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Job Summary
To manage and ensure control of the funding, financial and corporate resources of the Charity to ensure a financially secure service, delivering value for money.
Work with the Co-Directors to advise and develop the financial strategy, model new projects, prepare annual and project budgets, and report on financial performance, contributing to the overall future strategic direction of the Charity.
Manage the day-to-day finances for the Charity. Ensure all aspects of the financial systems are accurate and up to date, including banking, sales and purchase ledgers, payroll and cash management.
The postholder is expected to foster excellent working relationships with all staff, volunteers, senior colleagues and trustees.
The postholder will be expected to attend the following meeting groups:
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Monthly All Staff: regular attendance
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GDPR/Data Working Group
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Finance and Income Generation (FING) Committee Meetings
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Responsibilities to and attendance at all other meetings: attendance only as and when required and/or at the direction of the Co-Directors
Key Responsibilities
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Supervision and management of Senior Finance & Admin Officer (SFAO)
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Day to Day Financial Management
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Provision of accurate reports to Board and senior managers
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Payroll, Pensions, and Tax Management overview and control
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Budget Process Management
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Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
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Financial Risk Management
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Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
Core External Relationships
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Payroll Provider
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TPT Pensions
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HMRC
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All Banks
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Charity Auditors
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IT Contractor & Insurers
Day to Day Financial Management
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Regularly review and maintain financial policies and procedures.
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Review the monthly reconciliations carried out by the SFAO thereby ensuring all transactions are properly and efficiently recorded.
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Oversee the management and appropriate allocation of Restricted Funds, ensuring the monies are allocated according to the donor’s wishes and ensure that records are always maintained
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Regularly review and make recommendations for improvements to financial controls and ensuring methods are documented and made clear to staff.
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Support with funding bids and reports back to donors
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Management of all charity bank accounts, acting as authorised signatory with Banks
Payroll, Pensions and Tax Management
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Supervise the payroll process carried out by SFAO
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Responsible for the effective management Charity’s Pension Scheme
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Ensure payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time, and ensure all available allowances are claimed.
Budget Process Management
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Take the lead on preparing the Annual Budget, working closely with SLT to capture all spending plans Develop and run a process which is thorough, consistent and inclusive of all managers.
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Alongside the Co-Director, present the Draft Budget to Board for approval
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Present monthly management accounts and Cost Centre reports for all managers
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Work closely with all SLT to ensure they fully understand their budgets and ongoing organisational performance against budget
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Monitor variations against spend and integrate within an overall Cashflow analysis
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Recommend corrective actions to Co- Directors and/or Board as necessary
Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Act as lead member of staff with the Charity’s Auditors
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Oversee the preparation of the Annual Accounts plus any supporting papers required to enable an efficient and effective annual audit to take place
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Maintain fixed asset register and inventory of all equipment contracts/agreements
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Ensure the Charity is fully compliant with statutory bodies and key external institutions, and act as lead on behalf of the charity with the following bodies:
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Pensions Regulator
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HMRC
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Valuation Office
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All Banks
Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
Insurance
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Take the lead in managing the insurance renewals process, and ensure that a comprehensive suite of insurances is in place to cover key risks across the Charity
Financial Risk Management
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Ensure appropriate financial risk management techniques and controls are in place at strategic and operational levels.
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Develop, update and produce long term cashflow forecasts to evidence that the Charity can operate as a going concern.
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Provide up-to-date dashboards and reports of the financial position, projections and scenarios, considering the financial implications of alternative business models, advice on new and current business income generation initiatives and analysis of financial risk and performance.
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Work with the Co-Directors, to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place for the long-term financial viability of the charity, advising on the financial consequences of proposed actions
Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
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Assist the Chair of FING Committee (Treasurer)
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Prepare all associated papers and minutes
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Prepare finance papers for Treasurer to deliver to Board of Trustees
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Attend Board of Trustees meetings and present information as requested
General
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Postholder to adhere to their relevant Code of Ethics as laid down by their professional body, being mindful that adherence to the code takes precedence over charity policy and practice should a conflict ever arise. [NB Sections A + C of the current professional code are applicable.]
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Keep abreast of financial developments across the charity sector and ensure any opportunities for tax reliefs, cost reduction, value for money and more effective systems are seized as appropriate.
