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Role purpose
The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning.
As the Head of Finance, you will:
Main responsibilities
Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance
Financial administration and governance
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
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This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to join a friendly, values-driven organisation at an important point in its development.
Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire is entering a new strategic period, and we are looking for a Finance Manager who wants support real change. You will have the chance to shape how we plan, report, forecast and make decisions, helping us build strong financial systems that support high-quality services for adults, parent carers and young carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
The role is available due to the upcoming retirement of our current Finance Manager, creating an opportunity for someone to bring fresh insight, strengthen our processes and work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Senior Management Team and Finance Officer.
You will lead the day-to-day finance function, produce monthly management accounts, oversee payroll, support budget holders, manage cash flow forecasting, review investments, strengthen financial policies and controls, and provide financial modelling for funding applications, tenders and service planning.
This is a varied and influential role where your work will directly support better decisions, better use of resources and stronger services for unpaid carers, who play such a vital role in our communities.
We are looking for someone who can combine technical finance skills with a practical, collaborative approach. You will be confident explaining financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, spotting risks and opportunities, and helping managers understand the financial impact of their decisions.
You will be joining a supportive team where flexibility, trust and shared purpose matter. We offer hybrid working, a part-time senior role with real influence, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a respected local charity.
About you
You will bring experience of charity, not-for-profit or comparable financial management, with strong skills in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, financial controls and reporting.
You will be comfortable managing a small finance team, improving systems and processes, working with auditors and trustees, and supporting organisational efficiency without losing sight of the people and purpose behind the numbers.
Most importantly, you will want to use your finance skills in a role where they make a real difference.
Why join us?
At Carers Support BSG, you will find a warm, committed and practical team working to improve life for unpaid carers of all ages. We support adults, parent carers and young carers through advice, information, assessments, groups, wellbeing support, hospital and GP-based services, and community connection.
You will have flexibility in how you work, the support of an experienced team and the space to help modernise our financial planning and reporting as we develop our next strategy.
If you are looking for a finance role where you can be both hands-on and strategic, where your judgement will be valued, and where your work will help sustain services that matter deeply to local people, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the finance function and line managing the Finance Officer.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Supporting the CEO, Treasurer, SMT and trustees with financial insight and decision-making.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Supporting funding applications, tenders and contract planning with robust financial modelling.
• Overseeing payroll processes with the Finance Officer.
• Reviewing investments, reserves and cash holdings.
• Maintaining strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Identifying financial risks, operational efficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Supporting the annual audit and statutory reporting requirements
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself. If you’d like any further information, please email us.
Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply. All completed applications should be returned to our recruitment email address.
Closing date for applications is 13th August 2026 @ 12 noon with interviews at our offices in Fishponds on 3rd September 2026.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.
Registered Charity No: 1063226
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alignment calls for this role will take place on Tuesday 21st July, with interviews being scheduled for the 27th July.
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Payroll Manager to play a pivotal role in our HR Data, Systems & Payroll Service in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As Hestia's Payroll Manager, you will lead the delivery of an accurate, timely, and compliant payroll service for more than 1000 colleagues across the organisation. You will act as Hestia's in‑house payroll specialist, ensuring full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and best practice across all statutory payments, deductions, and year‑end processes. You will take ownership of our ResourceLink payroll system, using your technical expertise to configure and maintain pay elements, pension schemes and workflows. You will oversee payroll related system updates, testing, and continuous improvement to ensure the payroll function remains efficient, reliable, and fit for purpose. You will manage and develop the Payroll team, coordinating day‑to‑day operations and ensuring the team delivers a seamless end‑to‑end payroll service.This role is ideal for someone with deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation, strong analytical and systems skills, and a commitment to delivering an excellent service to colleagues across Hestia.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
We are seeking an experienced payroll professional with a relevant payroll management qualification such as CIPP or equivalent expertise, supported by ongoing professional development and up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation and best practice. You will bring over five years of UK payroll experience, including managing large and complex payrolls with multiple pension schemes, alongside a strong understanding of HMRC requirements, PAYE processes, P11D reporting and end‑of‑year procedures. The role requires solid knowledge of pensions regulations, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex payroll and pension matters clearly to non‑technical stakeholders. Proficiency in Zellis ResourceLink, advanced Excel skills such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, and confidence working with large data sets are essential, as is accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are key to succeeding in this role.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an experienced Payroll & Reporting Officer to join our People & Culture Directorate during an exciting period of system and process change.
