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We are looking for an inspirational new CEO to lead our dedicated team and continue to develop SLRA’s outstanding services and impact. You may be an experienced CEO or have the skills and determination needed to step up into the role. We are looking for someone who will ensure the continued exceptional impact of our work with local migrant individuals and communities and who will continue to develop our campaigning and policy influencing work at a time when the hostility of the external environment and government policies is more challenging than ever. If you think you might be the right person for this role, feel that you could bring the best out in those you lead and have the capability to define SLRA’s direction over the coming years, then we would love to hear from you.

SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaign for a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.   

For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application. 

Build Up aims to build the power of young people to shape where they live and to change who can make decisions about London. We are recruiting a Head of Income Generation to shape and lead an ambitious fundraising vision to grow our impact across London.

The Role

This is an exciting new position in our team, created to help build our case for investment, tell our story and harness the support of new audiences. You will develop and deliver a 3-year fundraising strategy that unlocks new opportunities, diversifies income and builds lasting funder relationships. With consultancy support on communications and evaluation, you’ll have the tools to make a powerful case for our work.

We encourage candidates to discuss the role with our Director before applying - contact details are in the job description.

Who You Are

You’ll have a proven track record in leading fundraising strategy, securing charitable investment and writing successful grants. Alongside trusts and foundations, you’ll bring experience across other income streams (like corporates or major donors). You’ll balance strategy with delivery, thrive under pressure, and be excited by funding young people’s ideas. Our approach is innovative and we are looking for someone that can create clear, inspiring narratives that unlock new opportunities.

About Build Up

Build Up works to build the power of young people to shape where they live, and to change who can make decisions about London. Regeneration leaves young people behind. We support young people to take action by advocating for, designing and building local spaces to meet their needs.

Our approach is unique – and it works. Young people gain skills, leadership and power over decisions that affect them, while local communities benefit from genuinely inclusive spaces designed by and for local residents.

Why Join Us

At Build Up your work has a visible, lasting and personal impact - your ideas will genuinely shape our development. We’re a small, collaborative and passionate team with a flexible approach to work - we welcome proposals for non standard work patterns.

Key Details

This role is available on a 4 OR 5 day a week contract, subject to candidate preference.

Salary: £50,000 - 54,000 (pro rata) + 8% employer pension contribution
Full / part-time: 4 days (30 hrs) or 5 days (37.5 hrs) per week
Holiday: 32 days plus public holidays (pro rata)
Work pattern: Flexible
Location: Hybrid – at least 1 day per week in our Elephant & Castle office
Contract: Permanent

To Apply

For more information and to apply, please see the job description.

Applications close Sunday 20th September 2026. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis from Monday 14th September, so we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

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The Vacancy

This is a newly-created role in the Methodist Church’s Connexional (national) staff team, managing the Church’s unique collection of c.60 post-war religious artworks, which includes pieces by Sutherland, Frink, Burra, Souza and Muafangejo: The Methodist Modern Art Collection - The Methodist Church

Working with the Collection’s expert volunteer Management Committee, you will be responsible for facilitating the conservation and touring programmes, including supporting local churches with exhibition planning, logistics, venue and condition checking, and for making related funding bids. You will have the opportunity to enhance the interpretation of the Collection and to develop creative new uses of the artworks.

The Methodist Church is actively seeking a partner organisation with whom to establish a permanent new home base for the Collection. It is expected that part of your role will be to support relocating the artworks and helping to establish new ways of working as a result.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and innovative, fine art curator. You will be as comfortable supporting volunteers to stage exhibitions around Britain, as working with art gallery professionals, conservators and technicians. You will understand the potential for visual art to communicate the spiritual, and be able to demonstrate how to engage audiences in reflection and encourage conversation about God and Christian faith inspired by art.

This role has an occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

We are also open to considering remote/homeworking arrangements (salary may vary accordingly).

Disclosure and Barring Service

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this position.  The Methodist Church will cover the associated costs.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jo Hibbard, Director of Heritage & Art.

For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email HR Team.

Key Dates

Closing Date for Applications: 27 September 2026

Interviews (on-site in London): 9 October 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 

A London charity is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join its leadership team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of Finance will take overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the finance function. This is a broad role combining people leadership, financial management, Board-level reporting and hands-on oversight of day-to-day finance operations.

