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The Organisation
We are working with a well-established UK not-for-profit organisation with annual income of approximately £150 million. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation manages a diverse range of income streams including donations, legacies, grant and contract funding, trading activity and investment income. The finance function plays a key role in supporting strong governance, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.
The Job
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of all tax matters within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and external advisers, you will act as the organisation's lead technical expert on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid, ensuring robust compliance, governance and risk management. You will provide practical advice to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation understand and navigate the tax implications of operational and strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance and advisory matters
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
- Managing Corporation Tax compliance and reporting
- Developing and maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and processes
- Identifying and mitigating tax risks across the organisation
- Providing technical guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Building effective relationships with external advisers, auditors and internal teams
- Driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting systems
Location: Remote working, with occasional office attendance in London (typically once per quarter)
Hours: 28 hours per week (may consider full-time hours for the right person)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro rata (28 hours)
The Person
We are seeking a qualified accountant or tax professional with strong technical expertise and experience operating within a large, complex organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- CCAB qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualification
- Strong knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid legislation
- Experience managing complex VAT environments, including partial exemption
- A track record of delivering accurate and timely tax compliance activities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business guidance
- Experience working collaboratively across finance, systems, planning and operational teams
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management
Experience gained within the charity, not-for-profit, membership body or broader complex organisation environment would be advantageous.
What's in It for You?
- Remote working arrangement
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 8%
- 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
- The opportunity to be the lead tax specialist within a sizeable, nationally recognised organisation
- Exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters and senior stakeholders
- A supportive and collaborative finance team environment
How to Apply
If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a significant impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience including VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid/partial exemption compliance and advisory work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Are you looking to add great value to an already successful finance team? Do you have a strong understanding of complex VAT? Are you immediately available or on a short notice period?
I am working exclusively with a large educational organisation seeking an interim VAT consultant on a long-term rolling contract.
The main responsibilities of the interim VAT Consultant are:
- Review VAT source data and underlying transactions.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Apply the agreed partial exemption mechanism.
- Review and advise on the VAT treatment of complex transactions.
- Support VAT coding relating to performances, ticketed events and other activities.
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely VAT reporting.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced, VAT Consultant to come in and hit the ground running with an already successful organisation with an opportunity for flexible working.
My client is looking for:
- Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA CIMA or equivalent – would consider qualified by experience
- An experienced finance professional who works well with changes on a regular basis.
- Education/NfP experience is highly desirable.
- Hands on approach, someone who likes to get stuck in
My client can offer flexible working with 1 day a month 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!
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The Finance and Funds Business Partner role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to work for a fast moving, growing organisation. Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie NHS Foundation Trust to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology, ensuring they have the best possible experience.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to support the Charity Financial Controller with:
- The financial management of the Charity’s funds and individually funded projects; and
- The financial control and governance of The Christie Charity group, particularly its two wholly owned subsidiaries (The Christie Trading Company Limited and Northern Pathology Developments Limited).
You will be joining The Christie Charity at an exciting time as we seek to diversify the Charity’s income streams through use of innovative social investments and strategic commercial ventures. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop a deep understanding of charity and commercial finance within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
Financial management
In relation to the financial management of the Charity’s funds, you will ensure that Individual Named Funds, containing designated funds, are utilised in accordance with their Terms of Reference. In relation to the financial management of individually funded projects, you will monitor spend against budgets through accountability mechanisms agreed with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust finance team. The postholder will be an integral part of the Charity finance team and partake in the annual budget setting process to the extent budgets relate to the Charity’s Individual Named Funds or individually funded projects.
As part of your role in the financial management of individually funded projects, you will act a finance business partner to the broader Charity. You will be integral in liaising with the Charity’s newly appointed Grants Manager to ensure they are aware of new projects.
Financial control and governance
You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control across the Charity group, with the opportunity to take ownership of its two wholly owned subsidiaries: The Christie Trading Company Limited and Northern Pathology Developments Limited. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of financial controls and reporting, supporting the Charity’s aim of maintaining strong governance across both charitable and commercial operations.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, budget preparation and monitoring, completing month-end close, submitting quarterly tax returns, and preparing the statutory accounts for both subsidiaries, as well as supporting the Charity Financial Controller in maintaining effective financial control and oversight of the Charity's operations as required.
Additional information
The Finance and Funds Business Partner is a well-established role in the Charity. The successful applicant will be provided on the job training to fulfil this role by the previous postholder who now holds the role of Charity Financial Controller in the organisation.
In the immediate term, day-to-day financial transaction processing will continue to be delivered by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, therefore, the postholder will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with their finance team to ensure seamless operations and continuity across the Charity group. These responsibilities are expected to transition in full to The Christie Charity by 31 December 2026.
This post would suit an individual who enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving environment, where responsibilities may shift in response to organisational priorities. The postholder must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
When submitting your application, please provide the following:
- A cover letter; and
- An up-to-date CV (up to two A4 pages) with evidence of accountancy qualification(s) and current membership of any relevant professional accountancy body or bodies. These can be uploaded as one PDF.
Please note that applications must include all of the documents listed above and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications that do not meet these guidelines may not be considered.
Interviews will be held all day on Monday 21 September 2026 and on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation in advance. Applicants are strongly encouraged to keep these dates available where possible.
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