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Operations & People Support Officer

Reporting to: Operations & People Team Leader
Salary: £26,066 – £30,523
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool

Job Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Charity’s operations. You will be the first point of contact for supporters and will deliver outstanding customer care and donor stewardship.

You will build strong working relationships with Charity colleagues, donors (existing and potential), volunteers and Trust staff. The role supports the fundraising teams, assists with the hospital and online shop, and plays a key part in coordinating and administering the Charity’s volunteering function. You will also provide vital People (HR) administration and process support.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Fundraising & Office

• Undertake day-to-day administrative tasks as directed by the Operations & People Manager and Team Leader, including preparing letters, reports and memos to a high professional standard.

• Handle sensitive information appropriately, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Deal with all incoming telephone enquiries in a professional and helpful manner, directing calls correctly and taking accurate messages.

• Support the efficient running of the public Charity office by welcoming donors and visitors in a friendly and professional way.

• Provide excellent customer care and donor stewardship in every interaction.

• Manage incoming mail, ensuring it is opened, distributed and responded to promptly.

• Process donations in line with established receipting procedures.

• Adhere to audit procedures and liaise with the Charity’s auditors.

• Maintain filing systems, ensuring safe storage and regular archiving of records.

• Support the senior management team, including organising meetings and room bookings.

• Undertake banking procedures, ensuring donations are accurately recorded and banked.

Hospital & Online Shop

• Process online shop orders in a timely manner.

• Run regular online sales reports for the Operations Manager.

• Support the management of the hospital and online shop, ensuring stock levels are maintained and products are well presented.

• Provide customer service in the hospital Atrium shop and support front desk cover as required.

• Cash up the till, ensuring all sales are accurately recorded and passed for banking.

Database Support

• Process donations on the CRM database, liaising with fundraising teams to ensure accuracy, including online platforms.

• Produce analytical reports from the fundraising database for audit purposes.

People / HR Support

Provide People/HR administrative support in the following areas:

• Recruitment, including coordinating recruitment and induction of new starters.

• Volunteer coordination, ensuring a robust process from expression of interest through to induction.

• Ensuring all staff have DBS checks in line with Trust requirements.

• Administration of staff annual leave and absence reporting.

• Creating staff correspondence, including pay award, furlough and other required communications.

Other Duties

• Act as an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, in line with organisational values.

• Be an active and supportive team member, contributing to team development and collaborative working.

• Attend and support fundraising events where required.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience managing a demanding and varied workload.

• Proven experience handling cash and working within audit and procedural controls.

• Strong customer service background.

Desirable

• Experience working in a charity.

• Experience using a CRM system or database.

• Experience using Shopify or other online sales platforms.

• HR experience or qualifications.

Skills & Attributes

• Commitment to equality, diversity and collaborative working.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build strong working relationships.

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities.

• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality.

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity.

• Commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

• Willingness to get involved across the Charity.

Desirable

• Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours.

Our Values

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide everything we do. By being courageous, working together, being passionate and creative, we ensure our hospital can deliver the very best care for young patients and their families.

• Courage: We try new things, take risks and speak up. We are accountable and unstoppable.

• Together: We work as one team, celebrate diversity and empower one another.

• Passion: We care deeply about what we do and inspire others.

• Magical: We are creative, child-led and create special moments that go the extra mile.

Four-Day Working Week

In April 2025, the Charity adopted a four-day working week. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours over four days. This supports a healthier work-life balance while continuing to drive growth and success.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the Charity’s needs.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

The Head of Clinical Governance will lead and enhance the organisation’s commitment to delivering high-quality, safe care for children. This role is pivotal in overseeing clinical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing clinical risks, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. The postholder will work collaboratively across teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement, aligning with The Children’s Trust’s strategic objectives. Whilst the post directly reports to the Director of Nursing and Quality, the remit of the role spans the whole organisation and works across all clinical directorates.

Interview date: to be confirmed

This role is not open for sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Governance

• Develop and maintain an effective clinical governance framework that supports safe and high-quality care.
• Facilitate regular clinical governance meetings to discuss performance, incidents, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that clinical pathways and practices are aligned with best practice guidelines and evidence-based standards.

