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Salary: Officer, Band C Level 1, £33,290 - £35,289 per annum (pro rata) (depending on experience and skill level)
Contract length: 1.5 days a week/0.3FTE (working days flexible) for 3.25 years from January 2026
Location: Remote, home working
Responsible to: The Roding Rises Project Manager
About Thames21
Thames21 is an environmental charity that works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact, nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, while also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success, and as such, we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds. We believe this is crucial in ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against due to their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees and strive to work in a collaborative, innovative, and balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the job
To work with Thames21’s Head of Finance and The Roding Rises delivery team to oversee the administration of The Roding Rises, a three-year project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund that aims to kick-start the revitalisation of the River Roding. This position will work alongside Thames21’s Head of Finance and The Roding Rises Project Manager to ensure that every day finance functions for The Roding Rises project operate efficiently and accurately. To successfully deliver this job, the postholder will have a strong eye for detail and have experience in budget management/bookkeeping to ensure funding claims and invoices are paid on time.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Track project costs against projected budget to ensure budget vs actual expenditure is effectively managed, raising concerns early with Thames21’s head of finance and The Roding Rises project manager.
- Complete The National Lottery Heritage Fund claims process at agreed intervals to ensure an appropriate cash flow.
- Assist with relevant reporting tasks back to project funders.
- Work with the Thames21 Head of Finance and Thames21 Finance Officer to ensure all payments are completed in a timely manner in line with internal financial processes and any outstanding payments are managed in line with the approved funding agreement/ project proposal documentation.
- Support The Roding Rises project manager with the administration of the Roding Rises grants scheme.
- Support the development and integration of improved financial tracking and reporting processes across wider Thames21 Teams.
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times, the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
For more information, please refer to the attached job descioprtion for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance and Tax Administrator
Location: London
Hybrid (35 hours/week): 2 days a week in the office for first three months of probation, 1 day/ week thereafter
Salary: £33000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Organisation
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role sits within a respected UK-based educational charity
About the Role
This is a varied and hands-on role, combining international tax administration with core finance tasks. You'll manage tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, liaise with global partners, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You'll also play a key role in bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and supporting accounts receivable functions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and submit international tax returns across various countries
Maintain accurate records of tax liabilities and payments
Collaborate with internal teams and external tax partners
Allocate and post daily bank receipts
Complete monthly bank reconciliations
Raise sales invoices and support credit control
Assist with year-end audit schedules and ad hoc reporting
Experience Needed
5+ years' experience in finance and accounts
Experience using a CRM system and other finance systems.
Experience posting sales invoices and resolving payment queries.
Bank reconciliation and cash posting experience
Experience working with large volumes of data.
Credit control experience would be beneficial - chasing customers for payments.
Excellent Excel skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
What you need to do now
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Goodman Masson are partnered with an international development and humanitarian aid organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner, who will work closely with their programmes teams.
This is an excellent opportinity for a strong part qualified/finalist level accountant looking to move into a Business Partnering role that adds real value.
Please note, this role is a 2-Year Fixed Term Contract.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Partnering: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for programme teams, challenging assumptions, and influencing key strategic decisions.
Compliance & Capacity: Guide programme hosts and hub representatives in managing donor funds effectively, ensuring rigorous compliance while actively building local financial capacity and autonomy.
Sustainability: Lead financial modelling workshops to help Hubs develop robust and sustainable financial models.
Insight & Reporting: Produce exceptional management information (BVAs, summary reports) and lead complex reconciliations to provide programme teams and leadership with accurate, timely financial data.
Experience:
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
Demonstrable experience in finance business partnering and influencing budget holders.
Strong financial planning, Excel, and data analysis skills.
Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Understanding of donor compliance requirements and budget monitoring.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
The Finance and Officer Administrator role is an integral part of Buttle UK, working across teams – grants development, fundraising and marketing along with the finance and operations team to support the delivery of our work. We are looking for someone with good experience of working in a growing organisation who is able to build good working relationships with colleagues and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of basic financial principles and previous experience of working within finance and administrative roles will be helpful. As well as good communication skills both verbal and written, the candidate will be flexible in the way they work and take the initiative when needed. They will also demonstrate a willingness to learn and interest in the UK voluntary sector.
