Accounting jobs
Finance Assistant (full time employment contract)
£31,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
St James’s, Piccadilly is seeking someone who has at least 2+ years experience working in finance or similar role, who has a strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and XERO with particularly extensive experience of using Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills. A certified accountancy qualification or studying towards one is essential.
This new role has been created as part of a review concerning St James’s partnership with St Pancras Church Euston Road.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded from our website.
Closing date for applications is midday Monday 28th April 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 8th May 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Financial Accountant
(SEO)
£41,055 - £44,415 (National)
+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will include:
- Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
- Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records including preparation and monitoring of Statement of Financial Position reconciliations and accrual and other journals
- Monitor the effectiveness of key controls including those operated by outsourced service providers
- Prepare tax returns to deadlines including monthly VAT return and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
- Support the delivery of internal and external audits including provision of fully supporting and signposted evidence, monitoring of requests and responding to auditors in a timely way
- Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function
- Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change
Key Skills & Experience
- Good experience of financial accounting
- Good knowledge and experience of VAT
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
- Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
- Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel Ability to work to tight deadlines
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Stained Glass Museum is a vibrant and unique independent accredited museum and registered charity (no. 1169842). The museum operates a permanent public exhibition in a gallery on an upper level of Ely Cathedral which is visited by around 25,000 people per year. It also organises a programme of events, workshops and activities for all ages which further its mission to share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.
The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining The Stained Glass Museum’s financial accounts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong management skills and a solid understanding of financial administration, especially within the charity sector. A working knowledge of management accounts and accounting software is essential.
In this role you will play a key role in the success of the museum. You will work closely with a small team of museum staff and volunteers, including your line manager the museum Director and Trustee Treasurer, and report periodically to the Board of Trustees.
This is a part-time post with flexible working hours (averaging 5 hours per week / 21.5 hours per month) and is suitable for remote or hybrid working.
Our Mission: To share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.


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Role: Finance Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £38,928 - £40,796 per annum
Closing date: 21 April 2025
Interview date: 28 April 2025
Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:
· A warm and welcoming working environment,
· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,
· Contributary pension scheme,
· Free car parking,
· Subsidised lunches,
· Cycle to Work Scheme,
· Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,
· On demand GP,
· Westfield Health Cash Plan,
· Life Assurance,
· A range of Wellbeing initiatives.
The role
With responsibility for a small team of three, as Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, ensuring the accurate and efficient management of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance.
We are looking for an excellent communicator, who is approachable and self-motivated and prides themselves on being a supportive team leader. You will have the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a calm and collected manner.
The successful candidate will:
· Be CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
· Have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary finance environment
· Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Have experience in managing and mentoring a small finance team
· Be experienced in using Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
The role is available 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), on a salary of £38,928 - £40,796 per annum.
How to apply
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to HR Department.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.
Successful appointments will be subject to Standard Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals’ physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in office
Office based in Central London
This world-renowned arts organisation is at the heart of the creative and cultural sector, driving innovation, supporting artists, and engaging the public with groundbreaking experiences. With a strong reputation for excellence, it collaborates with key partners, funders, and creative communities to push boundaries and ensure long-term success.
As Head of FP&A, you will be at the forefront of strategic financial planning, ensuring this organisation continues to thrive and deliver impactful cultural programmes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll lead on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy while overseeing a high-performing Finance Business Partnering function. Your insights will empower senior leaders, Trustees, and key stakeholders to make informed financial decisions that drive success.
This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. If you’re an experienced finance professional looking to make a tangible impact in a world-class cultural institution, we want to hear from you!
Key areas of responsibilities;
- Review and re-engineer month end process to produce accurate and useful management accounts, enabling department heads to manage performance
- Produce a whole monthly performance report, with insightful commentary and over time incorporating non-financial metrics
- Develop and deliver dashboard reporting and drill-down capabilities as part of the recently implemented finance system
- Improve the reporting, monitoring and reconciliation of restricted funds
- Develop a culture and capability set to deliver excellent business partnering
- Provide useful and insightful management information to departments and work with them to ensure forecasts, risks and opportunities are captured and actioned
- Financial modelling and sensitivity analysis to inform decision making, any other ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
- Take the lead in maintaining and delivering accurate and robust reforecasts and budgets to tight deadlines ahead of key meetings, including responsibility for key departments
Who are we looking for?
