Management accountant jobs in chelsea harbour, greater london

Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21 hours per week (working days and times to be agreed)
Salary: £55,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)

About the Role:

As HR, Finance & Operations Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Baytree’s organisational strategy—ensuring we remain a high-performing, mission-aligned charity. You’ll lead on financial planning and reporting, organisational development, HR strategy and people practices, and efficient day-to-day operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a values-led leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for building resilient, people-centred organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance: Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial compliance using QuickBooks and associated tools.
• HR Strategy: Oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
• Operations: Ensure facilities, IT systems, and internal processes are efficient, compliant, and user-friendly.
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the SMT and Board to shape organisational strategy and manage risk.
• Culture & Compliance: Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and accountability while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

What We’re Looking For:

• CIPD Level 7 and relevant finance qualification (AAT, ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience producing budgets and managing financial systems
• Strong HR leadership and employee relations experience
• Skilled in operational management and digital systems
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission and inclusive values

Global Head of Finance
Hybrid: London, Spitalfields & homeworking
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Upward of £87, 822, depending on years of experience in a comparable role + Excellent Benefits

*Details of how to apply at the bottom of the advert*

MLC Partners are proud to be exclusively partnering with The Fund for Global Human Rights. This is a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, and an opportunity to contribute your skills within a purpose-driven, values-led organisation that recognises the importance of a people-centred approach to leadership and operations.

The Fund is an international nonprofit that exists to support grassroots human rights activists across the globe, those working with courage and conviction in their communities to create a fairer, more just world. Since 2002, the Fund has channelled more than $165 million in flexible, long-term support to local leaders and organisations on the front lines of change.

At the Fund, finance plays a central role in supporting effective, sustainable human rights work around the world. The organisation is committed to fostering a working environment where people feel respected and supported. Their values of respect, integrity, agility, sustainability, and inclusivity, are embedded in both strategic direction and in day-to-day decision-making.

This is a significant moment for the Fund as it embarks on the next phase of its strategic growth, and following recent organisational reviews, they are building the internal systems and leadership needed to sustain its long-term impact.

The Role

As Global Head of Finance, you will lead a small, dedicated international team, overseeing strategic financial planning, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across UK and US entities.

You’ll play a key role on the Fund’s management team, ensuring financial integrity, promoting sustainable growth, and partnering across functions to embed strong financial practices organisation-wide.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to guide long-term financial direction while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations and people.

Duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Financial planning, reporting and strategy: managing annual budget cycle, produce monthly, quarterly and annual finance reports.
• Compliance, Audit and Risk Management: Oversee annual audits for both US and UK entities, support compliance checks and procurement systems meet organisational and donor requirements.
• Investment, Treasury and External Relations: Monitor and management investment and cash accounts across both the US and UK – optimising returns. Managing external banking, investment and lease negotiations, managing annual vendor negotiations and renewals globally.
• Systems optimisation and process improvement.
• Team leadership: Lead and support the finance team, reviewing outputs, resolving issues to support high performance. Oversee financial training to all budget holders to maintain financial literacy and accountability across the organisation.

Essential experience

The successful candidate will possess blends of technical financial expertise with operational leadership with a continuous commitment to purpose-driven work. You will have:

• Professional financial qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Senior-level finance experience in an international charity or NGO sector.
• Strong familiarity with both UK SORP and US GAAP.
• Proven extensive knowledge of strategic financial leadership.
• Experience supporting grant management and donor reporting.
• A commitment to human rights, social justice, and inclusive workplaces.
• Mindset for process improvement and cross collaboration and partnership.
• Strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

How to Apply/Interview dates

To apply for this role, either apply directly via the Charityjobs link with an updated CV and Cover Letter, or see details on 'How to apply' page on the candidate pack attached, and send details to the specified central inbox. To discuss the role details, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

• Application closing date: 1st September
• 1st stage interviews (virtual): 17th & 18th September
• 2nd stage interviews (face-to-face in Spitalfields): 25th September

Head of Finance

Brain Research UK are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function and participate in the development of this evolving charity.