Patient Safety

• Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety across all services, promoting a culture of transparency and reporting.
• Implement and maintain the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring that learning from incidents is captured and shared.
• Monitor and report on patient safety metrics, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring appropriate action plans are developed.

Clinical Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage clinical risks within the organisation, ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• Conduct regular reviews of incident reports and risk assessments to inform organisational learning and development.
• Oversee the management of serious incidents, ensuring thorough investigations and appropriate follow-up actions are completed.

Quality Improvement

• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.
• Lead quality impact assessments for new initiatives or changes in practice, evaluating potential risks and benefits and manage the organisational governance in relation to these.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines, including CQC regulations and national safety frameworks.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of regulatory changes and ensure organisational policies and practices reflect these updates.
• Coordinate and draft the annual organisation quality account.

Clinical Audit

• Design and implement a comprehensive clinical audit program that evaluates the quality of care and compliance with clinical standards.
• Analyse audit findings to identify trends and areas for improvement, facilitating the development of action plans.

Incident Management

• Oversee the incident management process, ensuring that incidents are reported, investigated, and learned from effectively.
• Develop strategies to communicate learning from incidents across the organisation to promote a culture of safety.

Professional Standards

• Promote adherence to professional standards and best practices among clinical staff, ensuring high levels of accountability and professionalism.
• Monitor compliance with organisational policies and procedures, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Policies and Procedures

• Develop, review, and update clinical policies and procedures to ensure they align with current best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all staff are trained and knowledgeable about relevant policies and procedures.

Medical Records

Ensure that medical records are maintained accurately and confidentially, supporting patient safety and care continuity.

Medicines Management

• Line manage the lead pharmacist and wider pharmacy team
• Oversee medicines management processes, ensuring compliance with best practices and safe medication administration.

Complaints and Patient Experience

• Manage the complaints process, ensuring that concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately, and lessons learned are disseminated.
• Work to enhance patient experience through feedback mechanisms, ensuring that patient voices are heard and acted upon.

General

• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
• Act as a critical member of the Nursing and Care senior leadership team.

Health and Safety

Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles and regulations required to perform your role and comply with The Children’s Trust policies and procedures.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and other.

Education & Qualifications:

• Active NMC membership
• Educated to Masters degree level in a relevant area (or relevant experience), and / or with relevant post graduate teaching or leadership qualifications.

Experience:

• Evidence of significant operational leadership experience at AfC band 8a equivalent or above
• Experience working with children with learning disability
• Experience of working within quality and clinical governance dedicated roles
• Experience within training/education/practice-based education and presenting effectively to a variety of audiences
• Experience managing significant budgets
• Experience writing business cases for service proposals
• Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
• Management of change

Skills & Abilities:

• Dynamic, passionate, open, participative, and supportive leadership style
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative training programmes
• Clinically credible in own area of practice
• Able to deliver a multi-faceted service balancing the capacity of each area to meet service needs and priorities.
• Effective communicator

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of:

• Health care educational framework and of developing training strategies
• Clinical and operational audit data and analysis/presentation methodology
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Care of children with learning disabilities
• Safeguarding
• Quality improvement programmes and methodologies

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Children’s Trust.
• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Senior Finance Systems & Projects Executive | UK

Make our finance systems work smarter, at scale.

Lead enhancements to our integrated finance systems and drive change projects that improve controls, user experience, and outcomes across a global organisation

Contract: 24-month Fixed-term contract

Salary: £36,436 to £42,866

UK, Senegal (Dakar) or UAE - Specific Local Terms and Conditions Apply

If working from home in the UK with monthly travel to our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex PLUS international travel to Asia and Africa.

If based in Senegal (Dakar) or UAE then hybrid working from home and our offices 

What you’ll do

• Co‑lead the Finance Systems & Projects function, partnering with the Head of Finance Systems & Projects.
• Own delivery of system/process improvements—planning, researching/benchmarking, stakeholder management, and tracking progress to timelines.
• Provide expert training and day‑to‑day support to finance systems users; troubleshoot issues with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep process documentation current and aligned with the Sightsavers Financial Framework.
• Oversee maintenance and support for accounting, procurement, expenses, banking and related finance software within a robust control framework
• Plan and refresh training/eLearning so users have the right tools and guidance for their roles.
• Support global adoption of new finance processes through clear communication and engagement.

