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Financial Controller sought for thriving youth charity
28 hrs per week, flexible
Salary £33k-£36k (£47k-£51k FTE) dependant on experience
London W10
Job Description
This is a responsible position managing the accounts and payroll of a medium-sized West London youth charity. The role is central to maintaining the charity’s financial wellbeing and thereby enhancing opportunities for young people.
It is a part-time role, with plenty of flexibility. Working from home and coming into our office at least once a week, you can spread the weekly hours across 3, 4 or 5 days – whatever works for you. You’ll be working closely with the Treasurer, Chief Executive, Fundraiser and Programme Director as well as our HR Manager and Operations Manager, with whom you will share some admin support.
About us
As a leading London youth club, our work is challenging but very rewarding.
For over 40 years The Avenues Youth Project has provided a safe space for young people aged 8 to 18 to play, socialise, acquire and develop skills and receive advice and motivation.
In an area of north Westminster with plenty of social challenges, The Avenues is seen as a beacon organisation, hugely valued by our community and widely respected in the youth sector.
Our standards are high; we are recognised by Westminster City Council as one of three key youth hubs in the borough and, in 2024, were re-awarded London Youth’s prestigious three-year Gold Level Quality Mark, one of only nine youth organisations to hold this badge of excellence.
Our team is professional, hard-working and great fun to work with.
Each one of us is passionate about giving every child and young person the opportunity and support to make the most of their future, regardless of their background, and we apply the same principle to those who work at Avenues.
Role Requirements
· Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable/grants claims, bank reconciliations, general accounting functions.
· Perform monthly journals and reconciliation of balance sheet/control accounts, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income and fixed assets.
· Claim monthly the Gift Aid that has not already been collected through donation platforms.
· Produce timely and accurate monthly reports for budget holders to help them effectively manage their budgets, ensuring that spend is being properly tracked and allocated against programmes and grants/donations.
· Hold regular meetings with budget holders following the production of the monthly reports.
· Work with the CEO, Treasurer, Fundraiser and programme/operational budget holders where necessary to:
o Provide the Finance Committee with a monthly dashboard
o Co-ordinate the annual budget process, and produce quarterly financial forecasts.
o Manage cashflow projection
· Support the Monitoring and Evaluation manager with donor reports
· Liaise with the auditors throughout the audit process, providing supporting schedules and grant documentation in support of the TB figures provided.
· Prepare the statutory annual accounts for review by the auditors.
· Manage payroll (30+staff), pensions and the allocation of project personnel costs. This includes liaison with the HR and programme managers to ensure the Employment Hero payroll system is processing HR information and timesheets correctly.
· Process improvement – work with key stakeholders to ensure that finance processes are fit for purpose and implementing change where improvements can/should be made.
· Ensure the Avenues has appropriate internal controls in place and is meeting all tax and audit obligations.
· Preparation and maintenance of a finance manual.
· Deal with general finance queries, both externally and from members of the team
· Co-supervise the finance and operations administrator
Person Requirements
· Accountancy qualification eg- ACA/CIMA/ACCA/AAT Professional Level or QBE
· Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role.
· Previous experience in the charity sector would be highly desirable although not essential.
· Good knowledge of QuickBooks system and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
· Experience of process improvement and system implementation an advantage.
· Strong communication skills well versed in speaking finance with non-finance colleagues.
· Ability to adhere to deadlines
· Confident in holding self and others to account
· Ability to work to high standards, without needing detailed supervision
Avenues is an Equal Opportunities employer welcoming people from all backgrounds.
Avenues puts the safety of our members first. Candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic person for the role of Charity Manager, who will develop and shape our charity for the future. You will lead our dedicated team and have overall responsibility for running the Charity.
You will manage the Charity on behalf of the Trustees, co-ordinate a team of seven staff, support volunteers, ensure excellent standards of animal care are maintained and develop our fundraising and community engagement work. You will also be responsible for budgeting, compliance, health and Safety ensuring the charity is safe, welcoming and well run.
You will work on behalf of the Board of Trustees to develop a coherent strategic business plan, reporting regularly on operations and planned objectives.
