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Head of Finance Location: Based at our offices in Burpham, Guildford with option to work from home. Salary: £46,000 - £49,000 (full time equivalent) Hours of Work: 20-22 hours per week, ideally across four days to support coverage. Role Overview The Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, including budgeting, reporting, payroll, and financial governance. The postholder will also line manage the Finance Officer, ensuring effective support for transactional finance tasks and smooth day-to-day processes. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will help ensure sound financial management and contribute to strong internal controls and compliance. This is a part-time role, ideal for a finance professional looking to work in a values driven and flexible environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting
Line Management
Payroll & Pension
Bids and Grants
Governance & Compliance
Person Specification Essential:
Desirable:
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The role
Are you a social media and paid expert that wants to change the world? Have you spent your career building your digital skills, and you now want to use them to tackle the biggest issues of our time? Do you want to create paid and organic social solutions that drive impact in the real world?
If you want to work with leading non-profit and good cause clients, helping them launch campaigns on issues like the climate crisis, renters rights, tech freedom, combating misinformation and hate speech - join our growing team of world-class communications talent at 89up.
Who are we?
89up is the global agency for not for profits and good causes. Our mission is clear: to help our incredible clients tackle the world’s greatest challenges, with a focus on climate action, social justice, economic fairness and helping to deliver the UN sustainable development goals.
We work with organisations across the UK, Europe, US, and beyond. Across the agency we deliver public relations, creative campaigns, website development, advocacy, insights, and mobilisation.
Our insight-led approach builds award-winning campaigns that drive meaningful change. .
You are joining a team of people who…
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Are passionate about driving change
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Love tackling complex problems and inspiring action
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Believe in collaborative working and creating integrated solutions
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Want to create industry leading work for causes that matter
Who are you?
In this role, you will work on some of the world’s most pressing issues - you will create and launch best in class digital campaigns that mobilise audiences across the world to make change.
We are looking for a digital and social expert, who has varied digital campaigning expertise: you will lead and implement paid and organic campaigns, analyse audience and insights data,, and co-develop multi-platform creative ideas.
You will build relationships with a broad range of clients, advising and consulting on how they can launch genuinely innovative digital campaigns - delivering fantastic results and measurable impact.
Ideally, you will be someone with 3-5 years experience activating digital campaigns in a communications agency or inhouse. You will need to have both a strategic and hands-on approach, and you will have in-depth knowledge of all digital and social media channels, in particular Meta, LinkedIn, X, Search, web and analytics.
Key responsibilities
Campaign management/optimization
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Develop efficient and effective multi-channel digital campaigns, that integrate into wider strategies to help our clients change the world
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Developing and implementing paid media plans including forecasting, KPI setting and audience development for channels including: Google Ads, Linkedin, Meta, TikTok, Twitter/X and beyond.
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Develop standout social content concepts that are tailored to each platform’s best practice – from thumb-stopping hooks and visuals to smart use of formats, trends and tools.
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Run paid and organic social media campaigns - from drafting copy, setting up paid social media advertising, and developing digital strategies.
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Leading the analysis of campaigns in real-time and on a going basis, to recommend and deliver optimisations against key metrics e.g. impressions share, quality score, conversion rate and budgets.
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Undertake social media analytical work with support from social listening to social mapping
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Work within our integrated team structure - helping to developing campaign solutions that use digital alongside PR, advocacy, insights, web and design to create impact
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Concept and co-create/brief petition text, social copy email journey text, news stories, letters, articles and campaign case studies based on performance analysis
Team management
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Line management of Mobilisation team Junior executives
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Account leadership – helping to lead client strategy in conjunction with the wider team & representative from the agency leadership team
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Undertake research for clients or new business proposals and present them to potential new clients
Strategic account management
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Proactively manage and work with a portfolio of clients working on campaigns that are changing the world
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Understanding your clients’ organisational objectives, building strategies and implementing work that smashes KPIs
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Building an understanding of your clients campaign goals and issue areas - delivering integrated digital solutions and continuously planning across channels and platforms
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Becoming the primary point of contact for your clients – leading weekly calls and monthly meetings
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
A high-profile London University.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for preparing and reconciling complex financial statements, managing year-end reporting cycles and ensuring full compliance with FRS 102, GAAP and IFRS. You will also manage the smooth running of the financial year-end, including timetabling and liaising with auditors. The anticipated duration is 12 months+. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience of financial accounting within the Higher Education sector.
