Finance Jobs

ABOUT US 

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE 

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Finance Assistant to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week.

The post sits within the Support Services Directorate, is line managed by the Finance Manager, and is part of a team of five staff.  Staff working in NEA’s Finance Team are skilled and efficient, providing a range of core financial services to the other Directorates within NEA.  Each team member works across several different areas.

The post-holder will be line-managed by the Finance Manager and is part of a team of five staff providing a range of core financial services to the other directorates within NEA.  Each team member works across several different areas.  The applicant we are seeking will have recent relevant experience in financial management systems, Payroll systems and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 

This role can be wide ranging and can involve undertaking book-keeping tasks using accounting software as well as some manual records, issuing and coding sales invoices, processing, and matching purchase invoices to purchase orders, processing the monthly payroll and the undertaking of debt chasing activity.

What you will need to succeed

To be successful in the role, you will be able to demonstrate a good all-round financial support background with experience in undertaking financial tasks up to trial balance stage.  You will work well under the pressure of statutory and organisational deadlines, and you will be a supportive team member.  You will also have good written and oral communication skills and be competent in other Microsoft products.

The Finance Team are a small, busy team so you will have the ability to effectively prioritise your workload and support other team members, as well as the ability to meet deadlines in a pressured environment.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a team that delivers a high level of service, making the charity’s money work harder and achieve the maximum positive outcome for all stakeholders.

Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.   

WE ARE OFFERING

£25,992 - £30,558 per annum (Points 7-17). New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.

11½% non-contributory pension.

25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all local public holidays (within the region you are based) per annum.

Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.

Enhanced family friendly payments.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Summary

• To support the Finance Processing team to maintain a robust internal control environment, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of invoices and staff expenses and tightly monitoring accounts payable/receivable and expenses, ensuring compliance across the function.
• To work collaboratively with the rest of the Finance Processing team and other finance stakeholders to develop a high-quality finance service to the NCIs, including best practice external reporting, robust ledger controls and compliance, timely and accurate invoice and expense entry, and effective task management.
• Ensuring internal and external stakeholders' queries are timely attended to and tightly controlled.
• Completion of all relevant reconciliations and adherence to deadlines to maintain the integrity of finance data on a monthly basis.
• Processing of purchases and sales transactions within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and targets.
• Act as a first point of contact for all queries in line with our agreed SLAs and demonstrating the highest level of customer service at all times.

This is an office-based role with the expectation to work from the office 2 days per week.

You will need to be/have:

• Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping.
  Experience of working in a team to meet shared goals/deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of basic accounting principles, competent numeracy skills and basic understanding of VAT.
• Ability to work well and effectively under pressure, well organised and able to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to spot and resolve errors or anomalies.
• Studying towards gaining a recognised accountancy qualification, e.g. AAT.
• SAP experience and experience working within teams such as Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable (Desirable).

• A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

ABOUT US – THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

OUR VALUES

• Awareness and personal responsibility.
• Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit.
• Collaboration and community: every person matters and so does the collective.

Ready to make a difference? Join us!

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager with strong background in charity finance to join our Executive team. A key role working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and Trustees.

✔ join a highly committed, experienced and collaborative team in a dynamic organisation, with strong collaborative and human-centric practice, growing and changing in innovative ways

✔ deliver a diverse role with opportunities to grow as a professional

✔ join the Gestalt Centre, a beacon of excellence in the therapy world

✔ support people develop emotional and psychological wellbeing and create a world where meaningful relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

✔ flexible working and hybrid with home working and convenient office location when you’re in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager will proactively plan, manage and oversee the financial strategy, operations, and compliance of our dynamic and growing organisation. The role contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic planning and has hands-on oversight of financial transactions, operations, compliance and reporting.  

As the Finance Manager, you will be a member of the Executive leadership team working closely with the CEO on matters of financial strategy and business development - contributing to strategic decisions and providing financial guidance.

