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A little bit about the role

Contract: Full time, fixed term
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office

The Culture and Operations Director (COD) ensures Frontline is a high-performing, well-governed charity with a strong culture of freedom and responsibility - a place people can do their best work to achieve Frontline’s mission.

They have strategic responsibility for charity-wide planning to ensure Frontline’s operational functions, effectively support teams to navigate challenges whilst maximising new opportunities. The successful candidate will join Frontline at a pivotal moment and play a key role in driving the next exciting step of our growth.

The COD will ensure high-quality operational support is available to all teams. Working closely with Frontline’s Leadership Group (Heads and Directors), to make sure that the appropriate and timely information, tools and guidance (e.g. HR, IT and finance) are available to managers and teams as needed. This includes working alongside other members of SLT, to:

• Confidently support Frontline through a period of growth and structural change
• Embody the culture of freedom and responsibility, leading by example, and implementing strategies which improve efficiency and quality
• Maintain Executive oversight of Frontline’s finances, working  with Head of Finance and Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Chair to ensure budgeting and financial decision-making is robust and strategic, to support the ongoing stability of the charity
• Maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring a connected and informed workforce who collaborate effectively. Oversee the success of key events such as annual all-staff away days, monthly gatherings and leadership stocktakes
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Frontline trustees, partner organisations and the Department for Education (DfE)
• Effectively lead teams to maintain Frontline's strong track-record of meeting legal/regulatory requirements, to minimise risk to the charity

Key Responsibilities

The COD will lead teams delivering on operational priorities in line with freedom and responsibility, to ensure we remain high performing:

Change management:

• Lead the coordination and project-management of an organisation-wide restructure, ensuing the charity is well-positioned to deliver on contractual obligations whilst diversifying to further amplify our impact and that teams are kept well-informed and feed into structural changes
• Support Frontline teams to work  collaboratively and deliver plans to broaden the scope of Frontline's work, extending activity beyond current areas of focus whilst maintaining a strong, shard commitment to Freedom and Responsibility.
• Develop and adhere to tracking and monitoring systems ensuring annual priorities remain on track to achieve Frontline's mission and long-term strategy.

People and Culture:

• Manage the Head of People to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen and embed our culture and grow personal accountability
• Support the Head of People to ensure excellent HR administration, support and use of data (e.g. staff turnover, sickness levels and performance reporting) to inform future planning and decision-making
• Ensure the team design and deliver high-quality staff induction and training which support staff to thrive (e.g. personal leadership, managing effectively and radical candour)
• Maintain awareness of trends and developing technologies to support efficiencies, e.g approaches to recruitment and support to managers.

Finance and Governance:

• Manage Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure sound budget management (£25m annually), financial controls and clear reporting mechanisms are in place
• Work with the Finance team to ensure FARC and the board have the necessary information and confidence in the financial leadership of Frontline.

Charity Quality and Efficiency:

• Manage and support IT and System leads across Frontline, ensuring they have the resources and compliance mechanisms to ensure robust systems are in place.
• Support Contract Governance teams to negotiate and implement significant government contracts, ensuring outcomes are achievable and effective governance and commercially sound contracts are in place.

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or develop a career in finance. Applications are welcomed from school leavers, those returning to work, and anyone seeking to gain valuable finance experience.

Thank you for taking an interest in applying for this role at Imperial Health Charity. We are seeking an individual keen to take the first step towards a finance qualification and with an interest in supporting our mission to enhance the experience of care for patients, and support our hardworking NHS staff, driving better outcomes both within our hospitals and in the wider communities we serve.

The Finance Assistant (Apprentice) is responsible for providing general financial support to the organisation through the completion of a variety of financial tasks with the support and guidance of the Finance Manager, whilst undertaking learning and development leading to an AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 2 or Level 3, depending on current qualifications and experience).

About us 

CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections. 

Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feelunderstood andempoweredto be their full self and live their best life. Our values are: 

Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences. 

Support – We are supportive, caring and kind. 

Community – We connect people and build community. 

Trust – We earn trust and create safety. 

Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly. 

About the role 

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations. 