What you need to do now
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Help protect the green spaces that matter to every community — forever
Parks, playgrounds, sports fields and green spaces are essential to our physical and mental wellbeing, to thriving communities, and to a healthier planet. Yet too many of these spaces are under threat.
Fields in Trust exists to change that. For over 100 years, we have worked to legally protect the UK’s green spaces so they can never be lost to development. Following our centenary year and the launch of a bold new five-year strategy, we are now focused on growing our impact, strengthening our organisation, and securing our long-term future.
The opportunity
We are seeking a values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal moment for the charity.
This part-time role is about far more than numbers. It is an opportunity to use your financial leadership to safeguard green spaces for generations to come — ensuring Fields in Trust has the resilience, systems and governance needed to deliver lasting impact.
You will play a central role in shaping our financial strategy as we diversify income, develop new commercial opportunities, and continue to evolve as an organisation. Alongside finance, you will also provide strategic oversight of our resources, including IT, HR, facilities and risk.
What you’ll do
- Shape and lead a long-term financial strategy that supports our mission and ambitions
- Provide clear, insightful financial analysis and forecasting to inform strategic decisions
- Work closely with trustees and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to ensure strong governance, transparency and accountability
- Strengthen and develop the finance function (currently outsourced), embedding robust systems, controls and reporting
- Support the growth of new income streams through financial modelling and commercial insight
- Oversee budgeting, statutory accounts, audit and compliance
- Ensure our IT systems, data and digital infrastructure are secure, effective and fit for the future
- Provide strategic oversight of HR processes, payroll, pensions, facilities, health and safety and business continuity
- Be a key part of the SLT and play a critical role in shaping wider strategy and direction
- Provide clear communication and in-depth support as the key interface between finance and the rest of the organisation
Who we’re looking for
You will be an experienced senior finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a deep sense of purpose. You might come from the charity, public or private sector, but you will share our commitment to protecting green spaces and public benefit.
You will bring:
- Strategic financial leadership experience at senior level
- A strong understanding of governance, risk and working with boards or trustees
- Experience supporting organisations through change or growth
- A collaborative, inclusive and pragmatic leadership style
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a part-time role
Most importantly, you will be motivated by our mission and excited by the opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: Sunday 8th February, midnight
Shortlisting:w/c 16th February
First stage interviews: w/c 23rd February
Second stage interviews: w/c 2nd March
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two pages) to via the link.
If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
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Role Purpose
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the charity, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, robust financial controls, and timely financial reporting. The postholder will work closely with the CEO to support budgeting, grant and tender applications, procurement, and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
This is a key role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, compliance, and effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using appropriate accounting software.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including income, expenditure, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with financial procedures.
- Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to the CEO.
- Payroll and expenses responsibility
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Support the CEO in developing and monitoring the annual organisational budget.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and finanical reporting for grant and tender applications as requested.
- Track expenditure against budgets and provide regular updates.
Financial Reporting and Governance
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to the annual budget report for trustee approval.
- Support year-end financial processes, including preparation for independent examination or audit.
- Ensure financial records meet charity and regulatory requirements.
Procurement and Ordering
- Source suppliers and obtain quotes for subscriptions, resources, services and any other relevant needs.
- Place orders for materials and equipment (e.g. laptops, office equipment) in line with budget approvals.
- Maintain records of assets and equipment.
Support to the CEO and Organisation
- Work closely with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.
- Provide financial information and analysis to support organisational planning.
- Undertake any other finance-related duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified and experienced bookkeeper (e.g. AAT or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience of bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
- Experience of preparing budgets and financial reports.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Experience with bookkeeping software such as “Zero”
- Good IT skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Experience of charity finance and funder reporting.
- Experience of supporting grant or tender applications.
- Knowledge of charity governance and trustee reporting.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office-based and home working subject to performance, needs of the charity and agreement. Working days are flexible, with a preference for Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday, subject to agreement.
