Management accountant assistant jobs

Role Context and Purpose

Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolsters its support to the organisation ensuring delivers safe and high quality services.

The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director will join the finance team and play a crucial role in the day-to-day financial administration of the charity. You will also play a key role in improving our financial systems and process as we continue to grow. This is a 35 hours per week role, working flexibly and hybrid to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Ensure robust financial administration of all supplier payments and funder receipts including all entries into accounting system to relevant programme and project budgets and the subsequent filing of all payment documentation.

• To provide a professional and comprehensive service in dealing with finance queries raised by suppliers, customers and funders Accounts Payable

• Ensure goods and services invoiced have been ordered and charged in accordance with the approved purchase order • Raise regular BACs payments, ensuring all creditors are paid in accordance with internal policies

• Fulfilling orders and booking requests using company credit card on an adhoc basis

• Record all transactions on SAGE

• Reconcile the creditors account on a regular basis Accounts Receivable

• Ensure all invoices are processed in line with requests

• Record all receipts in SAGE

• Manage credit control function, ensuring that all debts are received in line with internal policies and procedures

Cash Management & Bank

• To oversee the distribution of petty cash when required and reconcile receipts

• Perform bank reconciliation on a regular basis and ensure all payment information is updated

• To support the Finance Assistant (Trust and Grants) in periods of absence

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions

• Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director

• Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days.

The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job on the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time, the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost, and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, this job description may be revised from time to time.

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a basic DBS check. 

To support the Finance team with efficient and effective financial processing and financial controls, by holding responsibility for the various admin tasks within the team. To maintain close working relationships with other AKF (UK) employees and provide cover of key responsibilities for the Finance Officer (Expenditure) and Finance Officer (Income).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Financial administration

• Administration of the donations inbox, liaising with donors and prospective donors for simple queries. Ensuring good organisation of the inbox with a clear labelling system.

• Draft donation acknowledgement letters for donors to acknowledge donations received.

• Management of Raisers Edge donations management system, including:

review of potential duplicate donor records

ensuring documentation for Gift Aid donors

making edits and updates to donor records as and when required.

• Creation of a tracker for Raisers Edge issues to ensure these are managed and dealt with appropriately.

• Follow up with donors who have expressed an interest in Gift Aid.

• Liaising with the Comms team to ensure maintenance of supporters contact list.

• Digital archiving of paper-based records held within the Finance Department.

• Support Finance Managers with the organisation of the shared drive and the Sharepoint site.

• Management of Finance policy and procedure documents library on the shared drive, ensuring these are up-to-date and accessible to staff.

• Scan letters received for finance and deal with these appropriately (sharing with the relevant individual and/or filing on the shared drive).

• Download bank statements on a daily basis and save on the shared drive.

Financial controls

• Reconciliation of simple balance sheet accounts (e.g. petty cash, debit notes, deposit accounts) on a monthly basis. • Reconciliation of properties bank accounts and deposit accounts on a monthly basis.

• Support the Finance Officer (Income) with donations collections and trips to the bank to deposit cash and cheque donations, ensuring all cheques and cash received are banked promptly and securely.

• Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts, particularly with regard the provision of supporting documentation.

Financial processing

• Manage the corporate credit card process and user register, including onboarding of new users.

• Issue monthly credit card statements to staff members for their expenses submissions.

• Conduct first finance review of monthly credit card submissions and collate the supporting documentation submitted, ready for posting.

• Collate Out of Pocket expenditure claims and conduct a first review of these before processing by the Finance Officer (Expenditure). 

• Support the Finance Officer (Income) with quarterly donor pledge statements process.

• Post property and Victoria Hall interest, bank sweeps, and charges into Business Central.

Supporting others

• Perform any other financial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller, Properties Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Operations.

• Supporting Finance Officers (Income and Expenditure) and covering key tasks in their absence

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Levels (desirable).

Experience

• Experience using Excel and MS Office suite.

• Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision; ability to anticipate issues or scenarios, and to address them proactively

• Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements (desirable).

Skills

• Highly organised with good administrative skills.

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Fluent in oral and written English.

• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.

• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.

Knowledge

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics.

• Awareness of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation.

Application Details:

• Must have right to work in the UK.

•Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

As Portsmouth Cathedral continues its journey of growth and expansion, we seek a CFO who will not only ensure financial oversight and compliance but also drive strategic initiatives to foster financial sustainability. Your expertise will be instrumental in solidifying the Cathedral’s financial position, optimising its resources, and advancing our service to the community.   

Following the implementation of the Cathedrals’ Measure 2021, and the registration of Portsmouth Cathedral as a charity in March 2024, the new role of Chief Finance Officer, funded by the Cathedrals Sustainability Fund, will support Chapter, the Cathedral’s governing body, in offering strategic financial leadership. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the CFO will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will manage a small team and will oversee the operational processes and functions, and communicate the necessary assurances, information and reports to the Senior Management Team, Chapter and the Board of our to be established trading company periodically. This will involve communicating complex financial ideas and information to a range of stakeholders (mostly non-financial).   

The successful candidate will be CAEW, ACCA or CIMA Qualified or similar and be able to show continued professional and personal development .  They will have:

•  Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development.   

• Strong knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices.   

• Excellent verbal and written communicator with an enthusiastic can-do approach and the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively.   

• Experience of dealing with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders.  

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.   

• Familiarity with a multi-fund accounting software   

• Empathy with the ethos of the Church of England. 

They will be:

• Commited to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

• Commited to equal opportunties and inclusivity and at ease when working at all levels. 

• Self-motivated.

• Highly collaborative and have excellent interpersonal skills including warmth, tact, diplomacy, discretion and imagination.

• Meet the standards required to pass a Fit and Proper Persons test. 

Safeguarding

The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese applicable to this role.

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays
• Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
• Commitment to professional development and training
• Cash health plan

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.  

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary - £44,805 FTE
• Hours - Full time, 35 hours per week
• Contract type - Temporary, up to 12 months maternity cover
• Bristol Hybrid - Expectation to be in the office in central Bristol 2 days a week
• Closing date - Tuesday 20th May 2025
• WC interview date - 2nd June 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a qualified Management Accountant with management accounting experience to join our Finance team.

This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate reporting of the charity’s income earned each month and to support in the forecasting of income for inclusion in the annual budgets and regular re-forecasts.

The role holder will provide explanations of variances to budget and/or forecast.

The role holder will work with the Income Operations, Income Generation and Finance teams to ensure processes around income are sufficiently robust to ensure the accurate reporting of income in the monthly management accounts and the minimisation of work to reconcile income received in the bank with income reported in the income statement.

The role holder will play an integral role in the successful implementation of the new finance system. Ensuring that the opportunities the new technology offers are integrated and that stakeholders see a noted difference in the reporting and analysis they receive from Finance.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Work with the two Finance Business Partners and wider Finance team, in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Responsible for ensuring the accurate reporting of income in the monthly management accounts and in the annual report and accounts.
• Work closely with the Income Operations team in particular to ensure income is appropriately recorded in CARE (CRM system) and subsequently in Business Central (the new finance system).
• Preparation of templates used for budgets and forecasts and completion of budgets, as directed by the Finance Business Partner.
• Maintain KPIs each month, flagging trends identified which indicate risks and opportunities to budgets and forecasts to the Finance Business Partner and wider Finance team.
• Modelling of income and income scenarios to support project work and business cases.
• Build strong relationships within Finance and work with colleagues to promote and ensure positive collaboration across departments.

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Experience of management accounting and the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Reviewing and implementing process improvements required to improve the accuracy of monthly reporting.
• Educated to degree level or evidenced equivalent.
• Strong Excel capability and proficient in the use of other Microsoft Office applications.
• A team player with the ability to forge excellent working relationships quickly.
• Ability to prioritise delivery of conflicting priorities and to effectively manage stakeholder expectations around deadlines.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

• Key role within the senior management team
• Manage financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction

About Our Client

Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives

Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change.