With experience in payroll systems and people data, you'll support a high-performing team as we invest in modern systems that enable us to make working at Parkinson's UK easier, engaging, and enriching.
This vacancy is advertised as a fixed-term contract for 6 months.
About the role
You’ll work closely with all members of the People & Culture directorate, and internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for the Payroll and HRIS (Cascade) systems, external third party & Gov processes and portals, and be the first point of contact for any system and data enquiries - working in partnership with all teams. You’ll be responsible for our payroll activities and maintaining the charity’s establishment data.
What you'll do
Deliver and maintain an accurate monthly payroll for 600+ employees in partnership with the payroll provider and ensure all payroll checks are completed with exceptional scrutiny to aim for minimal to zero errors.
Produce and clean management data, using a variety of data sources to maintain and develop dashboards, establishment lists and ad hoc data requirements to support the directorate.
Manage and ensure accurate recording in our HRIS to ensure a consistent employee life cycle
Build and maintain workflows in our HRIS to enable the success of the team and the charity’s managers
Provide insights and trends for stakeholders across the charity using HRIS data
What you'll bring
Experience and understanding of managing a people HR system (Cascade is a benefit)
Experience of delivering and processing an accurate monthly payroll
Experience of working with an external payroll provider in a UK organisation
Experience of working with personal and sensitive data, in compliance with GDPR regulations
Ability to extract, clean, develop, and visualise data, to enable the production of detailed Management Information
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description
Interviews for this role will be held on 27 and 28 July 2026.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Good financial management is key to our operational success and enables us to facilitate our vital work. The Finance Manager ensures the smooth, accurate, and compliant day-to-day financial operations of Prison Fellowship (PF). Overseeing transactional processing, payroll, and local group accounting, while supporting the Head of Finance with management accounts and year-end audit preparation, this role is pivotal in enabling PF to deliver our mission and meet strategic objectives.
Either full or part accounting qualifications and experience of Sage50 cloud book-keeping is preferred, as is a working knowledge of MS Office systems. Above all, we are looking for a capable, proactive individual who sees their work as vital to PF's broader strategy, with a genuine passion to support our mission through excellent financial management.
PF is a Christian organisation.
Salary: £31,609 – £36,977 per year (pro rata)
Location: Hybrid blend of home working and office (Rose Street, Edinburgh), or fully home-based anywhere in Scotland. Please talk to us about your flexible working needs!
Working hours: 16 Hours, worked flexibly
Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland
Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland’s 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women’s Aid services across Scotland.
We are looking for a Finance and Payroll Officer to join our Infrastructure Team.This role offers an opportunity to use your finance and payroll skills in a flexible, purpose-driven organisation working to create lasting change for women and children across Scotland.
What you’ll do
Your work will help ensure Scottish Women’s Aid can continue delivering vital services, influencing policy and supporting women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, you’ll manage a varied workload including payroll and pension administration, purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, payments, grant claims, restricted funds and project budgets. You’ll also support financial reporting, audit preparation and the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.
We’re looking for someone who:
Why Work With Us?
There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:
More Information
Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.
We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process.
How to apply:
Please send us your existing CV and completed application form. If you would prefer not to exclusively write your application, the personal statement aspect of the application form (Section Two) can be submitted as a video or voice note of no more than 5 minutes.
Our application process is detailed, because we want to give you the best chance to show us your values and skills. Please only apply if you can commit to completing the full process.
For an application form, more information about the role and the next steps in the recruitment process, visit our website.
Recruitment Process
We are operating a rolling recruitment process for this vacancy and will review applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.
The vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.
Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433,and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Payroll & HR Admin Partner to join our Human Resources team at our Head Office in Islington.