Equality and Diversity
The charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Hours: 14 hours per week (worked over 2–3 days - to be agreed)
Preferred working days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday (to be agreed)
Salary: £15–£20 per hour(£10,920–£14,560 per annum for 14 hours/week, equivalent to £29,260 upwards FTE) depending on experience
Benefits:
25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
Extra leave: +1 day after 3 years’ service, +1 more day after 5 years
Birthday Leave
Sick pay package
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Giving back Scheme - Volunteer day leave
Cycle to work scheme
Specsavers Partnership
Publishing Account Executive
Bible Society is on a global mission to make the Bible available and accessible to everyone. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Publishing or Printing Account Executive to help us fulfil this aim.
Position: Bible Publishing Account Executive
Location: Swindon / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £32,538 – £34,873 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Interview date: First round interview date: 23 February 2026 (online)
Second-round interview date: 2 March 2026 (Swindon office)
The Role
You will be organised, accurate and high performing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to build excellent relationships with stakeholders. You will inspire confidence through your professionalism and consistency. You’ll be committed to growing the circulation and use of the Bible by maintaining the highest production and delivery standards. Providing exceptional service to stakeholders around the world is essential, and the role may involve international travel.
Key duties include:
· Managing the production cycle from enquiry to delivery and invoicing, in a well-organised and seamless process, and finding solutions quickly should issues arise.
· Managing and growing customer accounts for Bible production while providing exceptional service to all stakeholders around the world.
The role may involve international travel.
About You
You will be self motivated, a team player, and enthusiastic about this significant role. You will also be adept at finding solutions quickly should issues arise.
Knowledge
· Demonstrable knowledge of print processes and book binding, with an ability to recognise potential issues – and help others to do the same – in seeking to manage Bible printing risk
· A basic understanding of licensing, IP and copyright matters or a willingness to learn
Experience
· In book production, commercial printing or book publishing
· Significant experience of managing customer accounts and, through excellence in this, increasing turnover with high customer satisfaction
· Proven experience of creative input into product specification to ensure the best outcome for the customer as well as cost effectiveness in production
If you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, are passionate about the Bible and know how to get the best from social media, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest in and suitability for this position.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
You may have experience in roles such as Publishing, Printing, Publishing Account Manager, Printing Account Manager, Publishing Executive, Printing Executive, Printing and Publishing, Account Manager, Sales Executive, Account Executive.
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The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity. We are dedicated to creating opportunities and brighter futures for children growing up in poverty in London. While we work to alleviate today’s impact of poverty, we support children and families to build pathways to become happier, healthier, safer and more resilient, breaking the cycles of inequity. Listening to and engaging with young people who have experience of living in poverty, is critical to ensuring our efforts truly reflect their needs and aspirations.
The Finance Officer will support the Director of Finance and Governance with key areas of responsibility around day to day financial administration and governance administration tasks.
We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper, who is confident managing day to day finances and administration, can work with little supervision and is able to manage workload to meet reporting
deadlines. This is a varied and hands on role, ideal for someone who enjoys making things run smoothly behind the scenes and takes pride in getting the details right.
Benefits to working at the Childhood Trust include:
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Competitive holiday package including a day off for your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year Off
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Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
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Flexible working environment
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Hybrid working, with the expectation of ideally one day a week, in our office in Victoria
To read more about the responsibilities in the role, please read the attached Job description.
Interviews will take place, in person at our office in Victoria, on Monday 2nd March.
To apply, please submit your current CV along with a supporting statement (maximum two pages), referring to the job description, explaining why you are suitable for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the work of a small psychotherapy and mental health charity
Working alongside our office administrator and houses coordinator, you will support the Chair and Treasurer to ensure the smooth running of the finances of the organization.
This is a permanent role for the equivalent of one day a week (8 hours) hybrid working. You will be based in our office in Hampstead, London one afternoon a week (day can be negotiated), and the other hours will be worked when needed. Please state in your application which days you are able to work.
Salary is £40,000 WTE, plus paid annual leave and pension contribution.
You will also be eligible for free places on the Philadelphia Association study programme courses.
Start date: as soon as possible. You will receive handover from the current finance coordinator, who will remain in post until you can start.
Closing date for applications: 20th February 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised if sufficient applications have been received.)
Interview date is likely to be Saturday 28th February 2026. Please let us know if there are dates you cannot attend.
