations. Key responsibilities include monitoring regulatory compliance, guiding team members, and improving procedures. Strong technical knowledge of financial systems, leadership experience, and the ability to interpret financial regulations are essential.
 
About you
 
You are a confident leader with a strong understanding of financial systems and practices. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy in financial transactions, and you’re skilled in reconciliations and compliance with regulations like VAT and financial legislation. You’re highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, and support your team effectively, offering guidance and training where needed. Excellent problem-solving skills help you address complex financial issues, and you’re comfortable working with large data sets, using Excel to analyse and present financial information. Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work well with both financial and non-financial colleagues.
 
Whilst Local Government/Public Sector experience is desirable, this is not essential. You will be receiving support, training, and guidance to ensure that you settle in your role. In time, we would like the candidate to gain a good understanding and take ownership of the Council’s Fixed Assets Register and associated reports and communicate directly with all the stakeholders on all Fixed Assets related activities.
 
If you are enthusiastic, pro-active, proficient in using Excel, with strong attention to detail, with strong organisational and communication skills and if you are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
 
Our team is friendly, and we work well together. Our office is based in St. Albans city centre, great location with excellent transport links, car park available and a short walk from the train station. It is a great place to live and work.
 
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
 
• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
 
Additional Information
 
Disability Confident
 
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
 
• This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency
• The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
• A minimum of AAT Level 3 is required.
 
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, CIMA, ACCA, Operations Manager, General Manager, Commercial Management, Operations Management, Accounts Payable, Credit control, Payroll, Sales ledger, Accounts Receivable, Senior Credit Controller, Billing Analyst, Credit Control Manager etc.
 
REF-223 817

About Vision Action

Vision Action, formally Vision Aid Overseas, is a UK-based charity, with a focus on fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care services in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa. The charity was established in 1985. Our work focuses on the development of services for uncorrected refractive error and primary eye health. Uncorrected refractive error is the world’s leading cause of avoidable visual impairment, with an estimated 670 million people affected worldwide. We develop programmes that integrate training, primary eye care, school eye health and facility developments into national and regional eye care plans, seeking always to be responsive to local need. In this way, we help children to learn and adults to earn so that they can provide for their families. Currently, the organisation has programmes operating in Ethiopia, Ghana, Zambia, and Sierra Leone.

We need great people to help us on this journey. You do not need to have a public health, eye care or charity sector background to work with us. We need our people to be self-starters, innovators and able to get on and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job Purpose

Vision Action seeks a highly dynamic individual for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The position is part of the management team, and the post holder will be expected to lead on the financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for the organisation as well as taking forward some strategic finance and operations projects as we expand our programmes in existing countries. The individual will also be expected to support the Co-CEOs with administrative, compliance and IT related tasks.

The position holder is required to comply with all of Vision Action’s policies and procedures, including Vision Action’s Safeguarding policy.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

Functions / Key Responsibilities:

1. Finance

• Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.

Financial accounting

• Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
• Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting Vision Action’s country offices in hosting their respective audits.
• Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.

Management accounting

• Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
• Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
• Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.

Support to country offices

• Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
• Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
• Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
• Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
• Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.

2. Administration

• Support staff in conducting procurement in line with Vision Action’s procurement policy.
• Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.
• Support office management tasks.

3. Other

• Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).
• Conduct staff training on relevant policies and procedures.
• Any other task reasonably requested by your line manager.

Person Specification

Competencies
Essential

• Delivering Results: Dynamic self-starter able to work independently within a small entrepreneurial team.
• Process improvements: Continual review financial processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative: Able to work closely within a small team in the UK and overseas.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to working patterns and styles in diverse cultural contexts.
• Accuracy: Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Leadership and Management: Lead by example and support colleagues.

Qualifications and experience
Essential

• CCAB fully qualified accountant or finalist, proficient at using MS Office (Advanced Excel)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a finance role.
• Preparation of financial accounts.
• Preparation of financial information for senior leadership.
• Preparation of information for and hosting of external auditors.
• Organisational budgeting.
• Budgeting for and reporting to donors.
• Setting up reporting systems to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting to donors.
• Establishing financial controls and systems.
• Using accounting packages.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an international charity.
• Preparing charity accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
• Preparing financial information for Board members.
• Involvement in a financial systems upgrade.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Using QuickBooks.
• Experience of working in international development.

