Lead financial accountant jobs

Reports to: CEO
Location: Leighton Buzzard / Hybrid
Hours: Three‑day‑a‑week role (0.6–0.8 FTE), hybrid working with one office day
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Duration: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Management Accountant to play a central role in ensuring strong financial management, robust controls, and high-quality reporting across KidsOut. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will provide clear, strategic financial insight while also taking a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations, shaping processes, strengthening governance, and supporting sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to contribute at both a strategic and operational level within a collaborative and well-established organisation.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a supportive, values-led environment and is confident communicating financial information to a range of stakeholders. In return, KidsOut offers a flexible, part-time role with hybrid working, a welcoming team culture, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have the autonomy to lead financial management while working alongside committed colleagues. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role where your contribution will be recognised and valued, we encourage you to apply.

Application Process:

Closing date: 5th May

First stage interviews (online):  w/b 11th May

Second stage interviews and assessment (at our office in-person): TBC

How to apply:
Please upload your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 600 words) outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Help ensure strong financial foundations for a charity where people in later life can connect, belong and thrive.
Use your finance expertise to support meaningful community impact every day.

Evergreen Care UK is a relational charity rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by our values of Compassion, Dignity, Connection and Trust. We welcome and serve people of all faiths and none.

Through our community cafés and services, we support people in later life to remain independent, reduce loneliness, and stay connected to their communities. We believe ageing is something to be celebrated, and that every person has gifts, stories, and experiences worth valuing.

We are now looking for an experienced and trustworthy Finance Lead to play a vital role in the sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is a high-trust, part-time role where your work will directly enable Evergreen’s services to continue and expand.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, you will bring clarity, insight and confidence to our financial management—supporting good decision-making, strong governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.

About the role

This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will take ownership of financial reporting, year-end accounts, and internal controls, while ensuring the organisation remains compliant and financially well-managed.

You will:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide clear financial insight to leadership and trustees
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with charity SORP
• Support the independent examination process and ensure timely regulatory submissions
• Monitor budgets, cash flow and restricted funds, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Maintain strong financial controls and support good governance
• Provide oversight of bookkeeping and day-to-day financial processes

A collaborative and relational role

As part of a small team, how we work matters as much as what we do. You will work closely with colleagues, contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility. Your role will help ensure that financial systems support—not hinder—the delivery of impactful, people-centred services.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a thoughtful, values-led approach.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
• Working knowledge of charity SORP (or willingness to develop this)
• Confidence in building relationships and communicating financial information clearly
• Alignment with our values and comfort working within a Christian ethos

Experience in the charity sector, supporting trustees, or working with systems such as Liberty Accounts (or similar, e.g. Xero) would be advantageous.

Why join Evergreen?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small, relational charity where your work has direct and visible impact. Your financial leadership will help ensure more people in later life experience connection, dignity and belonging.

You’ll benefit from a flexible, part-time role that can work around other commitments, while working closely with senior leadership in a trusted and valued position.

The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) is a leading UK charity advancing best practice in medical ultrasound through education, guidelines and research. With 1,700 members—mainly NHS professionals—we deliver high-quality training, a flagship annual conference for 600+ delegates, and trusted publications that support clinicians and inform the public..

The society is looking to recruit a Financial Officer due to the impending retirement of the current postholder.  It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence employment in July 2026.

 Purpose of the role:

• Provide sound financial advice to the Board of Trustees (Council), BMUS Officers, COO (Chief Operating Officer) and others.
• Provide a high-quality and effective financial management service to the charity.
• Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information to ensure compliance with all relevant financial, statutory and regulatory matters.

 Main Duties

• To oversee and support the society’s financial management systems and processes, ensuring they meet required financial management and reporting standards.
• Submissions to statutory bodies and regulators.
• Submission of monthly PAYE and quarterly VAT to HMRC.
• To prepare the society’s annual budget.
• To prepare regular management accounts and supporting reports, including forecasts for  Council, Officers and COO.
• To process all invoices/payments.
• To record all income and expenditure.
• To oversee banking arrangements.
• To prepare end-of-year reports, arrange the independent examination and the society’s Annual Report for the Annual General Meeting.
• Support CASE (Consortium of Accreditation of Sonographic Education).
  • Manage the financial management systems for the consortium.
  • Preparation of the consortium’s annual budget.
  • Payment of invoices.
  • To record all income and expenditure.
  • Prepare the end of financial year report.