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Undertake any other duties as determined by the Co-Directors.
Personal Specification
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Personally committed to Caring in Bristol’s vision and values and collaboration-focused method of work.
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Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; openly taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work.
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Bring ideas for improvements and is open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate.
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Awareness of your own needs: the homelessness sector can be challenging – you will be good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team, and we are keen to nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it.
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Resilience working under pressure, ability, and willingness to both give and take constructive feedback.
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Willingness to work the extra hours where needed, with a flexible working policy.
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Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you.
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Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow.
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A passion for social justice and to change Bristol for the better.
Essential
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Minimum part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience, with an ability to understand the practical impact of finance decisions and processes across the whole charity.
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Specialist knowledge of Charities required, including Charity SORP guidance and procedures, underpinned by strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
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Ability to work with the Co-directors to lead the formulation of long-term financial plans and strategies which will influence the long-term direction of the charity.
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Experience in developing major finance policy development.
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Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
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Experience in management accounting.
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Ability to receive, process and provide highly complex or sensitive financial information including ability to analyse and clearly communicate financial information.
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Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, and experience of using databases.
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Solid organisational skills including consistency, accuracy, and an eye for detail.
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Experience of line management and supporting and developing staff.
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Knowledge and understanding of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion practices.
Desirable
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Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software is desirable or transferrable knowledge of similar online accounting packages.
First stage interviews to take place on 17 June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an organised, detail driven multitasker who thrives in a fast paced environment? Do you enjoy keeping projects running smoothly, supporting colleagues, and making a meaningful impact through your work? If so, the Professional Standards team at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) wants to hear from you.
At the RCR, we support doctors working in imaging and cancer treatment across the UK and beyond. Our Professional Standards team plays a vital role in ensuring our Members and Fellows have access to high quality guidance, robust clinical audit tools, and the resources they need to deliver outstanding patient care. And now, we’re looking for a proactive Administrator to join us at an exciting and pivotal time.
As our Professional Standards Administrator, you'll be at the heart of our work providing essential administrative and Officer support across a diverse range of projects. This role is perfect for someone who loves variety, enjoys collaborating with colleagues and contributors, and takes pride in delivering high quality administrative support.
What you’ll do:
- Manage multiple inboxes and respond to enquiries with clarity and professionalism
- Coordinate diaries and support Officers and senior staff with meeting arrangements
- Provide full secretariat support to committees and working parties, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions
- Support the smooth delivery of audits, guidance projects, consultations, and online events
- Help maintain accurate records, update website content, and ensure processes run seamlessly
- Juggle competing priorities while keeping a cool head and an eye for detail
What you’ll need
- Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once
- Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders by email and in meetings
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications
- Able to take initiative, respond quickly to new challenges, and maintain exceptional accuracy
- Enthusiastic about contributing to workstreams that genuinely make a difference to clinicians and patients
By joining the Professional Standards team, you’ll be contributing directly to work that supports doctors and improves patient care across the UK. You’ll become part of a friendly, collaborative team with a shared purpose, where your work helps shape national standards in imaging and cancer care.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
About the Bureau
We are the UK’s largest independent investigative journalism organisation and we exist to inform the public about the realities of power in today’s world. Our investigations expose systemic wrongs, challenge misinformation, and spark change.
We work strategically and collaboratively to maximise the impact of our fact-based reporting and share our findings openly with local, national, and international media outlets to reach as many people as possible.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working as part of the Operations team, this is a critical role at the centre of the Bureau’s financial set-up. You will lead the day-to-day financial management of the organisation’s income and expenditure across multiple projects.
The Bureau is entering an exciting period of development, with a growing focus on building our direct audience and diversifying revenue streams. The Finance Manager will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s long-term sustainability and resilience, while helping to deliver its strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage all bookkeeping functions, payroll, accounts payable, and receivable
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
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Oversee cashflow management and banking controls
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Collaborate with the CEO, COO, and Editors to develop annual budgets that support organisational growth and project delivery
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Work with the COO to analyse financial performance and identify current and future funding needs
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Work with the fundraising team to develop budgets and financial information for grant applications
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Prepare financial reports for senior management, funders, and the Board of Directors
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Coordinate the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts
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Provide financial analysis and insights to support informed decision-making
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Liaise with external partners, including auditors, payroll providers, banks, and HMRC
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations, donor restrictions, and internal policies
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Maintain and improve finance systems, processes, and controls
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Support colleagues across the organisation with finance-related queries and knowledge sharing
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Attend and contribute to finance committee meetings and wider team meetings
What we are looking for
We want someone proactive, organised, and collaborative, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. The Finance Manager will need to take a solution-focused approach, enjoy working across teams, and be motivated by the challenge of building our long-term financial resilience.
