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About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, the postholder will oversee all financial operations, providing strategic insights to inform decision-making and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
This role is integral to supporting the organisation’s mission of advancing health research through effective financial stewardship, and it offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced finance professional to make a significant contribution within a mission-driven organisation.

Main responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning
• Develop and implement robust financial strategies to support the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Support procurement and commercial processes, ensuring value for money and delivery assurance.

Financial Management, Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team, Trustees and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate with external auditors, specifically in relation to Companies House and Charities Commission obligations.

Stakeholder engagement
• Work closely with workstream leads to provide financial advice and insights that guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with external funders, grant providers, and other stakeholders to ensure transparent financial management.

Process improvement
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes and tools, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in independent financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the UK, specifically in relation to not-for-profit, charitable and research organisations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment.
• Familiarity with grant management and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of financial systems, implementation and optimisation.
• Experience in developing financial strategies within a growing organisation.
• Experience of modelling operational costs to support decision making and delivery.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines.

​Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an organisation in its infancy or a start-up.
• Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques.
• Understanding and experience of procurement of good and services in a health and/or data research environment.

Dimensions

• This is expected to be a full-time post however AHS would consider applicants looking for part-time opportunities.
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
• Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK.

Application Process

This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply online with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, your preferred working hours (FTE or PTE) and including your current salary.

The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 23 November 2025.

Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 15 December 2025.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Finance Director

We are seeking an experienced senior finance leader to drive financial strategy and sustainability across a national charity.

Position: Finance Director

Salary: £75,000 (£45,000 pro-rata)

Location: Flexible, 1 day in Doncaster but not essential

Hours: 21 per week (part time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 8am, 1st December 2025

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for long term financial sustainability, robust controls and a strong commercial approach. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Directors to deliver the charity’s strategic ambitions and build a positive, collaborative culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial planning, reporting and strategic oversight for the organisation

• Provide expert advice to the Board, CEO and leadership team on all financial matters

• Strengthen commerciality and oversee development of a sustainable business model

• Lead programmes to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce financial risk

• Act as Company Secretary ensuring legal, regulatory and governance compliance

• Oversee risk management frameworks and insurance provision

• Build strong business partnering relationships, particularly with Operations

• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and motivation

• Lead supplier relationships including banks, auditors, insurers and pension advisers

• Oversee major contracts, grant reporting and financial controls

• Provide leadership on property negotiations, contracts and legal matters related to finance

• Guide and monitor financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved

• Ensure all financial and legal obligations are met across the charity’s activities

About You

You will bring significant senior level finance experience along with credibility, clarity and the ability to influence at all levels.

Essential skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity sector

• Strong understanding of financial strategy, business planning and risk management

• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations

• Experience leading and developing a finance team

• Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory compliance and statutory reporting

• Skilled in building commercial models and driving long term sustainability

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills

• Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of business partnering models and effective cross organisational working

Desirable:

• Company Secretary or governance qualification

• Experience leading finance transformations or major organisational change programmes

About the Organisation

The organisation is committed to improving environmental outcomes and supporting communities across the UK. Their work is driven by values including making a positive impact, working collaboratively, improving processes and striving for excellence. They are focused on long term sustainability, strong governance and delivering meaningful change.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partnering Director, Commercial Finance Director, Director of Corporate Services, Strategic Finance Lead.

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

We are The Trust Partnership; a fast growing and innovative social enterprise helping charitable foundations and almshouses to be better managed and to use their resources more effectively for the benefit of the wider public.  In short, we are having a big impact in philanthropy sector. 

We are excited that we’ve not only been able to build a thriving business, but to do so on strong ethical foundations. The way we look after our staff, our clients and other stakeholders is important to us. We believe it’s possible to be a good business and a profitable one at the same time.

We are looking for someone special to join our growing business. You will be responsible for a portfolio of trusts who require clerking and supported by specialists in grantmaking and administration.  Experience of working with boards of Trustees is essential.

You need to be able to access London easily, sometimes at short notice.Occasional visits to our office in Gloucestershire will also be necessary. You will also be required to undertake a DBS check.

We are looking for a motivated individual with an exemplary work ethic and a professional attitude.  Accuracy is essential and an eye for detail that is balanced with an ability to see the bigger picture. Respect, integrity and emotional awareness are central to the role.

Working with us you will receive the following benefits

·Career progression opportunities 

·Flexible working environment 

·Professional development

·Membership of an employee benefits platform

·Charitable Giving matching up to £200 per annum

·25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank holidays (FTE)

·Christmas shutdown (included in above)

·Additional day’s contractual leave entitlement after each fifth year of service (up to a total of six days)

·Eyecare voucher scheme.

We’re seeking an innovative Finance Officer to support our work and
build a strong internal resources team. If you enjoy looking for better ways of working, process improvement and
the challenge of integrating emerging technology into everyday finance, this may be the role for you. You will work closely with the Secretariat, providing cross-cover support, facilitating our teams to deliver our Impact goals, strengthen locally led action, and help shape our global positioning for children and families.
If you’re an innovative, pro-active, finance professional we’d love to hear
from you!