About us

Brain Research UK (BRUK) funds world-class research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of all those who are affected by neurological conditions.

The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It weighs just 3lb, yet it controls our emotions, senses and actions. Every single one of them. It is how we process the world around us. So when it breaks down, we break down. It doesn’t have to be this way.

There are hundreds of neurological conditions. We fund the best research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of those affected. We inspire scientists and families to come together, side by side, stride by stride.

We are an agile organisation operating with a small staff base to deliver far reaching impact.

The role

Effective financial management is central to our strategy and operating model. The Finance Manager will be crucial in determining how we manage our finances, resources and operations whilst embedding a culture of financial efficiency and effective controls.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance will lead on financial matters and be expected to provide critical financial information, insightful analysis and timely reporting to facilitate the growth of the Charity.

The role is standalone but working within a closeknit team. It with therefore have a degree of autonomy but will be expected to contribute to the wider development of the Charity. This is a pivotal appointment within the Charity and will provide some broad exposure to the Board and Investment Committee.

We are therefore seeking a dynamic qualified accountant who has had wide exposure to financial reporting and processes, preferably within a fundraising Charity. Being a financial ‘all rounder’, there is a real opportunity to contribute to the way the Charity operates by instilling sound financial operations and providing meaningful financial reporting. The role provides an opportunity to lead the finance function and will suit a progressive accountant looking for this kind of responsibility.

We would therefore be looking for an individual that has demonstrable experience in operating financial functions and has the personality to fit within a charity that works collaboratively. 

Your new company
A growing, London-based welfare charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the production of the 2024/25 year-end accounts, help with the audit and ensure that accounting standards are adhered to and compliance matters met. Anticipated duration is 2 months+. Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience of financial year-end accounting within the charity sector.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience). 

This role is Hybrid.

Are you a qualified finance professional ready to make an impact in a nationally significant cultural institution? The Royal Air Force Museum is looking for a proactive Finance Manager to support both the Museum and its Trading Company (RAFMEL) during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

We are a National Museum, a registered charity, and a non-departmental public body (NDPB), with vibrant public sites in London and the Midlands and a stored collection in Stafford. Our mission is to share the RAF story – past, present and future – through the people who shape it and the collections we preserve.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

About the Role:

As part of a small and dedicated finance team, you will take on a broad and varied portfolio. This includes full responsibility for financial and management reporting for RAF Museum Enterprises Limited (RAFMEL), and supporting the Head of Finance with reporting and analysis across the wider Museum.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all financial and management reporting activities for RAFMEL
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Monitor, maintain, and improve internal financial controls
• Collaborate with non-finance teams across the Museum to ensure accurate and timely financial data
• Support the implementation of process improvements and new financial initiatives
• Provide insight and clarity through accurate, first-time reporting

About You:

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills
• Highly proficient in Excel; experience with Sage 200 is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working independently, while also being a collaborative team player
• A confident communicator able to build relationships across departments
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and proactive in problem-solving

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the financial health of a respected national organisation while supporting its charitable and commercial activities.

Closing date for applications: 7 September 2025

Interviews will take place on: 17 September 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!

The Horserace Betting Levy Board is a UK- based public body that plays a crucial role in supporting British horse racing; one of the country’s oldest and most popular sports.

Operating independently from both government and industry, it funds both smaller local races as well as some of the best-known competitions in the country. In addition, it provides investment in horse welfare, veterinary research, safety and training. Although its work is largely behind the scenes, the organisation plays a vital role in keeping the sport thriving, fair and financially secure.

At present they are looking to appoint an interim Finance Manager to provide maternity cover for the current post holder. Reporting into the Financial Controller, key duties will include:

• Responsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements, liaising with the government parent and NAO as necessary.
• Oversight of the efficient and effective delivery of the transactional accounting function, ensuring all appropriate deadlines are met.
• Assist the Financial Controller with the ongoing review and updating of internal financial controls to ensure best practice throughout.
• Responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasting.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified with a strong background in technical accounting. Although an understanding of public sector finance is advantageous, my client is open to candidates from all industries. However, a hands-on nature with a strong attention to detail is essential. Working in a small but successful team, an engaging, can-do attitude is also required.