The above is an outline of the typical functions of the role and is not exhaustive. To see further details, please read both the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 11th May, interview Scheduled for 29th May

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, with experience of charity accounting and a customer-focused approach? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to play a key role within our Finance team, supporting high-quality financial reporting, controls, and compliance across the Charity.

About the Role: The Assistant Financial Accountant is a vital member of the Finance team, supporting the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. The role has a strong focus on month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and maintaining robust financial controls.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Charity, providing finance support and guidance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their technical skills within a rewarding charity environment.

Why Join Us?  The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million during our current five-year strategic period.

This is an exciting opportunity to further strengthen and develop the Finance function so it is well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, while playing a meaningful role in improving the lives of people living with cancer.

Ideal Candidate: You are a part-qualified accountant with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles. You are highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, alongside a clear commitment to RMCC’s purpose and values.

What We Offer

· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution

· Flexible working options

· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more

· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens

 Inclusion Matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages via CharityJob.

Closing date: Monday 4th May

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

The Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the group's finances (National Federation of Music Societies, trading as Making Music and its trading subsidiary), to ensure accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls and procedures, and timely and effective analysis and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and other budget holders, the Finance & Compliance Committee and the Board of Trustees.

The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Deputy CEO Advocacy and Lobbying and the Marketing Director, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.

The role line-manages and oversees the work of the Finance Manager who runs the day-to-day financial accounting processes, with the help of two Finance Administrators.

The role also leads on supporting members with finances, e.g. leading Treasurers' events, relevant website resources and responding to finance-related consultations.

The 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager. We would expect you to spend at least 1 days each week in our London office in Moorgate.

This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.

Magic Breakfast

Financial Accountant

Salary: £43,500 – £50,500

Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Fully remote (UK-based)

About Magic Breakfast

Magic Breakfast is on a mission to ensure that no child is too hungry to learn. Every school day, we provide nutritious breakfasts to over 300,000 children and young people across England and Scotland, working with schools in areas of greatest disadvantage.

The latest research shows that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five arrive at school without enough to eat. Hunger affects concentration, behaviour and attainment and that’s why our work matters.

We are now entering an exciting next phase as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy to scale our impact, strengthen partnerships and redefine breakfast spaces as places where children can thrive, not just eat.

To support this growth, we are looking for an experienced and technically strong Financial Accountant to safeguard the integrity of our financial reporting and provide assurance across our finance function.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant is the technical cornerstone of Magic Breakfast’s finance function.

You will lead on statutory accounting, financial controls and compliance, acting as the guardian of the general ledger, balance sheet integrity and finance systems. This role provides trusted technical expertise to senior leadership, ensuring that our financial reporting, governance and regulatory obligations are met to the highest standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong technical background whether from audit, charity or complex organisations who wants to apply their expertise in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference to children’s lives.

The role is fully remote, with occasional travel within the UK as required (for example, key meetings or audits).

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Accounts & External Reporting

• Lead the preparation of statutory annual accounts in line with Charities SORP, Companies Act and relevant accounting standards
• Exercise professional judgement on complex accounting matters, estimates and disclosures
• Support and coordinate the annual audit, acting as the main liaison with external auditors
• Ensure clear reconciliation between statutory accounts, management accounts and ledger data
• Present and explain statutory results and accounting judgements to senior leaders and governance committees

Financial Controls, Ledger & Balance Sheet Integrity

• Own the general ledger, approving journals and maintaining high standards of accuracy
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are robust, timely and resolved
• Strengthen and maintain effective financial controls across finance processes

Technical Accounting Leadership

• Act as the technical accounting lead across the organisation
• Provide guidance on restricted funds, income recognition, reserves, capitalisation and consolidation
• Review funding and partnership agreements to ensure correct accounting treatment and compliance
• Maintain and implement financial policies, staying ahead of regulatory and accounting changes

Tax, Payroll & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare VAT returns and optimise Magic Breakfast’s VAT position where possible
• Oversee payroll data accuracy in partnership with People & Culture and external payroll providers
• Ensure full compliance with VAT, PAYE, pensions and other statutory requirements

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• (Part-qualified or qualified by experience will also be considered)
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and working with external auditors
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, Charities SORP and regulatory requirements
• Experience overseeing VAT, payroll and statutory compliance
• A strong understanding of financial controls and governance
• Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central desirable) and Excel
• The confidence to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

How to Apply

Magic Breakfast are partnering exclusively with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation.

