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BeSpace is seeking an innovative and faith-filled leader to pioneer a new national initiative that reimagines Christian pilgrimage for children and young people in schools.

As our Pilgrimage Development Lead, you will design, test and grow creative pilgrimage models that help children explore faith, encounter God and develop spiritually through contemplative Christian practice. Working with churches, schools, dioceses and Christian organisations, you will develop resources, create training, build partnerships and identify opportunities to scale successful models across the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to shape an emerging area of ministry from the ground up. We are looking for someone with experience in children's spirituality, Christian faith development and project leadership who is excited by innovation and motivated by impact. You will be comfortable developing new ideas, building strong relationships and creating practical tools that equip others to deliver high-quality experiences.

BeSpace is a growing Christian charity with a vision to see every child joyful, resilient and growing spiritually for life. Having supported over 69,000 children through prayer and reflection spaces in schools, we are now expanding our work nationally and developing new ways for churches to engage children through contemplative Christian practices.

If you're passionate about helping children encounter God, equipping churches and developing innovative approaches to spiritual formation, we'd love to hear from you.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a collection of international charities. Our clients are independent registered charities driven by a mission to make philanthropy more convenient and efficient for their donors.

The UK organisation's clients are high / ultra-high net worth individuals with considerable assets dedicated to charitable giving. They will often work with private client advisors (lawyers, private bankers, wealth planners, accountants) to manage their wealth.

The UK organisation offer clients donor-advised funds (DAF) giving vehicles to individuals, family offices, and wealth managers. A donor-advised fund is a philanthropic fund established under an umbrella charity which administers the funds on behalf of the donor.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the UK organisation to recruit a Grants Administration Analyst to join its busy and growing team based in the City of London.

Role Overview
The position reports to the Grants Directorand the individual will work closely with Operations, Donor Relations and Development Teams on overall grantmaking activities. The role will also involve working closely with the organisation's US colleagues on joint projects, shared learnings on grantmaking compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Grant Processing & Compliance

• Process grant recommendations accurately and efficiently across the full grantmaking lifecycle and in compliance with charity law, Charity Commission and/or IRS guidance and the umbrella charity's policies.
• Ensure grants made by the umbrella charity comply with all relevant UK and UK/US charitable grantmaking regulations and internal validation procedures
• Conduct due diligence on the receiving charity adhering to the umbrella charity's guidelines
• Submit finalised grants into relevant systems for review and approval by Staff or Board Committees.
• Draft, review and issue grant correspondence and award letters to grantees
• Liaise with charities, donors and donor representatives, as needed, to resolve grant-related queries and obtain supporting information where required
• Assist Grants Director with annual audit and reporting throughout the year.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or marital status.

If you feel you have the relevant experience to be successful in this role, please apply now!

Interviews: 05/10

Join us and help keep things running behind the scenes!

Every payment processed accurately, every supplier paid on time, and every financial control followed helps us deliver our mission. As our Purchase Ledger Executive, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance operations, giving colleagues across the Trust the confidence to focus on making a difference for young people.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and is passionate about delivering great service to both colleagues and suppliers.

Where you'll fit:

You'll join our Financial Transactions team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external suppliers to ensure our purchase-to-pay processes are accurate, compliant and efficient.

This is a varied role that combines transactional finance, problem-solving and stakeholder support. No two days are quite the same, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and help shape how we work.

How does this role impact young people?

Strong financial processes may sit behind the scenes, but they're essential to everything we do. By ensuring payments are processed accurately and resources are managed effectively, you'll help us make the best use of our funds and support the delivery of programmes and services that change young people's lives.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing supplier invoices and payments, ensuring they're processed accurately and on time.
• Supporting colleagues and suppliers with queries and providing excellent customer service.
• Processing staff expenses, travel claims and corporate card transactions.
• Helping maintain strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with Trust policies.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make things work better for everyone.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to provide finance support and guidance.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building positive relationships and keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Purchase Ledger Executives? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Purchase Ledger Executives! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Location: Hybrid · London, with flexibility to work remotely

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established finance team in a national charity. You will be looking for a hands-on role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the charity and its commercial subsidiaries whilst managing a small team, reporting to the Finance Director.