Some international travel (Africa/Asia/UK) may be required—up to ~5 weeks per year

What you’ll bring

• Part‑qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) or equivalent experience; newly qualified welcome.
• Significant finance experience with a strong systems component; project management in a finance environment is desired.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and controls; advanced knowledge of mid‑range accounting systems (ideally SUN Accounts).
• Familiarity with eProcurement/financial reporting (ideally Proactis); experience building/managing system interfaces.
• Comfortable working in complex international contexts and the charity regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills; organised, delivery‑focused, and logical problem solver.
• A clear commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

Please note that you must have the relevant existing and ongoing Right to Work for the duration of this contract as Sightsavers is unable to sponsor visas. This role must be worked from the UK, Dakar, Senegal or UAE for contractual and legal reasons. Please see the job description for full details

Closing date: Monday 2 February at 12:00pm noon GMT (UK)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor join a large not-for-profit organisation on a 1 year fixed term contract. The postholder will be performing branch audits and special investigations regarding branch queries. They will also put forward recommendations to mitigate risks identified and will liaise with relevant committees to further develop the internal audit procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with branches and regions to promote effective branch financial management and ensure the completeness, accuracy and validity of branch accounts
• Undertaking regular and comprehensive audits, financial reviews, assessments and evaluations, including testing internal controls, data processing and analysis of branch transactions
• Providing audit assurance, recommendations and reports resulting from audit visits
• Preparing and maintaining a log of audit issues and following up on matters arising from audits and special investigations
• Reviewing the implementation of relevant company policy
• Understanding and resolving queries, and advising on matters relating to branch operations and finances, including budgeting and income forecasting
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, files and issue logs relating to branch audits, branch enquiries and special investigations to support internal and external reporting
• Providing updated and relevant management information as required to branches, regions and committees
• Reviewing, testing and monitoring branch activities to ensure compliance with internal and external financial regulations and legal requirements
• Developing and delivering training and support to branches, regions and national teams on finance systems, effective financial management and reporting, including interpretation of financial data, budgets and forecast information
• Updating and maintaining policy and process documentation, including handbooks, guidance and training materials, ensuring they are fit for purpose and communicated effectively
• Working alongside other teams within the organisation on a variety of branch finance matters

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience of financial accounting and auditing in large, complex organisations
• Internal audit experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reference: J92722

Length: 1 year fixed term contract, with chance to move to permanent

Salary: £67,000 - £68,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Central London

Working pattern: 3 days per week on-site and occasional travel to regional offices

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Healthcare Audit Data Analyst
£41,278 p.a. plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027 (potential extension to 31 March 2030)

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a highly skilled Healthcare Audit Data Analyst to join our Research and Quality Improvement Directorate, which promotes evidence-based practice and improves health outcomes for children. This is an exciting opportunity to work on national audit programmes that shape paediatric care across the UK.

Reporting to the Project Manager (Audits), you will manage complex healthcare datasets, lead on data analysis using R/R Studio, and produce high-quality outputs for clinicians, commissioners, and policy makers. You’ll play a key role in delivering robust, reproducible analytical pipelines and ensuring data integrity and security throughout the audit lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing secure handling and analysis of complex audit datasets, ensuring compliance with data governance and protection requirements.
• Developing reproducible analytical pipelines to underpin audit outputs and support cross-audit working.
• Analysing large datasets using R/R Studio, producing results at unit, ICB, regional and national levels, and identifying trends and outliers.
• Maintaining robust data management processes within GitHub environments for version control and collaboration.
• Producing reports and data outputs for diverse audiences, including clinicians, commissioners, regulators, and patient stakeholders.
• Acting as a point of contact for technical and data-related queries from those submitting data for analysis.
• Planning analytical processes for upcoming projects and contributing to departmental reports, including interpretation and editorial content.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of data capture software and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential skills and experience:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in social or medical science, statistics, or another numerate discipline.
• Proven experience using R/R Studio (or VS Code) for data cleaning, aggregation, recoding, merging, and advanced analysis (including regression).
• Experience producing high-quality written reports and documentation for varied audiences.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and version control, including experience with GitHub.
• Ability to manage and interrogate large, complex datasets and apply appropriate statistical methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals.
• High level of numeracy, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Experience with Stata, SQL, or Python, and advanced Excel functions.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Quarto for data visualisation and reporting.
• Experience developing data export and dashboard reporting functions.
• Understanding of NHS organisational structures and experience preparing data for commissioners and regulators.