Assistant Financial Accountant

Salary: £43,000 – £50,500

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

Location: Central London (near Euston Station)

About the Organisation

This organisation is a specialist higher education institution with a strong global reputation for academic excellence, cultural awareness, and social impact. As part of its central professional services, the Finance function plays a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting sound decision-making across the institution.

About the Role

The Accounting Officer plays a key role in statutory reporting, financial control, and compliance activities. Reporting to a senior finance lead, the postholder will support year-end, audit, tax, and specialist accounting areas, including endowment and fund accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or finance professional with strong reconciliation and reporting experience, looking to deepen their technical expertise within a complex, regulated organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Support year-end financial statements and external audit processes
• Assist with VAT and Corporation Tax returns
• Prepare regulatory and statutory returns, including ONS and Companies House submissions
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards

Endowment, Funds & Income Accounting

• Complete accounting and reporting for endowment and investment portfolios
• Calculate and post monthly income, gains/losses, and total return information
• Administer endowment funds, including set-up, documentation, and reconciliation
• Produce Gift Aid reclaims in line with charity law

Financial Operations & Controls

• Reconcile payroll suspense accounts and support payroll queries
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support capital accounting
• Review new cost centres and ensure compliance
• Invoice external organisations and manage internal recharges
• Provide cover for core banking activities when required

About You

Essential

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong experience preparing reconciliations and accounting reports
• Understanding of financial controls and compliance
• Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing financial data
• Clear communicator, able to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of endowment, fund, or charity accounting
• Knowledge of Gift Aid, charity law, or SORP requirements
• Experience in higher education or the not-for-profit sector
• Familiarity with finance systems such as Agresso (or similar ERPs)
• Experience working with auditors

A prestigious, world-renowned professional membership body and educational charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them. This is a pivotal role that balances technical reporting, tax compliance, and systems development within a complex group structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce subsidiary accounts and support the Group Financial Reporting Manager with consolidated year-end statements.
• Prepare and submit quarterly group VAT returns and manage relationships with external tax advisors and HMRC.
• Act as the functional administrator for the finance system, driving improvements and providing staff training.
• Administer investment portfolios, scholarship programmes, and fund accounting.
• Lead and develop a Finance Administrator, specifically providing mentorship through their apprenticeship programme.
• Manage the fixed asset register, intercompany reconciliations, and lead on cash flow monitoring.

Essential Requirements:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Experience in a similar role within a charity or membership organisation.
• Experience overseeing VAT, including partial exemptions.
• Experience managing payroll, pensions and balance sheet reconciliations.

Salary is £55,000 + Benefits. Central London based with hybrid working. 

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews being set up immediately. Please apply with your CV ASAP to ensure you are considered. 

Help drive financial sustainability that changes lives

At Allsorts Gloucestershire, we’re committed to tackling the persistent inequalities faced by disabled children, young people and their families. We’re a respected, values-driven charity with a strong local reputation - and we’re looking for a highly capable Financial Controller to help ensure our long-term financial health and sustainability. 

This is a key role with real impact. Working closely with the Head of Operations, CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll take ownership of financial management, reporting and compliance - providing the insight and control that supports confident decision-making across the organisation.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic financial oversight with strong operational control.

You will:

• Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts, including income and expenditure, balance sheets and cash flow reporting 
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the organisation 
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making 
• Ensure robust financial systems, controls and compliance processes are in place 
• Manage payroll, pensions and statutory financial requirements 
• Oversee transactional finance, including accounts payable, receivable and credit control 
• Lead annual audit preparation and maintain strong relationships with auditors and external stakeholders 

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical finance expertise with strong attention to detail, and who is motivated by contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is both analytical and dependable, with the confidence to manage complexity and provide clear financial leadership.