Job Description

The Senior Management Accountant will include:

• Lead budget process, guide Management Accountants and Finance Officers.
• Develop timetables, coordinate tasks, and ensure accurate financial data capture.
• Supervise month-end processes and key reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reports for Senior Command Team and Business Executive Leaders and ensure compliance with financial instructions.
• Manage non-statutory returns and provide external information.
• Align financial resources with staffing needs and ensure timely pay reconciliations.
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Ensure adherence to Force Financial Regulations and best financial practices.
• Manage ad-hoc requests, including Freedom of Information.
• Champion Business Intelligence for financial reporting and system development.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and review budget setting practices.
• Manage and develop the Management Accountants team, providing leadership and performance management.
• Deputise for the Management Accountant Lead as required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Management Accountant will be/have:

• Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant with full membership.
• Significant and recent management accounting experience.
• Up to date with current accounting issues and good, practical accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with significant experience of large, complex ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to use a range of communication techniques.
• Experience of building strong working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior managers and budget holders.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience of leading a team and staff management.

What's on Offer

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme 
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working.
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police.
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police).
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.

Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Contact

Nazmine Bedoyya
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715054Z

• Key leadership role within the senior management team
• Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction

About Our Client

Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives

Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change.

Job Description

The Head of Management Accounting will:

• Lead financial management and reporting for Districts/Departments, ensuring timely and accurate financial information for the Senior Command Team and Business Executive Leaders including revenue, grants, and capital income/expenditure.
• Produce and monitor budgets in line with Force timetables, providing assurance to the Senior Command Team and Business Executive Leaders on financial integrity.
• Strategic lead on the delivery of financial management, financial reporting and financial advice to the Districts/Departments budget holders and providing financial information to Senior Command Team and aligning financial decisions with the Force's goals and addressing financial risks.
• Responsible for all aspects of producing accurate and timely financial information for budget monitoring and budget setting in line with the Force's periodic timetable. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Chief Finance Officer to provide assurance to the to the Senior Command Team regarding the integrity of the Finance's finance position
• Driving efficiency's across with the team through ensuring that the line management responsibility model based on one to four/five ratio is fully embedded within the Finance Officers.
• Drive efficiency's by embedding a 1:4/5 line management ratio within Finance Officers, standardising procedures, and reducing reporting variability.
• Lead annual budget planning, working with senior leaders to ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
• Challenge and support senior leaders to improve financial plans and achieve value for money.
• Implement performance frameworks, reviewing KPIs, and driving continuous improvement across the finance team.
• Manage the Management Accounting Team and Capital Accountant, prioritising tasks and fostering staff development.
• Promote teamwork and strong communication within the Finance team and with the Financial Accounting Team.
• Develop financial training for staff and senior leaders, improving financial literacy across the Force.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial management policies, procedures, and internal audit processes.
• Provide strategic financial support for key meetings, financial statements, and HMICFRS inspections.
• Oversee financial management of Grants, ensuring compliance with procedures and financial instructions.
• Lead bench-marking and networking to report financial data and identify efficiency's.
• Support financial management systems development, acting as the SME for the Oracle ERP system.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance on specialism areas and other duties as required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Management Accounting will be/have:

• Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant.
• Significant experience in management accounting and strategic financial planning and working with a finance business partnering model to deliver the outcomes.
• Up to date with current accounting issues.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
• Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice.
• Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience of advising, challenging, and negotiating with senior officers, managers, and budget holders in a confident manner.
• Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate,collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers, and budget holders.
• Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems.
• Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation.
• Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of leading and managing a team of professional staff in a highly pressurised environment.
• Ability to contribute to financial governance, compliance, scrutiny matters.

What's on Offer

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme 
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Contact

Nazmine Bedoyya
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715044Z

The mission of Jews for Jesus is to “Relentlessly Pursue God’s plan for the salvation of the Jewish people.”  Our missionaries carry out the core work of the ministry in the greater London area.   The objective of the role is to support the Charity in operational management, governance, and compliance. The position is essential for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while strengthening internal policies, implementing a robust risk management framework, and assist with accurate reporting to the Board.