Main Objectives

• Provide leadership, in-depth knowledge and financial expertise to support the organisation’s strategy, business development and operations. 
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations including payroll, payments, controls and cash flow to ensure sound financial management and accuracy around all financial routines and procedures. Also ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting - working closely with the CEO.
• Lead on enhancing procedural efficiencies and streamlining in finance operations.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts. Manage the annual financial audit and implement recommendations.
• Provide and manage sound financial reporting and conduct financial analysis and financial modelling for business development.
• Manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role works closely with the CEO and is assisted by the Assistant Finance Manager and the Bookkeeper.

Financial Planning

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, highlighting key trends, opportunities and risks. Also scenario planning and financial modelling for growth and sustainability.
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO, Executive and Trustees also assisting with business planning and strategy and business development.

Financial Management

• Lead on and manage the annual financial audit, including preparation, responding to auditors queries and implementation of recommendations, effectively and in a timely manner. Also filling with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Lead on the day-to-day management of financial operations to ensure sound financial management and accuracy of all financial routines and procedures.
• Monitor performance of actuals in relation to budget, income generation targets, approved expenditure and in relation to forecast. Note, analyse and comment on variations and propose adjustments.  
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for decision-making and planning.
•  Advise on and manage investments and cashflow.

Governance: Policies, procedures and financial controls

• Ensure compliance with all requirements and standards in respect to Insurance, Companies House, Charities Commission and HMRC.
• Proactively lead on process improvements as we grow. Includes writing, reviewing and updating finance procedures and policies, in collaboration with the CEO and Executive colleagues.
• Ensure governance documents are up to date. Including Trustees appointment and resignation records, conflict-of-interest forms, and relevant submissions to Companies House.
• Monitoring and mitigating financial risks while maintaining robust internal controls. Also manage credit control and ensure that payments are received on time.
• Ensure financial procedures, policies and reporting systems are updated as required and maintained thereafter.

Accounting

• Supervise and review accounting tasks and records processed by the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely, up to date and accurate accounting practice including journal entries, accruals, phasing and reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of income and expenses allocation and coding, including deferred income and monthly reconciliations.
• Review and update coding structures and nominal coding, clearing accounts and reconciliations in collaboration with the CEO and finance colleagues.

Payments and Payroll

• Manage effectively payroll, tax and pension submissions, banking and associated procedures.   
• Ensure all payments are made, received and acknowledged in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Maintain up to date records of financial calculations regarding payments and fees for tutors, assessors and other stakeholders.

Contracts Management

• Ensure that operational, building, insurance and supplier contracts are up to date and renew them as required. Includes utility bills, IT and telephone.
• Prepare and issue employee contracts (working with the CEO/HR).

Support service delivery

• Calculate and prepare courses fees and other financial information for reviews and to support decision-making
• Liaise with students to offer and manage payment plans
• Ensure financial queries by colleagues, collaborators, students and practitioners are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner.
• Support the integration of financial and operational systems.

People Management

• Supervise, manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper, ensuring and supporting high performance and wellbeing.
• Recruitment, induction and professional development of the finance team. Also ensuring team members understand and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and experience  

• Qualified or part-qualified (final stage), for example ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years relevant financial management experience working with a charity/not for profit.
• Good experience of sound accounting and financial management in the charity/not for profit sector. Good knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.
• Sound knowledge and experience of leading and managing the audit process.
• Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with payroll and pension processes and management systems for accounting functions, including QuickBooks.
• Sound knowledge and experience providing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience of contributing to the strategic, organisational and financial planning processes and leading on budgeting and forecasting.
• Extensive experience in balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Sound experience working effectively with confidentiality and GDPR in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
• Good experience with organisational realities, challenges and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary team (desirable).
• Experience facilitating or leading change and growth (desirable).

Qualities

• Awareness of self and others alongside a learning and growth mindset
• Leadership and management with kindness, integrity and collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate financial concepts and information in accurate, simple and clear ways and work collaboratively across teams and at a senior level
• Proactive dynamic leadership and project management skills and ability to apply big picture thinking. 
• Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic organisation.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback, learn and grow as a professional
• Creativity, resourcefulness and an open mind to be able to see opportunities, embrace challenges and facilitate resolution of any issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion and commitment to the Gestalt Centre values, work and direction
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and accounting software systems
• Competency using MS Office, email, online platforms and learning management systems

We are recruiting for a Director of Finance who will also act as Company Secretary; based at our office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, whilst leading the development of our financial strategy and aligning it to our objectives. It’s a really exciting time to join us as we begin to embed our new five-year strategy and the successful candidate will be part of this transformational change. You will also liaise closely with the Board of Trustees being responsible for financial planning, oversight and reporting regulatory compliance.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong finance business partnering approach. You will have a continuous improvement mindset with the drive to make a difference and a proven track record of bringing people on a finance transformation journey. You will be sufficiently self-motivated to learn and improve processes to enhance efficiency.

