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Summary
Independent Member to the Audit Committee
Contract: Fixed Term, up to 31 March 2029
Salary: £1,500 per annum plus reasonable expenses
Hours: 3 Committee meetings per year plus training as required
Location: No 1 , Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP
Closing Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC
Merseyside Wate & Recycling Authority (MRWA) is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, and our Audit Committee is a key part of ensuring that we meet those standards.
Independent Members are non-voting members of the Committee, who assist in overseeing internal and external audit arrangements, reviewing and scrutinising financial statements, and reviewing and assessing the governance, risk management and control of the authority.
Independent Members are expected to actively participate in meetings of the Committee, and demonstrate independence, integrity, objectivity and impartiality in their decision-making. They support the Committee in providing independent assurance to the elected Members of the Authority, and its wider stakeholders.
In order to achieve a broader range of experience on the Committee, the Authority is seeking to appoint an independent member with experience, at a senior level, in the one of the following key areas:
· Local Authority / Public Sector Accounting
· Local Authority / Public Sector Financial Reporting
Candidates with experience in these areas in large private sector organisations will also be considered.
Independent Members will be appointed for an initial period up to 31 March 2029 with the potential for this to be extended for a further three years.
Successful candidates will receive an annual allowance of £1500 and will be expected to attend three Committee meetings per year. Meetings are usually held in person at MRWA’s office at No 1 Mann Island but may occasionally be held vie Teams.
Candidates will also need to be able to commit sufficient time to read Committee papers in advance of these meetings and to undertake occasional training alongside the other Committee members.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider individuals for appointment if they:
In addition, to be eligible for appointment, a person must not be disqualified from holding office as a Member of the MRWA or any local authority within Liverpool City Region. Accordingly, any person who is recommended for appointment will be required to confirm that he/she is not disqualified.
To read minutes from previous meetings of the Audit Committee and gain an understanding of what the role entails, please visit our website and go to Governance & Finance > Authority and Committee Meetings.
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Member of the Audit Committee, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply please send your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, and how your skills and experience relate to the role no later than Sunday 19th April 2026.
For the person specification or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Chris Kelsall, Director of Finance.
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Our partner, a global charity, is seeking English-, French- & Spanish-speaking Internal Audit Consultants to support the delivery of a global programme of internal audits and special investigations for an international organisation.This is an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of countries, contributing to strengthening financial systems, compliance, and governance in complex, multi-country environments.
The Opportunity
The organisation is establishing a regular programme of internal audits and special investigations. Consultants will be considered for assignments based on their regional experience and travel availability.
Each assignment will typically include:
Scope of Work
Internal audits will broadly focus on:
Candidate Profile
We are looking for professionals who bring:
Locations
This role involves travel to country offices and project sites, including remote locations. Planned assignments for the current financial year are likely to include: Cambodia, Belize, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Gabon, Central African Republic, Madagascar, and Chile.
How to Apply
This opportunity is open to internal audit professionals globally with experience in the international development sector.
To apply, please send:
Tender is a nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. Our innovative, interactive approach empowers children, young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to recognise unhealthy relationships, nurture healthy ones, and seek support if they need help.
The Finance & Operations Officer plays a central role in ensuring the smooth financial and operational running of Tender, supporting the organisation’s ability to deliver its mission effectively. The role spans core finance functions—including payroll, payments, reconciliations, budgeting support and financial reporting—ensuring that Tender maintains robust financial controls and compliance across all statutory and regulatory requirements. It also involves close collaboration with suppliers, funders, auditors and internal teams to support the Finance Director in producing financial plans, forecasts, annual accounts and audit preparation.
Alongside finance, the post holder is responsible for managing key operational areas including HR administration, ICT coordination, office management, and internal communication processes. This includes overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes, maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring effective cross-team collaboration, managing external service providers, and maintaining an efficient administrative and operational environment. The role requires someone who can work autonomously, use sound judgement, implement effective processes, and ensure alignment of systems across the organisation.