Financial Accountant
Remote working
£42,000 - £45,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week

The Financial Accountant will be a key member in our Finance and Performance team, part of Corporate Services, which supports the capabilities and programmes to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

It is an excellent opportunity to join our small and dedicated finance team. We are looking for a strong technical professional, whose financial expertise and specialist knowledge are a given. The main purpose of the role is to provide technical financial accounting support, with a focus on VAT and HMRC submissions, preparation of statutory accounts and its related trading subsidiary to comply with regulatory and external stakeholder reporting requirements. The role will support the month end tasks to produce the monthly management accounts including the balance sheet reconciliation, working closely with the finance team.

You will: 

· Monitor, maintain, and improve internal financial controls

· Submit quarterly VAT returns

· Produce the Annual Statutory Accounts and lead the annual external audit

· Prepare the weekly cashflow and cashflow forecasting

· Prepare the balance sheet reconciliations working closely with the team to follow up any differences

You: 

· You will have strong knowledge of the Charity SORP, FRS102 and charity VAT

· You will have experience of general ledger and transactional accounting activities including exposure to the balance sheet, accruals, prepayments, journals.

· You will be someone who has strong attention to detail to avoid data errors.

· You will be able to work to deadlines and manage priorities whilst working independently

· You will have experience of communicating with non-financial colleagues

· You will have excellent IT literacy, with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and experience of working with finance systems

You should have either a CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accountancy qualification.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. 

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria. 

Closing date: 13 September 2025
Interviews: w/c 22 September 2025.

Job title: Credit Controller

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Contract: Part Time (3 days per week, can we worked flexibly upon agreement); permanent 

Location: Hybrid working - 1 day per week at the B Lab UK office, Whitechapel, London.

Salary: £37,850 - 39,080 FTE (GBP) (pro-rata for part-time) (Salaries are graded against our pay framework and are non negotiable)

Closing date: 21st of September 2025, at 11:59 pm

The B Corp movement

B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. B Lab UK is the home of the B Corp movement, a community of over 2,500 UK businesses who meet high standards of social and environmental performance, legal accountability, and transparency. Some B Corps you might have heard of include Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, Finisterre, Jude’s Ice Cream and WeTransfer. Our goal is to transform our economy into one which is inclusive, equitable and regenerative for all people and our shared planet.

Visit our website to learn more about us.

Why this role?
As part of B Lab UK’s Finance Team, you’ll play a key part in sustaining our mission to drive positive change in business. By ensuring timely payments and supporting purpose-driven businesses throughout the B Corp certification journey, you’ll help ensure our operations run smoothly and effectively.
 

In this role: 

• Ensure timely collection of payments and manage the debt collection process

• Build respectful, positive relationships with clients, responding to invoice and payment queries

• Monitor and report on outstanding debt, making recommendations where appropriate

• Raise invoices and request credit notes

• Work closely with the outsourced accounting team to resolve income allocation queries

• Support improvements in financial systems and contribute to wider Finance team projects

Please refer to the job description for full requirements for this role.

What we’re looking for:

We believe someone who has a few of these is well-suited to exceed in this role. We would love to hear from you if you:

• Professional, confident communicator with strong customer service skills

• Experience using and updating accounting systems (ideally including CRM platforms such as Salesforce)

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and ability to analyse financial data

• Proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and care

• Polite, respectful, and values-driven in your interactions with colleagues and clients

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).

What we give you

• Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good

• Hybrid and flexible working (around core working hours), we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working (min 1/2 days per week in office)

• Opportunity to request to work 4 days a week 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

• 1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!

• Private Medical and Dental cover

• £200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme

• 2 paid volunteer days per year

• Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Income Protection policy

• Working in a flexible office workspace

Financial Controller

We are seeking a qualified or part-qualified accountant for an exciting Financial Controller position with a growing international charity working at the intersection of cultural heritage and community development.

