Finance accounts officer jobs
Location: London, UK, Remote.
Closing date for applications: 25th March 2026
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: Late May - Early June 2026
Contract duration: 1.5 years fixed-term contract
Remuneration: £48,043 - £56,000 gross per annum (UK national band); £53,461 - £63,000 gross per annum (London, UK)
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
The Senior Financial Accountant is a key member of Blue Ventures’ global finance team, responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and Charity SORP-compliant financial accounting across our international operations. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, this fixed-term role will play a hands-on part in month-end and year-end close, consolidation, balance sheet integrity, and statutory accounts preparation, ensuring high-quality financial reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
As maternity cover for an 18-month period starting in May 2026 (early June at the latest), the postholder will provide continuity and operational stability within the accounting function. The role requires strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with country finance teams in a globally distributed environment, helping to maintain robust financial controls and audit readiness in support of Blue Ventures’ mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This new role will take over responsibility for developing and managing all finance activities and reporting in this rapidly growing charity. You will have the opportunity to shape the role and the evolution of the charity as we grow, implementing financial processes and systems. As a key member of the Management Committee, you will work closely with the CEO, the Office Manager and the Honorary Treasurer.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial records of all income received and expenditure incurred
- Implement a new accounting system, as the charity’s growth takes it from excel bookkeeping to a new integrated finance and reporting system
- Liaise with the payroll bureau to ensure accurate and timely processing and payment of monthly salaries and related costs
- Working with the FHL office in Bethlehem, maintain accurate records of grants paid
- Monitor and maintain correct reporting of Restricted and Unrestricted income and expenditure
- Manage all UK banking activities and maintain oversight of the charity’s bank accounts in Bethlehem
- Prepare, validate and submit regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC
- Prepare monthly management accounts for the Management Committee and Board of Trustees
- Working with the CEO and Treasurer, prepare annual budgets and periodic reforecasts as required
- Working closely with our external auditors, deliver an effective year end close and audit process and ensure submission of Annual Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements to the Charity Commission
- Supervise the Office Finance Administrator
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of financial policies, procedures and controls
- Perform any other duties as reasonably required within this role to support the work of the charity
This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the primary duties and is subject to change in consultation with the post holder. Projects and priorities may vary from time to time as required
Please include a cover letter stating why you are interested in the job and what you can contribute to our charity. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to be considered. We would welcome phone calls to discuss the role with our Office Manager before applying.
Our mission is to secure a resilient and enduring community for Christians in the West Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join a charity rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and play a central role in our senior leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to use your finance and people leadership expertise to help shape the future of a well-established, values-driven organisation.
Shared Lives South West delivers long-term and short break care and support across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, enabling people to live fulfilling lives within family homes and communities. We are proud of the quality of our work and the positive, relational culture we have built as an organisation, and we are ambitious about what comes next.
As Deputy Chief Executive, you will join our senior leadership team in a pivotal organisation-wide role leading finance, people and core business functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, you will help strengthen financial stewardship, support a thriving and sustainable people culture, and ensure the organisation remains resilient, well-governed and effective.
This is a broad and influential leadership role offering both strategic responsibility and meaningful organisational impact. You will contribute to long-term planning and decision-making, provide leadership depth and continuity, and deputise for the Chief Executive when required.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with strong organisational finance expertise and a good understanding of people leadership and workforce practice. You may come from the charity, public or wider values-led sector, and you will bring a collaborative, grounded leadership style alongside professional rigour.
For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to an already high-performing organisation while continuing to grow your own leadership portfolio in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
For full details and to apply please see Applicant Pack attached.
Other organisations may refer to roles like this as Deputy CEO, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Finance Director, Director of Finance and Operations, or Executive Director of Corporate Services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week (part-time hours considered)
About the role
Use your finance skills to help keep the UK’s churches open and in use. Come and join a small team at the National Churches Trust and work alongside the Head of Finance and the Finance and Governance Officer by managing the charity’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
We’re looking for someone who can work collaboratively and who is detail orientated. This pivotal role in the charity provides the financial backbone that supports decision‑making and organisational stability. If you enjoy bringing order, clarity, and momentum to finance operations – and want your work to support the conservation of some of the nation’s most important buildings – we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
As a member of staff, you will have access to our employee benefits programme, managed by HSF, which offers a health plan, access to counselling and legal support, and a discount programme for benefits such as gym membership and personal accident cover. You will also have access to free communications events, resources and mentors through our Charity Comms membership. A ten per cent pension contribution, as well as additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
About the National Churches Trust
We want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of communities.
