55 Technical accounting manager jobs

Head of Finance

£75,000

Permanent | London | Hybrid

Trace are delighted to be supporting a purpose-led international development organisation with the search for a Head of Finance to join their team.

This is a broad and influential finance leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team across finance operations and administration. It’s an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail while also playing a key role in strengthening systems, controls and organisational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong technical accountant and leader who is looking for a move into the charity sector, or a charity Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a step up.

Key Responsibilities

· Financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting

· Annual statutory accounts and month-end processes

· Audit, governance, compliance and financial controls

· Cashflow, banking and investment management

· Donations management and Gift Aid

· Payroll, payments and financial administration

· Finance systems and process improvement

· Office administration and shared services

· Leading, developing and mentoring a small finance team

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial and management accounting. You’ll ideally bring experience across UK GAAP, Charity SORP, charity accounting, VAT, audit, multi-currency environments and financial systems, alongside excellent Excel skills. Experience with donor management systems would also be advantageous but not a requirement.

Beyond the technical skills, this role would suit someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable operating across a wide range of stakeholders. Someone who can combine strong financial governance with a service-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

Interested? Apply now! 

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a strengthened leadership team and an ambitious vision for the future, we are building on our foundations to deliver a bold and impactful organisational strategy.

We are now seeking an Office & Facilities Manager to join our Training & Prevention team at this pivotal time. This opportunity is available as permanent position.

As a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs, we provide counselling, group therapy, advocacy, prevention education, and professional training. With an annual income of approximately £4 million, we are growing and strengthening our infrastructure to better serve survivors and communities.

The Office & Facilities Manager will:

• Lead on day-to-day office operations and facilities management
• Line manage the reception/administrative team
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GDPR, and organisational policies
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for staff and survivors

The role is central to ensuring our spaces support the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic development opportunity to:

• Step into a management position
• Expand your experience in facilities, compliance, and operations
• Play a key role in supporting safe and effective service delivery
• Contribute to an organisation making a meaningful difference

Who We’re Looking For

You can demonstrate:

• Experience in office and/or facilities management
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Confidence in managing systems, processes, and compliance
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and data protection requirements
• A commitment to RCSL’s feminist ethos and survivor-centred approach

Key Responsibilities

• Manage office systems, processes, and administrative functions
• Oversee building maintenance, contractors, and facilities operations
• Lead on Health & Safety compliance, inspections, and reporting
• Support data protection compliance in line with GDPR
• Coordinate space planning, office upkeep, and service needs
• Line manage reception/admin staff, delegating workload and supporting performance
• Ensure the office environment reflects RCSL’s values and standards

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment 

Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors and service users. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the organisation’s safeguarding standards. 

This includes: 

• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk 
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns 
• Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures 
• Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported 

Our safer recruitment processes include: 

• Values-based interviews 
• Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history 
• Reference checks 
• Enhanced DBS checks where required 
• Safeguarding training and supervision 
• Equality, Feminist Commitment and Values. 

Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments 

We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors such as: 

• Race and ethnicity 
• Disability 
• Sexuality and gender identity 
• Socioeconomic background 
• Immigration status 
• Faith and culture 

Our work is grounded in feminist principles, recognising sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality. 

Applicants are encouraged to let us know if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, such as: 

• Alternative interview formats or timings 
• Additional time for written tasks 
• Accessible documentation 
• Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs 
   

Learning and Development 

As a charity undergoing transformation and growth, we welcome colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and professional development.
 
Interview Process 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, conducted via MS Teams.
 
Stage one: MS Teams with the Director of Finance & Resources Manager and two other panel members.

The whole process from advertisement to appointment, may take up to 3-4 weeks.
 