This is a highly rewarding role working within a charity committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm. It is anticipated that this role will commence 1st October 2025; however, there is scope for an earlier induction period to work alongside the current postholder.

If you want to work with people who care about making a difference and have a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you - please contact us for an application pack.

We offer hybrid working, a NEST pension, 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 38 days after 5 years’ successful service), charity discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Benenden medical cover.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories.  FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 
For more than 70 years  FIGO has been dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. In collaboration with the world’s leading health and human rights organisations, including the World Health Organisation, we pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

Ideally an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant; you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner with an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company. 

We offer a competitive range of staff benefits including a hybrid and flexible working environment. Applicants should note that we do expect all staff to be in our Waterloo office at least two days a week.  

The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment, and for providing support and advice on all finance matters to employees across the charity.

This role combines daily tasks, which require attention to detail to accurately record data and maintain records, along with a broader responsibility for employee expense claims which requires a proactive approach and initiative in resolving issues and helping others around the organisation.

This role requires excellent focus, time management and prioritisation as it involves daily, weekly, and monthly tasks which must be carried out methodically in accordance with documented procedures, and which may vary in complexity depending on queries and requests received. It requires organisation over workloads, providing the ability to help others in the team as needed.

Please note, this role will be known internally as Finance Executive*.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Answering the Finance Team telephone line.

· Managing the Finance Team shared inbox, dealing with basic queries, and passing other queries to the appropriate colleague.

· Assisting in the maintenance of corporate credit card records, including applications for new credit cards, removal of cards for leavers and changing credit limits.

· Maintenance and administration of Webexpenses including the creation of new employees, removal of leavers and changes to the costing structures, approval paths and limits. Providing employees with appropriate induction, training, and support to ensure they understand Webexpenses and the relevant expenses and credit card policies. Ensuring all expense and credit card claims are processed in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines in issue at the time.

· Processing and payment of employee expenses.

· Imports of corporate credit card statements to Webexpenses, and monthly reconciliation of credit card statements to WebExpenses claims.

· Purchase ledger support including chasing for purchase orders, matching purchase invoices to purchase orders, posting invoices to the finance system and assisting with payment runs.

· Recording, management, and reconciliation of cash received directly to the office.

· Scanning and posting of cheques received and sending to the bank.

· Occasional trip to the bank, to bank foreign currency and cash.

· Opening of Finance Team post, filing/distributing as appropriate.

· Payment of manual expense claims not processed via Webexpenses.

· Sending non-cheque vouchers to the relevant agencies.

· Year end audit assistance, collating documents such as invoices, cheques, or bank statements for auditors.

What we are looking for:

· GCSE in Maths at a grade C, 4 – 9 or above (or equivalent)

· Data entry and/or administrative office experience

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Excel functions

· Excellent attention to detail

· Strong organisational and time management skills

· Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively

· Excellent communication skills

· Proactive and helpful attitude

· Methodical approach to workload

· Able to work with a wider team across the organisation

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 6th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Sobell House Hospice Charity is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Director of Finance to join our Senior Management Team. With our retail and fundraising teams generating around £4m income annually, this is a growing and dynamic charity.

