Management accountant jobs in fulham, greater london

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a large Public Sector Body on a 1 year FTC. The postholder will be overseeing the financial management team and overseeing the full budgeting and forecasting process. This role will involve working closely with budget holders to ensure a smooth operation of the financial management function as well as managing a team of qualified Accountants. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the Financial Management Team
• Managing the production of monthly and quarterly management accounting information to a variety of audiences, both regional and national
• Ensuring that budget holders receive and understand financial, economic and resource information necessary to fulfil their own responsibilities
• Management of the production of the annual statutory accounts
• Responsibility for IT training within Finance and the coordination of upgrades to the Finance system
• Assisting the Financial Controller in strategic support and planning
• Assisting the coordination of the long-term financial planning exercise and budget cycle
• Assisting in the development of business financial processes and ensuring they are regularly maintained
• Where appropriate assisting at a detailed level in developments to the Finance System
• Manage and motivate a team of high performing qualified accountants
• Undertaking any other duties relevant to the key tasks and responsibilities identified by the Financial Controller

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)
• Experience in a large complex public sector / not for profit Organisation
• Extensive management accounting and finance business partnering experience
• Experience of financial accounting in a large, complex Organisation

Location: Central London,
Day Rate: £66,000 - £67,000 per annum + excellent benefits  
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Length: 1 year FTC with chance to move to permanent

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome

The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 70,000 soldiers, 30,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith. 

We are now looking for home-based Regional Managers to help us engage with the Christian public across the UK.

The main function of Regional Managers is to bring before the Christian public the work we do taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing a practical experience of the Christian faith to the young people of the British Army and Royal Air Force.

The Regional Manager will present in churches, manage a team of volunteers, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across their region, lead regional projects and events, and produce and curate a wide variety of content.

The aim is to stimulate and encourage prayer, financial support and volunteering in support and furtherance of the work of SASRA, always respecting the interdenominational nature of our ministry. You will shape and grow the fundraising activities in the region and meet with supporters.

You will have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. You’ll also have experience of managing and motivating individuals or groups. Critically, you will possess the spiritual endowment to promote prayer and missionary interest for the Lord's work through the Association in HM Forces.

You will be home-based, but expected to travel inside your region on a regular basis, meeting with supporters and supporting organisations that are raising funds for SASRA

You will be responsible for raising our profile among the Christian community and generating significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA (both individuals and churches)

Some aptitude for, and experience of, pastoral work is desirable.

The role comprises:

· Engaging with the Christian public and speaking in churches to raise SASRA’s profile

· Liaising and co-operating with HQ staff, Scripture Readers, Advocates, Representatives, Members, Chaplains and Commanding Officers.

· Recruiting and organising teams of volunteers

· Arranging events for local supporters

· Leading the flagship event and other projects in your region

· Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders

· Handling money and overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities

· Visiting and supporting Scripture Readers

· Staying in touch with veterans and members

· Producing and curating written, photo and video content.

Technical Capabilities:

You'll need some basic IT skills and a familiarity with social media, but training will be provided. Good spreadsheet or project management skills would be an advantage, as would any experience with producing marketing material and/or infographics.

Personal qualities required:

· Adept bible knowledge

· Appetite for travel

· Likes people

· Enjoys advocacy

· Self-motivated, disciplined

We can offer a competitive salary and entry into our generous stakeholder pension scheme. You should expect significant amounts of travel within the U.K. and therefore you'll need a full U.K driving license. A company car can be provided at advantageous rates, if required.

We welcome applications from veterans, and there is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian

Finance Manager 
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join the growing Reaching Higher team and bring our finance function fully in-house. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented professional who will play a pivotal role in ensuring strong financial systems, accurate reporting, and sound financial planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in financial management and governance, budgeting and forecasting, payroll and pension oversight, and the ability to provide clear strategic insight and analysis to support organisational growth and sustainability.

Purpose of this Role

Our finance functions are currently partially outsourced to an external contractor. Our income has grown significantly over the past five years and our Board have now decided to employ a Finance Manager and bring financial expertise in-house. In this new position as the Finance Manager at Reaching Higher, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and planning, payroll and pension management, and financial governance and compliance. You will support all aspects of Reaching Higher’s work and development through ensuring strong financial systems. 

You will work closely with our team to ensure that all day-to-day finance requirements are met, including accurate grant finance monitoring and reporting to multiple funders. You will also work closely with our senior leaders and board to build the charity’s financial resilience and the financial awareness of our wider team.