Post holder will be required to undertake Enhanced DBS
The role will initially be open for one month (until filled). However, due to the urgent need for support, applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

The interview will explore experience and approach to: 

• Safeguarding 
• Equality, diversity and inclusion 
• Wellbeing and feminist practice 
• Trauma-informed therapeutic work 
• Leadership responsibilities relevant to the role 

This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010).
We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the VAWG sector. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

GDPR Statement

Rape Crisis South London will process personal information provided during the recruitment process in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Information submitted as part of your application will be used solely for recruitment, selection, safeguarding, and employment-related checks. For unsuccessful candidates, application data will be retained for up to six months before being securely deleted. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes. For further information, please contact.
How to apply 
Please submit: 

• Your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Interview date(s): Rolling basis

Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn @rapecrisissouthlondon for future opportunities and updates.

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The Association of Chairs (AoC) is looking to offer a 4-day a week role on a permanent basis, ideally suited to someone with 1+ year's work experience in a similar role who is ready to make a difference in the charity sector. The role will be an opportunity to bring event and membership experience and be a key member of a small but mighty non-profit organisation, from putting on events and evaluating their impact, to managing membership and member services.

You will work as part of a friendly, small team, and full training will be provided on using AoC’s digital platforms and other aspects of the role as needed.

About the role:

1. Training & events

· Support the administration of our core training programme, from scheduling the full training calendar to creating event listings on our website, processing bookings, communicating with delegates and trainers before and after the event, and preparing and sending out post-training materials.

· Be the main contact for customer enquiries and manage event mailbox.

· Attend both online and in-person events, supporting with Zoom functions, training room set-up and logistics as required.

· Set up evaluation surveys for event feedback using Survey Monkey, collate and analyse responses and liaise with trainers on improvements.

2. Membership & Community

· Process customer enquiries via info mailbox.

· Handle all member administration changes and requests.

· Support members with CRM and technical issues.

· Liaise with CRM partner on system improvements and enhancements.

· Provide administration for Mentoring & Support services.

· Administer and moderate the online community platform.

3. Technology, Data & Reporting

· Work with our digital systems (CRM, WordPress website, Zoom and SurveyMonkey).

· Support team in maximising use of organisational platforms and systems including AI.

· Produce regular membership, community and event reports.

· Analyse membership trends, retention and engagement.

4. General

· Work with finance team to ensure invoices are processed and accounts are updated.

· General admin tasks as needed e.g. booking meeting rooms, scheduling, assisting CEO, board and members in ad hoc activities.

· Work to promote Association of Chairs’ policies on equity, diversity and inclusion and to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the post-holder, colleagues, members and visitors.

· Other such duties as shall reasonably be required as part of a small, collaborative staff team.

We’re looking for someone who is keen to learn and thrives on variety and being hands-on and ideally available to start in November. See attached full job description and person spec for more about the skills and experience we are looking for.

Head of Finance & Operations 

A leading health-focused membership body is looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Operations to join its senior leadership team.

This is the lead finance role within the organisation, with a broad remit spanning finance, facilities, procurement and operations. You’ll provide strategic leadership and challenge, ensuring resources are used effectively while helping to shape financial strategy, improve systems and processes and support organisational transformation.

Key details:

· Salary: £78,131 – £87,344

· Full-time – 35 hours per week

· Largely remote – just one day per week in the Central London office, usually Wednesdays

· Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning, reporting and compliance

· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reserves, cash and longer-term scenario planning

· Provide strategic financial advice to the Leadership Team, Council and Finance, Risk & Audit Committee

· Lead business partnering and ensure senior stakeholders have meaningful financial insight to support decision-making

· Oversee facilities, procurement, business continuity and key operational projects

· Lead a team of nine, including three direct reports

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior leadership experience across finance and operations. You’ll need experience of leading transformation and cultural change, developing long-term finance and operational strategies, and leading high-performing teams. Strong technical knowledge across areas including FRS102, Charity SORP, VAT, payroll and tax is also important.

Benefits include:

· Annual pay rise in line with inflation, with eligible colleagues also moving up a scale point within their grade

· 12% employer pension contribution

· Flexible working, supporting a wide range of arrangements including varied hours and condensed weeks

· Hybrid working – just one day per week in the office (usually Wednesdays), with the remainder from home

A great opportunity for an experienced senior finance leader looking for a broad, strategic role combining finance and operations, with significant organisational influence and excellent flexibility.