Our mission
- We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
- We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
- We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming support
Our values
- Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
- Providing support that makes a difference
- Joining forces to achieve greater impact
- Driving change that brings our vision closer
To find out more about this role and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 31 March 2026 | Westminster, London.
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Primary purpose of the role:
WECare’s Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance in the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. The role will play a key part in maintaining financial transparency and strong financial controls across the organisation, particularly in managing donations, supplier payments, and internal financial processes. The successful candidate will bring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while also being able to understand the wider goals of a mission-driven organisation and the importance of responsible stewardship of donor funds. As WECare continues to expand its programmes and impact, this role will support improvements to financial systems and processes, helping ensure the charity can scale effectively while maintaining strong financial governance.
The position is available for part-time 20-30 hours at the beginning with potential to grow to full time.
Location: Remote in the UK (UK & Sri Lanka Time Zone Availability)
Who we are:
WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!
Key responsibilities:
1. Financial Administration:
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Manage the finance inbox and respond to finance-related queries
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Record supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records
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Ensure correct coding of expenditure across departments and projects
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Reconcile company credit cards and other financial transactions
2. Financial Reporting:
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Support the Head of Finance with preparation of management accounts and year end accounts
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Assist in preparation of year-end financial information and audits
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Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and reporting standards
3. Accounting :
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Work within accounting platform to maintain organised and auditable financial records
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Assist with system improvements and financial data migration between software platforms, convert transactions between currencies where required
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Process and reconcile daily donations received by the charity and maintain accurate records of donor income
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Support preparation and submission of Gift Aid reports
Key Attributes:
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Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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Experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role
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Experience working with accounting systems such as Xero or Sage
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Ability to work effectively with both remote and onsite teams.
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Proactive and self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Capability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Positive, can-do attitude, even in high-stress work environments.
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Experience in fast-moving, unpredictable work scenarios is a must
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Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector
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Experience processing donations and Gift Aid
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Experience supporting system improvements or software migration
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Professional qualification or working toward accreditation (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team as a Finance Assistant.
Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer and Director of Finance & Resources, you’ll support the day-to-day transactional finance processes of the charity. This role focuses on accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial record-keeping to ensure the smooth running of financial operations.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Values:
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and key responsibilities
Financial Administration and Bookkeeping
- Maintain up-to-date records in Sage 50.
- Import weekly transactions through Sage Bank Feeds.
- Process purchase invoices, card transactions, and payments, ensuring correct coding to nominal and departmental ledgers.
- Import bank receipts into Sage from Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Maintain the card transaction spreadsheet and ensure receipts are collected.
- Generate sales invoices and support credit control activities.
- Assist with posting routine month-end journals as directed.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for review by the Senior Finance Officer.
- Work with the Database Officer to reconcile income between Sage 50, the income spreadsheet and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Maintain organised financial files to support monthly reporting and the year-end audit.
- Assist with tracking restricted income and expenditure as required.
- Paying cheques and cash into the bank account in a timely manner.
Support to the Finance Team
- Prepare supporting documentation for month-end and audit.
- Work under the guidance of the Senior Finance Officer to ensure transactional accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement of finance processes.
Other
- Carry out any other duties reasonably required to support effective financial management.
- Adapt to the needs of a developing organisation and undertake additional responsibilities as necessary.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Finance Officer - Lancing
Location: Scout Store, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UG (Office Based)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,320per annum, Band D, Level 3, inclusive of a market supplement
About the Role
Join our busy and friendly Finance team where accuracy, teamwork and adaptability are key. This is a varied role offering hands-on experience across core finance processes, with opportunities to grow and develop.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support the smooth running of daily finance operations, including banking, payment processing and reconciliations. You’ll also act as a key contact for financial queries and assist with credit control and general financial administration.