As Director of Finance, you will manage our finance function and lead our finance team. You will also work alongside the CEO, the Director of Fundraising and Director of Retail to develop the charity’s strategic direction, fulfil our aims and embody our values across the organisation and externally where appropriate, in conjunction with the Charity’s trustees. If you are motivated, want to work with people who care about making a difference and have a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will collaborate closely with the CEO, Directors, and Trustees, to deliver the aims and objectives of Sobell House Hospice Charity (SHHC), in particular supporting the delivery of income generation activity and grants to the NHS. You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial management and compliance of the charity and its subsidiaries. The Director of Finance is also responsible for budgeting and reporting on the financial performance to the Trustees and particularly their Finance Committee, as well as communicating financial information and improving financial understanding at all levels of the organisation. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

 1. Direct all financial management matters, including setting policy and procedures, for:

• Accounting
• Tax
• Controls, including management

2. Reporting

3. Communicate strategy and policy decisions to senior management, employees and volunteers

4. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Charity

A full job description can be found on our website.

Part-time hours 22.5 - 30 hours per week.

How To Apply

Please apply on our website. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th April 2025 with first interviews taking place on Friday 11th.

Sobell House Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will be required to undergo identity checks including a DBS check before taking up the role.

Our aim is to provide care at the heart of our community, and we can do this best when our staff truly reflects that community. To ensure that we represent and support everyone, we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and with differing experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other aspect of a person’s background.

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Global team and play a key role in financial planning and analysis. You’ll manage a diverse grant portfolio, ensure accurate donor reporting, and support programme teams in making the best use of resources. This is a great opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a strategic role that drives business performance and global impact.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Alice Salisbury who joined ClientEarth in 2019 and is based in London. Alice is one of two Finance Business Partner Managers working in the Finance Planning and Analysis team. From 2025 Alice’s portfolio will focus on ClientEarth’s European Systems. Previously Alice has worked closely with the Food, Ocean and Land Use systems in Africa, Asia and South America as well as in London. Alice has extensive experience of working in Finance and Programme teams in International NGOs including International Committee of the Red Cross and Conciliation Resources. Working with Directors, Heads and the Programme Management Group Alice ensures transparency, value for money and efficiency across ClientEarth and that teams and that individuals within ClientEarth feel confident with their budgets. Alice enjoys supporting her team to develop and enjoy their work.

Main Duties

• Lead on the financial management of a portfolio of departments and projects as part of a team of FBPs supporting Programme teams, keeping budgets under continuous review, and providing regular financial information and analysis.
• Assist the Programme Management Group to keep track and reconcile actual and committed project expenditure.
• Maintain organisational budget and re-forecasts for the assigned portfolio of grants, working to agreed organisation-level timetables - through regular updates to individual projects and portfolio review with relevant budget holders and Development.
• Draft budgets for concept notes and proposals in line with donor requirements and ClientEarth standards.
• Ensure that the financial aspects, reporting and audit requirements of grant/donor funded projects are aligned with donors’ contractual requirements and ClientEarth standards.

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

• Demonstrable experience of financial administration of a portfolio of grants (essential)
• Experience of communicating complex budgets to an audience with different levels of experience with budgets (essential)
• Experience and knowledge of donor funding and compliance (essential)
• Experience of working with multiple currencies (essential)
• Good knowledge of charity financial processes including allocation of project costs and apportionment of cost recovery (desirable)
• Qualified Accountant (desirable)

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Dorset Wildlife Trust has a vacancy for a full time, permanent role of Head of Finance.

The postholder will take a lead role in delivering and developing key elements of Dorset Wildlife Trusts financial management and provide essential support to the Chief Executive, Director of Finance and senior management team at a time when DWT is developing new project and business opportunities requiring significant financial input and analysis.

You will require a thorough understanding of Charity accounting and funding and have good communications skills as you will be required to liaise with all levels in the organisation.

If you enjoy working with a great team around you, have a confident, personable nature, enjoy developing and managing finance systems and want to be a part of a highly successful Conservation Charity, we would love to meet you! Please download the job description for more details, or feel free to call us/email us for a chat about the role.

Working Hours & Pattern: Monday – Friday or Tuesday -Thursday or  Monday – Thursday  (flexible)

Start date:As soon as practicable

Welcome to Ada!

We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is: to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.

We are a small, specialist college with c.500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).

We stand apart from other Colleges due to:

• The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related subjects
• Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners
• The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships
• Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds
• Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners

We received ‘Good’, with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide essential administrative and transactional support to the Finance team, working collaboratively across departments. This role involves managing key processes, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth operation of financial systems and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organizational capabilities. The role demands the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines and that the finance function operates efficiently.