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 08 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We have been retained by our client, Sale Sharks Foundation, for the recruitment of a new Part-Time, Head of Finance. Sale Sharks Foundation use the power of sport to change lives throughout the North West.  They work with over 21,000 people annually in three areas: Community Inclusion, Education & Rugby Development. 

As Part-Time Head of Finance, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, central to ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, resilience and growth and helping the organisation maximise its impact through clear insight, strong governance and smart financial planning. We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the charity. 

The Role:

•  Acting as a key financial advisor to the CEO, SLT and Trustees
•  Leading budgeting, forecasting and quarterly re-forecasting processes
•  Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts with clear insight and commentary
•  Monitoring cashflow and reserves, advising on risk, investment and long-term sustainability
• Overseeing bookkeeping, reconciliations and debtor management
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and monthly Gift Aid claims
• Managing restricted, unrestricted and designated funds in line with charity accounting standards
• Ensuring timely month-end close and reporting
• Supporting grant reporting and funder compliance
• Managing invoicing, supplier payments and relationships
• Owning and optimising QuickBooks, with a focus on automation and efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
• Leading audit preparation and working closely with external auditors
• Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Maintaining and improving financial controls, policies and procedures
• Keeping abreast of regulatory changes e.g new SORP framework and advising accordingly

The Person

•  Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA finance professional
•  Proven ability to influence at board level
•  Strong technical skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
•  Excellent verbal and written  communication skills
•  Strategic thinker with a hands on approach
•  Passionate about community impact aligned with Sale Sharks Foundation values
•  Good analytical & problem solving skills
•  Experience working in a charity advantageous

Joining Sale Sharks Foundation offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community. This is a hybrid, part-time role (2–3 days per week), offering genuine flexibility and a strong focus on work–life balance. The salary is pro-rated from a full-time equivalent of £50,000–£55,000:
• 2 days (15 hours): £20,000–£22,000
• 3 days (22.5 hours): £30,000–£33,000

A comprehensive benefits package is also on offer, supporting both your professional development and personal wellbeing.

Working for a community-focused charity provides a meaningful career move, where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful work. Please note, all third-party CVs will be forwarded to Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd as the exclusively retained consultants for SSF for this role.

ESPE is Europe's leading and largest charity focused on improving the clinical care of children and adolescents with endocrine conditions.  We aim for excellence in clinical care, research and education through innovation, collaboration and technology. Our charity is growing its membership and activities at pace, and we are now searching for a Finance Manager who will be the first member of the permanent staff team who is a qualified accountant. 

The Finance Manager role will make a significant difference to how we manage our finances, at an operational and strategic planning level.  We are looking for an individual who is excited by the prospect of transforming our financial governance and management. 

Role overview:

The Finance Manager will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance - including budgeting and forecasting. 

• Contract and working conditions: This is a fixed-term role (initially 18 months) which we envisage will transition to a permanent position. Hours will initially be 17.5 hours per week with remote and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.

• Strategic responsibilities: The Finance Manager will support financial target delivery, ensure robust financial systems, and align financial processes with organisational growth and strategy. 

• Operational duties: Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts and all financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, grant management, VAT and tax compliance, audit support, and process improvements. The role also involves liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders and overseeing payroll and pension scheme implementation and management.

• Governance and compliance: The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to the requirements of the Companies Act, Charities Act, and HMRC regulations, ensuring we prepare and submit our statutory accounts on time.  You will coordinate the annual audit, review internal controls, and report financial risks to the ESPE leadership.

• Leadership and collaboration: The role includes providing financial guidance to coordinators and teams to support informed decision-making. 

• Required experience and skills: Candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/ICAEW) with at least three years experience in financial or management accounting, preferably in a professional body or learned society. Proficiency in accounting software, and having significant knowledge and understanding of VAT (ideally across Europe), analytical skills, communication, and project management skills are essential. 