Key responsibilities
Lead and develop a committed team
Oversee all aspects of site operations and animal welfare
Manage budgets, financial reporting and resources
Develop sustainable fundraising opportunities and income generation, building community partnerships
Ensure compliance with UK legislation and charity governance
Represent the Charity with professionalism and compassion
Shape, develop and lead strategic and business planning
Provide regular detailed strategic reports to the Board of Trustees
What you will bring to the team
Experience managing teams and operations
An understanding of animal welfare and charity regulations
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A calm, resilient and compassionate approach
Benefits
28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Employer pension contribution in line with statutory requirements
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and lead a charity that puts animals first, we’d love to hear from you.
Email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet our requirements: Closing date: 31st March 2026
Finance Manager (Part-Time)
Hours: 16 hours per week (hybrid working, with at least 50% of time in the Guildford office)
Salary: £43,000–£45,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Finance Administrator
Oakleaf Enterprise is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and wider Senior Management Team. You’ll oversee all financial activity, ensure compliance with Charity SORP and relevant regulations, and support the organisation to operate efficiently and responsibly.
About the role
You will lead on all financial reporting, planning and compliance, and ensure financial information is accurate, timely and useful for decision-making. You will also manage one member of staff (Finance Administrator) and work with colleagues across the organisation to support budgeting, forecasting, project costing and grant applications.
Key responsibilities
Board & Leadership
- Advise the CEO and Board on all financial matters, ensuring all legal and financial requirements are met.
- Attend Board and relevant sub-committee meetings.
- Provide financial input for the Strategic Business Plan and other analysis as required.
Reporting
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, restricted/unrestricted funds and balance sheet reporting.
- Lead the year-end process with external accountants, including audit/independent exam planning, reconciliations, site visits and production of Financial Statements.
- Work with the CEO and department leads to prepare the annual budget and provide variance analysis for Board approval.
- Produce a six‑month reforecast.
- Monitor restricted funds and update the Fundraising and Client Services teams.
- Track reserves and ensure adherence to the reserves policy.
Tax
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring correct application of partial exemption rules.
- Review gift aid and GASDS claims to ensure compliance and maximise income.
Payroll
- Ensure compliance with pensions, NMW and tax regulations.
- Oversee P11Ds and payrolling of benefits (where applicable).
- Support and oversee the Finance Administrator with SAGE payroll and keep up to date with relevant tax/employment law changes.
- Review payroll before submission.
Other responsibilities
- Manage high‑level cashflow and work with the Finance Administrator on daily cash monitoring.
- Line-manage the Finance Administrator.
- Support departments with project budgets, cashflows and grant applications.
- Develop and update financial systems and controls as the organisation evolves.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost‑effective purchasing (including IT, utilities and contracts).
- Contribute to the wider SMT.
- Maintain the chart of accounts in SAGE and ensure monthly reconciliations and journals are completed.
- Keep up with CPD requirements.
- Carry out other duties as required.
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a charity, with strong knowledge of Charity SORP (old and new).
- Experience using SAGE 50.
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA).
Benefits
- Stakeholder pension with 4% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 32 days’ holiday including statutory leave, plus your birthday off
- Paid sick leave
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send us your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the role. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Transforming lives through the provision of support, training and wellbeing activities, building new futures with adults managing their mental health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Project Accountant
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. Brain Tumour Research is seeking a qualified and experienced accountant who is able to join our team on a Fixed Term contract (2-4 months) to support our team and undertake some important projects.
As the Project Accountant you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives. You will be reconciling transactions between our internal records and those of our external partners, developing our cashflow model for our granting programme, housekeeping on our VAT records and more.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you have outstanding attention to detail and experience working with Access Financials and/or Access CRM?
- Are you a qualified and experienced accountant?
- Are you able to start as soon as possible?
Have you answered yes to these questions?
Do you want the chance to make a real difference?
If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a CCAB Qualified Accountant looking to use your finance experience and knowledge to help have a direct impact on the strategic direction of our finance function?