The Administrative Manager is a vital part of our team coordinating all the administrative and operational areas of the charity enabling the missionary staff to focus on sharing the Gospel with Jewish people. Specific responsibilities include day-to-day finances and bill paying, budget development, daily and long-term upkeep of facilities, general administration, HR, and project management.  Problem solving is a significant requirement of the position.   The successful candidate should be able to anticipate needs, evaluate solutions, and resolve problems that arise within the branch.

Benifits include 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and 10% employer pension contribution.

Finance Manager

ABOUT US – THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

OUR VALUES

• Awareness and personal responsibility.
• Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit.
• Collaboration and community: every person matters and so does the collective.

Ready to make a difference? Join us!

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager with strong background in charity finance to join our Executive team. A key role working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and Trustees.

✔ join a highly committed, experienced and collaborative team in a dynamic organisation, with strong collaborative and human-centric practice, growing and changing in innovative ways

✔ deliver a diverse role with opportunities to grow as a professional

✔ join the Gestalt Centre, a beacon of excellence in the therapy world

✔ support people develop emotional and psychological wellbeing and create a world where meaningful relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

✔ flexible working and hybrid with home working and convenient office location when you’re in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager will proactively plan, manage and oversee the financial strategy, operations, and compliance of our dynamic and growing organisation. The role contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic planning and has hands-on oversight of financial transactions, operations, compliance and reporting.  

As the Finance Manager, you will be a member of the Executive leadership team working closely with the CEO on matters of financial strategy and business development - contributing to strategic decisions and providing financial guidance.You’d also be supported by the Finance Manager Assistant and the Bookkeeper.

Main Objectives

• Provide leadership, in-depth knowledge and financial expertise to support the organisation’s strategy, business development and operations. 
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations including payroll, payments, controls and cash flow to ensure sound financial management and accuracy around all financial routines and procedures. Also ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting - working closely with the CEO.
• Lead on enhancing procedural efficiencies and streamlining in finance operations.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts. Manage the annual financial audit and implement recommendations.
• Provide and manage sound financial reporting and conduct financial analysis and financial modelling for business development.
• Work with and manage the Finance Manager Assistant and Bookkeeper.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role works closely with the CEO and is assisted by the Assistant Finance Manager and the Bookkeeper.

Financial Planning

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, highlighting key trends, opportunities and risks. Also scenario planning and financial modelling for growth and sustainability.
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO, Executive and Trustees also assisting with business planning and strategy and business development.

Financial Management

• Lead on and manage the annual financial audit, including preparation, responding to auditors queries and implementation of recommendations, effectively and in a timely manner. Also filling with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Lead on the day-to-day management of financial operations to ensure sound financial management and accuracy of all financial routines and procedures.
• Monitor performance of actuals in relation to budget, income generation targets, approved expenditure and in relation to forecast. Note, analyse and comment on variations and propose adjustments.  
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for decision-making and planning.
•  Advise on and manage investments and cashflow.

Governance: Policies, procedures and financial controls

• Ensure compliance with all requirements and standards in respect to Insurance, Companies House, Charities Commission and HMRC.
• Proactively lead on process improvements as we grow. Includes writing, reviewing and updating finance procedures and policies, in collaboration with the CEO and Executive colleagues.
• Ensure governance documents are up to date. Including Trustees appointment and resignation records, conflict-of-interest forms, and relevant submissions to Companies House.
• Monitoring and mitigating financial risks while maintaining robust internal controls. Also manage credit control and ensure that payments are received on time.
• Ensure financial procedures, policies and reporting systems are updated as required and maintained thereafter.

Accounting

• Supervise and review accounting tasks and records processed by the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely, up to date and accurate accounting practice including journal entries, accruals, phasing and reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of income and expenses allocation and coding, including deferred income and monthly reconciliations.
• Review and update coding structures and nominal coding, clearing accounts and reconciliations in collaboration with the CEO and finance colleagues.

Payments and Payroll

• Manage effectively payroll, tax and pension submissions, banking and associated procedures.   
• Ensure all payments are made, received and acknowledged in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Maintain up to date records of financial calculations regarding payments and fees for tutors, assessors and other stakeholders.