This role is being offered on a 1-year fixed term contract, with a minimum requirement for 6 days a month in the office.

About the RSPCA

Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.

We seek to raise standards of care through our numerous campaigns and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!

The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch

The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.

The main activity of our branch is specialised in the rehoming of small animals including cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and hamsters. The animals come into our care from various sources such as those which are rescued, abandoned, neglected or given up by their owners. Each animal is medically and characteristically assessed to ensure it is fit and well before being available for rehoming. This all costs money, and could not be achieved without your support. 

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of appropriate financial and business management tools to support the day-to-day business and financial administration of the Branch.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Office (CEO), you will be expected to make use of the full capability of the Branch’s existing software systems (Google Workspace, and Quick Books) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and develop management information to aid the Trustees & CEO in decision making.

You will be responsible for all financial management across the charity. This includes bookkeeping; financial statements; financial planning; financial policies, processes and controls and budgeting. 

You must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation, Branch and Society policy, relevant Health & Safety regulations and any associated statutory or legislative requirements.

Note: Branch targets and budgets are agreed on an annual basis and these will inform the personal targets agreed at the annual performance review. Progress towards personal targets will be reviewed at regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.

This role is home based, with occasional travel across South Bucks.

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Management & Operations

• Support the CEO as a key strategic and operational partner, acting as second-in-command and deputising in their absence where appropriate.

• Maintain all financial records and accounting systems (the Branch currently uses Quick Books accounting software), registers and statistics as required by the CEO & Branch Trustees.

• Work with the CEO and Branch Trustees to develop financial plans and an annual financial budget.

• Maintain close oversight of the branch’s budget in collaboration with the CEO, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies, overspend, or unplanned financial activity to ensure effective financial control and informed decision-making.

• Process, monitor, record and manage all receipts & payments to/from the Branch in accordance with the agreed procedures and in liaison with the appropriate staff and volunteers including weekly banking, cash handling, invoice creation and processing, Branch payments (including those made via credit cards and petty cash) and account reconciliation.

• Monitor, review and reconcile monthly receipts & payments on the Quick Books accounting system.

• Produce monthly management accounts which include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, Branch/departmental profit & loss statements, departmental comparisons and performance against budget and such other financial reports/management information as may be required including monthly reporting to the board of trustees.

• Coordinate bank accounts across the charity, including set-up and balance management.

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

• Prepare annual financial statements and coordination of annual audit review.

• Support the staff and volunteers with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring departmental financial records are maintained and that monies received or expended are accounted for correctly.

• Work with the RSPCA Society National team regarding legacies, submission of care contribution funds, renewals of insurances etc.

• Ensure that strict protocols are followed for cash handling and that unbanked cash remains within the insured limit for cash held at each premises.

• Liaise with the Branch’s payroll provider to ensure staff hours are submitted and salary payments processed on a monthly basis and within the appropriate timescale.

• Process all staff and volunteer expenses in a timely manner.

• Manage all bookkeeping processes and functions, including the asset register, ensuring annual accounts are produced no later than the end of March each year.

• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial administrative procedures and processes.

Business Administration

• Responsible for day-to-day financial administrative support for the CEO and Trustees.

• Ensure that all administrative paperwork, including external correspondence is processed in accordance with Branch and Society procedures, including completion of all appropriate records for insurance and risk management purposes.

• Ensure financial data processing, retention and destruction conforms to the relevant policies such as GDPR.

• Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance of financial charity policies.

• Work closely with relevant operational staff to ensure appropriate responses are issued to all enquiries whether from members, supporters & volunteers, RSPCA colleagues or the general public.

• Liaise with staff and volunteers to facilitate the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment for the effective operation of the Branch, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained at all times.

• Work with the CEO and other staff to manage relevant licences, vendor relationships, service agreements and invoicing.

• Work with staff and volunteers across the whole charity on financial processes and controls.

