Assistant Accountant Jobs in Egham

The School of Philosophy and Economic Science is recruiting for a full-time Management Accountant to work within our lively and vibrant educational charity, providing Practical Philosophy and Economics courses to adults, based in Central London.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will manage a wide range of the organisation's financial matters and deputise for the Head of Finance, with particular attention given to the upcoming project to replace our CRM/accounting system. A key responsibility of this role is overseeing the year-end process and external audit. This includes working closely with our national branch volunteers to draft consolidated financial statements for the group. You would also support the Head of Finance throughout the annual budgeting process, including collation and preparation of budgets, and attend the budget presentations to the Trustees. The Management Accountant is also responsible for regularly producing the Management Accounts of the charity, comparing actual financial performance to the budget and prior year and explaining variances.

The Person

• Energetic and problem-solving.
• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA.
• Minimum of two years’ accountancy experience.
• Experience in preparing full set of consolidated financial statements in medium-sized organisations (Turnover £1m+) with national branches and subsidiaries, ideally for a charity.
• Strong Excel skills. Proven experience in handling a large amount of data in spreadsheets.

Annual leave is 28 days per year (plus time off between Christmas and the New Year) with a 7% (of gross salary) employer's contribution to our pension plan. This role is based three days working from home, two days a week at our office in W1.

Interviews will be in two stages and will include a test in Excel. Please see below for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 March 2025 but we will begin interviewing as we receive suitable applications.

About the organisation

The School of Philosophy and Economic Science is a registered educational charity dedicated to promoting the study of natural laws governing relations in human society. This is done mainly by providing evening and Saturday courses for adults in Practical Philosophy and Economics with Justice. 

About Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) 

GLAN is a unique non-profit organisation that pursues innovative legal actions across borders, challenging states and other powerful actors involved with human rights violations. Our vision is to challenge injustice through legal action. We believe that more can be done to challenge serious human rights violations by transcending borders, working transnationally, and giving a voice to the disempowered. Not only do we mobilise law across borders, we bridge disciplines by bringing together experts from different areas of law and professional perspectives (practice/academia) to unlock the potential of foreign courts and legal mechanisms to secure change. 

The Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join our team. The Finance Assistant will support our Manager by managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial transactions.

Responsibilities

Support the Finance Manager (80% of time)

· Daily posting of bank account transactions into Xero.

· Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.

· Preparation of monthly credit card reconciliations.

· Preparation of monthly purchase ledger reconciliations.

· Maintain supplier details in the purchase ledger.

· Log all incoming invoices.

· Process invoices, payments and expenses and follow up with clients, suppliers, and partners as needed.

· Reconcile supplier statements.

· Manage records and receipts in Xero.

· Provide administrative support during quarterly management reporting, annual budget preparation, and annual audit.

Support the Operations Manager (20% of time)

· Book travel on behalf of GLAN staff (typically transport and accommodation) where needed

· Organise travel insurance for staff

· Purchase DSE related equipment for staff

· Monitor and prioritise the info@mailbox

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

- GCSE 5 A-C or equivalent

Desirable

- Studying towards an Accountancy qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Proven work experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, or similar role.

Desirable

Experience of using Xero or similar finance software

SKILLS

Essential

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with enhanced skills in Excel.

· A high level of attention to detail and precision.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team.

· Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and the initiative to anticipate and meet needs and identify ways to improve processes.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills.

· Attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors

Special requirements

GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties.

The purpose of this role is to provide management accounting support for the National Theatre’s Capital and Support areas and to assist the Reporting Accountant in providing the best financial reporting to stakeholders. The post-holder will work closely with finance colleagues and key stakeholders providing timely and accurate information.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Excellent numeracy and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous experience with an accounting package, particularly SUN and/or Sharperlight
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting stakeholder priorities.
• Part-qualified in a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Management accounting experience within either a commercial or not for profit organisation including month end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 17th March 2025 at 12 noon

Assistant Financial Accountant – Based in London, Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool

(HEO)

£35,738 to £37,731 (National)

£39,917 to £42,170 (London)