Essential Experience

• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in a finance role with responsibility for financial management and reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and payroll processes
• Experience of producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts 
• Proficiency in finance systems (e.g. Xero), Excel and Microsoft Office 
• Experience of audit preparation and regulatory compliance

Desirable Experience

• Part-qualified or qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
• Understanding of the charity sector and SORP accounting requirements

Why join Allsorts?

• Make a real, lasting impact in the lives of disabled children and families 
• Join a genuinely influential role within a respected local charity 
• Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose 
• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to long-term sustainability 
• Strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility and lived experience 

We actively welcome applications from disabled people and parent/carers of disabled children and young people.

Recruitment Process & Timeline

CLOSING DATE

17th May 2026

STAGE 1 INTERVIEWS

w/c 1st June 2026

In-person, Stroud

STAGE 2 INTERVIEWS

w/c 15th June 2026

In-person, Stroud

We aim to provide a positive and transparent recruitment experience and will keep you informed throughout the process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We actively encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply for our jobs. Our offices and interview space are fully accessible, with a Changing Places toilet and accessible parking. All job literature is available in alternative formats upon request. We welcome potential applicants to have a conversation with us about any interview adaptations they may need. 

Safeguarding & Practical Requirements

• Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 
• The role is based onsite at our offices in Stroud, Gloucestershire.  

Interested?

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights while supporting operational teams across the organisation. Acting as a trusted partner to budget holders and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure financial performance is clearly understood and effectively managed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operational teams
• Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate, timely reporting
• Partnering with departments (including repairs and maintenance teams) to enhance financial understanding and performance
• Providing insightful analysis to support decision-making and drive value for money
• Continuously improving financial processes, reporting, and systems
• Supporting year-end activities and statutory reporting

About you:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Finalist 
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Confident engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Able to interpret complex data and communicate clear, actionable insights
• Experience within social housing is highly desirable with maintenance and repairs knowledge a bonus

Please apply ASAP as the role is moving fast!

Magic Breakfast
Management Accountant
Salary: £43,500 – £48,500 
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Fully remote (UK-based)

About Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast exists to ensure that no child is too hungry to learn. Every school day, we provide nutritious breakfasts to over 300,000 children and young people across England and Scotland, working with schools in areas of greatest disadvantage.
With 2.7 million children at risk of hunger in the UK, too many arrive at school without the fuel they need to concentrate, engage and succeed. Our work removes hunger as a barrier to learning — quietly, respectfully and without stigma.
We are now entering an exciting new phase as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy to grow our impact, respond to changing policy and funding landscapes, and reimagine breakfast spaces as places where children can truly thrive.
To help deliver this strategy, we’re seeking an analytical and collaborative Management Accountant to strengthen our financial insight, planning and decision-making capability.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant plays a central role in transforming high-quality data into clear, decision-ready financial insight.
You will own Magic Breakfast’s management reporting, budgeting and forecasting frameworks, ensuring that financial information supports effective planning at departmental and organisational level. Acting as a bridge between transactional finance, financial accounting and emerging business partnering, this role is critical to improving financial discipline, transparency and impact across the organisation.
This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive management accountant who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, improving reporting and helping non-finance colleagues understand the story behind the numbers.
The role is fully remote, with occasional travel throughout England and Scotland as required.

Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting & Financial Insight

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet summaries, cashflow insights and KPIs
• Own and continuously improve the management reporting framework to ensure clarity, relevance and usefulness
• Provide insightful variance analysis and tailored commentary for budget holders and senior leaders
• Develop enhanced narrative and visual reporting for leadership and trustee packs
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant to ensure alignment between management and statutory reporting

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process end-to-end, including timetables, assumptions, templates and consolidation
• Coordinate in-year reforecasting, ensuring forecasts reflect up-to-date operational intelligence
• Support budget holders to translate operational plans into realistic financial forecasts
• Contribute to the development of financial and non-financial KPIs
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives

Funding & Commercial Support

• Support funding applications by preparing and reviewing budgets for grant bids and proposals
• Monitor and report on restricted funds from a management reporting perspective
• Produce financial models to support commercial relationships and decision-making
• Undertake first-stage financial review of commercial participator agreements, escalating where required