- A formally qualified accountant
- Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting in a complex organisation
- An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.
We are working with an excellent community focused Charity with an ambitious vision, to recruit for their new Senior Finance Officer. The role will provide key support to the Head of Finance and will assist with management accounts, audit, transactions and payroll.
Key responsibilities of the role:
· Preparing of month-end management account journals
· Undertaking monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences
· Maintaining the fixed asset register and quarterly depreciation calculations
· Preparing annual audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
· Assisting in preparing financial forecasts and cash flow projections
· Assisting in preparing the annual budget
· Meeting regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance and provide financial management information
· Overseeing accounts payable and receivable transactions
· Preparing Payroll for the Trust on a monthly basis
· Carrying out Payroll checks and any other duties as may be reasonably required
· Assisting the senior Finance Managers on matters related to VAT
Ideal candidate profile:
· A minimum of AAT level 3 qualification
· 3+ years’ experience in a Charity accounting department
· Strong financial accounting and year end experience
· Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Agency reference number: J87806
Location: Central London
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £38,480 per annum + company benefits
Working hours: 35 per week
Working pattern: On site
Start: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Location: London / Hybrid
Department: Programmes & Strategic Partnerships
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £55,000
About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Amref works in 35 countries to improve access to healthcare and to help create an environment that is conducive to good health. Amref’s programmes focus on: child health and nutrition; communicable and non-communicable diseases; health financing; maternal, newborn health; neglected tropical diseases; sexual and reproductive health and rights; and water and sanitation and hygiene. Our programmes align with our Global Strategy objectives: to increase primary healthcare access for all, and to address the social determinants of health such as access to education, gender, and exposure to the impacts of climate change.
Amref Health Africa UK (Amref UK) is an independent UK-registered NGO that exists to support the programme and policy activities of Amref. With a UK-based Board of Trustees and staff team, our main purpose in the UK is to develop and manage partnerships with UK donors who want to support Amref’s work in Africa. Amref UK’s Strategy 2024–2030 will deliver growth to support the work towards Africa’s health transformation. We raise funds by engaging supporters and donors from across the giving spectrum.
About this role
The Global Account Manager position will drive the GSK/Amref Health Africa strategic partnership. You will play an integral role in the management of GSK-funded programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective monitoring, and excellent stewardship of the GSK account. You will be responsible for providing overall quality assurance and oversight for projects and grants/contracts within the GSK portfolio, and for managing related risks and contractual compliance.
This position will build relationships with Amref Headquarters (HQ) and Country Office (CO) teams to ensure co-creation of GSK programmes, taking into account community and Ministry of Health needs, as well as partnership objectives. You will work with geographically and culturally diverse teams, using various channels to showcase the impact of the programmes and partnership. Travel to Africa, Europe and within the UK will be required for the purposes of partner stewardship, programme monitoring, and participation at conferences and events.
How to apply
To apply, please read the attached job description and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages each) demonstrating your interest in and suitability for the role. Applications must be submitted through the Hireful platform by Monday 21st April 2025. First round interviews will take place the week commencing 28th April March 2025.
Amref UK champions inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in every aspect of our work. We appoint our staff on merit, respecting and valuing the wide range of ways in which they are able to demonstrate the potential, experience and skills we seek. Unfortunately Amref UK is not able to support UK work permit sponsorship for this role, so all candidates must already hold UK Right to Work status.
Benefits: London Living Wage employer. Commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee development. Flexible working with ability to work up to 80% of work schedule from home. Time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours. 25 days holiday allowance, increasing to 27 days after 2 years bank holidays 3 additional days at Christmas. Generous pension scheme and family leave policies. Employee Assistance Programme & staff benefits through BHSF Connect. Tickets for Good membership. Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes available. Potential travel to our offices in Africa and Europe as appropriate.
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Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.
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My client is a UK membership organisation championing the creative and commercial potential of the UK design industry. At present they are looking to recruit an interim Financial Controller on a part time, fully remote basis.