You will also share our commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming and supportive culture across the Bureau.
You’ll be joining the Bureau at a pivotal moment in its development and this role offers a high level of autonomy, close collaboration with senior leadership, and the opportunity to enable work that creates meaningful impact in the world.
Skills and experience
Essential
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Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent), or equivalent demonstrable experience
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Strong financial management and analytical skills
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Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
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Experience in producing management accounts and supporting VAT returns
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Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
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Experience in improving financial processes, systems, or ways of working
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Experience working in a non-profit, charity, or similar mission-driven organisation
Desirable
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Experience using NetSuite, Oracle, or similar accounting systems
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Understanding of commercial income streams (e.g. reader revenue, membership, sponsorship, B2B)
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Ability to apply strategic thinking within the scope of the role
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Experience using automation tools or digital systems to improve efficiency and boost capacity
Benefits
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25 days of annual leave
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Option to work a nine-day fortnight – (by reduction in annual leave. For part-time staff, this will be prorated according to contracted working pattern)
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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EAP – Employee assistance programme
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
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Learning and development opportunities
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Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
The Bureau is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and adaptable environment where people are encouraged and supported to do their best work. We welcome applications from those belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in the media. We are happy to consider flexible working options.
Please also fill out our Equality Monitoring Form on our jobs page, which is anonymous, so we can better track who we are reaching.
To be considered for this job, you must have the right to live and work in the UK
To apply to be our Finance Manager, please email your CV and covering letter to the email located on our jobs page by 6 pm on Wednesday, 8 June 2026. Interviews will take place in mid/late June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you’re a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for a role with real ownership, variety and visibility, this is an excellent opportunity to join the Royal British Legion on a 2 year fixed term contract as the lead accountant for a number of subsidiaries within the organisation. You’ll take responsibility for statutory accounts, VAT and corporation tax returns, audit management and month end and year end accounting activity, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting across multiple entities. This is a role where you’ll quickly become a key point of contact, working across different teams and business areas to keep financial processes running smoothly and reporting standards consistently high.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
[We’re looking for someone with strong financial accounting experience who enjoys working in a complex environment and can confidently manage competing priorities across multiple subsidiaries. You’ll need solid technical knowledge covering statutory reporting, reconciliations, intercompany accounting and audit requirements, alongside the ability to build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues. This role would suit someone who is naturally organised, analytical and proactive, with the confidence to challenge processes, resolve issues and improve the way subsidiary accounting activities are managed.
This is far more than a standard reporting role. You’ll work closely with teams across Trading, Finance Systems, Data Services and Business Processes, helping to strengthen controls, improve consistency and support the delivery of accurate financial information across the subsidiary structure. From leading external audits and advising on VAT treatment to supporting operational teams and implementing process improvements, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one. For someone who enjoys technical accounting but also wants involvement in wider finance operations and continuous improvement, this is a genuinely rewarding opportunity within a well-known national organisation.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview Dates: 1st Stage, virtual – W/C 15th June
2nd Stage, face to face – W/C 22nd June
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Your new company
A leading, values-driven organisation operating within a regulated, public interest environment is looking to appoint a Senior Internal Auditor to join its established Risk and Assurance function.With a strong national presence and a focus on delivering high-quality services, this organisation offers a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, committed to governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.This is a permanent, full-time role based in central London, offering hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office), alongside excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
Your new role
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in delivering a programme of risk-based internal audit and assurance reviews, helping to strengthen the organisation's internal controls, governance framework, and risk management processes. You will lead and deliver internal audit, compliance, and controls testing activities across a wide range of operational and corporate areas, ensuring risks are effectively identified and managed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering a programme of internal audit and assurance reviews, including risk-based audits and compliance assessments
- Producing high-quality, insightful audit reports with clear, practical recommendations
- Conducting investigations into suspected fraud, irregularities, or control weaknesses
- Monitoring and tracking audit recommendations, ensuring actions are implemented in line with agreed timelines
- Using data analytics and data-led auditing techniques to improve controls testing and insight
- Engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and executive teams
- Supporting and complementing an outsourced internal audit function, providing additional in-house assurance
This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior decision-makers, with the opportunity to influence and embed best practice across a complex organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced internal audit or assurance professional with strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong experience delivering risk-based internal audit and assurance reviews, including complex audit assignments
- Experience managing multiple audits or workstreams to tight deadlines
- Proven ability to re-prioritise and respond to urgent audit or investigation requests, including sensitive or high-risk matters
- Experience using data analytics within internal audit and developing data-driven controls
- A strong understanding of risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks
- The ability to operate with independence, objectivity, and integrity in line with professional standards (e.g. IIA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Essential qualifications:
- A recognised Accountancy or Internal Audit qualification such as CMIIA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other CCAB equivalent
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options available.