The PA offers THERAPY to individuals, couples and groups. Therapy opens up a space for thinking that is helpful when things go wrong in our lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Job Title: Finance Director/Finance Officer
Location:Remote working (Home based)
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Salary:£55,000
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
About React:
React – Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. Our work is unrivalled by any other organisation and our passion and belief that every child should have comfort, dignity, and the opportunity to participate in life as fully as possible is our driving force.
The Job, in a few words:
Reporting directly to the Board, you will lead day to day finance, produce monthly & annual accounts, prepare payroll and monitor React’s grant application process. The Finance Director/Officer will develop strong working relationships with the React Team and lead all aspects of charitable expenditure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Managing all aspects of Financial controls
• Processing Payroll, restricted & unrestricted funds through Xero software
• Liaising with auditor, bankers, pension providers & HMRC
• To maintain accurate records and produce monthly management accounts
• Production of Statutory accounts and annual budget
• Manage the grant application process and understand the needs of families caring for terminally ill children.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Accountancy qualification or equivalent senior experience in charity finance
- Xero or Sage experience
- Confident with PAYE & Gift Aid submission
- Flexible and pro-active approach
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- ·A natural team leader who can liaise confidently with all members of staff
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet.
Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2025, we have recorded over 120-million instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together and embrace regular physical activity.
Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 21 countries with more than 10 million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
Brief role description:
The Finance Assistant will provide accountancy and bookkeeping support. This involves inputting purchase and sales ledger transactions, together with cash book and journal entries for three UK entities, using Access financials software.
The role also includes producing weekly payment reports and monthly bank reconciliations for the UK entities, while also processing volunteer and staff expenses.
Other responsibilities include managing accounts queries via our Zendesk ticketing system.
Main responsibilities:
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Responsible for Purchase ledger and Sales ledger transactions.
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Producing payment runs for Suppliers, Volunteers & Staff Expenses.
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Assisting Volunteers, Ambassadors & staff with Financial queries.
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Processing Bank transactions and monthly reconciliations.
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Reporting into and assisting the Finance Manager with monthly processes.
Essential experience requirements:
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Basic accountancy and bookkeeping
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A minimum of 2 years Bookkeeping
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Accounting Software Experience (preferably Access Financials)
Desirable experience requirements:
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Knowledge of Access Financials.
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Working with a Macbook and knowledge of Google Suite.
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Experience of working in a team environment but also being able to work alone.
Professional certification requirements:
AAT Level 2 & 3 Qualification or equivalent is desired but not essential depending on experience.
Most relevant skills:
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Attention to Detail: Able to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
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Communication : Able to talk and work with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner across the whole parkrun network
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Initiative : Able to be proactive, take initiative and take steps to improve ways of working seeking support where necessary
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Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate and establish rapport at all levels, internally and externally
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Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
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Priority management: Able to manage competing priorities with resilience and thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Problem solving: Able to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
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Teamwork: Able to work well with others in multiple situations to achieve a shared goal
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Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as google workspace.
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Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
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Demonstrates a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



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We have been retained by our client, Sale Sharks Foundation, for the recruitment of a new Part-Time, Head of Finance. Sale Sharks Foundation use the power of sport to change lives throughout the North West. They work with over 21,000 people annually in three areas: Community Inclusion, Education & Rugby Development.
As Part-Time Head of Finance, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, central to ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, resilience and growth and helping the organisation maximise its impact through clear insight, strong governance and smart financial planning. We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the charity.
The Role:
- Acting as a key financial advisor to the CEO, SLT and Trustees
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and quarterly re-forecasting processes
- Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts with clear insight and commentary
- Monitoring cashflow and reserves, advising on risk, investment and long-term sustainability
- Overseeing bookkeeping, reconciliations and debtor management
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns and monthly Gift Aid claims
- Managing restricted, unrestricted and designated funds in line with charity accounting standards
- Ensuring timely month-end close and reporting
- Supporting grant reporting and funder compliance
- Managing invoicing, supplier payments and relationships
- Owning and optimising QuickBooks, with a focus on automation and efficiency
- Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
- Leading audit preparation and working closely with external auditors
- Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Maintaining and improving financial controls, policies and procedures
- Keeping abreast of regulatory changes e.g new SORP framework and advising accordingly
The Person
- Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA finance professional
- Proven ability to influence at board level
- Strong technical skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a hands on approach
- Passionate about community impact aligned with Sale Sharks Foundation values
- Good analytical & problem solving skills
- Experience working in a charity advantageous
Joining Sale Sharks Foundation offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community. This is a hybrid, part-time role (2–3 days per week), offering genuine flexibility and a strong focus on work–life balance. The salary is pro-rated from a full-time equivalent of £50,000–£55,000:
• 2 days (15 hours): £20,000–£22,000
• 3 days (22.5 hours): £30,000–£33,000
A comprehensive benefits package is also on offer, supporting both your professional development and personal wellbeing.