This role will be a key part of the finance and operations team and contribute to the team’s objectives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 850 years, St John’s Foundation has been changing people’s lives, for good. As one of the UK’s oldest charities, we are proud to serve Bath and the surrounding area.
At the heart of our work is our almshouse community, where we provide housing for older adults in need. Alongside this, we run outreach services that help adults in Bath and North East Somerset to live independently for longer.
We are also working to reduce the Key Stage 2 education attainment gap in our area, which is the widest in the country. We address this by providing specialist support to the children who need it most.
Every aspect of our work is built upon our values of trust, kindness, and courage, and inspired by our purpose: to change lives. For good. It’s a long-term strategy, but we’re unwavering. After all, we’ve been around for 850 years.
The role
St John’s Foundation is looking to recruit a Finance Director.
As Finance Director, you will sit on the Executive team at St John’s, along with our CEO and our Director of Operations and contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation whilst embedding our values and embodying a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
You will lead our Finance, Technology and Operational Governance functions, guiding a skilled and committed group of colleagues. In Finance, you will oversee a team spanning financial control, business partnering, management accounting and bookkeeping. Alongside this, you will provide strategic direction to our Technology and Operational Governance teams, shaping how they work to ensure the charity remains transparent, accountable and forward-looking.
About you
- Be a qualified accountant with significant strategic and operational senior management experience in a financial role and significant post qualification experience working in the commercial or not for profit sector ideally with some experience within the charity sector.
- Proven ability to shape and deliver financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, sustainability, and value for money across a complex charitable organisation.
- Strong track record in driving digital innovation, technology adoption, and data-led decision making to improve efficiency and insight. Expertise in developing effective governance frameworks, managing organisational risk, and ensuring compliance with charity, company, and data protection regulations also useful but not essential.
- Skilled at engaging Boards, Trustees, and senior teams with clarity and credibility. Have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
- Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams through change, encouraging accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Committed to inclusion, transparency, and integrity—embodying the charity’s mission and values in all aspects of financial and organisational stewardship.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- Salary £85,000 - £90,000 pa
- 33 days leave including bank holidays
- Excellent pension and a wide range of additional benefits including private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, life assurance, a cycle to work scheme and a tech scheme
For a candidate pack which contains a job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law
Closing date 2nd November
Interview date 20th November
Goodman Masson are partenred with a dynamic, international organisation that champions ethical and responsible leadership in young people. Their work centres on inspiring, equipping, and elevating young entrepreneurs, activists, and leaders who are driving measurable social change. They are looking for a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join the team. As part of a small team you will translate numbers into meaningful stories and support teams across events, sponsorships and fundraising.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a close-knit, mission-led team that create real impact. They offer the ability to own and help shape the future of the Finance team, along with the opportunity to influence how the charity uses data and finance to grow sustainably.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts and insightful variance analysis.
- Partner with departmental leads to manage budgets and forecasts.
- Track income and expenditure for events, sponsorships and grants.
- Support year-end processes, audit and statutory reporting.
- Develop tools and dashboards to improve financial visibility.
About You;
You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong analytical and communication skills. You enjoy partnering with non-finance teams, explaining complex information clearly, and helping others use data to make better decisions. You’re detail-driven but pragmatic — equally comfortable producing spreadsheets or presenting insights to leadership.
Essentials:
- Strong management accounting experience
- Excellent financial analysis capability
- Financial rigour to manage ledgers and reconciliations
- Strong Excel and systrms skills
- Understanding of fund accounting, local VAT and budgeting processes
Desirable:
- Dashboard building experience (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience supporting event or project-based cost tracking
- Interest in automation, dashboards, or finance transformation
Salary range is £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + Bonus & Private Healthcare.
Cantral London based. 4 days in the office.
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
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An established national charity is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Business Partnering team at a pivotal time for the organisation. This is a newly shaped role designed to strengthen financial support for the charity’s fundraising and campaigning ambitions over the coming years.
The Role
You will play a central role in providing financial insight, analysis, and management across fundraising, communications, and advocacy activities. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leaders, you’ll ensure funds are used effectively to deliver long-term impact and growth.