Financial Capability & Continuous Improvement

• Design and deliver budget holder training and ongoing financial literacy support
• Act as a financial sounding board for non-finance teams
• Improve management reporting within finance systems and reporting tools (e.g. Business Central, Power BI)
• Identify opportunities for automation, improved data quality and reporting efficiency
• Support finance systems enhancements, testing and implementation

About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with empathy, curiosity and a commitment to using finance as a tool for impact.
You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (Part-qualified or qualified by experience also considered)
• Solid experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience owning and improving reporting frameworks within complex organisations
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Business Central desirable)
• The ability to create clear, compelling financial insight for non-finance audiences

How to Apply
Magic Breakfast are partnering exclusively with Allen Lane on this appointment. To find out more about the role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane to arrange an informal conversation

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights while supporting operational teams across the organisation. Acting as a trusted partner to budget holders and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure financial performance is clearly understood and effectively managed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operational teams
• Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate, timely reporting
• Partnering with departments (including repairs and maintenance teams) to enhance financial understanding and performance
• Providing insightful analysis to support decision-making and drive value for money
• Continuously improving financial processes, reporting, and systems
• Supporting year-end activities and statutory reporting

About you:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Finalist 
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Confident engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Able to interpret complex data and communicate clear, actionable insights
• Experience within social housing is highly desirable with maintenance and repairs knowledge a bonus

Please apply ASAP as the role is moving fast!

Head of Finance Business Partnering

Exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance Business Partnering - make an impact today!

Anna Freud is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic, Exec-facing role where your work will directly shape key decisions and the organisation’s long-term direction. You’ll build and lead a Finance Business Partnering function from the ground up, with real ownership and the chance to make a lasting impact, while tackling complex, high-value financial challenges that will stretch and develop your expertise, all within a purpose-driven organisation improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

What you’ll do

This is a senior, strategic finance leadership role responsible for shaping long-term financial planning, leading business partnering across the organisation, and providing insight to support Executive decision-making and organisational sustainability.

• As the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will lead financial strategy and modelling, Develop long-term financial plans, including income and expenditure projections, scenario modelling, and sustainability metrics (e.g. cash flow, reserves, EBITDA)
• You will own budgeting and reporting, Oversee budgeting, forecasting and management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting
• Drive business partnering, build strong relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders, providing challenge, insight and support to improve financial performance
• The Head of Finance Business Partnering will lead and develop the team, manage and grow a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team, supporting capability and continuous improvement
• You will be tasked to enhance systems and processes – Improve financial systems, tools and processes to strengthen data quality, insight and organisational decision-making

What you’ll bring

You will be a senior, qualified finance leader with strong business partnering experience, able to combine strategic thinking with advanced technical expertise to influence decision-making, lead high-performing teams, and drive financial insight across a complex, mission-driven organisation.

• You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in financial management within a complex organisation
• You will have strong business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders and non-financial stakeholders
• As the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will bring advanced financial modelling and analytical capability, including scenario planning, data interpretation, and translating insight into action
• You will have proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines
• For this role, you will have experience in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, ideally within the charity sector, including knowledge of restricted funds and compliance

Key details

Hours: Full-time: usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.

Salary: £60,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). There may be occasions where additional office attendance is required, depending on business needs.

Contract type: Permanent

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Wednesday, 06 May 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday, 07 May 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: There will be 2 interviews with the first being held in-person on Friday, 15 May 2026 and Tuesday 19 May for the second in person interview. For the 1st interview, there will be a short task and presentation.

How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies

Questions?

Please email our reruitment team with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Interviews: 12th & 13th May 2026 via Teams

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join a team where your work really makes a difference.

At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join our friendly and supportive Finance & Performance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in how we understand and improve our financial performance, helping us make informed decisions that ultimately support young people to thrive.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality management accounts, financial reporting, and insightful analysis. You’ll take ownership of key month-end processes, contribute to financial planning and work closely with colleagues across finance to ensure our reporting is accurate, timely and meaningful.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the production of management accounts, including analysis and commentary
• Managing month-end processes and timelines
• Contributing to financial planning and performance reporting
• Working collaboratively with Finance colleagues and Business Partners

You’ll be part of a welcoming, capable team where your contribution is valued and where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career. Your work will help shape better decisions and ultimately support our mission to help young people learn, work and thrive.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Assistant Management Accountants? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Assistant Management Accountants! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)