• Personal attributes: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, resilience, collaborative skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and alignment with ESPE’s mission. You should be proactive, enjoy challenge, be capable of working under pressure, and skilled in influencing and strategic thinking. Must be willing to travel to Europe as required (2-4 times per annum).

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Matched pension scheme (up to 7% of salary) 
• Employee assistance programme
• European travel

First interview date: 20th February, online.

Reporting to the Interim CEO, you will ensure robust financial management, effective governance, and organisational resilience. You will lead the finance function, overseeing budget monitoring, forecasting, management accounts, financial modelling, and compliance, while working closely with senior leaders to support income generation, grant management, and strategic decision-making. Alongside this, you will oversee core operational functions, including assisting with company secretarial duties, contracts management, data protection, and business continuity planning. 

You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, strong governance knowledge, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. Experience of leading teams, working with auditors and suppliers, and supporting fundraising activity is essential. 

I am working with a prominent UK Housing Association that invests heavily into its homes and relationships, both internally and with external stakeholders. They provide communities with homes they can be proud of and take great pride in their customer service. They are looking to appoint a Year End Financial Accountant to join their supportive and dynamic team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in coordinating the audit process and supporting the organisation through a busy year-end period.

The role requires a highly organised individual, ideally with a housing background, who is technically strong and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Support the project management of the year-end and external audit process, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and targets are met

• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requests, responding to queries, and chasing and validating required information

• Support the preparation and review of year-end accounts, including financial analysis, ad-hoc reporting, and the production and quality review of financial statements

• Build strong working relationships across the business, proactively managing stakeholders to obtain information, provide progress updates, and ensure technical and reporting requirements are met

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant, ideally with experience managing an audit or from a practice background

• Housing Association experience

• Strong Excel skills and confidence using a range of financial systems

• Highly organised, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

If you are an experienced Financial Accountant from a Housing Association background and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply as this role is urgent.

Director of Finance and Operations

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operations Officer (PT)

HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)

JOB LOCATION: Hybrid - home and minimum 2 days in the office (Amersham, Buckinghamshire)

PENSION: 7% non-contributory

ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays

OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director of Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications. The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements. This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and manage the organisation’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy.
• Support the Fundraising team in submitting income application, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.

Operations & Organisational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration.
• Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations).
• Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
• Ensure strong data management, financial systems, and operational reporting tools are in place.

Human Resources & Administration

• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee policies, and compliance with employment laws.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organisational design.
• Support performance management systems and contribute to a positive, inclusive organisational culture.
• Ensure onboarding, offboarding, and personnel record management processes are effective and compliant.

Leadership & Strategy

• As a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making.
• Advise the SLT and Board on financial and operational implications of strategic initiatives.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor finance and operations staff, fostering professional development and accountability.

This job advert may close earlier than first advertised if enough suitable candidates are received.

Responsible for: Leading on the charity’s management accounting and financial reporting

Hours: Part time, 3 days per week

Reports to:  Business & Finance Manager

Role overview

City of Trees is looking for an experienced charity accountant to strengthen our internal finance function and provide high-quality financial insight to our senior management team and board of trustees.

City of Trees Trust is a fast-growing environmental charity working to plant trees, restore woodland, and create greener, healthier communities. Now in its third year, with a turnover exceeding £4 million, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of expansion. Our work is funded through a diverse mix of grants, corporate donations, and contracted delivery projects.

This newly created role will lead on the charity’s management accounting and financial reporting; including preparing monthly management accounts, providing restricted fund analysis, budgeting and monitoring, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial control.

About City of Trees

We are City of Trees, the Community Forest for Greater Manchester and registered charity. We plant trees, we look after trees, we promote a culture of trees. We plant trees for people; to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency. We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call Greater Manchester home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time.