You will work closely with the Executive Assistant & Administrator and report to the Executive Director, as well as working closely with the Executive Team, Treasurer and wider Board. 

About Reaching Higher 

Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with over 2000 young people aged 9-21 each year across Croydon and surrounding boroughs. Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a youth-led charity with a Christian ethos and this role is restricted under basis of faith.We have a particular emphasis on providing mentoring support to young people and supporting their development as leaders. We have established strong links with key local, London and UK-wide organisations and our approach leads us into regular working contact with partner schools, community groups and churches.  

Please see our job specification table below for more information.

Qualification 

-AAT or Accountancy body qualified preferred, with at least 5 years’ experience

Experience

-Experience of maintaining accounting ledgers

-Experience of charity accounting & SORP principles

-Experience of a Finance Manager role 

-Experience of using Microsoft packages with excellent IT skills

-Experience of working in a small team

-Experience preparing monthly / quarterly management accounts

-Experience preparing annual statutory accounts and being involved with audit processes

-Experience managing financial operations, planning, reconciliation, reporting and analysis

-Experience of working with and co-ordinating income and expenditure across multi-project budgets

-Experience running monthly payroll 

-Knowledge of a range accounting software – preferably Xero

-An understanding of our work and the sector Reaching Higher operates in

-An understanding of good financial management and the importance of care and accuracy

-Knowledge of financial governance, including accounting regulations and best practice 

Skills

-Well organised, efficient and accurate

-Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information

-Articulate with good verbal and written communication skills – ability to work with and support non-financial officers and managers

-Ability to propose new and maintain existing controls within the organisation

-Ability to work independently on multiple projects, organise own workload and prioritise

-Ability to take responsibility for the finances of the charity, and work with the senior team to ensure financial stability and/or growth

Personal Qualities 

-Demonstrable commitment to working in ways which promote equality of opportunity

-Commitment to continuous professional development

-Confident in working alone or at home

-Strong work ethic, results-motivated and solutions-focused

-Ability to work on own initiative, be pro-active, consider implications and make decisions.

-Capable of working to tight deadlines

-Ability to take an agile, flexible and responsive approach to management and responsibilities 

-Willing to strive for quality and excellence, setting high goals and committed to continuous improvement

-Commitment to equality and diversity and an understanding of how to promote them in your work

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen to contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Senior Leadership team by having oversight, management, and responsibility for Pecan’s financial functionality, and promoting and sustaining the organisations commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future of the individuals we serve.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 36-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

Overview

• Oversight and management of Pecan's financial planning, accounting, and reporting.
• Oversight and management of the organisations financial risk and compliance, and safeguarding of assets through effective processes and procedures.
• Oversight and management of performance and organisational data: its collection, storage, analysis and reporting. 

Finance

1. Advise and report to the Board, Chief Executive and SMT on all financial matters, including investments, reserves, financial forecasting and cashflow, financial performance and systems. 
2. Lead the financial planning for the organisation, including annual budgeting and re-forecasting as necessary and to prepare regular financial report, including management accounts, cashflow, and other reports as required by the Board, the SMT and budget holders. 
3. Provide financial information, advice and support, including training, which meets the needs of the Trustees, SMT and other staff within Pecan. In particular, work with service leads to provide all necessary financial budgeting input to funding bids and funding monitoring and reporting, ideally also upskilling the service leads in this area. 
4. Take responsibility for the day to day management and administration of the finance functions such as bank reconciliations, petty cash and donation records, accounts payables & receivables, VAT and gift aid claimed. 

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Experience of working in a senior accounting role, including budget and financial policy formulation.
• A track record of preparing management accounts and other financial reports.
• Strong financial management skills and ability (including SORP).
• Entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. 
• Strong commitment to the goals, ethos, values, and vision of Pecan, including a belief in the important of all people of different backgrounds working together and respecting and valuing each other’s contributions.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Strong experience in using Xero Accounting Software.
• Knowledge of charity law & VAT partial exemption.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising or marketing.

Please read the Job Description for more information.

Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025, 10am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 3rd November 2025, Details TBC 

Start Date: ASAP

The Company seeks an experienced Project Manager to work with our Founder Fiona Laird to manage the Regeneration Theatre Company through its next stages of fundraising and delivery.

This is a newly created part-time, fixed term freelance contract for an experienced, motivated and committed manager.