Key duties:
Review current working practices, processes and controls, ensuring a best practice function.
Oversight of the external audit and delivery of the annual report.
Provide strategic financial insight to the SLT on current and future business initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a part or fully qualified Accountant with a track record of working in the Not-for-Profit space. Self-motivated, with the ability to work both in the detail and at a strategic level, you will be excited about the variety of tasks this role has to offer.
My client offers very flexible working, including full remote.
As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 30 April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ivy Rock Partners are proud to support a leading university in their search for a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial sustainability of a world-class institution, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making.
This part-time, hybrid role offers excellent flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted finance advisor, supporting budget holders with financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Ensure the university’s management accounting framework is effectively maintained.
- Provide high-quality financial reports and analysis to inform strategy and resource allocation.
- Optimise financial performance by delivering insights and challenging assumptions where necessary.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing financial strategies across the organisation.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong finance business partnering experience, ideally within a complex organisation.
- Proven ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance professionals.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to drive financial efficiency.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to take on a strategic role in a highly respected institution. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to shape the future of a prestigious organisation.
To apply, or for more information, please contact Charlotte Dow at Ivy Rock Partners.
Sister Circle are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. Effective financial management is essential for our long-term sustainability and our capacity to support underserved women in our communities.
As our Finance Manager, you will be meticulous with managing the financial operations of our charity; meeting deadlines, ensuring charity governance compliance, and supporting the senior management team with monthly budgeting and forecasting requirements. You will play a lead role (with the Chief Executive) within our Finance and Governance sub committee as well as preparing reports for the Treasurer and Board of Trustees. You will manage one part-time member of the team (up to 2 days per week) who supports the day-to-day Financial and IT administration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the process of creating the annual budget, strategic three-to-five-year forecasts, monthly/quarterly management accounts and preparation of budgets for funding bids and reporting
- Prepare and lead the annual audit process, including required governance with relevant bodies.
- Supporting budget holder colleagues to manage individual project finances.
- Preparing management accounts/finance reports to provide staff, Treasurer and trustees with the financial information they need for good decision making and planning future work
About Sister Circle
Sister Circle are a women-led charity based in London, we work with women from diverse backgrounds, living with complex situations and who at highest risk of poor healthcare.Whatever a woman’s circumstances, we walk alongside her as an individual, building trusting relationships that enable women to thrive mentally, physically and socially. Our support programmes are: Maternity Mates (pregnancy, birth, labour and postnatally), Healing Conversations (Trauma counselling, peer support for baby loss) and Her Health (one-to-one advocacy during gyneacological journeys).
Application Instructions
We would like you to complete and submit the following:
• CV (Max 2 pages)
• A Covering Letter letting us know why you would like to work with us and in this role, how your work and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for this role.
Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.
Closing date: Friday 14th April 2025 at midday.
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
A large, London-based charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Deputy Financial Controller, you will help to support the organisation's year-end and audit process by preparing and providing information for the external audit as required.
Duties include assisting the finance team by consolidating financial information for both the UK and overseas divisions; reviewing various balances; supporting the production of financial statements and liaising with auditors. The anticipated duration is 6 months+.
To start ASAP.
Hybrid working: 2 days per month in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant, ideally with charity sector experience.
What you need to do now
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Our partner is seeking a Project Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to country offices.
Responsibilities
- Supporting country office staff with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices, reviewing and analysing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting with processing payroll.
- Maintaing budget holder reports.
- Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
- Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.
Requirements
- Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
- Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
- Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
- Good numeracy & IT skills.
- Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
- Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.
- Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.
This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week. In addition to the salary on offer, the organisation will offer some support for those candidates studing towards an accounting qualification.
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About Tree Aid:
Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.
About the role:
The Group Finance Officer plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial records and internal controls within a growing international development charity. Based in Bristol, you will work closely with overseas teams across the Sahel to maintain robust financial management, support the development of financial systems, and enhance reporting and procedures. Your expertise will contribute to strengthening financial oversight and efficiency, enabling the organisation to deliver transformational change for vulnerable communities living on the front lines of the climate crisis.