This role involves overseeing the charity’s financial management, producing budgets and management accounts, monitoring cashflow, ensuring financial compliance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation. 

The successful candidate will join our Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees and playing a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth 

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What you’ll do: 

• Lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations 

• Oversee the charity’s financial management 

• Produce budgets and management accounts 

• Monitor cashflow 

• Ensure financial compliance 

• Support strategic decision-making 

• Ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation 

• Join the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees 

• Play a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth 

Salary Band:  £30,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE (DOE) 
Contract Type:  1 year fixed-term contract with potential to extend 

Reports to: CEO 

Working Pattern:  21 hours per week Monday – Friday

Location: Bromley-based. Must be able to work in the office on Tuesdays, with the remainder of the week working from home or at venues within the Bromley borough as required. 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is 

• A resilient, solution-focused professional 

• Able to work efficiently on their own initiative and collaboratively within a small, dedicated team 

• Passionate about supporting the work of a local charity and contributing to positive outcomes for autistic people and their families 

• A team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can build productive relationships with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders 

• Confident presenting financial information and supporting organisational decision-making 

They will ideally have experience of charity finance, including budgeting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, financial compliance and financial reporting. Knowledge of Charity SORP and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous. 

We are particularly keen to attract those with lived experience of neurodivergence and believe in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who reflect our values. 

The ability to travel in and around the Bromley area is essential to the role. 

Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work. 

Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and 

support others to grow. 

Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed. 

Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities. 

Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic pride. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 
 
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability. 

How to apply  

Before you apply, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully.  This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.

Please apply with

• your CV (no more than 2 pages) and; 

• a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include: 

• your motivation for the role

• your motivation for working for us 

• your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification. 

 
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted). 

The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check. 

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2026 

Interviews to take place: w/c 5th October 2026 

The information you provide remains anonymous and is stored and processed separately to the recruitment campaign.  

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment without sponsorship. 

We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

Following an exciting period of growth, CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions focused individual looking to continue their career in charity finance, both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.

You’ll be working closely with our Head of Finance & Contracts to help manage CoppaFeel!’s day-to-day finances and contribute to a range of essential finance functions. As part of a newly developed finance team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact as we shape our systems and processes to support our continued growth.

We’re looking for someone with experience of line management within a finance role, ideally within a small team or charity environment. You’ll need to be confident using accounting software (we use Xero), have strong Excel skills, and be comfortable working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the success of our mission.

You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team. This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Operations

• Oversee cashflow, month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, payroll, VAT, Gift Aid and grant income.

• Manage the day-to-day finance function, including queries and bank payments.

• Maintain effective financial policies, controls and processes to mitigate financial risk and promote best practice.

Management Accounting

• Checking and finalising of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports.

• Finance business partnering delegated budget holders (managers).

• Lead quarterly Forecasting process & support on annual budget setting.

Stakeholder Management

• Support Auditors and provide required financial information.

• Line manage finance officer and assistant.

• Work with external finance agencies to ensure a smooth handover of day-to-day processes.

Procurement & Projects

• Supporting in value for money costings and ROI’s.

• Work with People team to check Freelance contracts.

• Work closely with the Operations Team and others on cross-organisational projects.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity, in line with the needs of the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge, & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience

• Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people within the organisation

• Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP

• Have experience driving change and improving processes.

• Experience in managing a Finance team

• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)

• Proactive and able to use own initiative to be solutions focused

• Ability to identify financial risks and maintain effective controls

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to analyse financial information and provide clear, practical advice

Desirable

• Experience using Xero

• Experience using Power Query

Application information

Applications will close at the end of the day on Thursday 1st October, however pre-assessment Excel tests will be conducted throughout the application period.

First Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.

• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy

• Core working hours of 10am to 4pm

• Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies

All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.

Head of Finance & Operations 

A leading health-focused membership body is looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Operations to join its senior leadership team.

This is the lead finance role within the organisation, with a broad remit spanning finance, facilities, procurement and operations. You’ll provide strategic leadership and challenge, ensuring resources are used effectively while helping to shape financial strategy, improve systems and processes and support organisational transformation.