Key responsibilities

1. Outreach Offer:  To build and develop our Outreach Offer with engaged key delivery partners; to pursue new outreach partner possibilities; and to manage the development of the outreach offer and delivery methods with the Outreach Lead, Principal Actor, and Artistic Director.

2. Fundraising:  To raise funds in conjunction with the Director and freelance Fundraiser, and in particular manage the P/T freelance Fundraiser in planning and delivering donor approaches and fundraising events; any grant applications and other funding opportunities.

3. Donor Network: To maintain positive and appropriately timed communications with current - and incoming -donors and supporters to ensure they remain committed, and develop them as ambassadors for the project.

4. PR and Communications:  To ensure high quality social media and website comms around the project and its activities.

5. Finance & Budgeting: To oversee and develop our Budget and appropriate financial records and reporting requirements for the Outreach delivery, Donors and other funds, in line with the Directors, and our Freelance Accountant; manage cashflow, accounts and all company accounting requirements.

6. Governance: To manage and develop any required Policies and Procedures for the project. To oversee the project in its new governance structure in consultation with the Director.

7. To manage the Project’s P/T freelance Administrator, Outreach Lead and Principal Actor.

The role works to Founder/Director Fiona Laird.

Person Spec

· Proven track record of project managing for a not-for-profit/social enterprise project

· Proven experience managing freelance, part time staff for positive outcomes

· Experience managing budgets and accounting processes

· Experience working with managing Founder/Directors

· An interest in theatre as an instrument for personal and societal positive change

Contract

12 month fixed term contract initially; with mutual review after 6 months.

6/8 days per month TBA. 

Remote working with some in person meetings with the company – and with funding opportunities. £200 - £250 per day. Role has potential to develop dependent on progress of the company. 

Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance and Services
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Location: South Kensington, London SW7
Working Pattern: 35 hours a week (2 days in the office)
Terms: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000

The Society

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status. The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas.

The Position

We are seeking a full time Assistant Accountant to support timely processing of financial transactions, accurate accounting, consistency of financial records, supporting the year-end close.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will become an integral part of our dedicated team, ensuring the smooth functioning of financial operations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain and improve accounts receivable processes – review and issue of sales invoices, and debt recovery, and follow-up invoicing queries.
• Recording receipts – subscriptions, legacies, grants, gift aid and investment income.
• Manage and reconcile payments, including direct debits, credit card expenses, and PDQ receipts.
• Perform accurate cash and bank reconciliations and updates of bank and deposit balances.
• Reconciliation of receipts in the financial system and the CRM system.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and other key ledger accounts.
• Assist with VAT returns, ensuring compliance with accurate coding and reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with the month-end process, including posting month-end journals and assisting with the preparation of month-end reports.
• Assist with year-end processes, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation for auditors.
• Oversee and manage multiple shared finance mailboxes.
• Support internal stakeholders with finance queries.
• Undertake ad hoc general accounting tasks as required.

Salary and Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £34,000-£36,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 5.00pm on 31 October 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place on 3 November 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.

We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.

No agencies please.

Whitechapel Gallery is seeking a talented and hands-on Finance Business Partner (Accounts and Reporting) to bring clarity, insight and practical support to our financial reporting. In this role you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and integrity of our accounts while helping colleagues across the Gallery make confident financial decisions and deliver world-class exhibitions and programmes.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and departmental heads you will prepare monthly management accounts, consolidations and statutory returns and support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. You will also play a key role in developing financial processes and systems, supporting funding applications and ensuring compliance with charity and donor requirements making a real impact on the smooth running and success of the Gallery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for Whitechapel Gallery and Whitechapel Gallery Ventures.
• Prepare monthly consolidated accounts, including income & expense reports, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data through monthly review of transactions and correct coding to nominals and departments.
• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, public sector, and charitable sector regulations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and stock.
• Prepare departmental income & expenditure reports for Senior Managers.
• Work with the Publications and Editions team to perform quarterly review and reconciliation of stock and post journals for movements in Sage.
• Provide quarterly commentary and analysis of performance, highlighting key variances to budget and risks or opportunities.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Contribute to the Gallery-wide annual budgeting process, including preparation of Excel budget templates for Department Heads.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for Museum and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR).

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance colleagues.
• Curious, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and flexible, thriving in a fast-paced, creative environment.