Fundraising & Donations

• Identify, assess, and apply for appropriate grants and funding streams to maximise income for the branch, ensuring applications are timely, well-prepared, and aligned with funder criteria to support the branch’s strategic and operational objectives.

• Ensure that all donations (financial or otherwise) are acknowledged in a timely manner, receipts are issued for financial donations and the banking of all funds raised.

• Responsible for the accurate recording and banking of the funds raised.

• Develop, and manage relationships across relevant stakeholder groups, both within and outside the charity.

Gift Aid

• Ownership of the Gift Aid process.

General

• Attend meetings and training courses as required.

• Undertake such other duties as directed from time-to-time by your line manager.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience:

• A finance qualification or working towards level 3 AAT or ACCA with proven experience in charity financial operations.

• Good general level of education.

• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.

• Demonstrable experience of managing small to medium size budgets (circa £400,000) & accounting systems (ideally with experience of Quick Books software).

• Proven experience of cash handling and financial management procedures. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, be proactive and work autonomously.

• Proven IT literacy including use of business software and accounting packages (including Quickbooks), and Google Workspace.

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.

• Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.

• Knowledge of Charity and Company Law.

• Proven ability to work under direction from superiors but equally able to use their own initiative.

• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.

• Proven ability to complete essential management paperwork and analyse data.

• Personable and with an open, positive approach to new ideas coupled with drive and enthusiasm.

• A flexible and collaborative approach to colleagues both staff and volunteers.

• Honest, trustworthy and reliable.

• A calm and friendly approach particularly when working under pressure.

• Sympathy for animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA.

• Full valid UK driving licence.

• Willing and able to travel around the Branch area on occasions.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience:

• Experience of management & leadership.

• Training, coaching & mentoring skills.

• Experience of working with the general public and/or in a customer care environment.

• Experience of managing change in the workplace.

• Experience of managing small projects.

• Good basic knowledge of employment law.

• Knowledge of data protection requirements.

• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training.

We promote an inclusive working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. 

JUSTICE is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Governance and Operations to join our friendly, values-led team. This is a fixed term post for 12 months (maternity cover) and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience of governance and operational management. 

We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the purpose of the charity (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach), as well as a keen interest in taking responsibility for a diverse and wide range of tasks from providing and overseeing the secretariat functions related to our governance and risk as well as leading in important cross-cutting areas such as audit, budget management and providing HR support. This role will really suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable with a degree of autonomy and who thrives in a role where no two days are the same. 

This role plays a central role in the workings of the organisation including with our Policy Team, our Comms Team and our Development Team. They also join Senior Management Team meetings and all Board and Committee meetings. The role currently line manages one direct report but this may be increased to two and reports into and works closely with the Chief Executive. This role also leads on the relationships with our accountants (who deliver our financial management and accounting functions) and other external contractors. 

JUSTICE is a law reform and human rights organisation, working to improve processes and policies to support everyone, particularly marginalised groups, be able to seek justice or a remedy when their rights have been breached or the law has been broken. We also seek to improve the justice system as a whole, ensuring that laws are clear and consistent and that the government and other key decisionmakers are held to account.

We are a founding member of The Justice Hub, which is situated next to St Paul’s Cathedral. in London. We also have staff based in other locations including in Manchester, Sheffield and Edinburgh. As a UK wide organisation, we are keen to support team members from all over the UK and this is a role that can be fulfilled in a hybrid way. Our London base has a number of hot desks dedicated to JUSTICE and access to meeting rooms and other spaces and we work alongside other like-minded charities in the justice sector as part of the Hub. 

All team members are expected to join the ‘in-person’ days in the office (roughly 5 days a year) but otherwise we encourage and support flexible working. In addition, this role requires a minimum of 5 days per month working in our London offices. Alongside flexible working conditions, every member of staff is entitled to 27 days annual leave plus an additional two days of leave to look after your wellbeing and to celebrate your birthday. We also close the office between 25 December and 1 January (inclusive), which is addition to the annual leave mentioned above. We review salaries according to inflationary changes on an annual basis, contribute 8% to your pension for the first 2yrs, rising to a 10.5% contribution thereafter and offer generous parental and dependency-related leave. As part of looking after your wellbeing, we also provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

The candidate pack including the Job Description for the role and details of how to apply can be found on our website.  