Closing date: 2nd October

Please send your CV for further consideration.

Future Dreams is a pioneering UK charity providing psychological, practical, and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. We also champion early detection through breast health masterclasses and fund vital research into secondary breast cancer.

Based at Future Dreams House in King’s Cross — our welcoming breast cancer support centre — we deliver a vibrant programme of in-person and online services, community activities, and one-to-one support with specialist nurses, counsellors, and therapists. Everything we do is driven by one clear belief: nobody should face breast cancer alone, or without hope.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in strengthening our in-house finance function.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-driven finance professional who wants to develop their career within a purpose-led charity.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time, records are well maintained, and financial controls are consistently applied. You’ll contribute to reliable reporting, support audit and compliance activity, and help build efficient processes that enable the charity to operate effectively.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted part of a friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be an organised, accurate and conscientious finance professional who takes pride in getting the detail right and following processes through to completion.

You will have:

• At least two years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• An AAT Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Practical experience of processing supplier invoices, expenses and other financial transactions accurately.
• Experience of bank and/or supplier account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Good working knowledge of Xero or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and meet financial deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to investigate queries and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal information.

Experience of month-end processes, charity finance and/or working within a not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous.

AAT Level 4, or progression towards a professional accounting qualification, would also be desirable.

You will be supportive of Future Dreams’ purpose and values and committed to helping us create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

What we offer

· £24,000 - £28,000 pro rota, per annum (FTE £30,000 - £35,000 pa)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Additional one-week paid shutdown over Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based at Future Dreams House.
• Free weekly yoga sessions
• A warm, inclusive working environment in a mission-driven organisation

Safeguarding

Future Dreams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of everyone who uses our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Finance Director

Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract

Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction

Starting Salary £65K per annum pro rata

Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) has been supporting people and communities to thrive for over 28 years. We deliver a range of projects, services & activities aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, health and wellbeing, and addressing loneliness, social isolation and social cohesion.  Come & join our flexible, inclusive and friendly organisation in this crucial role, and help make a difference!

Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!

You will be a qualified accountant with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework.  With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently.  You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position to support the delivery of SCDA’s services and enterprises, and which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.

As a manager you will also provide effective leadership, operational support and direction to the well-regarded finance team.

Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.

We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

Interviews will be held in Newhaven.

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026

1st stage interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026

You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or HRD.

SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health

Registered Charity Number: 1094905

Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617

Your new company
As one of the UK's largest Housing Associations, you'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports.
Your New RoleThis is a new role added to strengthen the team from a tax perspective,

Responsibilities include:

• Lead on tax, ensuring preparation of tax returns including VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid and Employment Taxes.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Manage relationships with internal and external advisors and tax authorities, as required.
• Support the Group with ad-hoc tax and technical accounting queries.
• Lead on all tax consultations.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) or full tax qualification. Essential.
• Experience with core tax areas, specifically VAT (specifically partial exemption) and CIS and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
• Experience working in house or practice with large complex organisations.

Desirable:

• Prior exposure to operating in a public or not‑for‑profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.

What You'll Get in Return

• You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave and matched pension scheme
• Salary up to £87,000
  
  What you need to do now
  If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV (in Word please). We will call you if you are shortlisted. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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As Finance Officer, you will help ensure accurate financial management, maintain up-to-date financial records, and support budget monitoring and donor reporting across our UK and international programmes. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will be a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, values-driven environment and is committed to delivering high-quality financial support that enables impactful decision-making and organisational growth.

We are searching for a candidate who can work 21 - 28 hours per week on a 24 month fixed term contract. The Full time equivalent salary is £32,857.

Applications to be submitted by 8pm on Sunday 20th September

We aim to hold interviews on Friday 25th September.

Pawsome Careers - Make Every Day Meaningful

Come and join us as a proactive and purpose‑led Dog Welfare Specialist and be part of something life‑changing - helping people with sight loss live the life they choose.