We are currently hiring for a permanent financial accountant with a focus on the financial and statutory reporting aspects of the team. This role will play a pivotal role in delivering the Finance team business plan and support the Charity in meeting all financial regulatory requirements.
Salary
The salary for this position is £54,028 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the preparation of year-end financial and statutory accounts and take a lead role in liaising with our external auditors to deliver a timely and efficient year end audit.
- You will have specific responsibility for maintain the Fixed Asset register, which includes updating the property valuations, a significant part of the balance sheet.
- You will lead on the accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring unspent funds are appropriately managed and robust reporting.
- You will demonstrate a strong control ethos and encourage the same in all aspects of financial reporting.
- You will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounting & Processing and with other Finance team members and be a collaborative part of the team.
- You will have the opportunity to be involved in various other finance/charity projects, bringing your experience and expertise to the table.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Accountant (CCAB / CIMA)
- Strong Finance System usage experience, ideally Unit4.
- A solid understanding of FRS102 and Charities SORP, ideally with familiarity for the changes being applied this year.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, high attention to detail, and collaborative working approach.
- Finance process and controls understanding, and experience of working within a control function.
- Strong stakeholder management experience.
- Advanced Excel skills and proven experience in using multiple systems with minimal guidance.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced financial professional? Pilgrims' Friend Society is expanding, and we need a Financial Accountant to take charge of legal entities for our Housing Schemes. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for running and reconciling finance sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Our focus is providing a loving and caring environment for our “family members” (our residents) and maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.
The group operates on 20 sites with over 700 staff and an annual income of c.£20m.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and processing of journal entries, including accruals, to ensure an efficient and accurate month-end close.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing procedures in Sage, proactively identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Take ownership of reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other charities within the Group to reconcile inter-charity balances and accruals, while constantly looking for ways to streamline the process.
- Provide detailed analysis of the P&L to offer clear insights into monthly financial performance.
- Work closely with the Financial Controller to identify trends, variances, and areas for financial improvement.
- Take initiative in producing monthly financial reports for managers across PFS, ensuring these reports are not only accurate but also actionable.
- Collaborate with the Financial Controller to refine existing reporting and develop new reports that align with the charity’s evolving needs.
- Play an active role in the annual budgeting process, collaborating with the Financial Controller and key stakeholders to align the budget with strategic priorities.
- Prepare and submit ad-hoc reports, including regulatory returns to the ONS, Charity Commission, and other relevant authorities, ensuring they are timely and compliant.
- Support the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks, from monthly close activities to strategic initiatives.
- Identify areas where processes can be improved or automated, driving efficiencies across the finance function.
- Work closely with non-finance managers to support their understanding of financial data and provide insights that help drive decision-making.
- Build strong working relationships across the charity, advocating for the finance department’s role in achieving the charity’s broader goals.
- Take ownership of your own professional growth by seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
- Participate in training and development programs and actively suggest ways to enhance the team’s capabilities.
- Actively engage with the charity’s values, attending the Support Office noon prayers via Teams and embodying the charity’s mission in your day-to-day work.
About you:
- Recently or part qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, highly desirable.
- Relevant finance or accounting degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven track record in management accounting, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Experience with month-end and year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Strong experience in process improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proven experience with Sage 200.
- Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to challenge existing processes and propose innovative solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for managers and leadership.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.
- Proficiency with Sage accounting software (or similar), along with advanced Excel skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong ability to take ownership of tasks and projects, even in the absence of detailed supervision.
- Strong alignment with the charity's values and a genuine passion for making a difference.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).).
Hours:
Full-time contract, working 35 hours a week-Monday to Friday.
Hybrid working- 3 days in the office 2 days at home
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Flexible workig hours
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
- Life assurance scheme
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
- Social events
- Pension scheme
- What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … -
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Strategic Projects Accountant | 6 - month FTC | 60,000 - 63,800 | London | Hybrid
For a charity in London, we're recruiting an interim Strategics Project Accountant to focus on delivering a portfolio of key finance projects over a 6-month period to strengthen financial management and support strategic decision-making. This role focuses on high-profile strategic finance projects to ensure strong financial governance, improved systems and processes, and robust financial analysis across fund accounting, investment appraisals, and the implementation of improved finance tools and methodologies.