Key Responsibilities
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Daily banking and allocation of income
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Preparing BACS payment runs
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Processing expenses, direct debits and credit cards
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Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
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Supporting accounts receivable, payable and credit control
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Resolving financial discrepancies and maintaining data accuracy
What We’re Looking For as our Finance Officer
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Experience in an accounts or finance role
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Knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
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Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Proactive, flexible and a strong team player
If you're looking to develop your finance career in a supportive, fast-moving team, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer as our Finance Officer :
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 2 years, plus additional time off over Christmas
- Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
- A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
- A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Tuesday 17th March 2026
Shortlisting will be ongoing while the role is still being advertised, so we may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Financial administration
Administration of the donations inbox, liaising with current donors and prospective donors for simple queries. Ensuring good organisation of the inbox with a clear labelling system.
Draft donation acknowledgement letters for donors to acknowledge donations received.
Management of donations management system (Raisers Edge), including:
review of potential duplicate donor records
ensuring accurate documentation and declarations for Gift Aid donors
making edits and updates to donor records as and when required.Maintenance of the tracker for Raisers Edge issues to ensure these are managed and dealt with appropriately.
Follow up with donors who have expressed an interest in Gift Aid.
Liaising with the Comms team to ensure maintenance of supporters contact list.
Digital archiving of paper-based records held within the Finance Department.
Support Finance Managers with the organisation of the shared drive and the Sharepoint site.
Management of Finance policy and procedure documents library on the shared drive, ensuring these are up-to-date and accessible to staff.
Scan letters received for finance and deal with these appropriately (sharing with the relevant individual and/or filing on the shared drive).
Download bank statements on a daily basis and save on the shared drive.
Financial controls
Reconciliation of simple balance sheet accounts (e.g. petty cash, debit notes, deposit accounts) on a monthly basis.
Rconciliation of properties bank accounts and deposit accounts on a monthly basis.
Support the Finance Officer (Income) with donations collections and trips to the bank to deposit cash and cheque donations, ensuring all cheques and cash received are banked promptly and securely.
Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts, particularly with regard the provision of supporting documentation.
Host finance inductions for all new staff members.
Financial processing
Manage the corporate credit card process and user register, including onboarding of new users.
Issue monthly credit card statements to staff members for their expenses submissions.
Conduct first finance review of monthly credit card submissions and collate the supporting documentation submitted, ready for posting.
Collate Out of Pocket expenditure claims and conduct a first review of these before processing by the Finance Officer (Expenditure).
Support the Finance Officer (Income) with quarterly donor pledge statements process.
Post property and Victoria Hall interest, bank sweeps, and charges into Business Central.
Supporting others
Perform any other financial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller, Properties Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Operations.
Supporting Finance Officers (Income and Expenditure) and covering key tasks in their absence.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications
Educated to A-Levels (desirable).
Experience
Experience using Excel and MS Office suite.
Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision; ability to anticipate issues or scenarios, and to address them proactively
Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements (desirable).
Skills
Highly organised with good administrative skills.
Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
Fluent in oral and written English.
A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
Knowledge
Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics.
Awareness of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation.
Attributes
Demonstrates equity, transparency and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust.
Respectful of diversity; sensitive towards others; open and understanding toward other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths; demonstrates compassion and empathy; is courteous to others with respect for their background, religion, gender and age.
Behaviours
Communicates clearly and concisely; expresses complex ideas in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs.
Is a supportive team player, collaborates creating a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning. Is proactive in teamwork.
Enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems.
Builds, maintains and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, changes approach to achieve desired results if required.
Has a customer focused approach, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.
Inspires self and others to greater performance, professional standards and results; likes to get things done; accepts new challenges and opportunities; gives and receives timely balanced feedback.
Internal Relationships
AKF (UK) finance team
Wider AKF (UK) colleagues
External Relationships
Individual Donors
Raiser’s Edge supplier (Blackbaud)
Application Details:
Must have right to work in the UK.
Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a finance professional with hands‑on Unit4 ERPx experience and a passion for improving dog welfare?