This is a highly visible and collaborative role requiring regular travel across Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, North Stafford, Cumbria and surrounding areas. You'll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across a diverse geographical area, so flexibility and a willingness to undertake frequent, and occasionally daily, travel is essential. A regular weekly or twice-weekly presence at our Atherton site will also form an important part of the role, enabling effective teamwork, relationship building, and service delivery. Regular hands-on involvement with our dogs is a key aspect of the role, including organising on-site clinics, monitoring health and welfare, and supporting evidence-based welfare decision making. For this role you’ll be working 21 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

As a Dog Welfare Specialist at Guide Dogs, you'll play a key role in ensuring our dogs receive the highest standards of care and welfare. Working closely with guide dog owners, volunteers, veterinary professionals and colleagues, you'll provide expert advice, assess welfare needs, interpret complex health information and support informed decisions that maximise canine health, wellbeing and quality of life. The Dog Welfare Specialist will be an expert in canine health and welfare, welfare assessment, veterinary case management and translating complex technical information into practical guidance for a wide range of stakeholders. Our Dog Welfare Specialists play a huge part in ensuring everything we do enables us to deliver on our purpose and exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of a regional team, assist in the operational delivery of all dog welfare services ensuring best practice.
• Collaborate with the Dog Triage and veterinary services teams to provide in person advice and practical support as appropriate to volunteers and clients within the designated geographical area.
• Adhering to prioritisation criteria carryout in-person welfare assessments, as directed by the Dog Welfare Operations Manager.
• Responsible for gaining all relevant veterinary information to support decisions on treatment plans. Consult with internal and external veterinary professionals and/or clients to identify the most appropriate course of action, maximise the dog's veterinary care and welfare.
• Interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding for internal and external stakeholders.
• In collaboration with Guide Dog Service (GDS) colleagues, ensure all dogs allocated to the Dog Welfare Specialist, receive required health screens and investigations.

You

You'll have a proactive and solutions-focused approach to canine health and wellbeing, using your expertise to make informed decisions and support positive outcomes. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative and relationship-driven environment, partnering with colleagues, veterinary professionals, guide dog owners and volunteers, with a dedicated focus on delivering high standards of care and evidence-based decision making. You'll act with integrity and honesty in everything you do.

Skills and Competencies

• Vocational qualification specific to canine health and welfare to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• One of the following;

1.  2 ‘A’ levels (one of which must be a biological or social science subject) (QCF level 3 / SQCF levels 6-7)
2. OR equivalent qualifications, or experience.

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role which involves transporting dogs. In the absence of a full valid UK Driving License, you will be expected to demonstrate how you will fulfil this aspect of the role via alternative means.
• Experience working with dogs within a professional environment, applying welfare-based decision making to support positive outcomes.
• Experience coaching, teaching, mentoring or supporting others to develop knowledge, skills or competence.
• Experience of dealing with complex canine health cases in a veterinary, rescue or welfare environment.
• Sound understanding of canine welfare principles and their practical application.
• Good knowledge of common canine health conditions, treatment options and ongoing management requirements.

Benefits

We wouldn’t be able to change the lives of people with sight loss without our people. That’s why it’s important for us to provide a variety of benefits that reward our colleagues in a way that suits them and recognises the hard work and contribution that they make.

• 26 days annual leave. After three years of continuous employment, this increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Flex pot - equal to a proportion of your annual salary to use on our wide variety of flexible benefits
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Discounts and cash-back scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (We will match your pension contributions plus 2% up to a maximum of 9% employer contribution)
• And lots more!