You’ll help drive the organisation’s ambitious five-year plan to increase fundraising income and enhance its campaigning and influencing power – ensuring every pound raised contributes to a more inclusive future.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with directorate teams to develop robust budgets and forecasts, supporting effective financial planning.
- Provide insightful financial reporting and analysis to help teams interpret performance and make informed decisions.
- Lead on complex income forecasting (including legacies), applying scenario analysis and risk assessment.
- Deliver financial modelling to inform investment and fundraising strategies.
- Ensure accurate management of restricted funds and compliance with external funder requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, including integration with a new Salesforce CRM system.
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials.
- Maintain compliance with Charity SORP and relevant financial regulations.
- Manage and develop a Finance Business Partner team member, fostering growth and capability.
About You
You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within the charity or fundraising sector.
You’ll bring:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
- A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a focus on improving systems and processes.
- A genuine commitment to the mission of creating a more inclusive society.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £61,526 per annum
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
- Location: Flexible hybrid (possibility for remote working)
How to Apply
This role is being managed exclusively by Ivy Rock Partners. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Madeleine Kind or Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing once suitable candidates are identified. Early applications are encouraged.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in our Management Accounts in London
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role involves reporting and analysis by examining different business areas, producing reports for budget holders and the executive team, and presenting conclusions to support decision-making. Responsibilities include analyzing business performance on a monthly basis for specific areas, meeting regularly with strategic budget holders to review spending, highlighting underperforming areas, and supporting executive budget holders in implementing improvements. Reports will be prepared that link both financial and non-financial information.
In terms of budgeting, the role requires working with executive budget holders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts, with a strong understanding of the key drivers behind budget bids and forecasts. It also involves analyzing budgets and forecasts by area, explaining variances between actual, budgeted, and forecasted results, and writing monthly management accounts commentary for allocated areas.
For wider finance tasks, the role includes working closely with the finance team to connect customers to finance processes, supporting the simplification and streamlining of finance procedures, and understanding the broader business impact of spend, income, assets, liabilities, and reserves. Taking ownership of problems and driving them through to resolution is also a key expectation.
Additionally, the role contributes to special projects such as new bids, systems implementation, and chart of accounts design.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
You will be ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified, or hold an equivalent qualification, with demonstrable post-qualification experience and continued professional development. You will be able to recognise the value in “data mined” information and inspire stakeholders to make effective use of it. You will also have strong knowledge of management information and integrated accounting systems, alongside expertise in budgeting and financial control techniques, with the ability to produce accurate monthly management accounts for defined business areas.
You will bring highly developed skills in financial system reporting, spreadsheet analysis, and database management, with the capability to link information from different sources to financial data. You will be committed to improving service delivery and able to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong interdepartmental relationships and earn trust through a balance of assertiveness and diplomacy.
You will be able to analyse large volumes of data and draw clear, concise conclusions. You will have significant experience providing management information to clients or customers within tight deadlines, producing ad hoc reports with insightful analysis to support decision-making, and working with senior-level budget holders. You will also have experience in delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Finally, you will demonstrate a strong set of soft skills including presentation, relationship building, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution.
When will I be working?
You will be working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.18pm
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



Are you a finance professional who wants to make a meaningful difference with your skills?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation in Coventry as their Assistant Finance Manager, supporting vital work that helps people access the support and justice they deserve.
Location: Coventry (Hybrid options available)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time considered
Salary: Up to £39,824 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
About the Organisation
This long-established organisation provides free legal advice and representation to individuals and families who might otherwise struggle to access justice. Their dedicated team of lawyers, caseworkers, and support staff are passionate about tackling inequality and empowering people to secure their rights.
Working here means being part of a collaborative, mission-led team that believes in fairness, inclusion, and the power of community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key part in managing and improving financial operations across the organisation. From budget preparation and management reporting to compliance and financial planning, this role offers variety, responsibility, and purpose.
You'll assist with:
- Financial Planning & Reporting: Preparing budgets, forecasts, and management accounts, and supporting audits and statutory reporting.