You will be part of a small, supportive Finance team where your skills, insight and expertise genuinely make a difference. This is not just about numbers it is about helping colleagues bring inspiring exhibitions and programmes to life, reaching and engaging communities in meaningful ways. Every report you prepare, every process you improve and every piece of guidance you give contributes directly to the Gallery’s creative work.

At Whitechapel Gallery we see finance as part of the creative heartbeat of the organisation. It is not just about numbers it helps ideas take shape exhibitions come to life and audiences be inspired. In this role your work really matters every day. You will be welcomed into a supportive friendly team that values your skills and experience and you will help guide decisions across the Gallery from day to day financial management to planning for the future.

We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates and especially encourage individuals from our local community who identify as BIPOC/Global Majority to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive.

We're looking for a very capable Finance Manager to join us. This is a varied and rewarding finance role at the heart of a small, friendly and ambitious charity working to improve the lives of people with eczema. Please see the recruitment pack for more information, including full job description.

To be successful, you'lll need to be proactive and enjoy working in a small team. The role involves a high degree of delegated responsibility and autonomy, and you're expected to manage your workload effectively within your functional remit.

The post-holder is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Society’s finance and CRM operations, including the National Eczema Society membership scheme. This is a full-time sole-charge role, managing the processing side of charity’s finance function, including managing purchase and sales ledgers, preparing payment runs, managing supplier reconciliations and month-end tasks.

You would join our small team based at the charity’s offices near London Bridge. There is flexibility for some home-based working and you are expected to work in the office at least two days a week to facilitate effective team-working. National Eczema Society offers help for staff studying for accounting exams.

At National Eczema Society (NES) we are passionate about making life better for people with eczema in the UK and their families. As a small and agile charity, we punch above our weight and have big ambitions. In the UK, around 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults live with eczema, so lots of people are looking to our charity for support and hope.

Our mission is to empower people to live well with eczema and bring about positive change for our eczema community. We do this by providing expert information and advice needed to manage eczema well. We also create a healthier future by raising awareness and understanding of eczema, campaigning to improve medical care, and supporting research into new treatments, prevention and ultimately a cure.

We rely on voluntary donations, legacies, membership fees and corporate sponsorship to fund our vital work. Managing the charity’s finance operations well is vital to our organisational effectiveness and our Finance & CRM Manager is a core member of the team. National Eczema Society is a membership charity and we have around 2,000 members.

How to apply

If this role sounds like it’s right for you and you’d like to apply, please send us:

• CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional accounting qualifications
• Supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages please), explaining how you meet the requirements described in the job description and why you’re interested in this role at National Eczema Society.

Please submit your CV and supporting statement by Monday 20 October 2026 (by 5pm).

If you’d like an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please email Andrew Proctor, Chief Executive.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE/DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY.

Closing date: Monday 20 October 2026 (by 5pm)

In-person interviews in London: W/C Monday 3 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a large charity on a temporary basis, supporting the Finance team with the production of statutory accounts and the Annual Report. This role will involve working closely with senior finance colleagues and auditors to ensure a smooth and accurate year-end process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Assistant Director of Finance to prepare statutory accounts from draft to final signed accounts
• Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Prepare accounting adjustments as requested by auditors
• Assist the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in line with data retention policies
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the finance function

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial roles, preferably in the charity or public sector
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audit processes for large organisations
• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP
• Excellent ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office tools
• Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to continuous development

Job Title: Year-End Accountant
Location: Central London
Day Rate: £250 - £300 (paid via an Umbrella company)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 3 months initial contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Community Accountant - contract till 2029

Location: Greenwich - Full time

Charity People have partnered with a lovely charity which provides Finance and Accountancy skills developing their clients based in Greenwich. As the Community Accountant, you will be working with their members, helping them to become more financially sustainable.

Candidates applying for this role, should have strong experience working within the charity / NFP sector and also should be able to train and develop the charity's external clients.

Salary: £44,231 per annum

Hybrid: Home based or Woolwich, London. Should be able to visit the clients based in and around Greenwich / Woolwich

Location: Clients based in Woolwich / Greenwich
 

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide intensive one-to-one support to small-and-medium-sized organisations in relation to finance and accounting, including the analysis of their current, and potentially complex, financial and accounting policies, practices, and procedures
• Develop new and/or improved project, programme, and/or service delivery models for small-and-medium-sized organisations in relation to finance and accounting
• Deliver and facilitate workshops and trainings with small-and-medium-sized. organisations which enable collective learning and problem solving in relation to finance and accounting (including Microsoft Excel).
• Continue development of a digital resource hub in relation to generic financial and accounting tools, as well as information, advice, and guidance on current financial needs and issues.
• Oversee all processes, including budget monitoring, risk management, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and evaluation and reporting
• Keep abreast of current issues, developments, legislation, and guidance in relation to finance, accounting, and the UK economic climate.
• Support small-and-medium sized organisations in financial and economic crisis to ensure their overall viability and sustainability
• Support the development of funding bids and applications.
• Responsible for preparing statutory accounts.