A successful Finance & Operations Officer will also contribute to organisational development by ensuring that policies, procedures and workflows are up to date, compliant and reflect best practice. With responsibilities that touch every part of the charity, the post holder acts as a vital hub for coordination, problem‑solving and continuous improvement, helping Tender maintain a high‑functioning, values‑driven working environment.
To be successful in this role, in the first 6 months you will have:
Please refer to the full job description and person specification in the full recruitment pack for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen with the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) for a Deputy Finance Manager. The role is on a part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term contract basis until April 2027 with a clear and genuine succession opportunity.
As Deputy Finance Manager, you will support the effective operation and development of the EACR’s finance function during a planned leadership transition, following the implementation of a new finance system and ahead of the retirement of the current Finance Manager.
Please note, hybrid working is in place with this organisation with every Wednesday required in the office.
Please note, the stated salary is the full-time equivalent.
As Deputy Finance Manager, you will:
- Support the bedding-in, optimisation, and documentation of the new finance system (Iplicit) and associated processes
- Act as deputy to the Finance Manager, providing cover and continuity as required, as well as providing supervisory support and mentoring to the Finance Officer as appropriate
- Support the preparation and review of management accounts and in-year and long-range forecasts for the CEO and Board
- Meet the EACR’s VAT compliance obligations across multiple registrations and jurisdictions, with the support of the existing Finance Manager
- Assist with audit preparation and liaison with auditors for the 2026 year-end
The successful applicant will:
- Have demonstrable experience within finance, ideally with charities, membership organisations, or complex not-for-profit environments, in a similar role
- Be AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) and ideally studying towards qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Have experience supporting external audit processes and responding to audit queries
- Have strong technical accounting skills, including VAT compliance
- Have hands on experience of working with complex finance systems and processes
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced German &/or Spanish speaking audit professionals for exciting AND rewarding management opportunities with diverse travel opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;
Internal development
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
Please note, if you are not a fluent German or Spanish speaker similar opportunities may be available for audit managers with other language skills - so please apply.
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Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting international management opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;
Internal development
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply.
Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Location: London, UK (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)
Contract Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week), Permanent contract
Hiring Salary: GBP 46,474 per annum (before taxes, to be pro-rated to 0.6 FTE)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: 22 April 2026 23:59 BST
This job advert is for an existing vacancy.
About Right To Play:
For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.
We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.
Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.
Benefits Highlights:
Application Method:
Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.
As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and safeguarding information is available on our website.
As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
Job Description:
Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager (0.6 FTE)
Grade: 7
Reports to: Executive Director UK & Global Strategic Initiatives
Location: London
Direct Reports: None
Department: UKNO
1-Purpose:
The role manages all UKNO finances and is responsible for supporting UK donor services and governance, accounting, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting and compliance, alongside office management and logistical support.
2- Accountability & Responsibilities:
UK National Office Financial Support (75%)
UK Office management and logistical support (25%)
Perform other duties as assigned.
3- Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy
This UK-based role operates with significant autonomy, holding delegated authority over financial management, systems, and office operations, including safeguarding all funds received. Oversight is provided by the Executive Director and the global finance team. Decisions on finances must be approved by the ED, and in some cases, the Finance and Audit Committee. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day office administration, providing travel and logistical support. The incumbent operates with high trust and independence and is expected to safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance.
4- Leadership and Staff management
The role exercises functional and collaborative leadership with no direct reports, providing guidance and influence across the National Office. Leadership is demonstrated through setting standards and supporting teams to work effectively within organisational policies and financial controls, by providing authoritative guidance to the National Office on financial policies, internal controls, and risk management; escalating material risks and recommending mitigation actions to the ED and HQ Finance. The incumbent is expected to operate effectively in a low‑segregation environment due to small staff size by implementing and monitoring compensating controls (spot checks, reviews with ED, exception reporting) to maintain strong control integrity.
5-Information requirement for decision-making
This role requires gathering, interpreting, and compiling complex information from a variety of sources - including online banking, financial systems, MCRM, Power BI and fundraising staff to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.
6- Innovation and Improvements
The incumbent is expected to drive process improvements and functional innovations within the National Office—data integrity, financial tracking, and internal collaboration—while supporting others to implement these changes, with major or high-risk innovations subject to approval by the ED.