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 18 August 2025.

Sifting will be completed by Friday 22 August 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 September and Thursday 11 September. Candidates may be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.

JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome everyone who shares our values and purpose regardless of age, gender, race, region, socio-economic background, education, sexuality, identity, disability and neurodiversity.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not interviewed.

Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies. 

Venn Group is delighted to be supporting an established and award-winning human rights charity in recruiting an Interim Director of Finance & Operations to provide leadership during an exciting period of transformation.

You will join a collaborative and passionate Senior Management Team, leading the Finance, IT, and Estates functions, and contributing at Board level to strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership position offering the opportunity to work alongside sector-leading trustees and senior executives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide clear, actionable financial advice to the Senior Management Team and Board to support long-term strategic decision-making
• Conduct detailed income and expenditure analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Review and provide guidance on modernising financial systems and processes across the organisation, including driving IT and digital transformation to improve efficiency and reporting
• Offer day-to-day management, mentoring, and support to the Finance, IT, and Estates teams, ensuring smooth operations and clear priorities
• Stabilise the charity’s estates, including overseeing negotiations and planning around decommissioned premises, developing operational plans for regional teams, and securing tenants to co-share premises
• Ensure statutory reporting, compliance, and governance requirements are met
• Act as a trusted advisor to trustees and senior executives on financial, operational, and strategic matters

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven track record as a senior finance leader within the charity sector
• Executive-level experience in delivering digital transformation and improving operational efficiency
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams
• Exceptional stakeholder management and Board-level communication skills

Agency reference number: J90363

Location: London

Duration: 3- 6 month interim assignment

Pay rate: £400 - £425 per day

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid

Start date: August

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Are you an experienced operations lead who thrives on creating strong systems, supporting teams to do their best work, and ensuring an organisation runs efficiently and effectively? Do you have a solid grounding in HR, finance, compliance and governance, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to leadership? Are you passionate about building a positive working culture that centres values of equity, care, and professionalism? If so, you could be the ideal candidate for our Head of Operations role.

Women’s Resource Centre is the national umbrella body for the UK women’s sector. We are currently recruiting for a Head of Operations to provide strategic and hands-on management of our operations, HR, governance and finance, ensuring a stable and supportive foundation for our work.

You’ll be a confident and inclusive leader with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of managing systems, people and organisational processes. You will play a key role in shaping and upholding our working culture, supporting a committed team, and helping us deliver for the women’s sector with clarity and accountability.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of operational delivery in a small charity setting, who brings energy, empathy, and a high level of organisation to their work. You will be committed to feminist values, social justice, and the strengthening of the UK women’s sector—particularly Black, minoritised and refugee women’s organisations.

About us 

We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership, which includes almost every library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man).  

Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people. 

Our unique approach is to bring these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.

While senior library leaders sit on our board and committees, we work with library staff at all levels.

As well as providing practical support, training and advice to libraries, we represent them to government and raise their profile in the media. We also develop and lead national library projects with cultural, academic and corporate partners.  

We work to a strategic plan that runs until 2027, organised around four themes: drive, grow, connect and engage.  

We generate income from membership subscriptions, commissioned services, events and grants. As an Arts Council Investment Principle Support Organisation, part of our core funding in England comes from the Arts Council to help embed their Investment Principles across the library network.   

Our values 

• We are supportive. We respond to the varied, emerging needs of our members and their communities to enable libraries to learn from each other, and other sector leaders, so that they can safeguard and improve their services.  

• We are inclusive. We work with our members and partners to design and deliver our work and to determine our strategic priorities because we are committed to representing the diverse communities and libraries which we serve.  

• We are open. We are in constant communication with our members and partners on all levels to learn from their experiences, reflect on our practice and develop our services. We welcome challenge and new directions for our work.  

• We are ambitious. We believe that libraries are an essential part of the solution to a range of society’s needs. We promote innovation and collaboration to ensure that libraries are recognised locally and nationally.  