The successful candidate will lead and develop the Finance team while working closely with senior leadership, the Board and relevant committees to provide high-quality financial information, insight and advice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage and develop the Finance team, ensuring effective delivery across the function.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Oversee management accounts and provide insightful financial reporting and analysis.
• Work closely with senior leadership, the Board and committees, presenting financial information and providing advice and challenge.
• Lead statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and governance.
• Oversee and improve finance systems, processes and reporting.
• Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

You will:

• Be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Have significant senior-level finance experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the charity or public sector.
• Have a strong track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Be confident working with executive leadership, Boards and committees, including preparing and presenting financial information.
• Have strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, statutory accounts, audit and financial controls.
• Be comfortable operating through periods of change and transformation.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on offer:

• 6-month fixed-term contract
• £70,000 – £80,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working, with two days per week working from home
• London office

Role: Financial Reporting & Planning Lead

Salary: circa£60,000 + Benefits:

• 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Employer Pension contributions ranging from 8 - 11%

Location: Central London (Hybrid) – 3 days per week in the office.

Goodman Masson are delighted to partner with a prestigious non-profit organisation based in Central London to recruit a Financial Reporting & Planning Lead.

This role reports directly to the Finance Director. You will lead on high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical support, with a primary focus on driving the performance of the organisation’s commercial trading operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Trading Company Reporting & Forecasting: Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, profitability tracking, and margin performance for the trading entity.
• Revenue Accounting: Manage complex accounting for key commercial contracts, including underlying calculations for revenue recognition.
• Planning & Budgeting: Co-ordinate the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles across the organisation, developing robust financial models and user-friendly templates for budget holders.
• Business Partnering & Insight: Translate complex financial data into actionable commercial insights, partnering closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Systems & Data Improvement: Collaborate with the Financial Operations team to refine reporting systems, automate data structures, and build interactive dashboards.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit-ready year-end schedules and act as a key contact for external auditors.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in management accounting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and advanced Excel skills. Strong Power BI skills would be advantageous.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to challenge, guide, and advise non-finance operational teams.
• Sector Experience: Prior exposure to the charity, not-for-profit, or broader third sector is highly desirable.
• Mindset: Proactive, inquisitive, and comfortable managing complex datasets alongside broad strategic planning.

Applications close on Monday the 21st of September. 

Senior Management Accountant

Uxbridge High School | Permanent | Full Time | £49,054 – £53,171 per annum

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting Uxbridge High School with the appointment of a Senior Management Accountant.

We are looking for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant to join the Finance Team at this exciting and ambitious school, playing a key role in strengthening financial management and supporting effective decision-making across the organisation.

About Uxbridge High School

Uxbridge High School is a highly successful, oversubscribed co-educational academy for students aged 11–18, with more than 1,300 students, including 220 students in the sixth form.

The school has a strong local reputation and is proud of its diverse and ambitious student body, dedicated staff and commitment to providing a gold standard education.

The Finance Team plays a vital role in supporting the school's strategic priorities, ensuring strong financial management, accountability and value for money.

About the role

As Senior Management Accountant, you will report to the Director of Finance & Operations and take ownership of a broad range of management accounting and financial management responsibilities.

You will lead on the preparation of management accounts, budget monitoring, forecasting, reconciliations, cashflow reporting, payroll review and financial controls.

A key part of the role will be providing clear financial insight and commentary to the Director of Finance & Operations, senior leaders, trustees and budget holders, helping ensure financial information translates into effective organisational decision-making.

You will also have supervisory responsibilities, providing technical guidance to colleagues, reviewing finance work and helping to ensure the team consistently delivers accurate work to agreed deadlines.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on monthly management accounts, forecasts and budget monitoring
• Providing insightful variance analysis and financial commentary
• Supporting senior leaders and budget holders with financial advice
• Leading month-end and year-end processes
• Maintaining and reviewing key balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Managing cashflow reporting and wider financial planning
• Reviewing and reconciling monthly payroll
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• Supporting the five-year budget plan and integrated financial planning

About you

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or equivalent.