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Accountant will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, notes and related disclosures for VOA’s annual report and accounts, ensuring these are in line with financial reporting manual (FReM) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Timely submission of accurate, assured consolidated financial information to HMRC to support their financial reporting processes.
• Liaising with National Audit Office to ensure that evidence and robust explanations are provided to support timely audit conclusion.
• Taking an active part in the month end accounts process including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations and other general ledger activities.
• Management of non-current assets for VOA, including updating the asset register for additions, disposals, depreciation and for seeking assurances from the business around asset changes.
• Monthly updates to depreciation model and submission of the depreciation forecast to Management Accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly VAT submissions to HMRC, ultimately demonstrating understanding the implications of partial VAT registration for government including the application of contracted out services rules.  Work with finance colleagues and the wider business to improve understanding of VAT processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Financial Accountant looking to advance their career, with a clear pathway to progression into an SEO Financial Accountant role within 18 months subject to satisfactory performance and exam progression. This transition not only comes with a salary increase to £46,884 (London) or £42,194 (National) but also the chance to be part of a team committed to professional growth, within an organisation that provides study support.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant financial experience and strong accounting skills.
• Awareness of International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong working knowledge of excel.
• Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications to be able to apply:
  • AAT - Level 4.
  • CIMA – Certificate in Business Accounting.
  • ACCA – Foundations ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.
  • CIPFA – Certificate in Management and Financial Accounting.
  • ACA – progress towards completion of Certificate level.

Key Skills & Experience 

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work proactively, identifying problems and reaching informed decisions to provide and implement solutions.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with variety of stakeholders and to be able to become the first line of contact for them when seeking assistance. 
• Be self-motivated, flexible and prepared to perform a range of duties, regularly taking on new challenges. 
• Have good time management and organisational skills, taking ownership of your workload and professional development, whilst delivering to deadlines.

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

This is a new role to support our Finance Manager and Director of Finance in managing Cure Parkinson's day to day finances, at at time of growth for the charity, with more fundraisers raising urgently needed funds, for our vital research and more research projects getting underway. 

The Accounts Assistant will be the first point of contact for financial enquiries, handling our accounts payable and receivable, so we are seeking an individual with excellent communication and strong IT/excel skills.  Previous Accounts experience is not essential, but a willingness to learn is key.

I am excited to be working with a fantstic children's charity in search of a Finance Assistant. This is a full-time, London based hybrid (1 day a week in office) role for 4 weeks. We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant with NetSuite experience to join the team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using NetSuite and a strong focus on transaction processing, including sales invoices and purchase invoices. While experience in reconciling sales and purchase ledger accounts and bank accounts is a bonus, our primary need is for someone who can efficiently handle high-volume invoice processing and support our finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
•  Process sales invoices and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently in NetSuite.
•  Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.
•  Support the finance team with manual data entry and invoice processing.
•  Assist in reconciling ledger accounts and bank transactions when required.
•  Ensure financial records are up-to-date, accurate, and compliant with internal processes.
•  Work closely with other finance team members to support month-end and year-end processes.
•  Identify and resolve any discrepancies in invoice and transaction records.
Qualifications & Skills
•  Experience using NetSuite for transaction processing.
•  Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle repetitive tasks with accuracy.
•  Knowledge of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
•  Ability to work efficiently with high-volume invoice processing.
•  Experience in reconciling sales and purchase ledger accounts (bonus).
•  Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supporting King’s College London in their search for an Associate Finance Business Partner to join their expanding Finance Business Partnering team.

King’s College London is a world-renowned university, recognised for its excellence in research, teaching, and innovation. With a reputation for academic leadership and global impact, King’s offers a diverse range of programmes across medicine, law, business, humanities, and sciences. The university has experienced significant growth over the past decade, and as a result, is expanding its finance team to strengthen financial oversight, planning, and reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious institution at a time of strategic growth and financial transformation, playing a key role in supporting key decision-makers and driving financial excellence.

About the Role
As an Associate Finance Business Partner, you will provide essential financial reporting, analysis, and insight to a diverse portfolio of faculties and directorates. You will work closely with key stakeholders, delivering high-quality financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring that finance is at the heart of decision-making across King’s.

This role offers a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Business Partnering – Collaborate with academic and professional staff to provide financial advice and strategic guidance
• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and forecasts to enable informed decision-making
• Budgeting & Planning – Support the preparation of multi-year budgets and business cases, ensuring financial integrity
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain relationships with key faculty and directorate leaders, ensuring finance is embedded in strategic conversations
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, cost control, and data accuracy

About You
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. You should be comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment and passionate about driving financial performance.