7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:
The incumbent is expected to work closely with the ED and HQ Director of Finance in regard to the financial aspects of the role, especially in preparing budgets and ensuring compliance with the financial procedures of Right To Play. They also work closely with all UKNO staff on UK finances and with the global donor services team. The role manages external relationships with RTP UK’s auditors and FAC. The incumbent stewards the National Office’s fiduciary obligations and is the primary authorized liaison with banks, landlords, insurance providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience/Language)
9- Core Competences
10- Additional Information: Minimum requirement to work from the London office two days per week.
To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Bali
Employment Type: Full-Time
A non-profit animal welfare organisation in Bali, with a team of approximately 70 staff and multiple operational programs, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and strengthen our financial management and administrative systems.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organisation, ensuring strong financial integrity, compliance, and transparency. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both experienced oversight and operational involvement.
The successful candidate will manage the finance and co-ordinate with the administration teams, work closely with external tax advisors and auditors, and ensure that the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial accountability to donors, partners, and regulatory authorities.
Living and working in Bali is required.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Team Leadership
Financial Reporting & Budgeting
Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
Financial Operations & Procurement
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience
About the Applicant
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Personal Attributes
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are an ideal fit for this position and please include salary history and requirement. Please note this is an in-office position in Bali, Indonesia.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA) is a long‑established bank specialising in lending to churches and associated organisations across the UK. As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a small, regulated financial institution with a strong mission-driven purpose.
What the role offers
You will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead MCA’s financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and oversee the organisation’s financial operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support sustainable growth, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen our financial systems and controls. The role combines strategic influence with hands‑on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role are set out in the Job Description and Personal Specification available with this advert.
Essential experience and attributes
Desirable experience
Practical details
Timeline
Closing date: 1 May 2026
Interview date: 4 June 2026 (planned) in person, in York
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Can you ensure strong financial control and accountability while supporting life-saving operations across a global organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As UK-Med continues to grow and expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our financial systems and processes to ensure they remain robust, compliant, and responsive across the countries where we operate. In this context, the Finance Manager (International) will play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality financial management across our overseas programmes and emergency responses.
You will lead on financial oversight for international deployments, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in line with donor and organisational requirements. Acting as a key finance partner to operational teams, you will support decision-making by providing timely financial insights, while ensuring strong financial controls are maintained across complex and rapidly evolving environments.
Alongside financial management, you will oversee grant compliance and donor reporting processes, ensuring that financial activities meet regulatory, audit, and funder requirements. You will work closely with in-country teams to strengthen financial processes, support capacity building, and ensure that funds are managed effectively and transparently across all responses.
This role will collaborate closely with the Head of Finance (International), Operations, HR, and programme teams, providing expert financial advice and ensuring strong coordination between HQ and field teams. You will also contribute to wider finance team priorities, including month-end processes, audits, and continuous improvement of systems and controls.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced humanitarian environment, enjoys working across diverse contexts, and is motivated by supporting life-saving operations. Your work will play a key role in ensuring UK-Med’s financial integrity and accountability as we deliver critical healthcare to communities affected by crises.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is an ambitious and expanding organisation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strengthening financial management across our global operations as we continue to grow.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Finance Manager International - April 2026 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Friday 24th April 2026.
Candidates who meet the eligibility and salary thresholds for visa sponsorship may be considered. However, it’s important to note that the role is based in the UK, and regular attendance at our Manchester HQ is expected. Therefore, candidates currently based outside the UK would need to be willing to relocate if successful.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Motability Foundation
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 3 days a week in office
Location: Harlow, Essex
The Motability Foundation is a national charity with a clear and powerful purpose: to enable the independence and mobility of disabled people across the UK. Through grants, charitable programmes, research, and innovation, the Foundation ensures that disabled people can access the transport solutions they need to live fuller, more independent lives.
We are at a pivotal point in strengthening our financial insight, governance, and analytical capability and we are looking for a finance professional with a strong audit background to play a central role in that journey.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent) looking to apply their technical expertise, analytical discipline and assurance mindset in a purpose-led organisation that changes lives every day.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Business Partner will lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while driving continuous improvement in financial systems, analytics and performance measurement.