You will have a strong management accounting background and experience across areas such as management accounts, forecasting, budget monitoring, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.

We are particularly keen to speak with candidates who have experience of:

• Producing management accounts and financial reports
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Financial controls and reconciliations
• Audit preparation and supporting audit queries
• Improving financial systems and processes
• Working accurately to tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel and financial data analysis

Experience within a school, academy trust, charity, public sector or similarly regulated environment would be advantageous. Knowledge of academy finance requirements, ESFA returns and school MIS platforms would also be desirable.

You will be a confident communicator who can explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders, challenge appropriately and build strong relationships across an organisation.

What's on offer?

Alongside a salary of £49,054 – £53,171 per annum, inclusive of Outer London weighting, the successful candidate will receive:

• 34 days' annual leave, rising to 37 days after 10 years' continuous service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Staff wellbeing initiatives

Application deadline is Wednesday 26^th August. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply ASAP to ensure you are considered.

AFRIL is recruiting for our next Casework Manager, following the advancement of the current post holder into another role within the organisation. We are looking for a hard working and dynamic person who can balance the operational demands of casework and managing frontline services, with excellent HR skills and a keen interest in policy and developing partnerships. This is an exciting and integral role within a supportive and dynamic team at AFRIL, which would be ideal for a highly experienced caseworker or solicitor seeking to gain leadership experience in a community led organisation.

The successful candidate will lead a team of 3 Caseworkers (as well as a team of volunteers) in the delivery of AQS casework in the areas of housing, asylum support, welfare benefits and community care, and the provision of Immigration Advice Authority Level 2 advice. The post holder will also hold key funder and partner relationships, oversee compliance, safeguarding and support the Executive Director with AFRIL's external policy work. 

Job role: Head of Finance
Salary: circa £60,000 per annum
Location: Central London / Hybrid (two days per weekonsite)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week

Lead a finance function ready for its next chapter

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a well-established charity at a pivotal stage in its development. Reporting to the Finance Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Group, you will lead the finance function, providing the financial leadership, insight and accountability needed to support organisational performance and future growth. The organisation has identified the need for stronger financial leadership, improved communication, more consistent reporting and greater accountability across finance, creating an opportunity for someone to make a lasting impact.


As the Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring efficient and effective financial operations.
• Manage month-end processes and produce accurate, insightful management accounts.
• Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor cash flow, financial performance and organisational resources.
• Oversee grant reporting and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, governance and audit activities.
• Lead, support and develop the Finance Manager and wider finance team.
• Improve communication, accountability and service delivery across the finance function.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience of line management working within charity finance.
• Professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA or ACCA
• Experience producing management accounts and leading month-end close processes.
• Experience of grant management and other statutory funding agreements
• Strong financial management and finance operations expertise.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders across an organisation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead and improve a broad and varied finance function.
• Influence organisational performance and future direction.
• Manage and develop an established finance team.
• Join a charity with a positive, values-led culture.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Head of Finance

Salary£80,000.00 per annum

LocationLondon/Hybrid (with 1 to 2 days a week in the office)

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: London/Hybrid (with 1 to 2 days a week in the office)

Salary: £80,000.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1228366

About Us

Founded in 1844, YMCA is a global movement and the world's largest youth-focused charity.  In England and Wales, YMCAs are based in over 700 communities across 168 local authorities supporting young people and communities to reach their potential. The turnover of YMCA in 2025-26 was £386m. YMCA England & Wales is a £23 million organisation of more than 400 colleagues, supporting a Federation of 80 local YMCAs to deliver vital services which positively impact young lives across the country. As we grow our income and impact, we are seeking an established and inspirational Head of Finance to take on one of the most pivotal roles in our organisation.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership appointment, reporting to the Director of Resources and leading a Finance team of around nine, including the payroll function. You will act as our lead on all matters of finance, liaising with our Federation members where necessary, providing expert support to our Income Generation Directorate (Fundraising and Retail) and other internal Directorates, embedding financial insight into revenue-generation strategy and working in close collaborative partnership with senior colleagues both within those teams but also across the Federation. Beyond this, you will oversee statutory reporting, investments, VAT and taxation compliance, and provide expert counsel to our Board of Trustees and Finance and Audit Committee.

