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Robertson Bell is exclusively partnering with Barnardo's to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a significant senior finance leadership opportunity to join a complex and well-established organisation at an important point in its development, leading a large finance team and driving transformation across processes and systems.

Following changes to the Finance leadership structure, the Group Financial Controller will provide additional senior leadership capacity during a period of significant organisational development and change. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a senior operational deputy, providing leadership across financial control, finance operations, treasury management, finance systems, finance transformation and legacy operations. You will lead a team of up to 7 directly, with up to 60 indirect reports, and will play a key role in strengthening financial governance, operational performance and service delivery.

Barnardo's is a leading UK charity working to support children, young people and families. Its Finance function is strengthening to support the organisation's strategy through financial stewardship, operational excellence and transformation, with a focus on improving processes and controls, modernising systems and reporting, embedding digital solutions and developing organisational capability.

The key duties of the Group Financial Controller are:

• Act as the senior operational deputy to the CFO, representing Finance at senior management meetings and providing senior leadership across the function.
• Lead key Finance transformation priorities, driving significant improvements across systems, processes, data and organisational capability.
• Act as senior sponsor for Finance systems development and optimisation, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable benefits and are accompanied by genuine process change.
• Champion automation, digital enablement and AI opportunities to reduce manual activity, strengthen controls and improve the Finance user experience.
• Support wider organisational change initiatives, ensuring Finance structures, systems and resources are aligned to future requirements.
• Provide visible and effective leadership across a large Finance function, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Provide leadership and oversight across statutory reporting, taxation, audit, technical accounting and group consolidation, maintaining strong financial governance and control.
• Oversee finance operations including transaction processing, income management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Gift Aid and related services, driving operational excellence and improved service standards.
• Oversee treasury activities, including cash, liquidity and investments, while strengthening processes, systems and internal capability. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership position (E), ideally operating at or close to Finance Director, Deputy CFO, Group Financial Controller or equivalent level.
• Experience leading financial control and finance operations within a large, complex organisation (E), with previous charity experience highly desirable.
• A fully qualified accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (E),
• Strong technical accounting experience, including statutory reporting, audit management, taxation, financial governance and controls.
• A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to coach and support permanent team members.
• Demonstrable experience delivering organisational change, service improvement and finance transformation programmes across people, processes and systems (E).
• Experience working effectively with senior stakeholders, including executive and board reporting.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to senior audiences (E).
• A pragmatic, resilient, collaborative and emotionally intelligent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly and integrate effectively into an established team
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to challenge constructively, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver against complex priorities.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity paying up to £92,892 per annum and will be largely home-based with occasional days in the London office. 

Applications close on Tuesday 15th September, with fir

Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability and reporting of the organisation. In this role, you will play a leading role on the statutory accounts, audit and cashflow management, while providing expert financial insight and support across the organisation. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise in a role with real impact, helping to ensure our resources are managed effectively so we can continue delivering life-changing services and support.

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive accountant with strong financial reporting experience and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with colleagues across the charity, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.

We welcome applications from candidates across the UK and are committed to flexible ways of working. However, our preference would be that you will be based from our offices in London, Brighton or Glasgow.

Terrence Higgins Trust was set up in 1982 following the death of its namesake, Terry Higgins, the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness in the UK. As an organisation we are working toward ambitious goals: (1) to end the onward transmission of HIV in the UK by 2030; (2) provide support for people living with HIV; and (3) fight HIV-related stigma.

An ambitious organisation

Since 1982, we’ve acted boldly and passionately to meet the challenges of this ever-changing epidemic .We are working to end HIV transmission in the UK by 2030, support people to live with HIV and fight HIV-related stigma. It’s a critical moment – for the first time our goals are within reach. We are working together with our beneficiaries and partners to make the end of HIV transmission a reality.

A collaborative organisation

As the UK’s leading HIV charity, we are looking to take new, innovative steps to drive forward our ambition but we can achieve none of our goals alone. We do this through a strong team approach internally and working with partners externally. This might be others in the HIV or sexual health space, or organisations with very different expertise, cultural competencies or reach.

A people organisation

Terrence Higgins Trust is its people – our service users are central to our organisation and the services we provide are informed by their lives, voice and experience. Our talented staff create innovative and engaging programmes, many of whom are also living with HIV. We know that equity, diversity and inclusion are critical to the work we do. We are striving to be an anti-racist, anti-sexist, more inclusive organisation and are committed to having a workforce with people from different backgrounds.

We are recruiting a fixed term Finance Administrator (maternity leave cover) to join our wonderful team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the Foundation’s financial administrative processes and supporting the Head of Operations with day-to-day financial tasks.

Suitable candidates will:

• be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol,
• have experience of finance administration, with excellent organisation skills
• have excellent attention to detail
• be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
• enjoy working as part of a small and busy team

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy. The charity aims to support young people to make safe choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol and improving their life skills & resilience. We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK. 

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices and debtor reports
• Assist with monthly reconciliation and data entry
• Process weekly online bank payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist with payroll processing and reporting
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations
• General administrative support 

Reconciliation Administrator - Property Services

Hybrid – London and homeworking

£35,202 - £39,333 pa

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.

Closing date: 10:00 am on 22 September 2026

Interview and assessments will take place in October 2026

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

Please note: In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead This can be found to download further down this page.

Application deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (5:00 pm)

Proposed Interview Date(s): Tuesday 27th and Thursday 28th of October 2026

**Please make sure you can be available on the proposed interview date as it is very difficult to offer an alternative**

About The Role

Are you an experienced Youth Worker? Are you passionate about improving wellbeing outcomes for young people? Are you looking to develop your practice and training around young people’s mental health?

We are currently seeking five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner’s to join our Youth Services team based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will work within Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Services team, delivering, high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.

This is a 1 year training role within the Children and Young People’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). You will attend Exeter University for all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills. Your travel and accommodation to Exeter University will be provided for you as part of the trainee programme.

You will then be based at The Station (BS1) or Kingswood Estate (BS15) sites with up to two evening open access sessions per week. The training and service experience will equip you with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively within the wider service.

Please note - One of the five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner roles is LGBTQ+ focused and is in partnership with Diversity Trust. For that role we recognise the value of lived experience and encourage applications from members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Please apply via the other listed vacancy (Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner LGBTQ+) for that specific role.

About Us

Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 9 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To Apply

A full Job Description and Application form are available to download below and via our website where you can also apply. 

The Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

Adjustments

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to attend an interview — for example, wheelchair access, extra time for assessments etc. - please let us know.

Summary of Role

The Administration function provides high-quality, proactive administrative support across the organisation. Working as part of a small team, the Administration Officer roles ensures efficient coordination, accurate record-keeping, and timely administrative processes that enable departments to operate effectively and collaboratively.

The role is designed to be flexible and responsive, supporting multiple teams at any one time and contributing to a resilient centralised administration model.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide proactive administrative support to multiple allocated teams, ensuring effective coordination, organisation, and timely delivery of activities.

• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and events, including preparing agendas, circulating papers, and recording actions and notes as required.

• Act as a professional first point of contact for internal and external administrative enquiries, managing communication efficiently and escalating where appropriate.

• Prepare, collate, and quality-check papers, reports, and presentations for internal meetings, senior leadership and Association forums.

• Maintain accurate and secure records and filing systems in line with organisational policies, data protection, and information governance requirements.

• Use organisational systems effectively and support departmental compliance with internal policies, controls, and procedures.

• Work collaboratively within the Central Administration team to provide cover, balance workloads, and support wider organisational priorities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative processes and ways of working across the or Foundation.