Working at Libraries Connected 

We are a friendly, collaborative team of around 20 staff based all around England and Wales. 

We value diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment. We strongly believe that inclusive and diverse organisations are not only better places to work, they are more innovative, make better decisions and are more successful. We value people who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to our team. 

We want to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To reduce bias, we shortlist candidates based on their responses to up to six application questions. These are designed to tell us about your values, experience, attitudes to work, and transferable skills. We do not ask for a separate cover letter or supporting statement. 

We offer flexible working as standard, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities. Many of our staff work their hours in different ways, including flexi time and compressed hours. We are open to discussing what would work for you and be possible for the role. 

All roles are remote and are open to applicants who live anywhere in the UK. We provide staff with a home office set-up including laptop, monitor and phone. There is the option to work from our central London office or use a co-working space if it is not possible to work from home. 

We welcome requests for adjustments to our standard recruitment processes for anyone who needs them. 

Our Commercial Team 

We have a small commercial team with big ambitions for the sector.

Currently, we hold a single commercial contract worth around £3m per year delivered through 12 libraries. Our aim is to reach a point where we have a menu of commercial contracts that all of our 176 member library services can choose to benefit from according to the skills and assets of their service, their focus and strategy and of course the needs of their communities.

In the current funding climate for local authorities and local government services, these contracts are not just about the income and the services they can provide but about demonstrating nationally the power of the library sector, and how national services can be delivered locally through library services and the communities they serve.

Our approach is to identify and secure contracts procured by national government – either directly or with partners to extend the libraries’ capabilities – with an eye to local delivery through the library services. This allows us to centrally hold and manage the risk of the national contract, leaving the library services to deliver themselves.

We see libraries as a solution to many of society’s challenges and this is one route we use to bring the libraries into that solution.  

This area is part of our long term strategy – we are seeking to build the commercial team with this role and while it is initially a 12-month contract, our hope is that with the role in place we can generate the income to sustain and build on it.

Role: Finance & CRM Administrator

Reporting to: Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the Directors/Fundraising team

Purpose of job: To work with the Finance and Fundraising teams to provide excellent finance, CRM & other systems administration. This will support income generation, research, data capture and information security throughout the Museum. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, managing and maintaining a CRM database of contacts, supporting other digital systems, and some general administrative duties including IT support.

Working pattern: 35 hours per week, usually worked from 10 – 6pm. Flexible/hybrid working offered for up 40% of hours to be worked from home.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,000-£30,000pa depending on experience

Who we are looking for

Are you fascinated by data with an excellent grasp on finance, IT and digital systems? Are you interested in the role financial, CRM & other digital systems play in how arts organisations and cultural projects are managed? Are you looking to take the next step in your arts finance, administration or fundraising career?

The Foundling Museum is transforming how digital systems underpin the foundations of this small but mighty Museum and charity. The position of Finance & CRM Administrator sits at the heart of this continued transition, following the successful implementation and migration to Shopify, Xero & Beacon CRM which began in 2023.

This new role is essential to the success of the Finance & Fundraising teams, in providing effective finance and CRM administration support. The Finance and CRM Administrator will support income generation activities including fundraising and venue hire, as well as playing a vital role in keeping the Museum’s accounting systems working effectively.

This includes processing all types of financial transactions on Xero and maintaining records on Beacon. You will work as a key part of both teams supporting the Museum’s strategy through the provision of high quality financial & other data, and the maintenance of the underlying systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong financial skills, an attention to detail, and a flair for collaborative working and information management. You will be looking to expand your skillset and make a tangible impact on our work,

through the effective use & development of the main systems underpining our financial strategy & income generation.

Key objectives

· Supporting the Finance team with accurate & timely processing & reconciling of all types of Museum transactions & ledgers including sales, purchases, banking & cash.