Why You

Perhaps you have already established an excellent track record within a charity with significant fundraising and retail operations and are ready for the scale and influence this role commands. Or perhaps this is your first move into a charity; you are a seasoned accountant whose clients have included charitable organisations, and you now plan to apply that expertise where it matters most. Either way, this is a genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of a movement with over 180 years of heritage as we continue to embed strong financial practices whilst delivering our strategic ambition

What We're Looking For

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with senior management experience leading finance in an organisation of comparable scale, ideally with charity reporting and SORP knowledge. Strong business partnering skills, gravitas with trustees and committees, and genuine collaborative leadership are essential to succeed in this crucial role.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check

This is a growth-focused role for someone who enjoys creating systems, solving problems and using data to drive results. You'll own the fundraising CRM (Access ThankQ), leading the development of supporter journeys, marketing automation, data insight and digital processes that help us attract, retain and engage supporters more effectively.

Working across Fundraising and MarComms, you'll help create a culture where data, technology and supporter insight underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Build and Scale Our CRM & Supporter Experience

• Own and develop the fundraising CRM strategy and roadmap.
• Design and implement automated supporter journeys and segmented communications.
• Use data and insight to improve supporter acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the supporter experience.

Drive Digital Growth

• Deliver targeted CRM and email marketing activity.
• Develop reports and dashboards that provide actionable insight.
• Ensure fundraising data is accurate, accessible and used effectively across the team.
• Optimise digital giving platforms and supporter touchpoints.

Enable the Department

• Train and support colleagues to make better use of CRM, automation and data.
• Champion self-service, digital adoption and continuous improvement.
• Lead relationships with key suppliers including Access, Dotdigital and Woods Valldata.

Governance and Operations

• Act as the fundraising team's lead for GDPR and data protection.
• Ensure compliant management of supporter data and fundraising operations.
• Oversee efficient processes for donations, Gift Aid and supporter fulfilment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong experience of CRM strategy, marketing automation and supporter/customer journeys.
• Excellent understanding of data, segmentation and performance reporting.
• Experience managing CRM systems and digital platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of GDPR and data governance.

Desirable

• Experience of Access ThankQ.
• Experience in fundraising, membership or supporter-led organisations.
• Experience optimising online donation and payment platforms.

• More efficient fundraising operations and supporter processes.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to take ownership, build capability, and use technology, data and creativity to help grow one of the UK's most iconic charities.

This is a fixed term contract for 18 months

Candidates may use AI-assisted tools when preparing their application. However, applications should accurately represent the candidate's own experience, qualifications, and abilities. We encourage applicants to ensure their responses are authentic and written in their own words.

Senior Management Accountant

Uxbridge High School | Permanent | Full Time | £49,054 – £53,171 per annum

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting Uxbridge High School with the appointment of a Senior Management Accountant.

We are looking for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant to join the Finance Team at this exciting and ambitious school, playing a key role in strengthening financial management and supporting effective decision-making across the organisation.

About Uxbridge High School

Uxbridge High School is a highly successful, oversubscribed co-educational academy for students aged 11–18, with more than 1,300 students, including 220 students in the sixth form.

The school has a strong local reputation and is proud of its diverse and ambitious student body, dedicated staff and commitment to providing a gold standard education.

The Finance Team plays a vital role in supporting the school's strategic priorities, ensuring strong financial management, accountability and value for money.

About the role

As Senior Management Accountant, you will report to the Director of Finance & Operations and take ownership of a broad range of management accounting and financial management responsibilities.

You will lead on the preparation of management accounts, budget monitoring, forecasting, reconciliations, cashflow reporting, payroll review and financial controls.

A key part of the role will be providing clear financial insight and commentary to the Director of Finance & Operations, senior leaders, trustees and budget holders, helping ensure financial information translates into effective organisational decision-making.

You will also have supervisory responsibilities, providing technical guidance to colleagues, reviewing finance work and helping to ensure the team consistently delivers accurate work to agreed deadlines.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on monthly management accounts, forecasts and budget monitoring
• Providing insightful variance analysis and financial commentary
• Supporting senior leaders and budget holders with financial advice
• Leading month-end and year-end processes
• Maintaining and reviewing key balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Managing cashflow reporting and wider financial planning
• Reviewing and reconciling monthly payroll
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• Supporting the five-year budget plan and integrated financial planning

About you

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or equivalent.

You will have a strong management accounting background and experience across areas such as management accounts, forecasting, budget monitoring, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.

We are particularly keen to speak with candidates who have experience of:

• Producing management accounts and financial reports
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Financial controls and reconciliations
• Audit preparation and supporting audit queries
• Improving financial systems and processes
• Working accurately to tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel and financial data analysis

Experience within a school, academy trust, charity, public sector or similarly regulated environment would be advantageous. Knowledge of academy finance requirements, ESFA returns and school MIS platforms would also be desirable.

You will be a confident communicator who can explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders, challenge appropriately and build strong relationships across an organisation.

What's on offer?

Alongside a salary of £49,054 – £53,171 per annum, inclusive of Outer London weighting, the successful candidate will receive:

• 34 days' annual leave, rising to 37 days after 10 years' continuous service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Staff wellbeing initiatives

Application deadline is Wednesday 26^th August. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply ASAP to ensure you are considered.

The Queen Elizabeth Trust is a new, ambitious UK-wide independent charity established to deliver a lasting legacy to the extraordinary life of service of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

Inspired by Queen Elizabeth's belief that "everyone is our neighbour", the Trust works hand in hand with communities to restore and sustain the buildings, green spaces and shared places that bring people together across generations and from all walks of life. Through funding, strategic partnerships and targeted support, the Trust will help create safe, inclusive and vibrant places that thrive long into the future.

Backed by an initial endowment from the UK Government, the Trust will act as a catalyst for change, investing not only in physical regeneration but also in the people, skills and activities that enable communities to flourish. Working with partners who bring deep local knowledge and expertise, the Trust is committed to ensuring that opportunities reach communities across the UK, particularly those that have historically faced barriers to accessing major funding programmes.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will lead the development of the Trust's finance, treasury, investment and operational functions, overseeing a growing endowment currently valued at £40m. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, building systems, influencing decision making and helping establish the foundations of a high-impact organisation from the ground up.

We are looking to recruit a qualified accountant with significant senior experience spanning financial leadership, treasury management, governance and organisational development. You will be equally comfortable advising boards, developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to get things done. Commercially astute, highly collaborative and low ego, you will thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, bring structure to ambiguity, and communicate complex financial matters with clarity and confidence.

Please visit the Attenti website to read the appointment brief for more information and details on how to apply. For an informal and confidential discussion, after having read the appointment brief, please contact our advising consultants, Anita Denton or David Fielding, at Attenti.

Closing date for applications – 28th September 2026

Finance Manager
Permanent | 0.6 FTE (3 days/week ) | Hybrid – 1 day/week in office in central London | £33,000pa (0.6 FTE) — pro-rata equivalent £55,000 + 8% pension contribution.

Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (FTE, pro rata), rising after two years' service, plus bank holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

Following a significant increase in funding across our national programmes, the Architectural Heritage Fund is seeking a hands-on, fully qualified Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to help us scale sustainably and to provide support to the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings throughout the UK

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and line managing our Finance Officer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operational finance, produce high-quality monthly management accounts, and support the annual audit process. You'll also help embed AI-powered tools into our finance systems and processes, supporting a period of exciting organisational growth.

We're looking for someone who can:

· Deliver accurate management accounts and financial analysis to tight deadlines

·  Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting

· Maintain robust internal controls and audit trails

· Translate complex financial data for non-finance colleagues and Trustees

· Bring a proactive, adaptable approach as our programmes grow

Charity sector experience is a plus, as is confidence using AI tools for reporting and workflow automation.

If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can shape systems, support meaningful heritage and community-led projects, and grow with a scaling organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

In accordance with our commitment to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across all of our areas of work, we particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and younger people, who are currently under-represented within AHF.

Closing date: Monday 7th September at 9am.

Please submit your updated CV and a cover letter to apply.

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

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

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

The Role 

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

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

Requirements 

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