Key details:

· Salary: £78,131 – £87,344

· Full-time – 35 hours per week

· Largely remote – just one day per week in the Central London office, usually Wednesdays

· Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning, reporting and compliance

· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reserves, cash and longer-term scenario planning

· Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team, Council and Finance, Risk & Audit Committee

· Lead business partnering and ensure senior stakeholders have meaningful financial insight to support decision-making

· Oversee facilities, procurement, business continuity and key operational projects

· Lead a team of nine, including three direct reports

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior leadership experience across finance and operations. You’ll need experience of leading transformation and cultural change, developing long-term finance and operational strategies, and leading high-performing teams. Strong technical knowledge across areas including FRS102, Charity SORP, VAT, payroll and tax is also important.

Benefits include:

· Annual pay rise in line with inflation, with eligible colleagues also moving up a scale point within their grade

· 12% employer pension contribution

· Flexible working, supporting a wide range of arrangements including varied hours and condensed weeks

· Hybrid working – just one day per week in the office (usually Wednesdays), with the remainder from home

A great opportunity for an experienced senior finance leader looking for a broad, strategic role combining finance and operations, with significant organisational influence and excellent flexibility.

Closing date: 2nd October

Please send your CV for further consideration.

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, with experience of charity accounting and a customer-focused approach? Do you take pride in ensuring income is accurately recorded and reported and enjoy working with data? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Officer (Income) to play a key role within our Finance team, helping to ensure the Charity's income is managed accurately and efficiently.

About the Role: The Finance Officer (Income) is a vital member of the Finance team, responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of the Charity's diverse income streams. You will manage the monthly income reconciliation process, prepare income journals, support Gift Aid accounting, and work closely with colleagues across Finance, Data and Fundraising teams to ensure income is recorded correctly and allocated to the appropriate funds and appeals.

The role offers the opportunity to gain broad experience across charity finance, including income accounting, fund accounting, Gift Aid, audit support, and financial controls. You will contribute to maintaining robust financial processes and help ensure the Charity can maximise the impact of every donation received.

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 will have experience working within a finance team and be working towards a finance qualification, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be comfortable working with large volumes of financial data, performing reconciliations, and investigating discrepancies.

You will bring strong Excel skills, a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. Experience supporting audit or year-end processes and working with financial systems is essential. Above all, you will be committed to RMCC's purpose and values and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

What We Offer

· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution (increasing to 8% after two years of employment)

· Flexible working options

· Study support for accountancy exams

· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, shopping and other discount schemes 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 21st September 2026 (11.30pm)

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.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager/Financial Controller to work for this well-established charity based in Northwest London (Hybrid) 

THIS IS AN URGENT PERMANENT POSITION WITH INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

• Position: Permanent
• Title: Senior Finance Manager/Financial Controller
• Reporting to: Director of Finance:
• Management: 2 Finance Staff: Finance Manager & Finance Assistant
• Salary: £55.000pa - £58.000pa
• Hybrid working: 3 days a week is required in their offices in Northwest London
• Qualification: A Fully Qualified Accountant is required.

The Role 

As the Senior Finance Manager/Financial Controller, you will run the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of transactional accounting and month-end reconciliations. You’ll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions.

The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and internal and external audits. You’ll also manage the Finance Manager and play a key role in the organisation’s financial stability and operational success.

Requirements 

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
• Proven experience managing the month-end close and preparing management accounts.
• High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero experience is advantageous). Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in the charity sector, including technical expertise in Charity SORP.

About LSE Students' Union

LSE Students' Union (LSESU) exists to help LSE students make the most of all the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university. We provide brilliant social experiences to help students make friends and find their people, a voice in LSE's decisions that affect their education, and support for those who need it most.

We're a student-led charity representing 11,000+ students at a world-class institution, and we're currently going through an exciting period of change — with a new Chief Executive in post and a review of our strategy underway. It's a great time to join the team and help shape what comes next.

About the job

This essential role is all about keeping our finances running smoothly. As part of our busy Finance team, you’ll support the full range of our back-office finance function, working closely with the Finance Officer to manage creditors, debtors and working capital. You’ll take pride in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, while promoting strong financial controls that support the wider organisation.