You will be keen to partner other teams in their business decisions and take an active role in other areas such as risk management and insurance.

This role is known internally as Finance and Risk Manager.

About the team

 This is a small team which has worked together well for many years, committed to delivering excellence to all our stakeholders, providing support to staff and volunteers across the charity within and outside the UK.

About you

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager, ready for your next move. You will enjoy working with external and internal stakeholders at all levels with experience of management and financial reporting and relish the challenge of implementing process improvements.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

 Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role

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View the benefits SSAFA has to offer on our website.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Philip Town for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact us.

Closing date: Midnight on 21 September 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 30 September 2026

Are you an organised, solution-focused administrator with experience in financial reconciliation?

We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s Property Services Team as a Reconciliation  Administrator for a12 month fixed term contract, or secondment for internal candidates.

In the role of Administrator you’ll work as part of a busy team, leading on payment reconciliation, Schedule of Rates (SOR) validation and general repairs and maintenance administration support.   

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing property services related invoices and payments.
• Ensuring accurate contractor reconciliation against works completed, and resolving discrepancies.
• Using relevant IT systems and processes including our Asset Management System.
• Maintaining accurate repairs and financial data, producing reports, and identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Providing effective administrative support and compliance, while providing high quality customer service, through shared inboxes and phonelines.  

You will join the team during a period of positive change, as we introduce new systems and processes to enhance our service. In this role you will be part of a team delivering a quality service that makes a real difference to our residents across multiple accommodation services.

Where you’ll be working

You will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

What we’re looking for

If you can demonstrate the following experience and skills, we'd encourage you to apply:

• Experience in financial reconciliation, invoice processing or payment control.
• Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) and repairs processes.
• Experience using housing or repairs management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems to complete administrative tasks.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• A customer-focused approach to problem-solving and task prioritisation.

Experience in a housing, homelessness or charity setting is beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of housing options, including semi-independent and supported accommodation, would be an advantage.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works collaboratively and cares about making a positive difference to the people we support.

How to apply

Please note, we may close this advert early and recommend early application if you are interested in this post. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button on our website to submit your CV and answer our four application questions online. 

Closing date: 10:00 am on 22 September 2026

Interview and assessments on: October 2026

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 FTE, depending on experience (pro rata) Hours: 22.5 hrs/week (3 days) Location: Vassall Centre, Bristol — hybrid working

Are you a finance professional who wants more than a seat at the table — you want to help build it? Carers Support Bristol & South Gloucestershire is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to lead its financial systems, controls and reporting, with genuine autonomy to shape how finance is done.

This is a rare opportunity to properly build a finance function from a position of real trust. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll pair every report with clear, practical advice — not just the numbers — and have real scope to shape how finance is done here. Hybrid working, with on-site time in Bristol flexed around what the role needs.

• Lead management accounts, cash flow forecasting and restricted fund management

• Line manage a Finance Officer, and oversee payroll and budgeting

• Cost bids, grants and tenders alongside the fundraising team

Essential: hands-on experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector, including managing restricted and unrestricted income. This is a must-have — please only apply if you can evidence this.

Read the full candidate brief: https://carers-finance-manager-brief.vercel.app/

Environmental Justice Foundation

Global Head of Finance

£56,000 to £62,000 per year, dependent upon experience

Full-time Permanent

Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office

About EJF

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. 

Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.

Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.

EJF has a diverse team of campaigners, filmmakers and community mobilisers working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. 

About the role:

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity.

This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates. 
• Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas.
• Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences.
• Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making.
• Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders.
• Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans.
• Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight.
• Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste. 
• Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves.
• Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant. 
• Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation.
• Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers.

Essential skills and experience 

• Demonstrable commitment to EJF’s vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
• Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail. 
• Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team.
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning.
• Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases.
• Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated.
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts.
• Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners.
• Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff.

What we offer

• 22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Private healthcare package.
• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date 20th September 

Interview date 1st / 2nd October

Are you looking to gain experience while working for a leading housing and homelessness charity?  

We are looking for someone to join the Rent Service Team as Assistant Rent Service Partner.