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Qualified by Experience (QBE) or a recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Experience of developing budgets for funding upto £200,000
• Ability to build strong relationships with budget holders and being able to challenge them in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and being proactive
• Experience and understanding of working with a range of communities with protected characteristics
• Experience of organising workshops, training or networking events would be an advantage

Candidates shortlisted will be required to answer two questions which will form as part of shortlisting by the client.

Therefore, please do apply without further delay!

Due to the nature of this role, the client may close this position early if we have suitable candidates.

The interview will be a two-stage interview.

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

Contract

Hours:  Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Somerset House, London, although hybrid working is encouraged

About Us

Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean. Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the ocean protected by 2030 and the whole ocean sustainably managed. We support low-impact fishing and equitable use of the ocean and address overfishing – one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.

We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity, we look forward to hearing from you.

The Role and Responsibilities

Blue Marine has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this newly created role, you will be the key link between the finance team and the wider organisation. You'll lead on our restricted fund budgets, working closely with project managers and department heads to ensure their accuracy, evaluate and communicate their performance and lead on the designing and structuring of new proposals. This role is extremely outwardly facing and requires somebody that thrives on working with others. You will work alongside another Senior Project Accountant who focuses on the key strategic grants within the organisation, and you will have one direct report.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to join an incredibly ambitious and agile organisation with a track record of delivering lasting change. In the past five years Blue Marine’s income and charitable expenditure has more than tripled, with work spanning 25 countries and involving over 200 project partners.

Supporting the Director of Finance, Operations & Governance (DFOG), you will:

· Be the key link between Finance and the wider organisation, providing high-quality analysis and clear communication  through reporting and everyday interactions.

· Design, build and maintain budgets for cutting edge dynamic global projects.

· Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Blue Marine’s wider teams, regularly meeting with around project managers to review budgets. 

· Work closely with our project partners around the world, supporting them with budgeting, analysis and financial reporting. This may result in opportunities for international travel.

· Identify and flag potential queries (such as expected under/overspend, run rate, incorrect staff time allocations) to relevant colleagues.

· Line manage one direct report.

· Generate new ideas for process and efficiency improvements.

· Work closely with the fundraising team, providing their financial reporting to our donors and generating budgets for new proposals.

· Interpret and provide insightful analysis to enable effective decision-making processes across the senior management team.

· Maintain appropriate filing and assist in collation of evidence for annual audit.

· Tackle any other reasonable requests as required by the DFOG and wider organisation.

· Assist project managers with ad-hoc budget queries.

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks.

Skills and Experience required

We're Looking For

· A team player who gets fulfilment from supporting colleagues in financial matters.

· An innovator that thrives on problem solving.

· An effective communicator who can provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Essential

· At least a part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA).

· Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.

· Excellent written, numerate and verbal communications skills.

· Strong experience with budget management, ideally within a not-for-profit environment.

Personal qualities/specifications

· Passionate about the conservation of the environment and the oceans.

· Polite and cheerful can-do attitude.

· Able to discern meaning from financial data and critically analyse a situation.

· Able to communicate financial matters in a clear and concise manner.

· Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.

· Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.

· Ability to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload.

Why us?

This is a great opportunity for you to join our inspirational team and be part of making a difference!

We offer a great salary in addition to a generous benefits package.

We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments. We also recognise our head office is in London and currently offer an optional subsidy of £2,000 per year, which is available to employees attending this office at least two days per week.

Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.

Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!

To Apply

Please apply for this opportunity with your CV and cover letter directly on the Blue Marine Foundation website by 7 November 2025.

Please note

We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help.

We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.

We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us.

The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, high-risk financial operations related to our partner's international grantmaking and emergency relief support. This role combines financial leadership with flexibility and responsiveness to needs in volatile contexts, particularly for grassroots movements and activist groups globally.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Finance Oversight

- Lead all financial processes for international grants: budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, reporting.
- Manage multi-currency payments into high-risk regions; ensure compliance, mitigate fraud/diversion risk.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial systems for expanding global operations.
- Be agile to respond quickly to humanitarian needs.