- Salary c.£60,000 per annum
- Generous benefits package, including matched pension scheme
What you need to do now
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Salary: Band 3 £32,200 - £36,328 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Start: As soon as possible
About us:
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c60 staff). We use accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving care for critically ill patients in the NHS and beyond. Our National Clinical Audits (NCAs) use accurate, complete and valid data to provide hospitals with reports, which benchmark them against their peers, for use in improving the quality of the care they provide. The ideal candidate will utilise their experience, knowledge and skills to make a significant impact across data processing and reporting.
You will work across our NCAs, including the Case Mix Programme (CMP), auditing adult critical care, and the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA), auditing resuscitation team response to in-hospital cardiac arrest. You will manage the participation of an allocation of units/hospitals, supporting audit staff in the collection, submission and processing of high-quality data, and running accurate reports to time and target.
What you’ll need to succeed
It is essential that you have a proactive attitude, with excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle a large number of contacts. You must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and adapt to different audiences with varied needs and skillsets. You will have strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, being able to understand and retain datasets and definitions.
Knowledge of the health sector and working with hospitals or similar are desirable but not essential.
What you’ll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary you will also have access to a benefits package including:
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year);
- life assurance;
- flexible working (expectation of at least 2 days per week in the office);
- interest-free season ticket loan;
- enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution;
- enhanced sick pay;
- enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
- employee assistance programme;
- access to a range of benefits and discounts focused on Health & Wellbeing, Family, Technology and Exercise & Fitness;
- support with further academic/professional development.
How to apply
Please download the JD for full role responsibilities and further information.
Please submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter highlighting how your experience aligns with the role, via the apply now button.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, please note the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made therefore please do not delay in applying.
“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."
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Job Purpose
Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, the post holder will be responsible for leading on quality assurance and compliance across the organisation, including managing and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standard and GDPR, allowing Ygam to achieve its strategic objectives effectively and efficiently. The role will also have responsibility for certification of programmes with CPD.
Key Tasks
• Lead and encourage a culture of continual improvement across the organisation.
• Plan, organise and complete internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO standard and identify business risks.
• Review and evaluate operational procedures to ensure continuous improvement and maintain ISO9001 certification.
• Manage the internal non-conformance process (DV8) identifying root cause, trends and corrective actions.
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the annual ISO audit.
• Take responsibility for Ygam’s GDPR compliance supported by the In-house Lawyer and Head of Information Systems.
• Manage policies, due diligence and consent processes, ensuring that these are adhered to across the organisation.
• Oversee Ygam’s Quality Management System (Help Hub) and ensure this is kept up to date across the organisation.
• Lead the submission for CPD certification of programmes as required.
• Prepare reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and attend meetings where required, including internal audit updates, results of quality audits, etc.
• Support the management of operational risk, including maintaining Ygam’s RAID Register and ensuring that this is kept up to date across the organisation.
• Line manage Ygam’s In-House Lawyer who works for the organisation 1 day per week, primarily on contracts and GDPR compliance.
· Any other ad-hoc tasks for QA and compliance, and back-office support as required
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
· Significant experience of quality management, compliance and process improvement, including ISO 9001 certification.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and implement ISO standards.