Working for a community-focused charity provides a meaningful career move, where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful work. Please note, all third-party CVs will be forwarded to Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd as the exclusively retained consultants for SSF for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
Figurative is an independent charity dedicated to impact, investment and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. We bring together deep expertise through Arts & Culture Finance (formerly part of Nesta) and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture to unlock new and innovative ways of funding and supporting the UK’s arts ecosystem.
Figurative manages three investment portfolios that have supported over 60 organisations and raised more than £30 million in investment capital over the last decade.
We believe arts and culture have the power to transform lives and communities. Our mission is to ensure cultural and creative organisations can thrive, test bold ideas, and build sustainable futures.
The Role
The Operations Assistant is a new role at Figurative, supporting the Operations Manager and the wider team to ensure processes are as streamlined and efficient as possible and evolve with the growth of the organisation. The Operations Assistant will have the opportunity to work across a variety of areas, from finance and data analysis to event support and CRM database development.
Key Responsibilities
The demands of this role will be both operations specific and general to Figurative. You will play an important role in supporting the operations and finance functions within Figurative. In particular, this includes:
● Responsibility for accounts receivable and accounts payable management, across both Figurative and its impact investment funds
● Supplier communications and management, including maintenance of up-to-date records and contracts
● Maintaining up-to-date records of credit card expenses and receipts
● Updating cash reconciliations and payment trackers and providing updates and accurate corresponding figures to the Investment Team and Operations Manager
● Maintaining Figurative’s shared drive, ensuring all documents are filed in a timely and well-organised manner
● Providing administrative support in the monitoring of organisation and fund reporting requirements
● Working closely with Figurative’s Operations Manager to ensure new company-wide initiatives are established and maintained with strong and compliant operational and financial processes
● Maintaining the CRM system and ensuring records are accurate and updated on a regular basis
The general Figurative duties will include:
● Diary management and co-ordination for wider team meetings and events
● Minute taking, including during fund investment committees
● Inbox management and dealing with all incoming general enquiries
● Management of company-wide document signing processes
● Collaborating on the development of internal processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of data
● Contributing to the development of a company-wide intranet, drawing on processes and guidelines in place across each department
● Supporting the wider Figurative team on matters relating to technical/ IT queries, logistical queries, incoming and outgoing post and other day-to-day matters arising
The Person
The role requires a self-starting and curious individual, with the initiative and enthusiasm to seamlessly support Figurative’s work across the cultural and creative sector. Specifically, with the following:
Experience
● Practical experience in diary management, minute writing, inbox management and prioritising tasks across multiple workstreams
● Exposure to data entry, cleansing and analysis
● Experience developing or supporting the development of new internal systems, processes and guidelines
● Desirable: experience supporting the finance function of an organisation
● Desirable: experience of working with arts & cultural sector organisations
● Desirable: experience of social impact investing, in any capacity
● Desirable: experience, and enjoyment, of working in a dynamic and varied role/ organisation
Knowledge
● An understanding of the operational and financial processes involved in supporting an organisation of Figurative’s size and nature
● Familiarity with a range of IT platforms, including Google Workspace
● Desirable: a basic understanding of the underlying structure of databases and how these feed into analytical tools
● Desirable: a basic understanding of bookkeeping and finance
● Desirable: an understanding of the social impact investment and/or arts and culture sector
Skills
● Internal and external stakeholder co-ordination skills, including diary management, scheduling meetings, document management and action logging
● Strong database management and software skills
● Strong literacy and numeracy skills, including minute writing
● Demonstrable attention to detail across a range of tasks and skillsets
● Ability to self-motivate, prioritise tasks across multiple projects or workstreams, and deliver work to tight deadlines
● Strong written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
● Desirable: ability to resolve minor internal IT issues
Attitude
● Flexible and adaptive problem-solver, understanding when initiative is required and when help should be sought
● Collaborative team-player, willing to help internal and external colleagues to achieve their goals
● Curious and open minded critical-thinker, comfortable in providing constructive challenge
● Well organised and conscientious, able to deliver work in a timely and thoughtful manner
What We Offer
● Salary: £30,000 FTE depending on experience
● Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK.