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Behind Every Guide Dog Is Someone Like You - We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.  Please note - If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier.  We cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

If you choose to use AI tools to assist in completing your application, please use them appropriately.  We value authenticity. If you want to stand out, using a generic AI-generated response isn’t going to separate you from the crowd. This is your time to shine and showcase your unique skills, personality, and thought processes!  You can find our full statement on the use of AI to complete applications on our careers website.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

Safer recruitment

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

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 (will consider full-time hours for the right person. Would likely need to contribute towards other areas of finance)

Salary: £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata

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:

• Qualified Accountant or Tax professional
• 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
• Salary of £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata
• 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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Buttle UK

Head of Finance

£58,994 – £62,321 per annum 

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Hybrid working, up to 2 days per week in the office

Kennington Park Workspace, London, near Oval Station

Buttle UK believes that poverty and crisis should not define a child's future. Through its Chances for Children grants programme, the charity provides fast, targeted support to children and families facing financial hardship and challenging circumstances across the UK. As it delivers its ambitious 2025-2030 strategy, Buttle UK is investing in its people, systems and infrastructure to increase its impact and support even more young people. 

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Head of Finance will lead financial reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management across Buttle UK. This hands-on leadership role combines operational delivery with strategic oversight, ensuring robust financial systems, effective planning and strong financial governance. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will provide financial insight, oversee grant finance, drive process improvements and lead a small finance team to support informed decision-making and organisational success. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and is motivated by making a meaningful contribution within a purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, documentation and continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, controls and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts, financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reserves monitoring and longer-term financial planning activities.
• Develop and maintain cashflow forecasts to support financial sustainability and effective decision-making.
• Provide high-quality financial insight, analysis and advice to senior leaders, budget holders and other stakeholders.
• Support robust financial oversight of grant-making activity, ensuring compliance, transparency and effective management of restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, reporting frameworks and organisational processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Build strong partnerships across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and promoting financial literacy and accountability.
• Lead, coach and develop the Senior Finance Officer and Grants & Finance Administrator, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Support statutory reporting, year-end processes, audit requirements and wider financial compliance and risk management activities. 

About You

We are looking for an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and proactive approach. 

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience).
• Significant experience in financial reporting, controls, management accounting and finance operations.
• Experience of preparing and presenting management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• A strong track record of improving financial systems, processes and reporting.
• Experience working collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders and supporting organisation-wide financial understanding.
• Experience leading, developing and coaching a small team.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into practical, accessible insights.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to strong financial governance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with Buttle UK's mission, values and commitment to supporting children and young people.

Why Join Buttle UK?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected charity at an exciting point in its development and play a key leadership role in supporting children and young people across the UK. 

Benefits include:

• Auto enrolment employer-matched pension contribution of 7% from start of employment.
• Life assurance scheme (3x annual salary).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Three additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year. 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. This also includes ensuring a safe environment for colleagues, trustees, funders and all those we work with. All our posts require the postholder to undertake a Basic or Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) prior to joining Buttle UK. This post will require a Basic DBS check and the successful applicant will be asked to undertake checks to obtain this Certificate of Disclosure. Right to work checks and two references will also be required.

Flexibility

This role is expected to work flexibly across the organisation and may require occasional additional hours during key financial periods or as needed and agreed with the Director of Finance and Operations.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a diverse and inclusive team and actively promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our work, underpinned by our values. We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experiences of childhood financial hardship and multiple social challenges. 

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Buttle UK is partnering with Allen Lane on the recruitment of this opportunity. 

Please send your CV together with a supporting statement (maximum one side of A4) outlining your suitability for the role. 

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane. 

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 8.5% - 15% 

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

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with The Corporation of The Church House. The Corporation of the Church House is a registered charity founded in 1888 by Royal Charter to own, maintain, and manage The Corporation of The Church House building near Westminster Abbey in London.

It serves as the permanent home for the National Church Institutions of the Church of England, including the General Synod, alongside housing commercial organisations and a prominent conference venue.  

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 Thursday 1st October. 

The British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. We support outstanding research and researchers, bring new ideas into public debate and help ensure that evidence and expertise inform some of the biggest questions facing society.

We are looking for a new Director of Finance & Resources to help us build on that work and plan confidently for the future.