· Experience of providing an internal audit service.
· Experience of producing reports suitable for SLT and board committee level consideration.
· Excellent knowledge of GDPR compliance, including consents processes.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work with and influence colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
· Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.
· Strong administration, time management and prioritising skills.
· Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
· Demonstrable diplomacy and ability to work in confidence
· Self-starter with ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
· Willingness to travel regionally and nationally occasionally as required.
· Right to live and work in the UK.
Desirable criteria:
· Experience of working in the not for profit/charitable sector.
· Experience of working in a remote or hybrid environment with a geographically dispersed workforce.
Head of Governance, Compliance, and Risk
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: The role can be based in our Cardiff, London, or Warrington office
Salary: £76,432 per annum for Cardiff, and Warrington. £81,314 per annum for London (including London allowance)
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Governance, the Head of Governance, Compliance, and Risk will ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management across Christian Aid and its subsidiaries which enables effective decision making.
The post-holder will be the the trusted advisor and subject matter expert in corporate governance on behalf of the Board, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance, develops and implementing a comprehensive risk management framework, and leading an internal audit programme that fosters organisational learning. The role will enhance and protect Christian Aid’s reputation and financial integrity while embedding best practices in governance and compliance.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Head of Governance, Compliance, and Risk include:
- Support effective trustee succession planning, effective Board meetings, and support for the Governance and Nominations Committee to ensure effective Board Governance.
- Provide expert advice on legal structures for subsidiaries, including Christian Aid Ireland.
- Provide high quality briefings with suggested solutions having sought professional advice where more specialist knowledge is required
- Establish and implement a comprehensive risk management framework including registers and appetite statements to guide directorate-level risk management.
- Develop a compliance culture covering data protection, money laundering, counter-terrorism, sanctions management, fraud prevention, and misuse of funds.
- Complete all regulatory filings (Charity Commission, OSCR, Companies House, ICO) within deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Implement an agreed internal audit plan reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure assurance over key controls.
- Evaluate key contracts to ensure compliance and provide legal advice using external panels when necessary.
- Lead a team empowering others to drive progress and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Define team's responsibilities and drive the team to promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge to maximise impact and achieve outstanding results.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Professional qualification in law, accountancy, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or corporate governance (ICSA).
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in UK Charity and corporate governance, compliance, and risk management within complex organisations.
- Demonstrable expertise in managing legislative changes and interpreting regulations.
- Advanced understanding of legal frameworks (e.g. data protection laws), regulatory requirements, risk management principles, and internal audit processes.
- Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting legislation; ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-specialist audiences; negotiation skills for resolving disputes.
Desirable:
- Experience acting as legal counsel
- Informed on legal, regulatory and sector developments
- Experience of working in global contexts
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of working within changing political regimes and understanding the implications for sanctions and other compliance elements
- Data protection experience
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bringing proven experience in finance and a strong eye for detail, the Management Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. This Management Accounts Assistant opportunity is suited to someone who has strong Excel skills, clear communication and a proactive approach. This role contributes effectively to management accounts, reconciliations and audit support within a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of quarterly management accounts and commentary
- Assist with accounts for MND (Sales) Ltd
- Maintain the Fixed Asset register
- Balance sheet account reconciliations
- Produce sales invoices and support credit control activity
- Process weekly bank cheques from the fulfilment provider
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Support the Management Accountant with ad-hoc tasks
About You
- Studying AAT or equivalent experience in a finance setting
- Ability to work with and support non-finance stakeholders
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Confident written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP or Qlik reporting
- Experience with CRM systems such as Dynamics
- Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload
Hybrid working expectations: office attendance in Northampton two days per week
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job
Main point of contact and support for organisational corporate compliance and the efficient and effective management of Corporate Services activities including Members governance admin activities, Insurance compliance and renewals, Indian Liaison Office (ILO) compliance, and supporting portfolio compliance activities.
Key Activities
Corporate Services
- Lead the drafting, monitoring, implementation, and regular review of Corporate Services and IT policies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance matters, including compliance, administration, renewals, claims, travel insurance, and ad hoc queries.
- Ensure full compliance with ILO statutory requirements and other countries (e.g. Kenya) compliance as required.
Governance
- Ensure governance activities (Members and FRC), are undertaken efficiently and effectively and prepare minutes of meetings. (May involve some international travel).