You will work collaboratively with budget holders and senior leaders to provide clear, insightful financial analysis that supports both operational performance and long-term strategic priorities. The organisation is investing in strengthening its analytics capability, and you will play a central role in developing dashboards, performance metrics and scenario modelling to enhance insight and impact measurement.
This role blends technical accounting expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting and Forecasting
Management Reporting and Performance
Financial Planning & Analysis
About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant, ideally:
You will bring:
Experience in the charity / not‑for‑profit sector is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applicants transitioning from audit into their first business‑facing finance role.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
Are you a dynamic finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment?
Goodman Masson are partnered with a prestigious London based organisation to recruit for a Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role for someone who excels at balancing high-level strategic objectives with meticulous attention to detail. You will lead on all month-end processes and ensure the integrity of financial statements during an exciting period of organisational growth and change.
You will ideally be ACA qualified from an audit background; however other backgrounds will also be considered. You will need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up in a fast-paced environment, as well as dealing with multiple stakeholders at executive level.
The Role:
As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and oversee the daily operations of the financial service function. You will be responsible for delivering accurate statutory accounts and maintaining robust internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Essentials:
Salary is up to £65,000 per annum + Benefits.
Central London based with hybrid working.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews being set up immediately. Please apply ASAP to ensure you are considered.
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Financial Controller sought for thriving youth charity
28 hrs per week, flexible
Salary £33k-£36k (£47k-£51k FTE) dependant on experience
London W10
Job Description
This is a responsible position managing the accounts and payroll of a medium-sized West London youth charity. The role is central to maintaining the charity’s financial wellbeing and thereby enhancing opportunities for young people.
It is a part-time role, with plenty of flexibility. Working from home and coming into our office at least once a week, you can spread the weekly hours across 3, 4 or 5 days – whatever works for you. You’ll be working closely with the Treasurer, Chief Executive, Fundraiser and Programme Director as well as our HR Manager and Operations Manager, with whom you will share some admin support.
About us
As a leading London youth club, our work is challenging but very rewarding.
For over 40 years The Avenues Youth Project has provided a safe space for young people aged 8 to 18 to play, socialise, acquire and develop skills and receive advice and motivation.
In an area of north Westminster with plenty of social challenges, The Avenues is seen as a beacon organisation, hugely valued by our community and widely respected in the youth sector.
Our standards are high; we are recognised by Westminster City Council as one of three key youth hubs in the borough and, in 2024, were re-awarded London Youth’s prestigious three-year Gold Level Quality Mark, one of only nine youth organisations to hold this badge of excellence.
Our team is professional, hard-working and great fun to work with.
Each one of us is passionate about giving every child and young person the opportunity and support to make the most of their future, regardless of their background, and we apply the same principle to those who work at Avenues.
Role Requirements
· Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable/grants claims, bank reconciliations, general accounting functions.
· Perform monthly journals and reconciliation of balance sheet/control accounts, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income and fixed assets.
· Claim monthly the Gift Aid that has not already been collected through donation platforms.
· Produce timely and accurate monthly reports for budget holders to help them effectively manage their budgets, ensuring that spend is being properly tracked and allocated against programmes and grants/donations.
· Hold regular meetings with budget holders following the production of the monthly reports.
· Work with the CEO, Treasurer, Fundraiser and programme/operational budget holders where necessary to:
o Provide the Finance Committee with a monthly dashboard
o Co-ordinate the annual budget process, and produce quarterly financial forecasts.
o Manage cashflow projection
· Support the Monitoring and Evaluation manager with donor reports
· Liaise with the auditors throughout the audit process, providing supporting schedules and grant documentation in support of the TB figures provided.
· Prepare the statutory annual accounts for review by the auditors.
· Manage payroll (30+staff), pensions and the allocation of project personnel costs. This includes liaison with the HR and programme managers to ensure the Employment Hero payroll system is processing HR information and timesheets correctly.