This is an important appointment at an exciting point in the Academy’s development. We will celebrate our 125th anniversary in 2027, following a period in which we have grown our policy work, transformed our building to create more opportunities for public engagement and developed a national network for early career researchers.

As Director of Finance & Resources, you will make sure we have the resources, systems and organisational capacity to deliver our ambitions. You will lead our finance function and have overall responsibility for HR, IT & AV, Estates & Facilities, and Venue Sales & Marketing, working with experienced Heads of Department across each area.

Finance will be central to the role. You will lead our financial strategy and planning, oversee our financial controls and reporting, and provide clear advice to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Council and its committees. You will also help us think longer term about our financial sustainability, including our plans to diversify income through philanthropy and commercial activity.

But we are looking for more than a strong Finance Director. You will be part of a close-knit Senior Management Team which works collectively to lead the Academy. We want someone who is interested in the organisation as a whole, who enjoys working across boundaries and who can help colleagues make good decisions about where we put our people, money and attention.

You will also have responsibility for some important assets. These include our historic home at 10–11 Carlton House Terrace, our technology and infrastructure, and our trading subsidiary. Ultimately, your job will be to make sure these resources are working as hard as possible in support of the Academy’s purpose.

About you

You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial and senior finance experience, gained in a complex organisation. You will have led finance teams and significant budgets and be comfortable advising senior leaders, Boards or Trustees.

You will also bring broader leadership experience. You may already have responsibility beyond finance, or have worked closely with areas such as people, operations, estates or technology.

We are looking for someone who can combine sound financial judgement with a practical, collaborative approach. You will be able to deal with complexity without making things unnecessarily complicated, communicate clearly with people who are not finance specialists, and provide constructive challenge when it is needed.

You should also be someone who enjoys leading through others. There are strong Heads of Department across the Resources portfolio, so this isn't about being the expert in every area. It is about setting direction, asking good questions, supporting people to succeed and bringing the different parts of the portfolio together.

Why join us?

The British Academy has a distinctive role in national life. In 2025/26 we awarded around £63 million in research funding. Alongside funding research, we convene academics, policymakers, businesses and civil society, engage the public with new ideas and use research to inform policy.

The Director of Finance & Resources helps make all of that possible.

For someone who wants to use their financial and leadership experience in an organisation with a clear public purpose, this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the Academy’s next chapter.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: Sunday 27th September, midnight

Shortlisting:Thursday 8th October

Fireside chats with CEO: week of 12th October

Panel Interviews:20th / 23rd October

To apply, please send your CV, along with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) via the link by Sunday 27th September.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.

This is a unique opportunity to lead fundraising for a charity at the cusp of substantial growth, with an exceptional track record of recent fundraising success, an engaged base of supporters and significant untapped potential across multiple channels.

Overview
As Director of Fundraising and Development for Plum Village UK, you will provide strategic leadership of the charity’s fundraising at this critical juncture. Building on the successful campaigns that brought our new Being Peace Practice Centre into being, you will lead the development of a sustainable, diversified fundraising operation across donor stewardship, trusts and foundations, regular giving, legacies, and partnerships, to deepen relationships of trust and gratitude with our supporters.

This role is ideal for a fundraising leader, whether from a career fundraising background or another field, who brings strategic capability alongside deep alignment with the Plum Village tradition, where fundraising itself becomes a form of engaged practice in service of mindfulness and community transformation.

Fundraising in the Plum Village tradition is fundamentally relational. It is not a matter of extracting income from a base of supporters, but of deepening the relationships of trust, gratitude and shared purpose with those who make our work possible, in ways that embody the values of the tradition. Done well, fundraising is itself a form of engaged practice. The Director will be expected to lead the function in this spirit.

The role comes with a high level of strategic ownership. An initial fundraising strategy has been developed and shared with trustees, providing a framework of priority channels, governance arrangements and resourcing for the next phase. The new Director will inherit this as a starting frame, and will then be empowered and expected to develop, refine and bring forward a fundraising strategy on their own authority, working closely with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising and presenting proposals to the board as appropriate. The role also carries operational ownership of the fundraising mechanics, including the choice and management of supporting systems, databases and tools.
 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership of fundraising

• Lead PVUK's fundraising strategy, developing and refining the strategic direction, and presenting proposals to the Board for approval and resourcing.