This busy team processes Housing Benefit payments from 55 local authorities in the UK for up to 4000 St Mungo’s residents; and collect over £45 million in rent and service charge plays a key role in the organisation to support clients to rebuild their lives. In this role you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Rent Service Team to facilitate early intervention of rent arrears overall.
• Be responsible for a caseload of up to 750 residents; working proactively to support clients in prevention of rent arrears within your designated caseload.
• Use your sound influencing skills in the recovery of former tenant rent arrears.
• Communicate effectively to provide high levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will be required to work for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week, from home.

About you

We think these roles offer a great opportunity for proactive people looking to develop the skills required for future career progression. We encourage you to apply if you can provide excellent customer service and demonstrate the below:

• Some knowledge, and experience of tenancy management, income and arrears collection, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An understanding of general benefit legislation and its effects on vulnerably housed people and people experiencing homelessness.
• The ability to work as part of a team with good communication skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with a variety of different people.
• Strong administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to use different IT packages including Microsoft Office.
• Good organisation and the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

We may close this advert early and encourage early application if you are interested.  

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 28 September 2026

Interview and assessments on: 12 October 2026

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Citizens Advice Stevenage is an ambitious and innovative member of the Citizens Advice network. We have expanded our services and offering to meet the increased demand in the area, doubling in size over the last few years. 

As a positive subsequence, we are looking for a Head of Finance & Business Support, who will become a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing the financial stewardship of Citizens Advice Stevenage. To lead on financial governance, business support operations, and compliance, ensuring the organization operates sustainably and meets all legal and regulatory obligations. The role is pivotal in safeguarding the charity's financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and enabling effective service delivery. 

Financial Leadership 

• Prepare, review, and present draft and final budgets for approval by the board, ensuring timely submission of financial information to the CEO and Trustee Board. 

• Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards, including variance analysis and annual balance sheets, ensuring timely submission of financial information to the CEO and Trustee Board. 

• Manage the reserves policy, ensuring regular review and alignment with operational needs and financial risks. 

• Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring integration into the organization’s risk register and adherence to appropriate mitigations.

• Ensure that the day-to-day finance and back-office function is high performing and compliant, safeguarding effective and efficient financial management processes. 

• To co-ordinate the proactive and timely dissemination of high-quality financial information to services, the CEO, and Board such as annual budgets, monthly management accounts, cash flow analysis, financial forecasting and monthly business performance figures.

• To ensure that the organisation has in place, robust and compliant financial systems and procedures; and that these are complied with by all budget holders, ensuring that any oversights are fully investigated and reported upwards as necessary.

• To lead on the preparation of statutory accounts, provide year end accounts, provide appropriate support and assistance to the organisation’s auditors and delivery of recommendations arising from the Audit process.

• To ensure that all statutory returns are complete in a timely and effective manner, including those in relation to VAT, PAYE, NIC and SSP, and that appropriate compliance dates are met for the Charities Commission and Companies House.

• Oversee the transactions, activities and processes of the external payroll provider.

• To monitor and advise on current and future tax legislation, with a view to optimisation.

• To support service managers in the preparation of bids and contract negotiations and provide financial activity analysis and reports in line with specific project reporting requirements.

• To monitor, report and make recommendations regarding the Investment and Reserves Policy to the Board.

• To oversee the payroll function to ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

• To monitor and control creditors and debtors, ensuring invoices are paid on time and the risk of bad debts is minimised.

Compliance and Risk Management 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks, including the Charity Commission, Companies House, FCA, ICO, and other relevant bodies. 

• Maintain and regularly review financial systems, controls, and policies, ensuring they are effectively implemented and aligned with legal requirements. 

• Conduct due diligence for pension, redundancy, and other liabilities, ensuring plans are in place for management and mitigation. 

• Support the trustee board in understanding risks related to projects and contracts, providing assurance of compliance with funders’ requirements. 

• To lead on the Risk Management process, advising the CEO and managers on risk matters, and reviewing the risk register on a regular basis, reporting to the Board of Trustees.

• To check, amend and monitor the Financial Procedures Manual; reporting material breaches to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as required/in-line with governance.

• Working with the senior leadership team monitoring and updating Insurance matters as required, reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

Business Support Operations 

• Lead on organisational business continuity planning, ensuring resilience during crises and alignment with the charity's objectives. 

• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of key policies, ensuring they reflect legal obligations and organisational values. 

• Manage IT systems and cybersecurity measures to protect organisational data and operations, ensuring compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials. 

Strategic Contribution 

• Provides proactive strategic financial advice and guidance to the Trustees and wider leadership team, monitoring and reporting on the financial performance against agreed targets, identified risks and key performance indicators. 

• Provide financial and operational insights to inform strategic decision-making and long-term planning. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial accountability across the organisation. 

• Funding strategy: Support the CEO and board to regularly review the sustainability of its income sources and their impact on achieving charitable purposes in the short, medium and longer term.

• Work with the CEO and Head of Impact and Development to prepare the funding strategy that should go beyond immediate budgetary considerations and look at the wider funding landscape. The organisation needs to understand potential emerging opportunities and the organisation's readiness to pursue them. 

Team and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with trustees, funders, regulators, and key stakeholders, to ensure that Citizens Advice Stevenage meets its financial, regulatory and legal obligations. 

• Provide leadership and support to finance and business support teams, ensuring professional development and effective performance management. 

People management and development  

• Develop and implement a culture of continuous learning that will equip and develop people to deliver outstanding delivery. Responsibility for the training and development plan for the Finance and Business Support ensuring it is in effective operation including maintaining records of training needs identified and training attended.  
   

• Working with the rest of the leadership team ensure the organisation delivers a fair, inclusive, equitable and transparent employee and volunteer experience, taking account of our EDI aims and in line with employment law and the Equality Act 2010. 
   

• Ensure Open and timely communication that provides information about the organisation and context for decisions that are made, helps to build trust and confidence and earn legitimacy. 
   

• Ensure the effective performance management and development of staff through regular supervision sessions, appraisals and learning and development.  
   

Person Specification 

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified, CPE up to date.

• Strong financial management experience at a similar level within the charity/not for profit sector 

• A proven track record of leading, developing and inspiring small teams 

• Experience of strategic business & financial planning, forecasting and budget management. 

• Sound experience of producing month-end management accounts and audited year-end financial accounts 

• Experience of managing and using financial systems 

• A working knowledge of relevant legislation (regulatory, legal and financial) in the context of a charitable organisation 

• Experience of managing change and change programmes 

• A track record of initiating, leading and managing associated risks 

• Strong influencing, negotiating and collaborative working skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely in writing or verbally 

• Confident IT skills; confident using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Experience designing and introducing new financial processes, procedures and reports

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks software [advantageous]

• Experience working with a Board of Trustees [advantageous]

• Understanding of Charity Commission and Companies House reporting requirements

• Project and/or professional services experience

• Understanding of Charity Law

• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector

• Understanding and experience using the Charity Governance Code

• Experience in working with Charity SORP

• Legal experience – as so far as they can scrutinise and review basic contracts and their revenue recognition requirements and VAT implications

• Strategic and forecasting experience

Head of Finance and Business Support
Are you an experienced finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? YMCA St Helens is seeking a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance and Business Support to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal role will provide leadership across finance, administration, HR, IT, governance, compliance and risk management, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of our organisation. Working closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues, you will lead financial planning, oversee corporate support services and act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer (DPO).

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant senior leadership experience in finance and corporate services.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of strategic financial planning and management.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management and data protection.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills.

Why join YMCA St Helens?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a respected and ambitious charity that supports people and communities across St Helens. You'll help shape organisational strategy, drive continuous improvement and contribute to delivering lasting social impact.

Closing date: 19-09-2026

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to recruit a Director of Finance on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded children's hospice at a pivotal stage of its development, taking a leading role in strengthening financial performance, improving organisational effectiveness and helping shape the charity's next phase of growth.

This is more than a traditional Finance Director role. Noah's Ark has undergone significant transformation in recent years, moving from a predominantly community-based service to operating a 24/7 hospice facility at The Ark. The successful candidate will join at a critical point in this journey, with the opportunity to strengthen the finance function whilst working closely with the wider Senior Leadership Team to ensure the charity is making the best possible use of its resources and delivering maximum value for children and families.