Contracts Management

• Ensure that operational, building, insurance and supplier contracts are up to date and renew them as required. Includes utility bills, IT and telephone.
• Prepare and issue employee contracts (working with the CEO/HR).

Support service delivery

• Calculate and prepare courses fees and other financial information for reviews and to support decision-making
• Liaise with students to offer and manage payment plans
• Ensure financial queries by colleagues, collaborators, students and practitioners are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner.
• Support the integration of financial and operational systems.

People Management

• Supervise, manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper, ensuring and supporting high performance and wellbeing.
• Recruitment, induction and professional development of the finance team. Also ensuring team members understand and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and experience  

• Qualified or part-qualified (final stage), for example ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years relevant financial management experience working with a charity/not for profit.
• Good experience of sound accounting and financial management in the charity/not for profit sector. Good knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.
• Sound knowledge and experience of leading and managing the audit process.
• Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with payroll and pension processes and management systems for accounting functions, including QuickBooks.
• Sound knowledge and experience providing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience of contributing to the strategic, organisational and financial planning processes and leading on budgeting and forecasting.
• Extensive experience in balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Sound experience working effectively with confidentiality and GDPR in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
• Good experience with organisational realities, challenges and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary team (desirable).
• Experience facilitating or leading change and growth (desirable).

Qualities

• Awareness of self and others alongside a learning and growth mindset
• Leadership and management with kindness, integrity and collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate financial concepts and information in accurate, simple and clear ways and work collaboratively across teams and at a senior level
• Proactive dynamic leadership and project management skills and ability to apply big picture thinking. 
• Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic organisation.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback, learn and grow as a professional
• Creativity, resourcefulness and an open mind to be able to see opportunities, embrace challenges and facilitate resolution of any issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion and commitment to the Gestalt Centre values, work and direction
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and accounting software systems
• Competency using MS Office, email, online platforms and learning management systems

The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire.  With a network of 200 parishes, there is a Christian presence in every local community.  There is a rich variety of people and traditions, which are united in our shared mission of "worshipping God, making new disciples, transforming communities".

The Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd (DBF) manages the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese and its associated entities as well as managing activities to serve and equip these parishes through various activities and projects. 

The Finance & Governance team handle all matters concerning Diocesan and Cathedral finance including the administration and collection of parish share, paying invoices and expenses, budgeting, annual statutory, management accounts, clergy stipends, staff salaries, advice to parishes on parochial finance matters. 

This role covers the full range of work in an accounting system dealing with input to and output from all ledgers with specific responsibility for the administration of parish shares and fees including the issuing of regular statements to parishes. The purpose is to ensure that the accounting system has accurate and timely financial data which is available to those who require it either for decision-making or for external reports and accounts.

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be working with a forward-thinking educational trust, to recruit a Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making and operational financial management at one of their schools. The school is part of a leading Multi-Academy Trust that places innovation, inclusion, and impact at the heart of its operations.

As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the CFO and work closely with the school’s Financial Controller and School Business Manager. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategic financial planning and budget management
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Supporting reforecasting and variance analysis
• Managing the end-to-end finance operations, from payroll to procurement
• Maintaining compliance with trust-wide financial procedures
• Line management of the Finance Officer/Assistant
• Acting as a key liaison between the school and the Trust Central Finance Team

You will need:

• Fully or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or AAT Level 4) or equivalent experience.
• Substantial experience in a finance environment, ideally within education or a public sector setting.
• Skilled in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge (experience with IRIS Financials a plus.)
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A natural communicator, confident working with a range of stakeholders.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in education, working with a supportive team in a highly respected trust. You'll benefit from flexible working hours, generous holidays, and the opportunity to grow within an organisation that values its people.

For more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Dow at Ivy Rock Partners.

Registered Care Manager

Are you an experienced leader in residential care? 

Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? 

Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Cumbria Emmaus House!

We’re searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care and hospitality team at Emmaus House, a warm and welcoming 26-bed Christian residential care home located in the scenic town of Whitehaven, Cumbria.