● Hours: 3 days/week (0.6 FTE)
● Reports to: Operations Manager
Benefits
The opportunity to develop your skills at the intersection of creativity, social change and investment and:
● 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy additional holiday (pro rata for part time employees)
● Pension (Employer Contribution 8% + a further 4% where the employee contributes 4%) + Life Assurance
● Post probation - Private health and dental insurance
Making an Application
To apply for this role, please submit your application below before midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please include a one-page cover letter covering the following questions (max 200 words for each):
● Why do you want to join Figurative, and what aspects of this role are you most drawn to?
● Describe a time when you were assigned a task or project but didn't immediately know how to do it. What steps did you take to learn what you needed and complete the task?
● What project, event, or task in a previous role made you feel the most motivated or excited to go to work?
First interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 5th March 2026.
Second interviews will be held in person in our London offices on Thursday 12th March 2026.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those who are underrepresented in the investment sector to apply.
Please note that we actively screen for AI-generated applications. We are looking for authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experiences and motivations.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Ellen Hunter
Operations Manager
We want to see a thriving, inspiring cultural and creative sector generating far-reaching social and economic impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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LRMN's Finance Assistant works closely with Finance Manager (FM) to maintain LRMN’s financial records, ensuring that all transactions are accurately and timely recorded to support the FM producing the reporting data for the management accounts and the monthly bank reconciliation.
As Finance Assistant you will:
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Post purchase invoices daily in QuickBooks, aligned with Salesforce records, ensuring PDFs are uploaded and costs correctly allocated
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Process petty cash claims in QuickBooks with supporting receipts, accurate budget allocation, and petty cash reconciliation in liaison with the FM
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Record and post all bank and card expenses monthly in QuickBooks, with receipt/invoice uploads
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Review trade creditors reports with the FM to ensure invoices are captured for weekly payment runs
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Raise sales invoices in QuickBooks as required
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Review trade debtors reports with the FM and monitor timely invoice payments
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Assist and liaise with the FM and CEO as required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance & Operations Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial sustainability, compliance and operational effectiveness of the charity. The postholder will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, rent and service charge accounting, housing benefit income and statutory reporting.
Alongside this, the role has strategic responsibility for office and refuge operations, including facilities management, health and safety, and central administrative systems.
The Finance & Operations Manager will work closely with the Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, manage key external relationships, and line manage finance and operations staff.
Due to the nature of work and focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. Therefore, this post is open only to Black and minoritised i.e. Global Majority, women.
Please read the job description and person specification, and provide detailed responses in the covering letter to the Person Specification points listed as 'CV/CL'.
London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a specialist, women-only organisation dedicated to supporting Black, Asian and minoritised women.



Actively Interviewing
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!
Ivy Rock Partners is working alongside a top London University in recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner on an 18 month Fixed term.
This would suit an ACA qualified Accountant with some post qualified experience in Business Partnering outside of audit, or a CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualified Management Accountant/Business Partner/Senior Business Partner who is available at short notice (maximum 4 weeks notice)
If you enjoy engaging with key influential stakeholders, working together to find positive outcomes through data led decision making – this will be a fantastic role to get yourself into.
Fantastic working environment, with a benefits package to match.
Applications from all sectors will be considered.
The Senior Finance Business Partner has a strategic and influential role, acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team.
The postholder will be a key driver of financial performance, enabling the delivery of strategic objectives through insightful financial analysis, robust planning, and proactive support for prioritisation and decision making. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering change, ensuring resources are aligned to strategic priorities and that financial implications are fully understood. The postholder will lead a Finance Business Partnering team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, while delivering a high-quality, professional service to a wide range of stakeholders.
For more information about the role, please get in touch with Phil Southern.