· Process improvement – work with key stakeholders to ensure that finance processes are fit for purpose and implementing change where improvements can/should be made.
· Ensure the Avenues has appropriate internal controls in place and is meeting all tax and audit obligations.
· Preparation and maintenance of a finance manual.
· Deal with general finance queries, both externally and from members of the team
· Co-supervise the finance and operations administrator
Person Requirements
· Accountancy qualification eg- ACA/CIMA/ACCA/AAT Professional Level or QBE
· Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role.
· Previous experience in the charity sector would be highly desirable although not essential.
· Good knowledge of QuickBooks system and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
· Experience of process improvement and system implementation an advantage.
· Strong communication skills well versed in speaking finance with non-finance colleagues.
· Ability to adhere to deadlines
· Confident in holding self and others to account
· Ability to work to high standards, without needing detailed supervision
Avenues is an Equal Opportunities employer welcoming people from all backgrounds.
Avenues puts the safety of our members first. Candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Transactional Finance Operations Leadership
- Provide comprehensive oversight of banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses, floats and reconciliations, ensuring processes are accurate, timely and compliant with internal controls.
Process Governance & Documentation
- Maintain well documented, up to date procedures across transactional activities, embedding best practice and ensuring consistent operational standards across the team.
Finance Systems & Statutory Compliance Support
- Manage finance systems used for transactional delivery, ensuring they support approvals, audit trails and compliance. Oversee statutory administrative obligations including accurate financial records and audit support.
Cashflow & Treasury Management
- Lead cashflow management and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls, monitoring and forecasting to support organisational decision-making and liquidity planning.
Payroll & Pensions Oversight
- Own payroll and pensions processing, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, postings and reconciliations, and strong governance through close collaboration with HR and Finance leadership.
FX & Multi Currency Transaction Management
- Lead currency and foreign payment operations, including FX monitoring, exposure analysis and execution, maintaining robust controls and documentation across all related activity.
Month End Preparedness & Control Assurance
- Ensure month end readiness through disciplined reconciliations, checks and variance reviews, while acting as a key approver for high risk or high value transactions to safeguard financial governance.
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, support and develop the transactional finance team, fostering expertise, accountability and service excellence. Drive ongoing improvements to systems, processes and controls, enhancing efficiency, automation and operational resilience.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience working in a busy finance environment with responsibility for operational or transactional finance activities.
- Strong understanding of end to end transactional processes, including payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, income processing, and floats management.
- Experience managing finance operations within an accounting or ERP system.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong experience using finance systems to support operational workflows, approvals and audit trails.
- Advanced Excel skills with confidence working with financial data, reconciliations and operational reporting.
- Demonstrable ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements to finance processes.
- Experience working with integrated systems and handling operational datasets.
Payroll, Pensions & Compliance
- Knowledge of payroll and pensions processing, including end to end administration, posting and reconciliation.
- Understanding of operational financial controls, statutory requirements and audit support processes.
Organisational & Operational Capability
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple operational deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Strong problem solving ability, with confidence investigating and resolving operational issues and queries independently and collaboratively.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across Finance, HR, and other departments.
- Ability to explain financial processes, requirements and issues clearly to non finance colleagues.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, solutions focused approach with the ability to address operational challenges effectively.
- High attention to detail with strong commitment to accuracy and reliable delivery.
- Able to work calmly and maintain consistency during busy periods or under pressure.
- Positive, adaptable and collaborative, supporting team working and organisational change.
- Committed to the organisation’s values, including equality, representation and sustainability
- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
DESIRABLE
- Interest in contemporary arts and culture
- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Enjoy variety and learning new things? Want to work for an organisation making a difference in our local community? Thrive in a busy environment?
Resourceful and solution-focused, you will contribute to a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy and creativity. You will use your excellent problem-solving and communication skills and be confident in taking responsibility for new tasks.
You’ll be digitally literate, numerate and happy dealing with members of the public.
The role will work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and closely with staff working in other back-office functions: CRM (Customer Relationship Management system– Salesforce), HR and volunteer management. A key relationship will be with our outsourced accounting provider.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.