£33,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
(£33,000.00 per annum on starting increasing to £34,085.79 once successfully passed probation)
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Payroll HR Admin Partner is a hands-on role responsible for:
What you'll do:
Payroll
HR Admin
General:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
At Woodgreen, we're passionate about helping pets and their people and we're looking for an experienced People Systems & Reward Specialist to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover for a key role at the heart of our people operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining systems, data, payroll and reward expertise to deliver an excellent colleague experience and support organisational decision-making.Reporting to the Head of People, you will lead the day-to-day management of our people systems, payroll and reward activities, ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while providing valuable workforce insight to support strategic decision-making.
Acting as the subject matter expert for our People systems, you will help us to maintain high-quality workforce data, optimise processes and ensure an excellent user experience for employees, volunteers and managers. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and will also support the development and administration of our reward and benefits offer, helping Woodgreen remain an attractive and engaging place to work and volunteer.
You will;
Our successful candidate will be someone who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. So if you are passionate about data, systems, payroll and reward and have;
We would love to hear from you!
You'll be joining a supportive and ambitious People Team at an exciting point in our journey. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact through systems, insight and continuous improvement while helping us create a great experience for our employees and volunteers.
This is a full time hybrid position working 37.5 hours per week. It is expected that the successful candidate will spend approximately 1 - 2 days per week at our Godmanchester site depending on business need.
The starting salary for this position is £29,739 - £33,043 per annum depending on experience. This is complemented by;
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fundraiser – Payroll Giving (nationwide)
Be part of a high‑impact fundraising team based in the UK supporting Payroll Giving — the most effective way to help charities through the workplace. and help turn everyday payslips into lasting social good.
Payroll Giving in Action Ltd was established over 35 years ago, we have raised over £700M for UK charities - we know what works. Last year, employees of employers using our services pledged over £43.03 M to UK charities, good causes and places of worship through their Payroll Giving schemes.
Working in different companies each day you will attend appointments to promote payroll giving and recruit donors to give to good causes through their pay, in the most tax efficient way possible. All appointments are prebooked with a named contact and a booking team in the office to support you. You will be paid for every donation recruited for a charity under contract with us with no cap on earnings.We promote over 220 charities who work with PGiA although donations can be taken for any UK registered charity or good cause.
Part-Time: 2-3 Days/Week by agreement
We’re recruiting an enthusiastic fundraiser to join our payroll giving team.
✅ Flexible 2-3-day work week
✅ Competitive pay + travel allowance
✅ Make a real impact for UK charities
Requirements:
Apply now and help us grow payroll giving across the UK!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We need your careful and precise skills in finance and administration to create and run systems that keep our movement for peace running smoothly. Through your work our members will be engaged, our finance will be carefully logged and reported and our quest for peace will be enhanced. Our headquarters, Peace House, will under your guidance be a safe, welcoming and well run space. You will also support a sister peace movement with a few hours finance and payrol support.
This role will balance out desk-based work with supporting the running and hiring of Peace House. Your impact will widen as you will also provide remote book keeping and payroll support for our sister organisation the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship.
Apply with cover letter and CV outlining why you have the skills that we need to make a difference
Applications close Monday 27th July and interviews w/c 17th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Woodlands Church Family has grown from one small church plant to over 2,000 people across eight sites, but we remain one church sharing one vision:
To see Bristol transformed by the love and power of God.
We have an exciting opportunity and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our WCF Finance Team.
About the role
You will be working with our WCF Finance Committee to provide high-quality financial information and support to the senior leadership team, trustees and finance committee of Woodlands Church Family.
This role also manages the day-to-day record keeping and financial management of the charity, produces accurate and timely reports and oversees the key financial processes and controls of the charity.
Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be sympathic to our goal to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus.
What you'll be working on:
1. Management reporting
2. Budget and Reconciliation of income and expenses for Conferences, Weekends Away and other events
3. Controls and Procedures
4. Restricted Funds
5. Audit and Year End
6. Payroll
7. Giving and Gift Aid
8. Investments
9. Budgets
10. Line management of Finance Administrator
11. Governance support
Full Job Description available to view in the application resources below.
Terms
The post is subject to satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.
Reporting and Line management
Accountable to the WCF Finance Committee and line managed by a member of that committee
Benefits
In-house training and support of personal and professional development
Cycle to Work Scheme
Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata)
Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026.
Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)
The Sickle Cell Society (SCS) is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder. We provide information, advice and support to enable people to improve their overall quality of life. Over 19,000 people in the UK have a sickle cell disorder, an inherited condition that predominantly affects people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage; and to a lesser extent people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Central/South American heritage.
Job Purpose:
To assist the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of our Fundraising Strategy and on-going development to achieve our fundraising priorities and targets. An exciting and varied role, we are seeking a strong team player, and someone with the confidence and initiative to help develop and grow charitable income. The post holder will be someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the enthusiasm to want to learn and get things done. We are a small, friendly and closely knit team of 20 skilled and highly committed staff and over 50 active volunteers.
The post-holder will work closely with the Fundraising Manager, and wider team to provide an engaging supporter journey and timely, efficient donor care to existing and new supporters of the Society. Responsible for helping the team meet our agreed income targets for celebratory giving, challenge events, community fundraising and corporate payroll giving initiatives.; the post-holder will be keen on developing their Fundraising career and interested in expanding their use of CRM databases, data management and the production of reports for effective donor stewardship.
You will be responsible for the membership and donors’ database (Beacon) keeping it up to date and reporting back on results, whilst ensuring data compliance and implementation of data. You will be highly proficient in the use of business IT systems in particular Microsoft Excel to analyse data, and you will also have at least one year’s experience, or equivalent, in producing detailed and insightful reports.
The post-holder will be a confident communicator and collaborator with proven relationship building and creative and innovative fundraising skills. You will also support the development of our fundraising communications, monitoring performance across all channels driving best practice and income growth. You will generate and develop engaging fundraising communications and be responsible for your own copywriting, including thanking our wonderful donors via the most appropriate communication channels.
This varied role will give you the opportunity to further your fundraising skills across a broad range of income generating activities as well as build strong, professional relationships to benefit the SCS’ charitable objectives.
Visit our website for full details and to apply (we do not accept CVs). The role closes at 11.59pm Thursday 30th July.
We support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Alliance is an environmental thinktank, charity and advocate committed to achieving a greener, fairer future for the UK. We believe that ambitious political leadership is essential for meaningful environmental change at the speed and scale necessary.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our operations team, someone with a strong financial background with excellent attention to detail, a flexible attitude, an ability to work effectively under their own initiative and as part of a small team, together with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
Effective financial control is central to our strategy and operating model. The finance officer plays an essential role in maintaining control over our finances and operations. You will process and monitor financial transactions, liaise with our payroll bureau regarding staff payroll and pensions and support the Head of finance. You will be experienced in using Dynamics 365 Business Central as an accounting system.
This is a part-time role for two days a week (0.4FTE), with flexibility about when the hours are worked. It's a hybrid role, working from home and from our office. You will report to our Head of finance. You will also work with all staff on financial matters including personal and credit card expenses, central and project income and expenditure, and processing of payroll by liaising with our external bureau.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our next Finance Manager will take a lead role in all aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, reporting and payroll for a busy ~£1.8M turnover charity with over 50 staff. The role is based in Willesden, NW10 with some hybrid working after probation.
To apply, Click 'Apply Now' and download the Application Form and Job Pack and follow the instructions. We do not accept CVs.