For an ambitious, commercially minded finance leader, this is an opportunity to combine strong financial leadership with genuine organisational impact, helping to shape a more effective operating model and contributing directly to the future direction of the charity.

The role

• Partner with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to shape the charity's financial and strategic direction during a period of organisational change.
• Stabilise and strengthen the finance function, ensuring high-quality financial management, robust controls and accurate, insightful reporting.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process, including modelling different care delivery approaches, investment decisions and longer-term strategic scenarios.
• Support the charity to improve its financial position, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and ensure resources are being deployed to maximum effect.
• Oversee statutory accounts, external reporting, audit and regulatory requirements, ensuring the charity maintains strong financial governance and compliance.
• Ensure effective management of reserves, investments, cash flow, liquidity, insurance and restricted funds.
• Contribute to the development of the charity's next multi-year strategic plan, bringing commercial discipline, financial insight and a practical focus on delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiency and productivity improvements across the organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues to turn insight into action.
• Support the design and implementation of new IT and financial systems, ensuring they provide the information and controls required to support an effective organisation.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear expectations, building capability and creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Play an active role in wider organisational leadership, bringing constructive challenge and financial insight to decisions beyond the traditional finance remit.

The organisation

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, alongside their families. Its purpose-built hospice, The Ark, opened in 2019 and provides a unique environment where children can receive specialist care, therapy, bereavement support and family services in a safe and welcoming setting.

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, Noah's Ark supports families across North and Central London and Hertsmere, delivering care wherever it is needed - in the family home, within the community or at The Ark.

This is an organisation with a warm, supportive culture and a strong commitment to its values of Kindness, Excellence and Courage. It is now looking for a finance leader who can combine that collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge constructively, make difficult decisions and drive meaningful improvement.

Essential criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience leading a finance function.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, audit and statutory reporting.
• Demonstrable experience producing and interpreting high-quality financial information that supports effective decision-making.
• Experience leading and developing teams, with the confidence to set expectations, address underperformance and hold colleagues accountable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on and self-starting appr

Our client operates at the intersection of technology, forensic research, journalism, transparency and accountability, partnering with organisations around the globe and supporting a growing international network of volunteer investigators. It has pioneered the use of open source research methods to investigate some of the most significant issues of public interest around the world. Investigations have covered subjects ranging from the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine to police violence in Colombia and the illegal wildlife trade in the UAE.

Prospectus are delighted to be leading the search for a Fractional Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee financial compliance and reporting, and help ensure the organisation remains financially robust and well-positioned for the future. The role is required for 2 days per week, for a period of 6 months.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Research and Training, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity across the organisation. You will combine strategic financial planning with hands-on financial oversight, leading on budgeting, reporting, forecasting and audit management.
This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven, international environment and is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario plans to support organisational and programme development.
• Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team and Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support longer-term financial planning.
• Help guide major organisational and programme-related financial decisions.

Financial Control adn Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare and monitor cashflow forecasts.
• Develop clear and insightful financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance processes are in place.

Audit, Compliance and Tax

• Lead and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch financial regulations and taxation requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting and tax filings.

Grant and Donor Finance

• Design and monitor budgets for donor proposals, institutional grants and funding applications.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funding streams.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with donor requirements and grant agreements.
• Support accurate financial reporting to funders.

About You
We're looking for an experienced and proactive finance professional who can provide confidence, rigour and strategic insight in an international and fast-moving environment. 

You will bring:

• Significant experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance or similar senior finance role.
• Proven experience managing audits and acting as the lead contact for external auditors.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with senior leaders and Board members.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience managing financial operations and taxation matters in the Netherlands.
• Strong understanding of Dutch accounting standards, tax requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Exact accounting software.
• Experience preparing and coordinating annual audits.
• Ability to operate independently in a fractional capacity.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Right to work in either the Netherlands or the UK.

Desirable

• Experience working within a charity, foundation, non-profit or grant-funded environment.
• Experience tracking donor-restricted funding and grant budgets.
• Experience supporting internationally distributed organisations.

Interviews: 1st and 2nd October

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.