You’ll work closely with colleagues, students, clubs and societies, helping them navigate financial processes, resolve queries and manage their budgets effectively. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who is keen to learn, passionate about finance as a support function, and enjoys making a positive difference through both people and numbers.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will be a highly organised individual with a passionate for people and numbers, a problem solver who has experience of providing a high-quality customer-focused services.

The role will require you to work in partnership with the team to deliver high-quality customer-focused business services. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, efficient, self-sufficient, and able to deliver at pace, managing multiple competing priorities with enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written) are considered essential as well as working as part of a team and wider team.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who self-identify as coming from a disadvantaged or marginalised background.

Why apply?

As our Finance Assistant, you're joining at a pivotal moment of transformation — a chance to make a real impact on student life at one of the world's leading universities. You'll work in a collaborative environment, shoulder-to-shoulder with passionate student leaders in a staff team that's redefining what we do and how.

We offer:

- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

- Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership

- Opportunities for professional development and growth.

- Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

- Flexibility for work-life balance

How to apply

We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents:

Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.

Part 2: Supporting Statement – A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this.

Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.

Want to apply?

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline

Job Application Timeline

Closing date: 27th September Intended

Interviews date: w/c 28th September

Start date ASAP

*Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.

Future Dreams is a pioneering UK charity providing psychological, practical, and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. We also champion early detection through breast health masterclasses and fund vital research into secondary breast cancer.

Based at Future Dreams House in King’s Cross — our welcoming breast cancer support centre — we deliver a vibrant programme of in-person and online services, community activities, and one-to-one support with specialist nurses, counsellors, and therapists. Everything we do is driven by one clear belief: nobody should face breast cancer alone, or without hope.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in strengthening our in-house finance function.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-driven finance professional who wants to develop their career within a purpose-led charity.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time, records are well maintained, and financial controls are consistently applied. You’ll contribute to reliable reporting, support audit and compliance activity, and help build efficient processes that enable the charity to operate effectively.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted part of a friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be an organised, accurate and conscientious finance professional who takes pride in getting the detail right and following processes through to completion.

You will have:

• At least two years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• An AAT Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Practical experience of processing supplier invoices, expenses and other financial transactions accurately.
• Experience of bank and/or supplier account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Good working knowledge of Xero or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and meet financial deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to investigate queries and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal information.

Experience of month-end processes, charity finance and/or working within a not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous.

AAT Level 4, or progression towards a professional accounting qualification, would also be desirable.

You will be supportive of Future Dreams’ purpose and values and committed to helping us create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

What we offer

· £24,000 - £28,000 pro rota, per annum (FTE £30,000 - £35,000 pa)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Additional one-week paid shutdown over Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based at Future Dreams House.
• Free weekly yoga sessions
• A warm, inclusive working environment in a mission-driven organisation

Safeguarding

Future Dreams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of everyone who uses our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Are you looking to gain experience while working for a leading housing and homelessness charity?  

We are looking for someone to join the Rent Service Team as Assistant Rent Service Partner.

This busy team processes Housing Benefit payments from 55 local authorities in the UK for up to 4000 St Mungo’s residents; and collect over £45 million in rent and service charge plays a key role in the organisation to support clients to rebuild their lives. In this role you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Rent Service Team to facilitate early intervention of rent arrears overall.
• Be responsible for a caseload of up to 750 residents; working proactively to support clients in prevention of rent arrears within your designated caseload.
• Use your sound influencing skills in the recovery of former tenant rent arrears.
• Communicate effectively to provide high levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will be required to work for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week, from home.

About you

We think these roles offer a great opportunity for proactive people looking to develop the skills required for future career progression. We encourage you to apply if you can provide excellent customer service and demonstrate the below:

• Some knowledge, and experience of tenancy management, income and arrears collection, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An understanding of general benefit legislation and its effects on vulnerably housed people and people experiencing homelessness.
• The ability to work as part of a team with good communication skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with a variety of different people.
• Strong administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to use different IT packages including Microsoft Office.
• Good organisation and the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

We may close this advert early and encourage early application if you are interested.  