Essential Criteria

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
•  Strong management accounting and budgeting experience in a large, complex organisation
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights
• Confident communicator and business partner, able to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems, with a keen eye for process improvement
• Ability to work independently to high standard of accuracy and support others in doing so

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in higher education or an estates/property related area
• Knowledge of the UK higher education funding landscape
• Familiarity with Power BI or other financial reporting tools

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally renowned university with an ambitious vision
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team
• Gain exposure to strategic decision-making at a senior level
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous leave and pension contributions

Benefits

• USS pension scheme
• 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two wellbeing days
• Hybrid working 2-3 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted childcare and employee discounts
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Career development and training opportunities

If you are interested in applying, please contact Megan Hunter at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential discussion.

I am excited to be working with an amazing homelessness charity in search of an temporary Finance Assistant. This is an immediate start, London based hybrid role for 3-months. We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support the finance team with invoice processing, payments, rent income recording, and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments, and rent receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain financial records, ensuring accurate data entry and filing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Respond to internal and external queries related to finance processes.
• Assist with banking tasks and ensure compliance with financial policies.

About You:

• Experience in finance administration or bookkeeping.
• Strong numeracy skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial data management.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience in a charity or housing sector is desirable but not essential.

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience please apply online today, we would love to hear from you!

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too. 

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the payroll and purchase ledger team with the day-to-day processes and requirements for the MSI’s global support office and MSI Reproductive Choices UK. This role will involve ensuring accurate and timely payroll and PL processing, compliance with government regulations, maintaining records and supporting the PL Manager and Payroll Manager in streamlining processes.

You will need an excellent knowledge of Excel, good attention to detail and experience of Dayforce Payroll Systems and Purchase ledger systems is desirable.

Working across the UK finance team, you will need excellent communication skills and be motivated to seek out answers and provide resolution.

About You

For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.

This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.

Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice.
• Excellent numerical and excel skills.
• Effective communicator, a good listener.
• Strong team player – someone who can build good relationships both within the global finance function and in the wider organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple pieces of work simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Experience of working within a busy finance team servicing a workforce of 250+.
• Previous experience of working in a payroll environment.
• Experience in the use of payroll software and purchase order systems such as Dayforce/Ceridian or similar payroll systems.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced in Sun Accounts or other similar accounts systems.

Formal education/qualification

• CIPP qualified, or working towards a CIPP qualification would be desirable, but is not essential for this role.

Please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London UK, 2 days per week in the office.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (For UK based team members).

Contract type: 6 month fixed term contract.

Salary: £24,975 - £31,213 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.

Salary band: BG 5

Closing date: 25th March 2025 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply. 

University College London Hospitals Charity (UCLH Charity) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis (28 hours per week). UCLH Charity is the main charity associated with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The charity works to improve patient and staff welfare by providing funding for research, medical equipment and education facilities for the Trust, and is currently carrying out a major property redevelopment. The charity team also administers a subsidiary company and several other small charities.

UCLH Charity is now seeking a part-time Finance Assistant who can join the finance team which currently consists of six people. Reporting into the Head of Finance and to the Senior Property Manager this role is likely to appeal to someone who has worked with a smaller organisation with experience across a range of accounts and administrative processes.

The key responsibilities will be:

• The charity operates 800 discretionary funds on behalf of individual wards and doctors. Transactions relating to these funds make up most of the day-to-day work for the finance team and this role will play a key part in assisting with this.
• Support both functions, investigating receipts and following up on unpaid invoices.
• Assist with invoicing, ensuring accurate POs for prompt payments.
• Manage charity-related finances, including season ticket loans and 300+ Christmas grants.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and offer support when team members are on leave.
• Support the Senior Property Manager with the new development and investment properties, including
  • Assist with setting up utility accounts, welcome packs, and unit preparations.
  • Maintain snag lists and liaise with contractors to resolve issues.
  • Process payment journals and financial reconciliations.
  • Liaise with the property management company on service charges and reconciliations.
  • Handle tenant queries and troubleshoot issues across the commercial portfolio.

The organisation:

UCLH Charity was established as a result of various mergers and restructures over the years, most recently 2000 and 2017.

UCLH Charity funds a wide range of projects to improve and enhance a hospital stay and provides funding for training and education so that staff at UCLH can provide the best possible care, using the latest techniques. The charity also funds new and innovative equipment, improvements to hospital spaces and a wide range of clinical research projects at UCLH, working to translate cutting-edge research and innovation into new and improved treatments for patients.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working in a transactional financial focused role.
• Good team player and happy to work in a small team.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and sense of customer service.
• Conscientious and with good attention to detail.
• Well-organised and able to manage own workload in order to meet deadlines.