Location:  Remote, home based within the UK

Contract type:  Permanent

Working hours:  24.5 / 0.7 FTE (flex up to 0.8 FTE per week)

Grade:    C

Reporting to:    International Finance Manager

Line manager for:  N/A

Job Purpose:

This role sits within Family for Every Child’s (Family) Sustainability team, providing comprehensive support for all aspects of financial management.  The Finance Officer will work closely with the Secretariat, providing a central support function for the Sustainability, Impact, and Innovation teams.  This role will support the International Finance Manager (IFM) in building an internal finance function and will work with Family’s outsourced financial service provider in the UK to transition support in-house, ensuring efficient income and expenditure processing, reconciliation and reporting.

This role includes study support to become a qualified accountant (ACCA) with the potential for role development linked to successful exam progression. Family offers a study leave policy of 10 days over a rolling 12 month period (pro rata for part time staff).

Scope and Limits of Authority:

The post holder is expected to organise their own day-to-day activities according to the overall priorities and timescales set, and to exercise sound judgement in many critical decision-making areas.

• Purchase delegation of £1,000; invoice approval delegation of £2,000

• This role does not have budgetary or line management responsibility

• Processing of personal and confidential data

Key Responsibilities:

Finance administration

• Principal point of contact for staff and suppliers (purchasing, expenses and payments).

• Managing and organising the finance inbox, ensuring queries are answered in a timely manner and ensuring good supplier relations are maintained.

• Processing all invoices and expenses onto the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and allocation of costs.

• Preparation of domestic and international payment runs, ensuring international payments are compliant with local requirements and following up on any issues.

• Working closely with the Programme Officer to track the status of grants and ensure outgoing payments are received.

• Managing the prepaid cash cards and monthly sign off of spend, supporting staff with purchases and expenses, checking and updating expense claims prior to processing of payment.

• Bank reconciliations, monitoring bank activity, ensuring invoices/expenses paid by direct debit are processed and approved as required, maintaining supplier details up to date.

• Preparation of monthly journal entries for review and approval by the IFM.

• Acting as the main point of contact for staff to provide guidance on all operational financial policies and procedures.

• Leading on continuous improvement to operational finance processes, including the use of AI technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Payroll

• Preparation of monthly UK payroll.  Working closely with the HR Officer to ensure all adjustments are processed.

• Preparation of monthly UK pension submissions within the required deadline.

• Processing all pension changes, including auto-enrolment and adjustments to contributions.

• Checking calculations for EOR and international payrolls.

• Preparation of monthly payroll allocation journals for review and approval by the IFM.

Financial budgeting and reporting

• Supporting and coordinating the budgeting process with the International Finance Manager and budget holders, updating the budget templates and checking the draft budget for accuracy and completeness.

• Supporting the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports and cash flows, reviewing trial balances prior to accounts consolidation, carrying out income reconciliation  review by the International Finance Manager, and completing sample checks of the financial reports.

• Supporting the preparation of the accounts for the annual audit and financial report

• Supporting the Impact team by reviewing project budgets, re-forecasts and financial reports prepared by members

Income processing and reporting

• Carrying out the income reconciliation between the Bank and Salesforce, working with the Database Officer and Analytics & Process Officer to ensure the necessary adjustments to the database are made.

• Ensuring income recognition is in line with accounting standards and preparing and uploading draft journals for recognition of income to Xero.

• Preparing and completing HMRC Gift Aid submission files, monitoring the Gift Aid debtor balance and receipts from HMRC

• Assisting the IG Finance Manager in administering and reporting on legacy income 

• Carrying out financial analysis and reports as needed for donor reporting, forecasting and financial modeling.

Cross Cover support

• HR:  Managing the monthly payroll process with the outsourced provider including provision of data, and checking reports and calculations, for UK payroll and all international payrolls

• HR: Maintaining day to day liaison with line managers and any outsourced payroll and employment providers (EOR).

• Fundraising:  Assisting the Supporter Care team with income processing, including regular payment processes

• Impact:  Assisting the Programme Officer with purchase orders and grant management as needed to cover periods of leave and heavier workloads (i.e. during events, etc…)

Self management

• Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and an innovative approach, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment

Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required to support effective financial support across the Secretariat and wider Alliance.

The Key Responsibilities above set out the priorities for this role which will shift and develop to respond to the evolving nature of Family.

Family for Every Child is evolving and in order to support the Alliance the role of the Secretariat has to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the members.  This has an impact on each and every role within the Secretariat, therefore flexibility is key and the ability to respond to change, shift responsibilities and work collaboratively underlies the approach all staff need to take.

Person Specification:

Education, qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working within a finance function.

• Working knowledge of UK accounting standards, bookkeeping and finance administration

• Advanced IT literacy, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Experience of using accounting software, ideally Xero with ezzybills and ApprovalMax

• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Confident use of fundraising databases and/or customer relationship management systems

• Willingness to undertake professional qualification in accounting (ACCA).

Desirable

• Qualified AAT level 3, HNC or equivalent bookkeeping/finance experience 

• Experience of working remotely or with remote-working colleagues and of working as part of an international team across different timezones.