Main duties:
Working within the Finance team, the Group Finance Officer’s role will include working continuously as part of a large, dynamic team to:
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Provide ongoing financial support to all overseas teams expanding across the Sahel, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Ghana, Ethiopia & Senegal.
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Ensure continuing integrity of Tree Aid’s financial records and internal controls.
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Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems, reports and procedures.
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Conducting Internal Audits of our overseas offices.
Key Requirements:
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
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Working (or considering working) towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
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Strong Excel skills
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Strong organisational skills
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Ability to report and monitor financial data
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to build effective relationships across teams and cultures
Desirable:
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Basic French (or willing to learn)
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Experience in international development
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Experience analysing and preparing budgets
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Experience producing or review bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
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A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
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33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
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Flexible, hybrid working
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Quarterly social events
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Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is an educational charity that collaborates with industry and academia to tackle the skills shortage in the UK’s Electronics sector. We are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance and Business Services to lead our financial operations and business services ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and organisational efficiency.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing and impactful charity, playing a key role in shaping our financial strategy while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance, and the effectiveness of our business services.
As Head of Finance and Business Services, you will be responsible to the CEO for overseeing all financial aspects at the UKESF, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management. A key part of the role is managing grant funding and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements from grantors (e.g. UKRI and Innovate UK). Also, responsible for management of key business services including management information, resources and technology.
This role is ideal for a qualified (or part qualified) ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with experience in charity finance, grant reporting, and financial project management. You will provide strategic leadership while also being hands-on with day-to-day business and financial operations, including managing budgets, payroll, support services, overseeing AP and AR and financial reporting using Xero.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy & Management
- Contribute to the development of UKESF’s financial strategy, business services and resource strategies.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring effective resource allocation and efficient provision of business services.
- Provide financial insights and advice about business services and resources to support strategic decision-making by the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Prepare accurate financial and management reports including budget and monitoring forecasts for the Board, senior leadership, and funders ensuring timely reporting.
- Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations, including SORP and fund accounting.
- Lead on government grant reporting, ensuring compliance with UKRI, DSIT, and Crown Commercial Office requirements.
- Track and report on multiple funding streams, ensuring accurate project financial management.
- Oversee statutory accounts preparation and the annual audit process.
- Manage and develop strong financial controls and risk management processes.
- Monitor cashflow and report regularly to CEO any concerns
Grant & Project Finance Management
- Manage delivery contracts and, grant funding, ensuring compliance with financial and reporting conditions are met.
- Develop project budgets and financial models for funding applications.
- Review and monitor ongoing projects cost
- Monitor grant expenditure and prepare financial reports for funders.
Day-to-Day Financial and Business Operations
- Oversee business services contracts, procurement, financial controls, payroll, pensions, VAT, and gift giving processes and liaising with relevant agencies as appropriate.
- Ensure efficient financial administration, including reconciliations and expense management.
- Through Cashflow monitoring manage bank balances utilising investment accounts where appropriate to maximise revenue.Manage financial systems and reporting using Xero accounting software.
- Manage IT support contract ensuring Cyber Essential standard compliance.
Governance & Leadership
- Act as the key financial and business services advisor to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Produce reports and financial insights.
- Develop and implement financial and business services policies and procedures.
- Support team on all routine finance and business services tasks.
- Manage external stakeholders and contractors.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
- Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, fund accounting, and financial governance.
- Expertise in financial and management accounting, including reconciliations and cash flow management.
- Experience in budgeting, financial and resource planning, and project costings for multi-stream funding.
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software, including financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience in preparing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
Desirable
- Experience working in a small charity or organisation with multiple funding streams.
- Experience managing and reporting on grant funding, for instance from UKRI and Innovate UK.
- Experiences of business services e.g. management information, resource management and management of business services contracts.Experience supporting governance processes and working with trustees.
- Experience of Government Contracts through Crown Commercial Service
- Experience of successful implementation and rollout of new CRM systems.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible working hybrid working.
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing and impactful charity.
- Competitive salary and pension contributions.
- A chance to make a difference in addressing the UK’s Electronics skills shortage.
- Support to complete accountancy qualifications.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, please contact us.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Through engagement with Schools, Universities and Industry, it is our mission to encourage more young people to pursue Electronics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.