UCLH Charity’s head office is based in Euston and candidates will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days per week.

The closing date for applications is 16th March 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves. 

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.  

A little bit about the role 

Please note this role will be closing at 9am on Tuesday 25 March. 

Frontline has achieved significant growth and impact in our first 11 years, and we are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader to head up Frontline’s finance and compliance function and ensure we are well positioned to continue to grow and drive change for children and families. We’re in a strong position, have a clear strategy, stable finances and strong internal processes but we remain ambitious.

This is an exciting opportunity with a breadth of responsibility and will require collaborative working with the senior leadership team (SLT) and Board of Trustees. With a ~£25m budget and ~146 employees we need robust systems, clear financial strategy and expert financial leadership to support the organisation to achieve our mission. Reporting to the director of culture and operations, you will lead on ensuring Frontline has an outstanding and proactive finance and compliance function, with robust systems and high-performing people. 

You will lead the finance and compliance team, covering the areas of finance, legal, governance, IT and compliance (including data protection). The role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to set and deliver on strategic goals, and you will be responsible for setting clear direction for the finance and compliance team.

The finance and compliance team sits within the culture and operations directorate (see structure chart), which supports Frontline’s teams to achieve our mission by delivering operational efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. The head of finance and compliance is a senior position with a wide remit of responsibility, so we need a highly driven individual to provide critical support to the entire organisation.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Finance – Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning and budgeting processes, advise senior leadership and trustees on financial consequences and manage the Finance Manager to sustain a high-performing team culture
• Legal, governance, IT and compliance– Manage the Legal and Compliance Manager to effectively respond to requests for advice, manage/support the IT and Facilities Officer to establish the systems and processes to meet regulatory requirements as well as effectively respond to requests for advice.
• Leadership – Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group (Frontline’s Heads/Directors and champion high performance and model our culture of Freedom and Responsibility

Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.

A little bit about you 

You will be responsible for providing sound financial oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a high-performing team. A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in financial management, you should have a strong understanding of charity finance, risk management, and governance.

This role requires exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-specialists. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

CEO

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.

Position: CEO

Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience. 

Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel. 

Contract: Permanent. 

Hours: 35 hours per week.  Flexibility regarding working pattern. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025 

Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May. 

The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.

That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!

You’ll be responsible for: 

· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.

· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.

We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.

The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.

We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK).  The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings. 

Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK. 

We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.   

When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire.  This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Reed Finance Not for Profit are proud to have been appointed recruitment partners to The Society of Antiquaries who’s mission is to encourage, advance, and further the study and knowledge of the antiquities and history of this and other countries.

The Society was founded in 1707 and as a registered charity, the Society’s principal objectives are to foster public understanding of that heritage, to support research and communicate the results and to engage in the formulation of public policy on the care of our historic environment and cultural property.

A uniquely exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced and driven individual to join as a Director of Finance and Business services, reporting into their General Secretary and Chief Executive. The reason for this hire is to operate as a number 2 to the Chief executive, manage all finance and business operations as well as ambassadorial and commercial duties in conjunction with other esteemed societies based within their office at Burlington House.

The excitement here is to join an organisation that not only has a worthwhile cause, but to join at a time of change and change creates opportunity. This person will have the remit to own and shape their finance and operational teams where you would need to be hands on to understand the societies financial position and suggest ways of streamlining and upgrading their finance policies and procedures.

Think of it almost as a blank canvas.

This really is a position best suited to someone ambitious and driven – the rewards will be what you make it.

You will be someone who embraces change, is an advocate for innovation and new ways of working and be someone who proactively makes things happen as well as someone who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities. You will challenge, be resilient, be adaptable and possess excellent inter-personal skills so that you are confident in dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be a champion for a modern, diverse workplace.

Experience of working in a charity and or membership body is not essential, but preferred.

Would you like to join a heritage charity that promotes understanding of the human past and recognises distinction in this field?

Salary – £70,000 - £80,000

Working arrangements – Hybrid working. Flexible working arrangements will be considered

Closing date for applications – 9am Tuesday 18th March 2025

First stage interviews – Week commencing 24th March 2025

Final interviews– Week commencing 7th April 2025

Reed and The Society of Antiquaries positively welcome applications from all areas of society regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability.