Senior financial accountant jobs in City of london, england

This is a vital role for the Bikeability Trust in leading the management of over £78 million of Active Travel England grant funding to 2029 for the provisiion of Bikeability training and management of the grants programme. We are also launching a new fundraising and income generation strategy for the next three years. You will have significant experience of charity finance and reporting. An established leader with excellent financial acumen, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks.

My client is a high-profile environmental charity. Their work is bold, ambitious and focused on delivering a meaningful impact on some of today’s most urgent challenges.

At present they are looking to appoint an Interim Director of Finance & Operations to provide strategic and operational oversight whilst they recruit on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Finance, IT, and Legal functions
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure strong financial controls, risk management, and compliance
• Lead and support digital and IT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose
• Support organisational transformation, including process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Partner with senior leadership to align operational strategy with organisational goals
• Manage and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and accountability

About you

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within the Not-for-Profit sector
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Track record of leading teams through change and delivering operational improvements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

My client offers flexible hybrid working, with 2 days a week in their Central London office.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this well-established Membership Body based in London. (Hybrid)

• Reporting to: Chief Executive
• Salary: £75.000pa
• Management: 2 Finance Staff
• Size of organisation: 20 staff
• Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London (Tuesdays are essential)
• Qualification: MUST BE A FULLY QULAIFIED ACCOUNTANT
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role. A fundamental understanding of governance and accounting regulations is essential, and knowledge of charity finance.

THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR IN MAY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To advise and support the Treasurer and the Trustee Board in respect of financial services
• Preparing and presenting strategic finance issues to the board to allow positioning and decision making as appropriate to be made in enabling the strategic delivery plan.
• To oversee production of regional annual budgets, monitor expenditure and produce year-end accounts for audit.
• To ensure work of Finance Team is carried out efficiently and effectively, including bank and cash procedures, accounting systems and subsidiary records and making regular management reports.
• To oversee production of annual budget
• To monitor cash levels, invest surplus funds and ensure sufficient working capital to meet requirement.
• To ensure all statutory accounts, taxation and legal reporting deadlines are met.
• To ensure statutory accounts are complete on Companies House is complete, working with the Head of Business Operations on company filing.
• Submission of filing for the Charities Commission.
• To complete all aspects of payroll.
• To provide financial support to the Senior Leadership Team and the Trustee Board as required.
• To ensure the companies within the umbrella are compliant in matters relating to PAYE/Corporation Tax and VAT.
• To develop and maintain systems for optimum efficiency, security and compliance with charity, company, and accounting/financial legislation
• To manage the collection and accounting for membership subscriptions
• To ensure regular financial reporting are prepared in a timely basis, which includes monthly management accounts
• Manage financial returns and expenses for centres and regional activities
• To attend meetings of Trustee Board and any others as required and act in an advisory capacity.
• To attend internal and/or external training sessions as required.
• To conduct induction and developmental training sessions for senior staff  on financial policies and procedures.

Looking to use your financial expertise to make a real global impact? This is your opportunity to join a world-leading international organisation driving change where it matters most. As a Global Financial Head of Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping financial planning and reporting across a global federation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end federation financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Consolidate and analyse financial data across multiple countries and regions
• Prepare high-quality reports and insights for Executive and Board stakeholders
• Support and collaborate with the Global Finance Executive (GFE)
• Partner with senior stakeholders in a complex, matrix environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Proven ability to consolidate and interpret complex financial data
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders in a strategic capacity
• Background in the charity/voluntary sector

My client can offer flexible working throughout the duration of the contract and an expectation of 2 days a week in the office based in central London and the rest working remotely.

Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!

FINANCE MANAGER

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for your next opportunity?
 
Would you like to work with a charity offering a lifeline for community groups, older people, and anyone facing challenges using public transport across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham? 

Can you demonstrate:

• Significant financial management and reporting experience
• Successful track record working with the board of trustees
• Payroll, staff remuneration and pension contributions experience
• Excellent team player and collaborating with colleagues
• Stakeholder collaboration and promotion of Westway CT values

The successful applicant will be a qualified Accountant (CIMA / CIPFA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent), consideration may be given to a part-qualified candidate with substantial relevant experience and possessing a desire to consider continuing towards full-qualification. You will have a hands-on approach, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Why work for Westway CT

• Location - London, flexible working offered (parking available on site)
• Part time (3 to 4 days a week) and flexible working to support working parents by agreement
• 25 days including bank holidays with additional discretionary three days Christmas leave.
• Interest free travel card loan scheme is available. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Key dates

• Closing date for applications: 12th May 2026 - Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, we therefore encourage early applications as we may progress candidates to interview before the application deadline. 
• Interviews with Westway CT will be held on a rolling basis.

Finance Business Partner (Qualified Accountant)
9-Month Contract, Maternity Cover

A faith-based charity is seeking a qualified accountant to join as Finance Business Partner for a 9-month maternity cover. This role sits within the organisation's programme development unit and plays a key part in supporting teams that secure and manage institutional income, including large and complex government-funded contracts.

About the role
You will act as a strategic partner to non-finance colleagues and provide high-quality financial insight across programme development activities. The role combines analytical rigour with close collaboration across the organisation, ensuring strong financial planning, compliant management of restricted funds and effective support on major bids.

Key responsibilities include:
* Leading budgeting and forecasting for programme development teams and ensuring accurate financial planning.
* Providing financial support during the development and review of bids for institutional and government funding.
* Monitoring financial performance, analysing variances and presenting clear insights to senior stakeholders.
* Supporting budget holders to strengthen financial capability and ensure compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.
* Contributing to financial modelling for new programme concepts and funding opportunities.
* Ensuring robust financial management of restricted institutional income and large government contracts.

About you
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Charity sector experience desirable.
* Restricted funding experience.
* Confident communicator with proven business partnering experience.
* Skilled in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
* Comfortable working collaboratively across a diverse and fast-paced charity environment.

Salary and benefits
* Circa £60,000 per annum
* 10 percent employer pension contribution (non-contributory)
* 25 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays and Christmas leave

Location and working pattern
* Hybrid model with the majority of work completed remotely (2 days per month in the office)
* In office requirement of just two days per month

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to contribute to impactful international development work during a key maternity cover period.

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St Andrew’s is a Church of England parish church in lively Earlsfield in South West London. Earlsfield is situated between Wandsworth and Tooting Broadway, and is well-served by bus and rail links.

We are a thriving and dynamic church with an ever-evolving spectrum of faith expressions, and innovative responses to what it means to be rooted in, and serve, our wider community. Our church building is in use at least six days week.

Head of Parish Operations is a new role created to:

· Provide executive support to our newly recruited vicar and associate vicar

· Ensure the smooth and effective running of the Parish and help put our vision into practice

· Oversee internal and external communications

· Take a leading role in financial record keeping

· Foster a collaborative and supportive culture.

We are looking for someone who has:

· The ability to support the ministry team, and to design and implement administrative systems

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), and the ability to use other IT resources

· Financial literacy and the ability to update and produce reports from our accounting software (after training in our specific system)

· Ability to line manage and support other staff member(s) as required

· An understanding of proper management of health and safety matters

· While being of any faith or none, sympathy with the values and guiding principles of a Church of England parish, and with key principles of community development and support.

· A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of the Parish’s work.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which accompany this advert. Application is by providing a full CV, and a supporting statement of up to 600 words.

My client is a globally active, purpose-driven foundation. Working with a diverse network of partners they work to advance inclusive and equitable outcomes worldwide. Operating across 50+ countries, they are committed to delivering long-term, sustainable impact through collaboration and innovation.

At present they are looking to appoint an interim Finance Business Partner to support their international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Provide financial analysis and insights to inform strategic and operational decisions
• Support the financial oversight of grant-making and programme activities across multiple regions
• Monitor budgets and expenditure, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely financial reports for senior stakeholders

The ideal candidate will be a commercially aware and collaborative finance professional with:

• Full CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role
• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting capabilities
• The ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Experience in an international, not-for-profit, or complex multi-entity environment is advantageous but not essential.

We are supporting a values‑led organisation with the appointment of a Finance Business Partner to support a complex and impactful finance function. This role sits at the heart of financial reporting and business partnering, with a strong focus on charity and international operations.

The organisation has recently completed year‑end, and this role will now focus on ongoing financial oversight, statutory reporting, and operational finance support across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner to operational teams, providing clear and insightful financial support
• Prepare and oversee charity accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Manage and review operational and overseas accounts, including entities in Tanzania and Kenya
• Lead on the preparation of consolidated group accounts, including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation
• Support year-end processes, including the preparation of accounts and responding to audit queries
• Ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with relevant standards
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Skills and Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience preparing consolidated accounts
• Strong experience with multi-currency accounting
• In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Experience preparing year-end statutory accounts and managing audit processes
• Confident self-starter, able to work independently and take ownership
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience using IRIS accounting software
• Experience working with Power BI or similar reporting/analytics tools

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if this role interests you, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format. 

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please reach out to us.

Our Operations Director will lead the development of the operational infrastructure required to scale Fruitful Work nationally and internationally. Working in close partnership with the Founder & CEO, this role takes ownership of the systems, processes, team and organisational rhythms that enable the charity to grow rapidly and sustainably. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building from the ground up, turning vision into reliable execution, and creating the foundations that allow a small team to deliver outsized impact.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the organisation and lead the recruitment and management of a growing operations team as Fruitful Work expands.

Please see our attached candidate pack for the full role description

MediCinema is a unique and pioneering charity working at the heart of NHS hospitals to improve the wellbeing of patients, families and carers through the transformative power of cinema. For 25 years, we have brought the magic of film to people experiencing some of the most difficult moments of their lives—helping to reduce pain, anxiety, stress and loneliness, and offering a vital sense of normality, connection and hope.

Operating fully accessible cinemas built inside hospital environments, our state-of-the-art spaces accommodate hospital beds, wheelchairs, and essential medical equipment, ensuring a safe and supportive experience for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Thanks to strong partnerships with major film studios and distributors, we screen the latest releases every week, free of charge, for thousands of patients across the UK.

MediCinema’s national footprint continues to grow, with cinemas across the UK, including London, Newcastle, Glasgow, Newport and Liverpool. Recognised with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award in 2025, we are now entering an exciting phase of strategic expansion—aiming to establish a MediCinema in every NHS region across the UK.

To ensure our growth is supported, we are seeking a values-driven Director of Finance and Business Operations to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal moment in our growth.

Director of Finance and Business Operations

MediCinema

London Bridge (3 days per week) + Hybrid working

Up to £72,000

The role

Reporting to the CEO, this new role will ensure MediCinema’s financial strength, operational excellence and people-centred culture as we consolidate our recent growth and proceed with our plans for more sites across the UK. You will lead finance, HR and organisational operations, overseeing systems, compliance and high-quality corporate services that support our national expansion.

From financial planning and audit, to overseeing IT and digital development, to ensuring a solid HR strategy and people practices, you will ensure the infrastructure behind our therapeutic services remains robust, efficient and future-ready. A hands-on leader (supported by external experts), you will bring clarity, rigour and creativity to a purpose-led charity striving to improve patient experiences across the NHS.

About you

We are seeking a collaborative, ambitious and hands-on leader with:

• Solid experience overseeing finance functions, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting
• A strong understanding of HR, operations, compliance and governance in small or growing organisations
• Excellent project management skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to build supportive, trusting relationships across a small, dedicated team and with external advisors
• A deep connection to MediCinema’s mission and values: Care, Connect, Create

Experience in the charity, health or social impact sectors, as well as an accounting qualification, are desirable but not essential.

How to Apply

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website.

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV.

Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 10th May 2026

Interviews with Prospectus: 15-21st May 2026

Engagement sessions with senior leadership team: 29th May 2026

Interviews with MediCinema: Week commencing 1st June 2026

We are looking for an Operations Manager who is prayerful, strategic and passionate about practically supporting the mission of the local church. The Operations Manager plays a key role as a senior member of the Inspire St James team. The purpose of this role is to enable the Church to fulfil its vision for mission, ministry and worship through strategic oversight and management of all aspects of the Church’s operations e.g. staff, finance, premises, and governance.

Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell is a Church of England church with two services (11am and 4pm) and a congregation of around 230 adults and 100 children. The congregation is vibrant and diverse and passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus. 

The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the Operations Team and will work closely with all members of the team. They will also be part of the wider staff team in which we pray for one another and support one another to achieve our purpose and lead our ministries. 

Key responsibilities involve leading the operations team, overseeing large scale events and building projects, overseeing HR and handling the week-to-week finances. 

Location: The role will be primarily office-based, with a focus on being present to manage and support others.

Hours: The post is full time 40 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. Some evening and weekend work may be required. 

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus eight statutory bank and public holidays

• Health insurance

• Monthly Christian book allowance

• Annual salary reviews and an enhanced pension package.

• Training and development as required

The Operations Manager is expected to participate in the running of church service activities and as such there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to have a Christian faith (Equality Act 2010).

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Finance Manager for this Performing Arts Charity based in Central London (Hybrid)

• Salary: £45,000 FTE (Actual Pay is £27,000pa)
• Annual Leave: 28 days
• Hybrid Working: A fixed day, (Wednesday’s) is a minimum day in the office per week, is required.
• Working Hours: 21 hours per week.
• Location: Central London

THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, SO PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing quarterly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and other financial reports and analysis to an agreed timescale and as required by Trustees and staff.

• Working with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to prepare annual budgets, financial plans and project budgets as required.

• Maintaining a clear and consistent chart of accounts within Xero and utilising Tracking Categories effectively to enable localised project or departmental reporting.

• Managing the purchase ledger, ensuring that suppliers and contractors are paid in a timely fashion, and that all such expenditure is recorded appropriately within the accounting system.

• Working with budget holders to support them in the management of their budgets, providing regular financial updates.

• Processing all grant payments awarded through the Charitable Fund, and providing accounts of all income received related to grant giving programmes.

• Updating the records and projections on its investment income, based on updates from the Investment Managers.

• Managing and preparing VAT returns, and ensuring compliance with HMRC, including computation of a non-business input tax recovery restriction.

• Ensuring the Charity comply with all HMRC legislation requirements providing reports accordingly and on time, and supporting the Head of People, Operations and Finance submit the Charities Commission Annual Return.

• Maintaining the asset register.

• Maintaining in all respects the Cloud based accounting systems (Xero)

• Liaising with the outsourced payroll bureau to accurately deliver monthly staff payroll, pensions and monthly and end of year PAYE/NI returns.

• Ensure staff pension payments are accurate and meet statutory deadlines.

• Ensuring that invoices are prepared and coded to the correct budget area, payments are processed, and debtors are managed.

We are looking for a dynamic, values-led, strategic leader to drive our mission for migration justice and social work solidarity. The role entails oversight of the operations and strategy of the organisation, responsibility for financial management and fundraising, maintaining the health of the organisation and embedding anti-racist and anti-opressive values into every aspect of the organisation.