· Continue ongoing migration of supporter and customer data to Beacon CRM, working with all teams

· Support all staff with SharePoint migration project ensuring effective record management

· Continue seeking opportunities to improve the use of our digital systems to increase organisational efficiencies & income generation

Key responsibilities

Finance

· Raise sales invoices

· Process credit card transactions

· Credit control & reconciliation of the sales ledger

· Financial management of shop takings

· Process bank & cash transactions

· Bank reconciliations

· Produce financial reports & other ad hoc duties as required by the Financial Controller

· Gift Aid Claims support

· Training in and promoting use of XERO to staff

CRM Administration

· Maintain and update Beacon with all fundraising transactions including applications, prospects, & funding receipts

· Process donations, pledges and ticket payments from individuals, organisations, trusts and foundations

· Day-to-day administration of the Museum’s Friends & other membership schemes

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of contacts ensuring that strict confidentiality and GDPR legislation and guidance is adhered to

· Monitor data quality by regularly creating and executing processes to cleanse and standardise data in the CRM

· Lead on development of improving existing CRM systems within Beacon CRM

· Assist in data capture and gathering to support fundraising compliance & applications

· Training in and promoting use of CRM to staff including building reports.

Admin support

· Basic IT support working with outsourced IT contractors and the Operations team

· Manage the ordering of office items

· Facilitate the use, internal awareness and confidence with digital systems, creating and managing logins

· Supporting the Director’s Office Project Manager with governance & meetings

Other

· To perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors, Financial

Controller and Fundraising team

Person specification

Essential

· Excellent financial, administration & analytical skills

· Experience of financial systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks

· Good understanding and experience of Excel

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and face-to-face with the Museum’s different stakeholders

· Solid experience working with not-for-profit databases, such as Beacon CRM

· The ability to also work independently and take initiative within a small team

· Proven, excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities

· Excellent IT skills including in depth knowledge of financial systems, CRM, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other cloud based digital systems

· An enjoyment of and willingness to engage with a wide variety of people and organisations

· Able to act with discretion and maintain professional confidentiality at all times

· Appreciation of and support for the aims, values and ethos of The Foundling Museum

Desirable

· An interest in and engagement with the work and ethos of the Museum

· An interest in and engagement with the arts, heritage and/or music

· Experience of working in a finance or fundraising environment

Benefits

· 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata)+ Birthday leave + Volunteering leave

· You will be eligible to join a group contributory pension scheme (3 months after your start date)

· Discount from the Foundling Museum Shop and local partner businesses

· Access to season ticket , rental deposit and cycle to work scheme loans (3 months from your start date)

· Free and discounted access to partner museums and galleries

· Free access to our fully funded Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing – WISDOM

· Training support from our on line learning platform

Interview timetable :

Closing date: 5pm 17 Aug 2025

First interview date: Week commencing 25 August 2025 (NB interview will include a job related task)

Second interview date for shortlisted candidates: Week commencing 8 September 2025

How to apply:

To apply please use the link to our application portal where you will be asked to upload our standard application form.

The form will ask you for: details of relevant achievements in recent posts, as well as any relevant education and professional qualifications that are appropriate to the post; Details of your notice period and names of 2 referees, together with the capacity in which they have known you, and an indication of when in the process they can be contacted (please note we will not contact your referees without your express permission); Telephone numbers, which will be used with discretion.

Please also tell us what makes you a good fit for the role, for example,giving evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

PLEASE NOTE: the application portal will request a CV. This is not necessary and can be ignored. Where it requests a CV please only upload the completed Application form, and the optional Equal Opportunities form.

Please get in touch with us if you have any access requirements, for example if you would prefer to send your application via video.

About the Foundling Museum

‘A seaman, a composer and a painter, and the moving story of the charity they started 270 years ago. It is a recipe of art and care, which still looks after kids today. Coram, Handel, Hogarth, what’s not to love?’ - Grayson Perry CBE, Foundling Museum Trustee

The Foundling Museum tells the compelling story of Thomas Coram’s Hospital for foundlings, the UK’s first ever children’s charity, now named Coram, and its first public art gallery, now the Foundling Museum.

Inspired by three great 18th-century activists - Thomas Coram, William Hogarth and George Frideric Handel - our mission is to inspire change and transform lives through the power of the arts. We believe in creative action that brings past and present together, to stimulate imaginations and enrich lives.