- Cashflow & Controls: Monitoring cashflow, managing reconciliations, and maintaining strong financial controls.
- Payroll & Payments: Ensuring accuracy in payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.
- Grants & Contracts: Supporting financial management and reporting for grants and Legal Aid Agency contracts.
You'll also provide cover for the Finance Manager when required, ensuring continuity in financial leadership.
About You
You'll be an organised, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys balancing technical accuracy with teamwork and collaboration. You'll bring:
- Experience producing management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
- A recognised qualification such as AAT (or equivalent)
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel
- Understanding of VAT, payroll, and charity finance (experience in the charity sector desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, supportive approach
You'll also share the organisation's commitment to equality, inclusion, and access to justice for all.
Additional Information
- This role is subject to a basic DBS check
- Flexible working and part-time options are available
How to Apply
If you're looking to use your financial skills to make a genuine social impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy () at Charity People. Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.
Interviews: TBC
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Donnington Doorstep family centre is an independent, community-based children’s centre. The Finance and Admin Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team with an important role to play in a much loved local charity.
The Finance and Admin Manager will ensure that Donnington Doorstep maintains accurate, usable and appropriate financial systems for banking, payments, invoicing, recording and reporting. They will also oversee key aspects of HR, administrative procedures and policy as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation.
Doorstep provides holistic support that is co-created with children, young people and families through building relationships and creating safe spaces
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working with Age UK Birmingham an independent local charity, working alongside Age UK Sandwell to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the community for over 30 years to support older people, their families and carers, so that everyone can enjoy later life.
They are in search of a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial control procedures across the organisation. They will provide and present timely and accurate financial management reports to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
The role is key to ensuring financial functions are constantly appraised for efficiency, incorporating new ways of working and technology to support the charity’s sustainable growth.
With part or fully qualified AAT/CIMA certifications (or equivalent) you will have experience of:
- Financial reporting, compliance and audit
- Strategy, Budgeting and forecasting
- Team leadership, operations, partnerships and efficiency
- Governance, Risk and Reserves
- Strong administration and compliance
- Charity sector and SORP experience
We are looking for someone who can work independently, as well as in a team with, ideally, experience with working in the voluntary sector. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
You will need to be hands on and with the enthusiasm to shape the finance function for future development. You will have a flexible and responsive approach and can work in a fast-paced environment and always maintaining excellent attention to detail.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 30 November 2025, however, please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.
We aim to improve the lives of older people through information and advice, campaigns, products, training, research, and other activities that promote
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organisation by working closely with our Finance and Resources team to ensure the smooth and efficient management of our financial resources, enabling us to continue our mission.
Key responsibilities:-
- Financial data entry of invoices and weekly bank statements.
- Payment of suppliers and expenses through reconciliations of invoices against purchase orders, preparation of regulars BACS payments and management of petty cash system
- Income processing through reconciliation and banking of daily income and processing third party donations.
- Preparation of bank accounts
- Assisting the maintenance of finance policies and procedures
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group is delighted to be working with a leading health charity to recruit a Finance Business Partner for an initial 3 month interim contract.
This is a key role within the finance team, providing strategic financial insight and business partnering support to managers and leaders across the organisation. You will play a critical part in enabling the charity to make informed decisions, optimising the use of resources, and embedding a culture of financial awareness.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
- Collaborate with managers to evaluate projects, initiatives, and opportunities from a financial perspective
- Assist the Head of Finance with annual budgeting, long-term forecasts, and business planning processes
- Build financial capability across teams, helping non-financial staff understand budgets, forecasts, and costings
- Work alongside the Financial Accountant to ensure month-end reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems, and reporting
- Promote a culture of accountability, financial awareness, and responsible resource management across the charity
Ideal candidate profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) with solid accounting experience
- Previous experience in a business partnering role at a similar level of responsibility
- Familiarity with the Charity SORP and experience with SUN Accounting system is desirable
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Skilled at influencing, coaching, and building collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders
Agency reference number: J91377
Location: Central London
Duration: 3 month interim contract, subject to further extension
Pay rate: £380 - £400 per day
Working hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund to recruit their new Head of Finance & IT. (Hybrid)
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is a UK charity dating back to 1836. Its objects are to prevent or relieve poverty and to relieve need arising from youth, age, ill health, disability and bereavement among people who are doctors or who have worked as doctors, and medical students and the dependants of such individuals.