- Collate completed Conflicts of Interest & Confidentiality forms and summarise data for the Register, circulating it for meeting reports.
Finance & Audit (Internal)
- Be the primary contact with BDO (Internal Auditors) and prepare, collate and provide all necessary requests for information.
- Review payments - Cheque signatory, authorised signatory and approval of certain invoices to delegated authority level.
Due Diligence
- Support the Head of Legal Affairs by reviewing due diligence documentation from a corporate services and finance point of view to ensure risks (financial and/or reputational) are duly highlighted.
Other
- Support staff and ensure the function’s activities are delivered to the highest standard whilst optimising available resource utilisation.
- Support the Senior Director, Corporate Services & Finance.
Qualifications / experience required (in order to successfully carry out the job role)
- A degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, or Policy and Business Compliance.
- Experience of working in the charity sector (desirable).
- Experience of developing and maintaining policies.
- Experience managing compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience handling insurance claims and renewals.
- Experience of governance responsibilities & senior team interaction.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex corporate situations.
- Excel literate to a detailed level plus experience of other MS Office programmes and report writing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Senior Finance Officer is a broad new role reporting to the Head of Finance. It provides a brilliant opportunity to learn and develop through contributing to most areas of our small finance team’s work including month-end close, payment run process, finance system administration, monthly budget-holder reporting, year end and audit, fundraising support and investments and banking administration.
We are looking for a part qualified accountant or equivalent who can bring a good understanding of bookkeeping and double entry. As a role covering broad areas, you will also need a demonstrable understanding of charity accounting technicalities and recommended practice, ideally gained from working in the sector. With a high level of attention to detail, you should be proficient in the use of finance systems, with Advanced Excel skills, and an interest in utilising AI.
The role includes interaction at all levels, including senior management and our trustee board and requires skills to communicate finance to non-finance stakeholders and good written skills.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week, with a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
A Basic DBS check will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First interview will be held in-person on Monday 15 June, with second interview held on 18 June.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A UK-based charity, which advocates for social justice through a diverse range of programmes and services, is seeking a permanent Financial Controller to join its finance team.
The charity runs range of core programmes, including those focussed on social justice, environmental justice, protection of human rights and dignity, and advocating for marginalised groups, among many other programme areas.
Reporting into the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective financial management, control, and statutory reporting of the organisation and its associated entities. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, systems oversight, and stakeholder engagement within a values-driven environment. Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts, including year-end close procedures, consolidations, and audit adjustments.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing audit timelines and responding to queries.
- Prepare the annual organisational budget in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Produce quarterly management accounts and oversee reconciliations across different entities and departments
- Manage the organisation’s accounting system and relationships with external system providers.
- Support accounting and reporting for externally managed investment portfolios.
- Work closely with the Finance Director to support strategic and operational decision-making.
You will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Have strong financial control experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Have experience preparing complex statutory accounts and managing external audits.
- Have an interest in working for an organisation with strong values relating to social justice, kindness, care and support.
Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 DOE
Hybrid working arrangements, with an office in central London. Hybrid arrangements open to discussion with expectations of c. 3 days per week in the office
Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.
This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline.
Location: Old Street, London (Hybrid) * Please note that we are based in a women-only building.
Accountable to: Co-Director
Salary and hours: £44,289 - £49,339 pro rata (dependent on experience), 21 hours per week, plus benefits
Length of contract: Permanent
Purpose of the role: Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.
This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline.
Key responsibilities
Finance Administration
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Together with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, ensure that the charity’s finances are well managed and accounts are kept up to date.
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Maintain overall responsibility for accounts receivable, and support the Finance Manager (Strategic) with accounts payable.
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Working together with the Finance Manager (Strategic), ensure all income and expenditure is entered onto the electronic book-keeping system (currently Quickbooks) accurately and in a timely manner, and assigned to relevant funds in accordance with funders’ requirements and restrictions.
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Ensure all donation details are correctly entered into the Donorfy fundraising database.
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Ensure imported data in the accounting systems reconciles accurately with recorded transactions, and produce bank reconciliations as needed.