Risk & Compliance

- Ensure due diligence (KYC, AML) and enhanced vetting particularly for overseas partners and informal/unincorporated networks.
- Comply with HMRC and UK banking rules, counter-terrorism finance regulations.  Work with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to improve policies/procedures.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as finance lead for philanthropic clients working in relief and grassroots activism.
- Provide advice on financial risk, best practices.
- Foster relationships with grassroots partners; ensure transparent, accessible reporting.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in working with clients in conflict or activist settings.

Humanitarian & Global Finance Expertise

- Use knowledge of international finance especially in difficult contexts (e.g. unincorporated groups, sanctions, restricted jurisdictions) to design processes that satisfy both donors and grassroots partners.
- Monitor emerging risks globally and help shape responses.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance in international/ humanitarian/ philanthropic settings.
• Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
• Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
• Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.

Desirable

• Arabic (spoken/written) skills preferred
• Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
• Experience with cryptocurrencies.

Skills & Ways of Working

• Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
• Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
• Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.

Terms & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 per year.
• UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
• Occasional UK/European travel.
• Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
• Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
• Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
• Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.

Join Mersey Rivers Trust and Help Make a Real Impact for Rivers, Wildlife and Communities! 

Are you a skilled finance and governance professional looking to use your expertise for good? Mersey Rivers Trust is seeking a Finance and Governance Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our environmental charity. 

We’re a passionate team working to protect and restore rivers across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire — and we need someone like you to ensure our finances and governance are as strong as our mission. 

APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN OR CLOSE TO THE MERSEY CATCHMENT – APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THIS AREA CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Mersey Rivers Trust (MRT) is an environmental charity focussing on the protection and enhancement of rivers and waterbodies in the Mersey Catchment. It operates in an area covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. We have an annual turnover of c£1m and employ 19 staff delivering up to 30 projects per year. The Trust works with partners, local communities, and volunteers to deliver a wide range of projects including river restoration, reduction of flood risk by Natural Flood Management techniques, river monitoring, volunteer events (eg river clean-ups/invasive species control and citizen science), community engagement and education events, farm advice/plans and biodiversity net gain. The Trust continues to evolve to meet the increasing challenges of protecting and enhancing rivers and waterbodies in the catchment.

We are seeking a Finance and Governance Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the Trust’s finance, governance, and back-office functions. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective charity governance. While not involved in field-based project delivery, the Finance Manager plays a strategic role in supporting the organisation’s mission by enabling robust financial planning, reporting, and operational support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and project teams to ensure the Trust remains financially resilient and well-governed.

As the Finance and Governance Manager, you should possess expertise in financial control and reporting, allowing you to effectively handle delegated responsibilities. Your numerical skills and critical thinking abilities will enable you to proactively address challenges and streamline processes. 

The role holder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The role will also include direct line management responsibilities of the Administration Officer. 

If you are a motivated financial professional with a passion for driving organisational success, we invite you to apply and contribute to our team’s growth. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the back-office function and Charity governance of MRT.
• Act as the Company Secretary to ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements, as well as maintaining high standards of Charity governance.
• Work with the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and manage budgets, provide input to the Trust’s business plan and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Support the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures to ensure good governance.
• Act as a key liaison with the Board of Trustees, preparing and presenting financial and governance reports to inform oversight and decision-making.
• Lead on the development of internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard the Trust’s assets and reputation.
• Oversee all payments, manage cash flow, income and claims.
• Support financial planning for grant funding applications to support delivery of our objectives.
• Line management of the Administration Officer.
• Renew the annual insurance policy ensuring adequate cover and value for money.
• Maintain, oversee, and update all project management reporting systems on time and to budget (including timesheets, expenses and monthly reports).
• Complete all necessary reports and keep suitable records in line with the funding requirements and document retention policy.
• Highlight any new risks and issues identified whilst carrying out duties, and work with the team to manage and resolve them.
• Fulfil duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by MRT.

The post holder will be home based with travel throughout the Mersey catchment. The applicant will need to live within or close to the Mersey catchment to facilitate regular travel to meetings. Remote working from other parts of the country cannot be considered for this role due to the need for regular face-to-face interactions. 