- Location: Wimbledon.
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible working is available.
- Hybrid working: A minimum of 3 days a week is required in the office.
- Salary: £65.000pa - £70,000pa
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) provide advice and financial assistance in the form of grants at times of crisis and hardship. Our work is funded through a combination of donations, legacies and returns on our investments.
The Head of Finance & IT will manage the relationships with the three investment managers and the outsourced IT providers. It is a varied role, combining the strategic with the hands-on. It will suit a versatile individual who is happy to transition between multiple tasks. No two days will be the same. One moment you might be writing or reviewing Board papers, the next you might be managing an IT support call and then later on you might be rolling up your sleeves to post the final journal entries to complete the management accounts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance
- Accurate, timely and user-friendly management accounts, cash flow projections and other relevant financial information, with associated recommendations where appropriate
- An annual budget and accompanying management commentary
- Draft statutory accounts which meet the latest SORP requirements, producing the audit file and being the lead contact for the Fund’s auditors during the annual external audit
- Full compliance with UK charity and company financial regulations; and appropriate financial controls in place and complied with
- The development and keeping up to date of a Finance department handbook, covering finance policies, practices and procedures
- Successful leadership and development of the finance team
- The development of, and assistance with the implementation of, financial strategies to enable the Fund to achieve its long-term goals
- Support The Finance Committee’s investment management and monitor the Investment managers’ performance
- Managing the payroll function (outsourced)
- Managing the relationship with the pension scheme provider and staff salary sacrifice arrangements.
Information Technology
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the RMBF’s Information Technology strategy
- Management and development of an accurate, up to date, user-friendly database to provide relevant information to support all areas of the RMBF’s work including casework, fundraising and communications
- Cost effective development and use of IT within the Fund, to enable staff to make good use of IT for communication, record keeping and management information
- Managing the relationship with the Fund’s outsourced IT support companies.
Person Specification
- Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience
- Good understanding of charity SORP
- Experienced in preparing charity statutory accounts
- Experienced in charity investment management; good understanding of charity investment and restricted funds
- Good understanding of stakeholder pension and latest regulatory requirement
- IT literate including database management and development and an advanced user of the Microsoft Office package
- Good communication skills to be able to deliver a presentation to the stakeholders and manage business relationships with investment managers, IT providers, bankers and auditors as well as internally with department managers
- Experience in team management
- HR knowledge to be able to deputise for CEO in his absence
Please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill onor by calling 020 7820 7311, for more information on the role and how to submit your application.
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Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days office-based)
Day rate: £350-400 (UMB)
Contract: Interim
Start date: ASAP – immediately available candidates preferred
Overview
Our client is a leading London-based charity looking to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner on a 3–6-month contract. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within an organisation that’s changing lives across the UK.
The Role
As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in driving financial performance, providing strategic insight, and helping senior stakeholders make well-informed decisions. You’ll act as the bridge between finance and the wider organization, ensuring that financial information is clear, meaningful, and aligned to the charity’s goals.
Key responsibilities include:
· Building strong relationships with departmental leads and programme managers.
· Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning.
· Providing insightful analysis to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
· Preparing management accounts with clear, actionable commentary.
· Helping drive value for money and efficiency across programmes and operations.
· Supporting business cases, funding bids, and donor reporting where needed.
· Contributing to process improvement and system enhancements.
About You
You’ll be ideally a qualified (or part qualified) accountant who enjoys partnering with the business and translating complex financial data into clear, engaging insight. You’ll bring strong analytical ability, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach.
Criteria to be successful:
· ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
· Must have experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
· Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant role.
· Excellent communication and influencing skills.
· Strong Excel and reporting system capability.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and help ensure financial insight continues to underpin the organisation’s vital work. If you’re a commercially astute finance professional with a passion for purpose, I’d love to hear from you.
Applicants will be reviewed immediately, and the role may be filled before this ad closes. To discuss this role further, and your job search, please reach out to Freya at MLC Partners.