We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Finance Systems Manager to lead the development and optimisation of our accounting system as part of our ongoing digital transformation programme.
What does this role do?
As Finance Systems Manager, you will:
- lead the development, enhancement, and administration of Unit4 ERPx, acting as the system’s SUPER‑user, subject matter expert and technology advocate.
- collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between Unit4 ERPx and other organisational systems, building strong relationships across the charity to ensure the system meets operational needs.
- maintain an effective partnership with Unit4, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly and efficiently.
- drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to maximise system functionality—including developing and refining reports and dashboards.
- line manage and support the Finance Systems Analyst, helping them grow their skills and capability.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 23rd March 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To succeed in this role, you will need extensive, hands-on experience with Unit4 ERPx (or Unit4 ERP CR/7 in an API/EK context), with a strong understanding of its capabilities, limitations, risks, and opportunities. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills are key, enabling you to work confidently with colleagues at all levels and with external partners, as well as strong analytical ability and a deep understanding of financial accounting processes and system administration. A patient, calm, and persistent approach, especially when analysing and resolving complex issues is fundamental. Above all, you'll need a genuine commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust and a passion for making a positive impact.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to lead our financial strategy and ensure Citizens Advice in West Sussex remains robust, resilient, and ready for the future.
Who We Are
With 40,000 people supported each year, 240 volunteers, 70+ staff and a £2.5m+ portfolio, CAWS is a leading local charity delivering advice and driving positive social change across West Sussex. We champion fairness, reduce inequality, and empower people to navigate life’s challenges.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, shaping our financial strategy, strengthening our income generation plans, and ensuring our systems and controls are high performing and compliant.
You’ll lead our finance function day-to-day, partner with teams across the organisation, build budgets for services and new projects, provide insight to support decision-making, and present reports to our CEO and Board. On occasion, you’ll also deputise for the CEO and play a central role in delivering business priorities.
About You
We’re seeking a strategic, solutions focused finance professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for using financial stewardship to create meaningful community impact who has:
- a recognised accountancy qualification,
- proven experience in budgeting, financial planning and charity accounts,
- excellent communication skills
Salary: £36,500 – £38,000 (Full-Time Equivalent)
Location: A short walk from Green Park
Flexible working
A respected and growing charity is seeking a Finance Officer to support the delivery of
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will play a key role in maintaining effective financial controls and ensuring accurate financial records. The role will work closely with another part-time Finance Officer to support day-to-day finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Record and maintain financial transactions within Sage 50 Accounts
- Process and review staff expenses using SAP Concur
- Maintain organised digital financial records and documentation
- Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Process income and transactions across multiple currencies
- Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims
- Act as a point of contact for supplier queries and remittance advice
- Conduct monthly supplier reconciliations
- Reconcile monthly bank statements across multiple currencies for review
- Maintain petty cash accounts and expenditure
- Support the annual audit process
- Respond to finance queries from colleagues and assist with expenditure processing
- Support the wider finance function to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Undertake additional tasks as required
Essential
- Previous experience using Sage 50 accounting software
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables
- Experience in a comparable finance role within the charity sector
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and numeracy
- Understanding of charity finance, including processing donations
- Experience managing accounts payable efficiently
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Experience using SAP Concur
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
About the role
The role will play a critical role to help deliver an effective and high performing rent collection and recovery service in accordance with legislation, the organisation’s policies, set performance targets and customer satisfaction requirements. In collaboration with the Resident Services Manager to ensure that the organisation is compliant with all regulations and using robust policy and procedures and ensuring the right systems are in place to effectively manage the revenue and income streams and arrears of the organisation. This role will also manage the impact of welfare reform provisions, ensuring an effective advice and support service to residents to manage risk on revenue and income levels.
We welcome applications from those with experience in supported housing and rent arrears management.
Responsibilities
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The role also oversees the best payment methods for all residents at sign up and this includes the setting up of standing orders or direct debits in line with the direct debit guarantee where applicable. To liaise with the Assistant Accountant who will oversee the administration of this.