Candidate profile

Essential

• A financial control and reporting background, qualification or qualified by experience. 
• Experience of organisational governance, ideally with knowledge of UK General Accounting Practice and Charities regulations.
• Experience of financial and management reporting within a small to medium-sized organisation.
• Experience of liaising with accountants to prepare annual accounts and reports required by the Charity Commission.
• Experience of cash flow forecasting.
• Familiarity with Xero financial and project management software (or similar).
• A confident and clear communicator with the ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for non-financial trustees and staff.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively from home with strong communication skills and with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly across the working week when necessary.
• Ability to prioritise and plan activities to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and report-writing skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good computer literacy skills (e.g. with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project reporting systems).
• A reliable team player with good attendance and work performance.
• Ability to set performance objectives and ensure these are achieved.
• Excellent organisational / admin skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience in financial planning for funding applications.
• Experience of working in the charity or not for profit sector.
• Understanding of small-scale charitable trading.
• Experience of commercial contract management.
• Experience of managing an IT service provider.
• Knowledge of the Mersey Catchment.
• Good network of contacts in the sector. 

General notes

• Some travel around the Mersey Catchment will be necessary therefore a current driving licence and access to a vehicle (insured for business use) is desirable or otherwise access to public transport networks. 
• This position will from time to time require work during some evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the post. A time-off in lieu system is operated by the Trust.
• We will also require the successfully applicant to undergo a basic DBS check and provide satisfactory references from previous employers.

POST

Finance and Operations Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Overseeing Operations at every level of the organisation, with line management responsibility for some of the team, Project and Workstream Coordinators (approximately 5 direct reports) plus some external consultants and contractors.

SALARY & HOURS OF WORK

Part Time – 4 days a week (30 hours)

Salary: Gross £40,000 pro rata £32,000

Term - Permanent 

Annual Leave Entitlement - 31 days including public and bank holidays Pro Rata

Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM

LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER 

The post holder will be predominantly remote working but will be required to attend the head office and drop-in in Manchester, drop-in spaces in Glasgow and London, and support staff members nationally. The post involves some travel throughout the UK and some work outside of office hours.  All equipment required for remote working will be provided and costs for travel will be covered.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to support the CEO in the day-to-day running of our charity. The NUM CEO develops the overall vision of the organisation, while the Operations Manager is responsible to carry out the vision. 

To be successful in this role, you should have experience as a manager in a position of public trust, have excellent financial, organisational, and communications skills, as well as being a problem-solver with work experience in high-pressure work environments. The Finance and Operations Manager must be versatile in their understanding of the larger vision and as well as the fine details and tactics needed to achieve NUM's goals.

The successful candidate will work in an agile manner to ensure the charity continues to be proactive and innovative, while also being responsive to the changing landscape within the sector and the international sex worker rights and safety movement. As part of supporting the operations of NUM, the successful candidate will provide resources, information and support to NUM Managers and Coordinators across diverse projects, workstreams and teams, to achieve aspects of the organisation’s mandate of 'ending all forms of violence against sex workers' and eliminating the conditions that lead to poverty and survival sex work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years' work experience as a Manager, Project or Programme Manager or similar role that requires oversight of a whole system, business, operation or organisation Experience leading remote or hybrid teams is desired. This includes time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, lead team meetings and support members to manage resources, timelines and project budgets, etc. 

• At least two years’ experience in grant writing and fund development, as well as in financial management, with a demonstrated ability to co-develop budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting as well as oversee banking activities and work with accountants and Trustees to ensure NUM’s financial health.

• Knowledge of the charity sector, the day-to-day running of a charity, business or similar organisation, and familiarity with the work of National Ugly Mugs and other sex worker-serving and sex worker-led organisations.

• Excellent leadership and delegation skills and experience. 

• Ability to support and execute on elements of NUM's policies and strategic plan. 

• Experience and training in Safeguarding and the ability to integrate appropriate safeguarding into all aspects of NUM services.

• Exemplary critical thinking and problem-solving skills and experience.

• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with CRM systems, applications and digital platforms and services, particularly Google Workplace, QuickBooks, the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Slack, Trello, and other project management programs and tools.

• Experience in Human Resource Management and monitoring performance across diverse teams. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to engage in knowledge translation within NUM and with external partners, funders and other stakeholders. 

• A demonstrated ability to be discrete and confidential as part of working on sensitive issues within a diverse staff team, and to be tactful and strategic in challenging social and political climates.