Finance Management
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Implement and monitor day-to-day financial controls, ensuring all processes meet audit and internal control standards. Ensure proper document storage, coding and audit trails for all transactions.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) in reviewing and updating operational finance procedures and ensuring organisation-wide compliance.
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Working closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, support improvements to finance systems and workflows.
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Act as a bank signatory where appropriate.
Income Management
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Ensure that all grants and other income due to the charity are received and managed in line with funder conditions and restrictions.
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Issue and track invoices to ensure all income owed to the charity is collected promptly.
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Ensure all cheques / cash income received is deposited into the current account in a timely manner.
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Support fundraising and individual giving colleagues by providing accurate, timely financial information on a weekly basis to strengthen donor stewardship and reporting.
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Maintain accurate records of gift aid declarations made. Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims to maximise eligible income.
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Maintain accurate records of gift-in-kind and pro bono donations, organisational assets and restricted funds.
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Ensure all income is recorded consistently across both the financial system and the fundraising database, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure alignment and information flow.
Operational Reporting & Support
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Provide financial administration support across the organisation, including for delivery teams and fundraising colleagues.
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Work closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) to ensure accurate information flows between operational processing and financial planning/reporting.
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Provide responsive support to staff, helping them navigate finance processes confidently and consistently.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) to prepare quarterly financial updates and Management accounts, as well as annual financial statements.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) and Co-Director with payroll, pension reports and human resources management when required.
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Attend the quarterly Finance & HR committee meetings and contribute to preparing papers as needed.
General
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
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Support wider organisational activities as needed, including on occasion in the evenings or at weekends.
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Meet regularly for line management, supervision and appraisal with the Co-Director.
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Identify own training needs and undertake relevant training and development, approved by the Co-Director.
Women for Refugee Women supports women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives and campaigns alongside them for a compassionate asylum system.
A prestigious, world-renowned professional membership body and educational charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them. This is a pivotal role that balances technical reporting, tax compliance, and systems development within a complex group structure.
This is a great opportunity for an ACA qualified auditor currently working in practice specialising in charity or non profit audits, or someone already operating in a Financial Accountant role within the charity sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce subsidiary accounts and support the Group Financial Reporting Manager with consolidated year-end statements.
- Prepare and submit quarterly group VAT returns and manage relationships with external tax advisors and HMRC.
- Act as the functional administrator for the finance system, driving improvements and providing staff training.
- Administer investment portfolios, scholarship programmes, and fund accounting.
- Lead and develop a Finance Administrator, specifically providing mentorship through their apprenticeship programme.
- Manage the fixed asset register, intercompany reconciliations, and lead on cash flow monitoring.
Essential Requirements:
- ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified Accountant
- Experience auditing charities or non profits in an audit role OR in a similar role within a charity or membership organisation.
- Experience overseeing VAT, including partial exemptions.
- Experience managing payroll, pensions and balance sheet reconciliations.
Salary is £55,000 + Benefits. Central London based with hybrid working.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews being set up immediately. Please apply with your CV ASAP to ensure you are considered.
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Senior Finance Manager
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Location: Hybrid (40% office-based London Vauxhall)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours)
Term: Permanent
Salary: £42,654
Start:: ASAP
As the Suzy Lamplugh Trust approaches its 40th anniversary year, we are entering an exciting period of growth, development and transformation. We are looking for an experienced, proactive and commercially aware Senior Finance Manager to strengthen our finance function and help support the next phase of the organisation’s journey.
About the role
This is a pivotal role within the Trust. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide high-quality management information and financial oversight that supports informed decision-making across the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations of the Trust and play a central role in the production of high-quality management information that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
The Trust operates across both charitable and commercial income streams, including consultancy and training services, therefore experience across both charity finance and corporate/commercial finance environments is highly desirable.
This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, whilst improving systems and processes that support both, charity-funded and commercial activity.
The Senior Finance Manager will lead the operational management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, effective reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations across the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance, the role has significant responsibility for:
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Management accounts and reporting
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Budgeting and forecasting
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Cashflow oversight
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Audit and compliance
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Payroll oversight
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Financial controls and process improvement
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Commercial and operational financial analysis
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Management of the finance team
Additional information
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This is not a senior leadership role and the successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance.
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This role is hybrid; however, full-time attendance at our London office will be required during the first three months to support induction and integration into the organisation.
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