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 28 September 2026

Interview and assessments on: 12 October 2026

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Finance Assistant

• Duration: Temporary (3-6 months)
• Salary: £16.15-£17.82 per hour (equivalent to £29,387-£32,433 FTE)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Location: London / Hybrid working
• Office Attendance: Minimum 2 days per week (Wednesday is the core office day, with Thursday typically the second office day)
• Interview in-person: Wednesday 23 September
• Start Date: ASAP

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Living Streets to recruit a Finance Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading charities dedicated to creating safer, healthier and more inclusive communities through walking. You'll join a supportive finance team during a period of growth, helping to maintain smooth financial operations across both the charity and its trading activities.

About Living Streets

Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. Through campaigns, education programmes and partnerships with schools and local authorities, they work to create streets where people can walk safely, confidently and enjoyably. The organisation's trading arm supports this work through the sale of educational resources, awards and merchandise to schools and communities across the UK.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide essential support across the finance function, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and maintaining excellent internal and external customer service standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Processing supplier payments and staff expenses
• Supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Undertaking weekly bank reconciliations
• Managing credit control activities and chasing overdue payments
• Reconciling debtor and creditor balances
• Processing daily allocations and month-end tasks
• Managing the shared finance inbox and responding to queries
• Raising journals and assisting with month-end processes
• Supporting annual audit and budgeting activities

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or similar transactional finance role
• Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience processing BACS payments
• Credit control experience
• Bank reconciliation experience
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience using finance systems
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central
• Intermediate Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and pivot tables
• Experience working with high-volume transactions
• Studying towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Hiring process

This is an urgent requirement and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

One-stage interview process in-person on 23^rd September.

How to apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

About Chain of Hope

Chain of Hope is an international children’s medical charity providing life-saving cardiac care to children in developing countries. Through a combination of overseas missions, training and patient transfers, we work to ensure that children with heart disease have access to treatment regardless of where they are born.

Senior Finance Officer

Chain of Hope’s Senior Finance Officer will support the Director of Finance and Operational Systems in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including contributing to the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, and budget monitoring. The postholder will take full ownership of the charity’s purchase ledger function and purchase order management ensuring robust financial controls and strong supplier relationships.

 Responsibilities:

• Key Lead on the purchase ledger function, including processing, reconciling, and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Oversee and support the Finance Assistant in preparing weekly supplier payment runs, ensuring compliance with organisational procedures and payment deadlines.

• Administer the purchase order workflow and Finance inbox, actively chasing outstanding invoices and resolving queries with requesters to maintain smooth processing. Raising purchase orders when necessary
• Supporting month-end activities, maintaining accurate records and clear audit trails.
• Credit Card – Distribute statements for coding and monitor their return to ensure compliance within the specified timeframe.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments in line with internal controls.
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, month-end reconciliations.
• Support the production of statutory accounts in accordance with the Charity SORP and liaise with external auditors.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Finance and Operational Systems in developing and improving financial systems and procedures.
• Keep the Finance Policy updated and ensure that the document remains current.
• Provide financial insight and support to non-finance colleagues across the organisation.
• Assist with payroll processing and pension contributions, as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and relevant legislation.

Personal Attributes & Skills:

Essential:

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience in accounting (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience managing a purchase ledger and banking platforms.
• Strong understanding of charity finance and the Charity SORP.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Sage) and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information to non-finance staff.
• Demonstrate adaptability, understanding and a commitmentto learning, fostering working relationships and effective team collaboration.

Desirable:

• Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Familiarity with restricted and unrestricted fund accounting.
• Experience supporting audits and liaising with external stakeholders.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter.

Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026

Community Youth Work Manager

Oasis Community Hub, Waterloo

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract type: 1-year fixed term

Salary: £34,030 per annum (including London Weighting)

Supporting young people to thrive in Waterloo

Do you believe in the potential of every young person? Are you an experienced youth practitioner who can combine excellent frontline practice with leadership, strategic thinking and partnership working?

Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for a Community Youth Work Manager to lead and develop our youth services for young people aged 10+ across North Lambeth.

Oasis Hub Waterloo has been part of the Waterloo community for more than 20 years. We’re an ambitious, inclusive and Christ-centred organisation working alongside local people to build a community where everyone is included, can contribute and can reach their potential.

Our youth service has been working with young people in North Lambeth for more than a decade. We provide accessible, supportive and trauma-responsive services that help young people build confidence, make positive choices and thrive in our community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead our youth work at a time of development

You’ll manage a small team of youth practitioners and sessional workers while staying connected to frontline delivery. You’ll oversee and deliver group activities, after-school drop-ins and one-to-one mentoring, as well as developing holiday programmes, youth leadership and social action opportunities.

You’ll also help shape the future of our youth provision, working with colleagues across Oasis Hub Waterloo to develop our 0–18 strategy and create new, collaborative services.

Partnership working is central to the role. You’ll develop strong relationships with Oasis Academy South Bank, local youth organisations, community partners and statutory services, helping connect education, health and community provision around the needs of young people.

About you

You’ll bring significant experience of working directly with young people aged 10+, alongside the skills and confidence to lead and develop a youth service.

You’ll have:

· Strong youth work practice, including group and one-to-one work.

· Experience of developing and delivering youth programmes or projects.

· Experience of managing or supervising staff, sessional workers or volunteers.

· Strong partnership and multi-agency working skills.

· A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

· Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving services.

· Creativity, initiative and the ability to develop new opportunities for young people.

· A genuine passion for helping young people thrive.

Knowledge of youth services in Lambeth or Southwark, and experience of education, youth leadership, social action or statutory services, would be particularly welcome.

Join us

You’ll join an innovative and supportive charity where you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people and help shape the future of youth work in Waterloo.

Oasis is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

The role includes regular evening and some weekend work and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).

Please expand on your CV in your cover letter to explain why you would be a good fit for the role.

Please include how you would balance frontline youth delivery with leadership and management responsibilities.

Please also give an example of a piece of youth work you are particularly proud of, explaining what you did and what difference it made.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 21st September 2026.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Senior Finance Officer

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead accounts payable operations and help ensure strong financial controls at Depaul UK.

Position: Senior Finance Officer - Payables
Salary: £41,484 per annum
Location: London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 21 September 2026

About the role

Depaul UK is looking for a Senior Finance Officer - Payables to take the lead on the day-to-day delivery of an accurate, efficient and well-controlled accounts payable function.

You will oversee purchase ledger operations, weekly payment runs, supplier reconciliations and month-end processes, while supporting colleagues across the organisation and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function

· Preparing and managing weekly payment runs

· Ensuring staff expenses and non-payroll costs are processed in line with internal controls

· Completing monthly purchase ledger reconciliations and reviewing aged creditors

· Managing banking and credit card administration

· Leading system administration and support for the Business Central finance system

· Preparing month-end prepayments, accruals, allocations and control account reconciliations

· Reviewing and approving month-end journals and reconciliations

· Supporting year-end audit preparation and responding to audit queries

· Line managing the Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger

· Supporting continuous improvement and greater automation across finance processes

About you

You will be a part-qualified accountant or bring substantial practical experience gained across a range of finance roles.

You will have excellent knowledge of end-to-end purchase ledger processes and experience preparing accounts to trial balance stage. Strong IT skills are essential, alongside the confidence to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through systems and automation.

You will also need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise effectively and experience of supporting or managing colleagues.

Above all, you will bring personal and professional integrity and share Depaul UK's commitment to equality, inclusion and creating better futures for young people.

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK has been working to tackle homelessness since 1989. From its beginnings as a single housing project in North London, the charity has grown to provide accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

Inspired by the values of St Vincent de Paul, Depaul UK believes in the intrinsic worth of every person and takes practical, bold action to help people build brighter futures.

Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, tailored training and development, flexible working options where suitable, a cash health plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access and a range of retail, travel and wellbeing discounts.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Senior Accounts Payable Officer, Purchase Ledger Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Purchase Ledger Supervisor, Finance Team Leader or Assistant Accountant.