Position: Financial Controller
Location: Remote (UK-based) – may require occasional international travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
 

Closing Date: 21st September 2025 at 11.59pm

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this is a varied and hands-on role leading on the consolidation of accounts and supporting the organisation’s finance operations across multiple countries. You will play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and robust reporting, working closely with both the central finance team and in-country colleagues.

As part of a close-knit and collaborative team, the Financial Controller will need a flexible, practical approach and a willingness to partner with stakeholders across different cultures and geographies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Book-keeping and Accounting
• Preparation of Monthly Consolidated Accounts
• Annual Statutory Audit and Compliance
• Grants and Funding Management
• Payroll & Employee Benefits
• Bank and Cash Management
• Group Accounting Oversight

About You

The successful candidate will be a resourceful, detail-oriented problem solver with excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience working with international NGOs, and the ability to manage complex, multi-currency, multi-entity finances.

Key skills and experience required:

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or part-qualified in final stages of completion
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to produce and present concise financial reports
• Experience of managing and developing teams in dispersed or matrix settings
• Proven experience in the International NGO sector
• Experience producing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity UK SORP and managing multi-site international audits
• Experience with multi-currency and grant accounting
• Excellent understanding of financial processes, procedures, and related systems
• Experience of leading a month-end process, including preparation of management accounts
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks and/or Xero preferred)
• Understanding of commercial accounting and Gift Aid

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring colleagues remotely
• Experience working in a fully remote role
• Experience in a similar field (e.g. artisan communities or cultural heritage)

How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a statement (no longer than 2 pages) outlining why you are the right person for this role.

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity founded in 2006 that believes artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. The charity supports artisans to thrive, revitalise endangered traditions, and connect people across the world through heritage.

The organisation is fast-growing, with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and employs over 400 staff worldwide. With both charitable and trading operations, they deliver an ambitious, wide-ranging programme of work in complex and sometimes conflict-affected regions.

You may have experience in areas such as: Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller/Senior Manager, Management Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Divisional Financial Controller, Assistant Group Financial Controller, International NGO Finance Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

All of us at The Talent Foundry (TTF) believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.

For 16 years, we've been bridging the gap between school and work and improving social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. We work with amazing partners across the rail industry, financial services, professional services, technology companies and healthcare to deliver free, industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we support over 60,000 young people thanks to our transformational industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

Everyone on our team is:

• Passionate about the charity's vision to improve social mobility
• Motivated by team success 
• Proactive in getting things done 

Our values encompasse ambition, inquisitiveness, doing the right thing and embracing change.

The role

Due to the continued expansion and sustainability of our programmes, we are seeking a new team member to support our next period of growth in the new 2025-2026 academic year.

You will be a consumate account manager to support our skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions access a range of TTF educational programmes.

What you will be doing

• Management of multiple projects and events
• Team management to deliver programmes (proven experience of line managing direct reports)
• Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
• Use systems and administrative processes
• Evaluation and reporting

To succeed in this role you will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, be highly organised, a professional communicator, and not be fazed when you need to adapt your plans to meet schools’ needs (you will always have a plan B).

Job details

• £35,000 salary
• Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (inclusive of Christmas closure days)
• Training budget

If you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for the interview. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and will join our Team Together Days in a co-working space in London a min of 1 a month, up to a max of 3 per month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance and to be able to attend our team days in London. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working on our website. 

We take safeguarding seriously, please note for safer recruitment purposes, all applications must clearly state continuous work history for the last 10 years, or since leaving full time education. It is ok to have employment gaps on your CV, please provide a note to explain these. Any CVs without full history (including start and finish months and years) will not be considered. 

To read the full job information pack, download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of the key experiences and skills we are looking for which include: 

• Account management - working with funders and balancing priorities, objectives and deadlines
• Project delivery - operational, event and logistics management
• Staff management

We receive a very high number of applications for our vacancies, please make sure you read the application pack before applying to ensure your skills and experience match the person specification. 

Using AI in your application 

Robots need not apply. Human skills and authenticity is incredibly important in the work we do with young people. We want to hear your voice and personality in your application. The best way to learn about our work is from our website, not AI. We receive many applications generated by AI platforms which often include incorrect information about our charity - providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount your application. 

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.