• Set, monitor, and report on fundraising targets across all income channels, in agreement with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising and the Board.

• Provide regular substantive updates on fundraising at quarterly board meetings, working with the Lead Trustee on the preparation of board-level reporting.

• Bring forward analysis and proposals to support the Board in setting wider strategic priorities, including realistic income potential by channel and the investment required to secure it.

• Identify and manage risk in the fundraising portfolio, including channel concentration, donor over-reliance, and the sustainability of resourcing.

Donor stewardship and relationship development

• Lead the stewardship of PVUK’s existing donors, lenders, and supporters with the depth of care that this base deserves, recognising it as the most precious resource of the fundraising function.

• Cultivate and deepen relationships with major donors, including through personal contact, site visits, and tailored communication of impact.

• Work with the Chair of Trustees, the Centre Director, and other senior figures on key relationships that require their involvement.

• Steward the friendly lender base throughout the lifetime of their loans, maintaining trust and keeping them informed of the charity’s progress.

• Build and maintain a culture of gratitude and recognition that appropriately honours the contributions of all supporters.

Income channel development

• Lead delivery and growth across PVUK’s priority fundraising channels: donor stewardship, trust and foundation fundraising, regular giving, legacies and Gifts in Wills, and partnerships with values-aligned organisations and networks.

• Develop trust and foundation fundraising as a substantial new income stream, including scoping aligned funders, building peer-to-peer introductions, constructing tailored funding propositions, and overseeing high-quality application writing and reporting.

• Design and grow a regular giving programme that converts members, retreatants and supporters into ongoing monthly donors.

• Develop a structured legacy and Gifts in Wills programme that normalises legacy giving across PVUK’s communications and supports those who wish to leave a Gift in their Will.

• Develop partnerships with values-aligned organisations and networks where these support both income generation and the wider reach of PVUK’s work, in close consultation with monastics and trustees.

Operations, systems and budget ownership

• Own the operational mechanics of fundraising for PVUK, including the choice, configuration and ongoing management of databases, donor management systems, online giving platforms, and integration with communications tools.

• Manage the fundraising budget, including a discretionary supplementary budget for consultancy, training, materials creation, contracted support and light administrative resource, deployed at the Director’s judgement to develop the function effectively.

• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant supporter records and ensure sound data practices throughout the fundraising operation.

• Provide accurate financial reporting on fundraising performance, working with PVUK’s finance function and external accountants as required.

• Make the case for additional resourcing where evidence of need supports it, including the possible recruitment of a Fundraising Officer in due course.

Communications and storytelling

• Lead the development of compelling fundraising narratives that authentically convey the work of PVUK and the Being Peace Centre to multiple audiences, including major donors, institutional funders, individual supporters and the wider public.

• Work closely with the PVUK Communications team on the integration of fundraising communications with the wider communications strategy.

• Commission and oversee the production of fundraising materials, including written content, graphic design, video and digital assets, drawing on contracted specialists where appropriate.

• Ensure that all fundraising messaging about the Being Peace Practice Centre is agreed with the Centre Director before publication.

Working partnerships across PVUK

• Work in close partnership with the Centre Director on all matters relating to Being Peace, with agreed ways of working on messaging, external representation, and any programming commitments made to funders.

• Work with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising as primary day-to-day point of contact at board level, supporting the Lead Trustee to hold strategic oversight of fundraising on behalf of the Board.

• Work with colleagues across PVUK’s communications, dharma programming, sangha-building and partnership functions, with these working relationships developing naturally in the first months of the role.

• Draw on external advisors and specialists as needed for support and assurance, both in technical fundraising disciplines and in sector-specific knowledge.

• Engage volunteer capacity from within the community where this can valuably supplement the fundraising operation.