Examples of our work include:

· Art projects which explore how our historic story of care still resonates today by addressing stigma and supporting mental health. We do this by working in a connected way, establishing collaborations with local health and community partners.

· ‘Tracing Our Tales’, our flagship training programme for care-experienced young people which was named Learning Programme of the Year at the 2022 Museums and Heritage Awards. Supported by our Learning Team, trainees learn art or creative writing skills in weekly sessions led by dynamic artists and poets, to build a creative portfolio.

· Exhibitions, collections and displays, ranging from tiny, touching identifying tokens left by mothers with their babies, to composer George Frideric Handel’s will. Around the Museum, you’ll find works of art by contemporary artists like Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Tracey Emin and Michael Craig-Martin, as well as 18th-century artists William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds.

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. 

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports over 3,200 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 160 local and national businesses. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
 

About the Role

The Finance Assistant has responsibility for a variety of finance functions including the purchase and sales ledger, making payments to suppliers, invoicing Corporate Partners and Schools and reconciling bank accounts. They support the day to day running of the Finance Team ensuring that tasks such as posting invoices, reconciling customer accounts, supporting credit control and chasing non-payments are carried out in a timely and accurate fashion. 

The Finance Assistant reports to and works closely with the Head of Finance and plays a critical role in resolving finance queries from Chapter One colleagues, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal processes and contributing to the effective financial management of Chapter One. 

This role is ideal for someone who has experience in a similar position within a finance team and has good working knowledge of accounting principles and a basic understanding of income for charities. They will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post-holder must be permanently based in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of their employment.

All Chapter One employees are required to attend quarterly in-person staff meetings held in various locations across the UK (all expenses covered) as well as monthly all staff virtual meetings which are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 - 13:00; participation is mandatory.
 

How to Apply

Please read the full job description for details of the responsibilities of the role, and our employee recruitment pack to learn more about Chapter One. Application instructions included below.
 

Interview Dates

First Round Interviews: w/c Monday 1st September
Second Round Interviews: w/c Monday 8th September
 

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from individuals who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation

The Organisation

We're recruiting on behalf of a prominent UK charity in the health and social care sector, with an annual income exceeding £100 million. Funded through a mix of voluntary donations and grants, as well as NHS and local authority contracts, the organisation delivers nationwide services, campaigns for change, and invests in research to improve lives and drive long-term impact.

The Finance & Assurance directorate is entering a transformative phase - redefining its structure, culture, and leadership expectations. Finance is evolving into a strategic corporate function, focused on insight, process excellence, and enabling impact through effective resource planning and control.

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Associate Director of Finance and managing the Financial Accounting Team. As part of the Finance & Assurance Leadership Team, you'll play a central role in shaping the organisation's financial control, compliance, and reporting strategy.

You'll lead the development of a robust financial control environment, ensure the delivery of high-quality statutory accounts, and build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners. This role is about defining what financial accounting means in a modern, impact-driven charity - establishing clear standards, tools, and expectations that underpin trust, transparency, and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts and annual reporting in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring a single point of credible, reliable, data-driven financial truth across the organisation.
• Developing and maintaining effective internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Building strategic relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Leading a team through change with clarity, compassion, and ambition.

The Person

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience at a senior level. You'll bring:

• Proven leadership of high-performing teams through change.
• Deep experience in financial control, statutory reporting, and compliance.
• A track record of building collaborative relationships across finance and wider organisational boundaries.
• Strong communication, influencing, and engagement skills - including with senior executives and board members.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Unit4 ERPx or similar).
• A passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• The ability to foster a high support, high challenge culture.

You'll be a finance expert - but first and foremost, a leader. Someone who can drive consistency, clarity, and excellence in financial accounting across a diverse organisation.

What's in it for you?

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Double-matching pension scheme (up to 8%)
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30)
• Flexible working options, including condensed hours and a 9-day fortnight
• Health and wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• Employee recognition and discounts platform

If you're ready to lead a strategic finance function through transformation - and help shape the future of a high-impact organisation - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that's making a real difference.

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