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Production of performance and management reports, setting collection targets in consultation with the Resident Services Manager and proactively monitoring and reporting in respect of service delivery, performance indicators and targets.
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Maximise the collection of arrears by having regular meetings with the Team Managers; being proactive in contacting Support Workers or residents, providing them with clear instructions on information requests and repayment options.
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To work closely with other members of the Revenue team to manage resident rent and accommodation charge accounts and other former resident debts, on a regular basis identifying trends and patterns on individual accounts and then liaise with Support Workers or residents to rectify income issues and address arrears in line with policies and procedures.
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To maximise rent collection in line with targets by making arrangements to recover rent arrears and to enforce related tenancy conditions, ensuring residents’ rent accounts are monitored and prompt actions taken to prevent the accumulation of debt, and to authorise any rent account adjustments and refunds.
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Work closely with the Assistant Accountant to ensure that all residents Personal Contributions (PC) and Housing Benefit (HB) are calculated correctly on sign up and when there has been a change of circumstance
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Liaising with local authorities’ benefits teams and Government agencies on new benefit claims and issues in liaison with the Assistant Accountant and regular meetings together.
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Acting as the main first point of contact on queries around revenue and income management, policies, procedures and systems.
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Ensuring team have Welfare benefits training and are up to date with regulation. Working with Support Workers to ensure residents maximise their incomes by claiming all benefits due them
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To assist vulnerable residents with prompt and appropriate action and advice, and liaise with other agencies and departments to ensure that their needs are met.
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To be responsible for preparing timely and accurate reports on arrears cases, to attend Court and represent the organisation on individual arrears and possession cases when relevant, to prepare eviction reports and represent the organisation at evictions to ensure the successful repossession of properties.
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To maintain appropriate and accurate records to comply with statutory and service-wide reporting requirements on performance issues.
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To contribute towards the continuous improvement of performance in line with the organisation’s service plan targets.
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To work with other agencies and departments such as the organisation’s Finance Department, Customer Services Team; Housing Benefits, The DWP, Advice agencies, Housing Officers, Solicitors and the Courts in delivering an efficient and effective service.
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To attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings.
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Cover the lead person when required on daily cash reconciliations whilst following finance policies and procedures
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Cover the lead persons when required to organise banking with the Finance Department whilst working closely with colleagues within the Resident Services Department and other senior employees to carry out banking runs.
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To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
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Person specification
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Experience
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Demonstrable experience of working in a supported housing environment in a similar or related role
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Experience of supervising a person or team
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Qualifications
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GSCE (or equivalent) in English, Maths
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Skills and Knowledge
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Knowledge of supported housing sector and housing law
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Detailed knowledge of rent arrears issues and processes
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Detailed knowledge of housing and welfare benefits
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Understanding of trauma informed practice
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Abilities
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Capable of developing and maintaining constructive and positive working relationships both internally and externally
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Personal qualities
• Be creative in problem solving and seek out practical solutions to complex problem
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Demonstrate a high degree of accountability and decision making
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Full driving licence held and maintained
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Desirable criteria
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Housing or a related qualification
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Be able to meet deadlines and balance priorities
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Be able to delegate and allocate work effectively
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Be able to monitor operational and customer service performance and suggest and implement ways of improving performance
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Be able to manage change, introduce new initiatives, and revise systems and processes
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Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, with a systematic and consistent style including experience of report writing and drafting policies/procedures
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Interview process
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 13 April 2026. The process will begin with a short pre‑screening interview. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to an in‑person interview, which will include a practical test as part of the assessment.
Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK. Due to the customer‑focused nature of this role, working from home will be one day per week
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Want to make a difference to local lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams. (Paragraph)
Being a Finance Manager at St Wilfrid's
Full time 37.5 hours per week | 12 months fixed term contract - possibility to become permanent | Mainly office based with some home-working flexibility
We’re looking for a skilled and values‑driven Finance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, controls, payroll oversight and compliance for both the charity and trading company. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll ensure financial information is accurate, timely and meaningful.
You will also lead and develop a small, dedicated Finance team.