Benefits

• Flexi-time
• 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employer match up to 8% contribution pension scheme after 3-months service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing package

Key duties and responsibilities:

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts using QuickBooks.
• Prepare detailed restricted and unrestricted fund analysis.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary to the Management Team and Trustees.
• Prepare and present quarterly finance reports for the Board of Trustees and relevant sub-committees.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

• Work with the Senior Management Team and Business & Finance Manager on the annual budgeting cycle across departments.
• Prepare updated forecasts throughout the year.
• Maintain monthly cashflow forecasts and advise on cash requirements.
• Support budget managers in understanding project budgets and financial performance.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Support the Business & Finance Team with day-to-day financial processing.
• Work with the Business & Finance Team to review and develop financial policies, procedures, and internal controls (existing framework in place).
• Ensure accounting records comply with charity-specific requirements (SORP, fund accounting, restricted funds, VAT).
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit information for the external accountant and auditor.

Operational Finance

• Lead on reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including grant and project balances.
• Monitor grant expenditure against funding agreements and ensure accurate allocation to restricted funds.
• Liaise with operational teams on project financials and contract delivery.
• Support Business & Finance Team with monthly payroll process.

Year-End & External Reporting

• Prepare year-end working papers and accounts for submission to the external accountant and auditor.
• Assist with queries from auditors and funders.
• Support preparation of financial information for grant applications and reports.

General

• To support the senior management team and build strong relationships with managers and wider members of the team.
• Monitor and implement general statutory requirements e.g. risk assessments, Health & Safety, data protection and GDPR.
• Perform any other duties, as required, in line with expectation within organisational framework.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong experience working in a charity finance environment, including restricted fund accounting
• Part or fully CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Using Quickbooks or other financial management software and standard MS Office applications
• Strong management accounting skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Experience preparing and presenting budgets, forecasts, and cashflow models
• Understanding of charity compliance, SORP, VAT and grant funding
• Ability to process and analyse information with detail and care
• Preparing audit support schedules and liaising with external accountants and auditors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, proactive and approachable.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Highly organised
• Commitment to work with integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Willing to manage a diverse and busy workload
• A positive, proactive, flexible attitude

Desirable

• Developing and implementing finance process improvements

Additional information

How to apply: Should you be interested in this role, please submit a full CV and covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience.

The closing date for this advertisement is 3rd February 2026 with interviews expected to be held on at our Trafford Park office on 10th February 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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:

• Lead and coordinate the closing process to ensure all entries are posted accurately and on time.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and bank processes, ensuring seamless transaction processing.
• Monitor cash flow, review forecasts, and optimise liquidity.
• Support annual audit processes by liaising with external auditors and ensuring full compliance.
• Utilise accounting system to manage nominal codes and trial balances, while overseeing fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.
• Foster a collaborative work environment and provide mentorship to the finance team.

Essentials:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting and audit expeirence.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environments.
• Experience improving processes and controls.

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.

Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) is a leading charity dedicated to providing high-quality counselling and mental health support across the county. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our team and play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a new position within GCS, offering an exciting opportunity to shape processes and contribute to the charity’s success.

Key Responsibilities

•       Prepare monthly management accounts and explain variances against budget.
•     Develop reporting processes for accurate and timely departmental reports.
•     Manage balance sheet reconciliations.
•       Support the Head of Finance & Operations with policy and process development.
•     Assist with payroll submissions for 100+ employees and process payroll journals.
•     Contribute to annual budget preparation and audit processes.

About You

 Qualifications: Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT) or qualified by experience.

 Experience: Minimum 5 years in financial management, budgeting, and reporting (charity sector experience desirable).

Skills: Strong analytical ability, proficiency in Xero and Excel, excellent communication skilss.

Values: Commitment to GCS’s mission and values.

Why Join Us?

•    Flexible hybrid working.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the voluntary sector.
•   Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Our partner, an established UK charity with a focus on fighting poverty by transforming access to health care services in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa seeks a highly dynamic individual for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The position is part of the management team, and the post holder will be expected to lead on the financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for the organisation as well as taking forward some strategic finance and operations projects as we expand our programmes in existing countries. The individual will also be expected to support the Co-CEOs with administrative, compliance and IT related tasks.

Finance
•Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
Financial accounting
•Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
•Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting  country offices in hosting their respective audits.
•Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.

Management accounting
•Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
•Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
•Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
•Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.
Support to country offices
•Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
•Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
•Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
•Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
•Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.

Administration
•Support staff in conducting procurement in line with our procurement policy.
•Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.
•Support office management tasks.

Other
Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).

Please note: Salary of £40k offered for 4 days per week ie £50,000 pro rata.