Main Duties:
- Delivery of Strategic Finance Projects: lead and deliver a programme of high-priority finance projects, ensuring delivery and engagement to a range of stakeholders
- Strengthening Finance Systems and Processes: reviewing existing financial processes, controls and systems usage to identify gaps and inefficiencies
- Work with Finance team to embed best practice and ensure system integrity and support improvements across Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Financial Analysis, Modelling and Reporting: produce financial modelling, costings and analysis to support bids, business cases and strategic projects
- Prepare high-quality financial information for senior leadership and Board-level reporting
- Provide fund accounting expertise, ensuring correct reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds
- Partner with project leads and senior stakeholders to provide robust financial advice
Person Specification:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Experience in restricted and unrestricted funds
- Ability to deliver finance projects and process-improvement projects
- Experience in financial systems audit, process review and strengthening financial controls
- Experience providing financial support for bids, business cases and projects
- Experience in charity, not for profit or public sector organisations
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
A new role, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the charity's day-to-day finances, contracts and risk management. As a member of the senior leadership team, they will support the CEO with strategic planning. A key part of the role will include financial planning and administrative support for the charity’s fundraising efforts as part of a £6.5m conservation and renovation programme. They will lead the preparation for, and presentations at the charity’s Board and related finance committees.
The postholder will ensure that the charity’s budget and out turn are closely monitored and that established financial controls, spanning the procurement to payments cycle, are firmly adhered to. They will lead budget setting, forecasting, and financial reporting (including management of the external audit and production of the annual report and accounts) and will support wider work programme-planning for the charity, setting the foundations for financial success and sustainability. In addition, the postholder will act as the central finance liaison with the Inns of Court of Inner and Middle Temple – TCT’s principal funders – as well as with other stakeholders, donors and cross-departmentally.
Candidates should meet the following essential criteria:
CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant
Experience in a senior/ management financial position in a charity/ not for profit
Experience of managing cash and investments.
Effective communications skills both written and oral
Excellent IT skills including MS Office and Finance Systems
About us
Temple Church is located in the Temple, City of London. Known as the “Mother Church of the Common Law”, and birthplace of Magna Carta, the Church serves the legal colleges of Inner and Middle Temple, two of the four Inns of Court responsible for calling barristers to the Bar of England and Wales.
How to apply:
Please email your CV and a covering letter of not more than two A4 pages (demonstrating how you meet the role’s essential criteria) by 15th March 2026.
All appointments are subject to acceptable background checks including a basic DBS Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Kairos Women Working Together (Kairos) was founded in 1999 by a group of women in Coventry who recognised that those facing multiple disadvantages, and therefore most at risk of sexual exploitation, were falling through the cracks of existing services. From grassroots beginnings, Kairos has grown into a respected, feminist led, specialist women’s organisation rooted in the community it serves.
Over the next 5 years, Kairos will strengthen our new Women’s Hub as a safe, accessible, trauma-informed women’s centre delivering best practice responses, expand our services to meet women’s needs, strengthen partnerships, and influence systems so that no woman is left behind.
To do this, Kairos now seeks a strategic and experienced Finance & Impact Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive the financial health and demonstrable impact of our charity.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be the custodian of our financial strategy, compliance, and data integrity. The role involves leading the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, managing all financial operations—including statutory accounts and audit—and ensuring strong financial controls. A key component is translating complex financial and performance data into clear, compelling impact reports for funders, trustees, and senior leadership.
If you are driven by both financial excellence and purpose-led impact, we encourage you to apply.
*Due to the nature of our work, this post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
To apply, please complete an application form or if you prefer send your CV with a cover letter setting out how you meet our role requirements.
We're keen to interview great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in, and we reserve the right to close the advert early, so please don't wait - apply now!
A movement of women working together to create the moments when change becomes possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Finance Director
The ideal candidate
We seek a finance leader driven by values, with extensive experience directing finance operations and delivering top-tier financial planning, reporting, and governance. This role requires strong technical accounting abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the talent to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
You should be a collaborative, inclusive leader who excels at developing team members, managing risks, negotiating effectively, and guiding the organisation through periods of change. Most importantly, you must be committed to Action Together’s mission of social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
The role
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring Action Together remains financially robust, sustainable, and compliant as a charity and employer. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner closely with the CEO and Board to shape a resilient business model, strengthen financial governance, and provide strategic direction that supports our mission and values.
You will lead and develop a high performing finance function, oversee annual budgeting and long‑term financial planning, and ensure high‑quality financial insight is available to the CEO, SLT and Board. The Finance Director has responsibility for the production of monthly accounts package, annual audit and statutory accounts, risk management, payroll assurance, investment strategy, and organisational compliance with Companies House, the Charity Commission, and all financial governance requirements.
You will play an integral role in supporting strong governance, working closely with the Treasurer and Board to provide clear, timely, and insightful financial performance updates, forecasts, and risk assessments.
You will also work with the Treasurer to shape investment strategy, strengthen financial controls, and uphold governance across all statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements
Equality , Diversity and Inclusion
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed interview to any candidate who meets the essential criteria listed in the person specification and who is also:
- A disabled person and/or
- A member of a community experiencing racial inequality
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Right to work
We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
To strengthen the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. To enable positive social change and promote social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance and Business Operations Director will lead VAST’s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, compliance with Health and Safety, and the efficient running of The Dudson Centre.
The postholder will act as Company Secretary, overseeing governance and compliance, and also serve as the organisation’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role contributes to strategic planning and organisational development, as well as supporting VAST’s day-to-day delivery.
What we're looking for
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
- Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector.
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
- Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a Difference
Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a values-led, inclusive charity making a real difference to the people we work with.
- Flexible, home-based working with occasional travel and supportive colleagues.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A culture that values staff wellbeing, innovation, and amplifying voices.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a permanent Finance Manager to join our busy finance team, working 30-37 hours per week, minimum 30 hours, ideally over a minimum of 4 days, starting salary £31,634 per annum (pro rata).
As Finance Manager, you will:-
· Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the finance team, including supervision, workload coordination, ongoing staff development and continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
· Act as the main link between the Finance Director and the Finance Team, translating strategic direction into clear, effective delivery.
· Lead month-end processes including the preparation of accurate management accounts, maintaining strong balance sheet control and exercising sound judgement on complex financial issues.
· Oversee income, credit control, cashflow, short-term forecasting and the administration of the finance system, ensuring data integrity, high-quality management information and appropriate escalation of risks or pressures.
· Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.
· Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support financial understanding, compliance and the effective resolution of issues.
· Act as the first point of escalation for operational finance issues, escalating to the Finance Director as appropriate.
About You
We need you to bring:
·AAT Level 4 Qualification or significant equivalent finance experience, with responsibility for management accounts, reconciliations and income monitoring.
· Experience coordinating month-end processes and working across multiple income streams, contracts or funding arrangements.
· Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and identify financial and organisational risk and escalate issues appropriately.
· Experience supervising or supporting others within a finance setting, with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement.
· Confidence using financial systems and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level, alongside a methodical, organised approach to prioritising work.
· A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of The Advocacy People.
The following attributes are also desirable:-
· Experience working in the voluntary or charitable sector, including knowledge of SORP accounting, year-end accounts and liaison with auditors.
· Experience working with local authority contracts or complex funding environments.
· Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
As this role is home based with occasional travel you will need to have access to use of public transport or own car. Flexibility with working hours, a good mobile signal and broadband service are essential.
We're keen to interview great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in, and we reserve the right to close the advert early, so don't wait - apply now!
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About MSI
MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.
Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.
We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.
About the Role
The role sits in the Strategic Operations in the International Operations Department, which plays a critical role in the management of our largest and most complex program to ensure it is positioned to deliver results, drive growth with excellence, committed to implementing best practices at scale, while simultaneously adhering to core programmatic and operational standards. The Strategic Operations team reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and provides strategic, financial and operational support to the Nigeria country program, which delivers one third of MSI’s global contraceptive impact in Africa.