This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

What You’ll Do: 

• Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
• Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
• Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
• Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
• Engage with local support groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;;
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting; 
• Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above); 
• Strong leadership and people management skills; 
• A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities; 
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Why Join Us? 

• Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum 
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• Training & development
• Ongoing support from management
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
• Care Friends referral 
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Emmaus House is waiting for you! 

Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

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 under-represented on our senior management team at present.

A little about us

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team of a dynamic and growing children’s charity as Finance Assistant. 

Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families.  To achieve this we deliver a range of services.  The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London.  Currently we have over 50 counsellors/therapists working on-site in approximately 70 schools (both Catholic non-Catholic).  We also provide high quality early years education and family support, including offering emergency assistance for families in crisis. 

Our values

We work with children and families of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need so they can overcome the challenges they face, achieve their potential and have better chances in life.  Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.

What we are looking for

The post will suit someone who is highly numerate, organised and keen to develop and learn new skills (lots of training and development opportunities will be available).  Excellent attention to detail will be essential. This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference, working within a small team to support our finance function and – ultimately – ensure our organisation can achieve its goals and help many more children and families in need. 

What you get in return

The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (plus bank holidays).
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Hybrid working options (once established in the role).
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme 
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000
Hours: 35 hours per week

Location

This role will be based at our lovely and leafy Head Office in North Kensington (W10). 

Application process

Please go to 'quick apply'. Please ensure you include a cover letter with your CV. The letter should be no more than two pages and set out why you feel you have the skills and experience to excel in this role (referencing the job description). Please also explain what motivated you to apply. 

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled finance professional to step into a Finance Manager position at a respected charity delivering a wide range of impactful community and cultural programmes. This role offers broad exposure across the finance function, from charity-specific reporting and grant management to commercial income and monthly accounts, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into a Finance Manager role and take the next step in their career.

You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for transactional processes, month-end reporting, and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional (QBE)

• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical thinking

• Self-starter who works well both independently and within a team

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership experience and progress into a Finance Manager role

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Receivable activities

• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including reporting

• Maintain accurate records and perform balance sheet reconciliations

• Track budgets and investigate any variances

• Oversee cash flow, bank accounts, and corporate credit cards

• Help prepare VAT returns and audit documentation

• Act as a finance point of contact for internal teams, providing guidance and support

• Contribute to grant tracking, compliance, and reporting

Additional Info

• Based on-site in North London, supporting both frontline services and event delivery

• Some flexibility required, including occasional evening work

• Reports to the CFO and provides line management to the Finance Assistant

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Salary: (UK): £36,674 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role:

Due to internal movement, Mary’s Meals International (MMI) is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our growing global finance team. Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will play a key role in our finance team, leading on the strengthening of our financial processes and controls, managing our statutory accounts and external audit process.

You will:

• Lead on the production of the Annual Accounts in line with FRS 102 (Charities SORP) and statutory requirements and liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process throughout the year.
• Evaluate, develop and implement appropriate financial systems & processes, including liaising with suppliers/3rd party providers as required.
• Quality control the completion and recording of financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage treasury, cashflow activity, including proactive monitoring of our currency mix.  
• Provide direction, leadership and support to a small team of Finance Assistants.
• Support and challenge the financial control and financial management across MMI to ensure good stewardship of funds.  

About you:

• Strong experience in accountancy, including financial processes, controls, and annual accounts preparation.
• Proven experience of UK accountancy practices and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality, accurate financial information.
• Excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient in using financial software packages.
• Credible people manager with experience in supervision, coaching, and support.
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex finance processes clearly.
• Practical, hands-on, with a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience of managing external service providers, including auditors.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively across diverse global settings.

A relevant degree/professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential.

We are a global movement with a remote-first approach and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We are open to accommodating part-time working patterns where possible, please let us know about your requirements. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia
• Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. For international candidates - any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions/ taxation 

How to apply:

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. If you are looking for more from your role and our work and values resonate with you, please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you would be a great Finance Manager here at Mary’s Meals International.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025.

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