• Experience of working within a network organisation.

• Experience of working in a multicultural setting

• Experience of working with Google Apps

• Knowledge of Charity SORP, Power BI, Salesforce

• Payroll qualified or ability to take on payroll training.

• Willingness to explore the use of AI and other technologies to improve and enhance the finance function.

Skills and personal attributes

Role specific skills

• High standard of numeracy and analytical skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a high volume of work and meet deadlines.

• Excellent reconciliation skills, with a systematic and rigorous approach

• Quick and accurate keyboard skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure

• Ability to manage delays and solve problems

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in relation to a range of information

The following skills and personal attributes are expected of all staff

• Flexible and adaptable; willing to contribute to other streams of work and across teams

• Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and a ‘can do’ mentality, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment.

• Highly skilled communicator, in different formats, capable of working across languages and cultures with a high level of fluency in English (using translation and interpretation support as relevant)

• Flexibility to work outside typical working hours and days and across time zones

• Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks

• Competent IT proficiency across a range of packages, able to learn quickly and troubleshoot problems independently

• Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision, working both as part of a team and as an individual

• Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated to broaden the range of language skills within the Secretariat 

Travel

• Limited to annual team planning day (UK)

About us

Literacy Pirates’ vision is for every child to have the literacy skills, confidence and perseverance to succeed at school and beyond. We provide free, after-school literacy support to children who are falling behind in class and who have fewer opportunities for additional support due to their personal circumstances than others. Founded in East London, Literacy Pirates’ programme now runs online and serves children anywhere in the United Kingdom.
 
Literacy Pirates is on an exciting journey of growth, rolling out our innovative learning programme to reach more children than ever before. An ambitious, fast-growing charity we have set ourselves a goal of reaching 3,000 children a year nationally, by 2030 compared with 650 this year.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a talented Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records and handle financial operations in the charity.

Core duties include processing all routing transactions encompassing supplier invoices, sales invoices, bank transactions, petty cash, credit cards and treasury management. You will also make payments, prepare our in-house payroll and submit pension returns. 

You will work closely with our Finance Director to support the month end close while complying with and upholding the Charity’s policies and procedures. 

 Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, ideally have worked for a charity and be familiar with Xero. You will also have at least one of the following: 

• A relevant qualification such as an accountancy or business degree
• Part or fully qualified with an accountancy body, such as the AAT
• Demonstrative qualification by experience.

Required skills 

• Proven bookkeeping experience in a similar enviroment 
• Solid understanding of financial operations in a SME environment 
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records 
• Accurate data entry skills along with an eye for numbers 
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office 
• Qualified to degree level, or partly or fully qualified with an accountancy body, or demonstrable QBE 

Person specification 

• Highly organised 
• Dedicated to providing excellent service and building positive working relations 
• Able to balance speed of work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Able to work independently at times and use initiative 

Responsibilities

Process all financial transactions in our finance IMS (Xero) accurately and promptly encompassing: 

• Accounts payable 
• Employee and volunteer expense claims 
• Sales invoices, grants, donations and other income 
• Bank transactions 
• Petty cash 
• Credit cards
• Download bank records into the IMS and reconcile all bank accounts 
• Monitor savings and move funds between accounts ensuring that we comply with our investment policy 
• Operate credit control on the sales ledger and issue payment receipts to customers and donors 
• Make payments to creditors and settle expense claims 
• Prepare payroll to draft status, pay staff and HMRC, report pension contributions 
• Electronically store all required records in line with statutory requirements 
• Update contacts and restricted fund profiles in the finance IMS 
• Make Gift Aid claims 
• Operate within the Charity’s financial procedures and prevailing accounting standards 

Support the Finance Director with any of the following: 

• Operating restricted funds 
• Balance sheet reconciliations 
• Financial reporting (internal/external) 
• Budgeting and forecasting 
• Statutory reporting 
• Supporting the annual audit process 
• Any other reasonably requested duty

About the role

You will be home based and will need to travel in the UK, Eire, Europe and further afield as the role develops. 

You will need some storage space available for Charity materials.

If you are self-driven, motivated, and want to help others achieve something amazing in support of Histiocytosis UK, we would love to hear from you.

You are likely to be in a similar role at another charity or have the right experience and transferable skills from another sector. You’ll be confident, enthusiastic, and an exceptional influencer with great customer care and communication skills.

There will be ample opportunity to shape the role, lead on specific projects and put your ideas into action.

The role will be mainly remote working so your experience and motivation will be key in this role so that we can achieve tangible results. 

Who we need?

You will be an excellent communicator, face to face, online, phone or email. You know the importance of listening, and you are the sort of person that brings focus and calm to difficult situations. Prioritising your workload is second nature. Perhaps most importantly of all, you’re energised and driven by a passion for learning and making life better for those with a long term and/or serious illness.

A degree is not essential, but a communication and fundraising skills qualification is desirable. It is important that you have a high standard of writing, and that you are on good terms with your computer, particularly MS office, email and maybe even Mailchimp, Zoom, Sage Accounting, Spreadsheets etc.