This is a time of transformation for us, with a new Finance Director joining and with plans to change our Finance system over the coming year. As a result, we’re looking to appoint a fixed term Finance Manager for 12 months, with the possibility to extend or become permanent.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce timely monthly management accounts
- Lead year‑end processes and support statutory accounts preparation
- Coordinate and support organisation‑wide budgeting
- Provide financial guidance to managers and budget holders
- Oversee payroll and pensions compliance
- Manage cashflow, reconciliations and financial controls
- Lead on VAT, Gift Aid and internal audits
- Line‑manage and develop Finance team members
- Support system improvements and digital developments
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Strong financial management experience, ideally in a charity setting
- Excellent technical understanding of accounting and financial controls
- Experience with financial systems (Sage 200c desirable)
- Confident communicator, able to explain finance clearly
- Collaborative, supportive and aligned with our values
- Experience leading a team
- Right to work in the UK
Please visit out website careers page for more details and to view the job description.
What we offer you
We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:
- Annual Leave - 27 days’ annual leave (rising to 33) plus bank holidays with an option to Buy/sell Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
- Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme or continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership
- Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Subsidised food - Our catering team provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
- Employee discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
How to Apply
Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please contact us.
Please note the closing date for this role is 22 March, however this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email, call, or visit us in person – ask at Reception for HR.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we’re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces‑related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.
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Bring clarity, confidence and control to finance that powers social change.
Are you an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear, useful insight? Do you want your work to support an organisation empowering young women to thrive?
You Make It (YMI) is looking for an experienced Freelance Finance Manager to oversee our finance function and ensure strong financial management, reporting and controls across the organisation.
Working closely with our Founder CEO, Treasurer and team, you will play a vital role in maintaining YMI’s financial health, strengthening accountability and ensuring we remain funder-ready as we continue delivering life-changing programmes for young women.
This is an ongoing freelance role (approximately 15 hours per month), designed to sit alongside your other clients or commitments.
About You Make It
You Make It (YMI) is an award-winning East London charity, established in 2011. We empower unemployed / under-employed young working-class, racialised women to succeed in the social, cultural and economic life of London.
We do this by brokering access to people, knowledge, networks and experiences that inspire confidence, focus and ambition. Our team, partners and supporters are united by a commitment to creating long-term, meaningful change.
Key Details
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Contract: Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)
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Day Rate: £250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status
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Location: Home-based with occasional London meetings
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Start Date: ASAP
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Reporting to: Founder CEO
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Financial Year End: 31 March
Why Work With Us?
Purpose-Driven Work: Your expertise directly supports life-changing opportunities for young women.
Trusted Autonomy: Work independently while being valued as a strategic partner.
Flexible Working: Primarily remote, with occasional London meetings.
Values-Led Culture: Integrity, equity, kindness and collaboration shape how we work.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to appoint by 16 March 2026, or sooner.
Empowering women and progressive employers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for your very first job? Want to build skills, grow your confidence, and get paid while you learn? We’re offering a brilliant opportunity for someone at the very beginning of their career to join our Finance Team. This is a hands-on, paid apprenticeship where you’ll rotate across the whole of our functions: statutory reporting, management accounts, suppliers and payments, invoicing and debtors and supporting the month and year end processes.
This role is designed for someone with little to no previous work experience, you must be at least 18 years of age, maybe you’ve just finished college, or taken part in a King’s Trust programme. You’ll get full training, learn how a national charity supports its people, and build real-world experience that could lead to a future career in, accounting, finance, administration or beyond.
This is a full-time post (5 days a week), you will be studying for one day a week towards the Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting qualification and will need GCSE English and Maths (Level 4 or A-C grade) or equivalent.
We’re looking for someone reliable, happy to learn our IT systems, a confident communicator and most importantly, has a good eye for detail. There will be an assessment day at our Birmingham Centre on Tuesday 7th April and final interviews within two weeks of the assessment day.
We will be looking for the candidate to start in September 2026. Initially this will be 18-month fixed term contract with a view to a permanent position and progression to Level 3 dependent on the needs of the Trust. Candidates who already hold an equivalent or higher qualification in Accounting are not eligible for this role.
If you're ready to start your career journey in a supportive and inclusive team, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.