This new role is created to provide support and capacity to Nigeria’s growing donor portfolio and to bolster up both Regional Programme Manager and Associate Director Finance to fulfil financial and operational project management needs. Under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Director for Strategic Operations Finance and in close cooperation with the Regional Programme Manager, you will support the delivery of funded projects in Nigeria by facilitating and ensuring effective project and grant management; supporting financial and narrative donor reporting and overseeing financial processes including business planning, budgeting, monthly performance reviews, forecasting, and risk and compliance. You will be responsible for providing critical financial and risk management support to the MSIN project team, liaise with Donor Finance Team and Global Program and Partnership colleagues to play a key role in analysing and communicating financial results and performance; ensuring system and process efficacy and compliance with MSI quality standards and donor contractual obligations are met.
About You
For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.
This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.
Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.
We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.
We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.
To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and guide finance and project teams
- SUN accounts (ideally), Vision XL and Excel skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including with people who do not have a background in finance.
- Proven relationship building skills and ability to work jointly and effectively in cross-cultural setting.
- Strong financial analytical and technical skills and organizational/coordinating capability
- Ability to manage a heavy workload with competing priorities, remaining calm under pressure.
- Desired experience with AI tools
To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:
- Demonstrated project/financial management experience of large and complex donor-funded grants.
- Knowledge of donor regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to produce, deliver and present meaningful financial analysis and recommend appropriate actions to enhance organizational performance
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in from the necessary stakeholders
- Demonstration of ‘making things happen’, operating at pace and delivering effectively through others
- Ability to initiate, develop and maintain relationships with staff, peers and external stakeholders at a senior level
- Experience of developing and embedding processes, systems and tools.
Formal education/qualification
- Part Qualified accountant or higher
- Degree-educated or equivalent
- Advanced level of Excel
Please see job description on our website.
Location: London, UK (minimum of 2 days per week in the office to be pro-rated (i.e. 1 day in office for the part-time nature of this position))
Full-time: 21 hours per week (3 days per week 0.6 FTE) with a possibility to become full time and/or permanent
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum for candidates based in the UK – please note this salary will be pro-rated for the 21 hours (3 days) per week.
Salary band: BG 9 MP
Closing date: 19th March 2026 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.
Lead Financial Strategy. Enable Extraordinary Care.
At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide specialist care and vital support to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and surrounding counties.
It costs £3.4 million each year to maintain our current level of care, with minimal government funding. Every decision we make must balance compassion with sustainability. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to help secure our long-term future and develop services in line with demand.
This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a much-loved local charity and ensure we continue reaching every child and family who needs us.
The Role
As Director of Finance, you will:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and be a key member of the Senior Management Team
- Lead long-term financial planning to ensure sustainability and resilience
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reserves management
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and statutory requirements
- Present clear, insightful financial reports to the Board of Trustees
- Be responsible for financial controls, systems and governance
You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and values-driven finance leader who brings:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant senior financial leadership experience
- Strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting and financial governance
- The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- High levels of integrity, judgement and emotional intelligence
Charity or healthcare experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from commercial or public sector backgrounds who are motivated to apply their expertise in a purpose-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a beautiful, purpose-built hospice in Maidenhead
- Generous annual leave, including your birthday off and additional “Alexander Days”
- Pension and Death in Service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- A genuinely supportive, values-led culture
- Staff discounts
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pathway Project is an inspiring Domestic Abuse Charity that makes a difference, it's a great place to work, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy and we need a Finance Manager who can match our energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to be responsible for the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity supporting the CEO with the Finance Strategy.
She will be driven, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Charity Commission and Charity SORP (FRS 102).
She will work closely with the CEO, SMT and Trustees and she will provide clear, timely financial information to support sound operational and strategic decision-making and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Please apply via CharityJob apply, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact the CEO Sam Booth , the office number is available on the website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