Job Description
Book-keeping:
·Overseeing a system using hard-copy files and Quickbooks Online
·Maintaining and reconciling bank accounts and credit cards
·Raising purchase orders
·Raising invoices and processing income
·Aged debtor management
·Apportioning overheads and central costs to projects
·Managing restricted funds
·Making payments online and occasional bank deposits
Payroll and staffing:
·Maintaining a system recording all aspects of staffing that impact payroll of a team around 50 people, including
·Collaborating with an external payroll provider to ensure they have accurate and timely information
·Pension plan maintenance
·Health plan maintenance
·Making monthly salary payments
·HMRC payments
·Responding to ad-hoc queries around pay and benefits
Reporting:
·Monthly management accounts for Executive Director
·Bi-monthly reports for Trustee Board
Budgeting:
·With Executive Director preparing a draft annual budget for presentation to and consideration by Trustee Board
·Presenting the agreed budget to Senior Staff, encouraging transparency and ownership for the financial performance of their areas of work
·Supporting with or leading on budget creation for funding bids
·Monitoring performance against budget closely, and liaising with senior staff when necessary
·With Office Manager supporting the process of tight budget control over expenditure such as utilities, building maintenance and training
Audit:
·Completing pre-audit checklist and information submission
·Ensuring online systems are up to date and ready for external auditor review
·Hosting Auditor in office and answering queries
Other:
·Contributing to strategy and business planning, ensuring that the financial position of the charity is considered and prioritised when planning for change
·Supporting the Company Secretary with Companies House and Charity Commission filings and reporting
·Supporting colleagues with the delivery of services in the building and activity participants in any way required
·We are proud to be a point of contact for people with a range of needs locally, so all staff contribute to answering phones, responding to queries and meeting visitors
·Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in the role
Applicants must complete our application form and a supporting statements. CVs will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Purpose of the post
The Associate Director of Finance is a senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring the charity’s financial health through sound management of its day-to-day financial operations, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This post exists to provide leadership to the team, oversee treasury management, payment processing, payroll, and audit functions, and continuously improve financial processes and systems to support the charity’s long-term sustainability and mission.
With overall responsibility for the Finance and Funding Team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role ensures that the organisation’s financial framework is robust, supporting effective decision-making and delivering transparent, accurate financial reporting. The post-holder will also play a key role in revitalising the internal audit framework, ensuring the charity maintains high standards of accountability, and is prepared for future growth.
Main responsibilities
Financial Operations and Treasury Management:
Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring effective controls and timely processing of transactions.
Manage the charity’s treasury function, including cash flow forecasting and management of HDR UK’s bank accounts.
Oversee maintenance of the accounting system, ensuring it supports effective financial reporting and compliance.
Review and approve weekly payment runs and monthly payroll.
As the organisation’s Finance lead, provide advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team regarding HDR UK’s financial position, controls and processes, and strategic direction.
Financial Reporting and Compliance:
Lead the preparation of the charity’s annual accounts, ensuring they meet statutory reporting requirements and deadlines.
Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the audit process.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements to regulators and other authorities (including HMRC, Charity Commission, The Pension Regulator, ONS)
Quarterly Forecasting and Budgeting:
Work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on quarterly forecasting and the annual budgeting process.
Ensure alignment between financial operations and the charity’s broader strategic goals.
Support the production of monthly management accounts.
Work with the Associate Director of People to carry out the annual salary review, making recommendations founded on economic analysis and impacts on budget to SLT and the Remuneration Committee.
Process Improvement and Systems Management:
Drive continuous improvement of internal financial processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and scalable.
Oversee and refresh HDR UK’s internal audit framework, ensuring the charity maintains strong internal controls.
Implement and monitor key financial controls to safeguard the charity's assets, including management of the fixed asset register and ownership of HDR UK’s insurance policies.
Team Leadership:
Directly manage the Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Senior Finance Business Partner and Finance Business Partner, providing mentorship and development opportunities.
Lead and develop HDR UK’s Finance & Funding team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
Governance and risk management:
Support the development and implementation of financial policies, risk management strategies, and internal controls to maintain robust financial governance.
Management of the delegated authority framework to increase efficiency in the approvals process while maintaining accountability.
Attend and actively contribute to meetings of Senior Leadership Team, Board and relevant sub-committees such as Audit & Risk.
Stakeholder management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with operational and finance teams within HDR UK’s wider community and network of university partners, ensuring transparent and effective communication and collaboration.
Experience
Required:
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within the UK charity sector with a robust understanding of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
Proven track record of managing and leading financial operations, including treasury management, audit oversight, and financial reporting.
Experience in developing and improving internal financial controls.
Previous experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership, external auditors, and operational teams.
Desirable:
Demonstrated experience in reviewing and approving payroll, payment runs, and managing complex financial transactions.
Experience in developing and improving internal audit frameworks.
Experience working on quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting processes, and the production of management accounts.
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