Director of Finance: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits | Hybrid | London

For a small (but mighty) international NGO undergoing significant organisational change and transformation, we are recruiting their new Director of Finance on a contract to permanent basis. Reporting to Deputy Executive Director, this pivotal role will lead the Finance team through this change, as well as contributing significantly to the change underway. This role will support the Regional offices, providing hands-on finance support to staff while contributing to a strategic and operational context in transition. The Finance Director will embed new practices and ways of working and build the team to produce deliverables for the long-term.

Main Duties:

• Plan, execute, and deliver global operating budget for 2027 strengthening budget monitoring, reporting, and cash-flow forecasting
• Present management accounts, financial forecasting, and remodelling to the Board
• Oversee the implementation of the Finance Systems plan
• Produce financial modelling and costings for Executive team to evaluate organisational change options
• Lead the International Grant Accounting team to provide first-rate business partnering support, and compliance with donor requirements
• Lead the Finance team to transition to a smooth month-end reporting schedule and monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Implement financial policies to ensure compliance and identify and close gaps in controls
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal and taxation requirements across the UK, Netherlands, US and Canada including charity commission and companies house
• Review and strengthen all controls and accounting processes
• Support the Project, Donor and Global audits

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong finance senior management / leadership experience within an international, multi-donor organisation
• Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting
• Proved ability to implement, improve, and manage financial systems and controls, during periods of transition and change
• Proven delivery of statutory audits and UK compliance (ideally including US/Canada/EU)
• Strong experience of grant management, and cost allocation
• Leadership skills, including financial and operational staff, and those in remote locations
• Available at short-notice and able to commit to at least 6-months, ideally with a desire to move into a permanent role

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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, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

his role provides essential day-to-day support across finance, HR administration and organisational operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing, efficient workflows and reliable coordination across departments.

The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for day-to-day financial processing, HR administration and operational coordination. The role ensures accurate financial records, smooth administrative processes and effective support for staff across the Society. The postholder works closely with the Finance Manager to maintain strong financial controls, support compliance, and contribute to the efficient running of the organisation.

The Finance and Operations Officer liaises with all areas of the Society and helps provide reports and documentation to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Council. They are line managed by the Finance Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Processing

• Process purchase invoices, staff expenses, credit card transactions and supplier payments.
• Manage Society credit cards and bank accounts under the oversight of the Finance Manager.
• Deposit payments (sterling and dollars) and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare payment runs and upload payment files in line with dual authorisation procedures.
• Support monthly reconciliations (bank, Stripe, PayPal, Direct Debits, Standing Orders).
• Input financial data into Sage, including investment movements and dividends.
• Run routine financial reports and provide data to the Finance Manager as required.

HR Administration

• Manage timesheet collation, leave management updates and staff HR records.
• Support recruitment administration, onboarding documentation and induction scheduling.
• Maintain digital HR files and ensure compliance with HR policies and GDPR.
• Provide administrative support for outsourced payroll (data collation, timesheet checks, staff changes).

Operational Coordination

• Provide administrative support across finance and operations, including digital filing and workflow management.
• Coordinate suppliers, contracts and office operations.
• Maintain inventories of finance supplies, equipment and subscriptions.
• Support donor stewardship processes including donation acknowledgements.
• Assist with facilities-related tasks and liaise with contractors and service providers.

Month End and Reporting Support

• Prepare month end schedules and documentation for review by the Finance Manager.
• Run routine reports from Sage, S360 and CRM systems.
• Collate receipts and documentation for restricted fund reporting.
• Support project managers with financial documentation required for funder reports.

Systems and Data Management

• Maintain accurate data across S360, Sage and the fundraising CRM.
• Support digitisation initiatives and workflow automation.
• Assist with system improvements, testing and implementation of new digital tools.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR requirements.

Customer Service and Internal Support

• Provide responsive support to staff across departments.
• Act as first point of contact for routine finance, HR and operational queries.
• Support internal communications relating to finance, HR and operations.General Responsibilities
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values, mission and ethos of the Society.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of financial, HR and operational systems.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and agreed with the Finance Manager.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values, mission and ethos of the Society.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of financial, HR and operational systems.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and agreed with the Finance Manager.

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