We are seeking a post-holder who can either work substantial part time of full time in this role - applications for either will be considered.

To be successful in the role the post holder will:

• Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Ada’s continued growth;
• Be consistent and accurate and have a keen eye for detail;
• Have experience in and be committed to following careful procedures to protect the sensitive personal data involved in this role;
• Have excellent numerical skills and good knowledge of Excel;
• Learn quickly, be adaptable, flexible and able to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation;
• Be able to take the initiative and demonstrate a creative problem-solving approach;
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues in person and remotely.

Role Responsibilities:

Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating the Sales & Purchase Ledgers:

• Ensure that purchases are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner;
• Prepare the VAT statement for review by the Assistant Finance Manager;
• Ensure all suppliers’ invoices are attached to purchase requisitions on ApprovalMax and in Xero;
• Prepare mid and end of the month BACS payment run and ensure that suppliers are paid within payment terms;
• Receive, check and investigate and action any issues that arise with regards to creditors;
• Regular review and maintenance of the outstanding purchase orders;

• Ensure that all income is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost account and that the correct VAT code is used;
• Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are monitored and chased so that the prompt payment is received.

Bank & Petty Cash:

• Ensure Budget holder charge cards & Bank accounts are reconciled;
• Ensure that the disbursement of the funds, keeping records of those disbursements and requesting replenishment of the fund is done accordingly to the Petty Cash Policy;
• Ensure that the reconciliation of the business petty cash transactions is done on the bi-weekly basis in the Xero finance system.

Stakeholders liaisons:

• Act as a key point of contact for internal departments, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding financial matters;
• Monitoring finance account inbox and dealing with staff, students and supplier queries to ensure they are quickly and properly resolved;
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure seamless communication between teams;
• Work closely with other team members, assisting them with day-to-day tasks as needed and helping to create a positive, productive team environment;
• Assist  other team members during periods of absence or increased workload.

Other finance duties:

• Support staff in following the financial policies and procedures, such as: filling out charge card trackers, purchase orders, setting up new suppliers;
• Support the Finance team in setting up a Fixed Asset Register and making sure it is kept up to date on a regular basis.

Additional duties:

• Undertake confidential shredding and filling;
• Coordination Support for the Finance elements of staff on-site events.

Person Specification

• ​Previous Officer/Administrator experience ideal but not necessary;
• Ability to undertake administrative tasks and development of effective office systems and procedures;
• Ability to use information technology for, word processing, spreadsheets and databases and ideally you will have a typing speed of over 60 words per minute;
• Ability to pick up new applications and software quickly;
• Excellent written communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills;
• A good understanding of equal opportunities issues as they affect our stakeholders;
• Strong stakeholder management, working with individuals across an organisation;
• Aligned with the values of the College in their approach to their work;
• Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and have a strong sense of integrity.

Other Requirements:

• Passion for working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances
• A commitment to on-going personal development;
• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours;
• Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.

Variation to this Job Description

This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is currently at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please write to us.

Sponsorship 

Unfortunately we are not able to sponsor candidates for this role and can only consider applicants who currently hold ongoing right to work permission in the UK.

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you have. Please state whether you wished to be considered for a full-time or part-time role.

Closing date for applications:  31st March 2025

Role Title: Finance & Procurement Officer

Salary: £32,089 to £37,602

Location: London or Chard, Somerset 

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you ready to use your financial expertise to make a real difference in the world? 

As Finance & Procurement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations—an integral part of ensuring that every donation and resource is managed responsibly and transparently. Working closely with our dynamic Finance & Procurement team, you’ll maintain high-quality financial records, streamline payment processes, and collaborate with various teams across the organisation. Your role will be pivotal in strengthening the systems that allow ActionAid UK to drive meaningful change and champion our mission.

What you’ll do:

• Shape Efficient Finance Systems: Record, process, and reconcile financial transactions (including credit card spending and staff floats) to deliver accurate, timely data that informs critical decision-making.

• Innovate Our Procurement Approach: Support the Procurement Manager by ensuring effective supplier due diligence and robust contract processes—helping us maximize resources to support our life-changing programmes worldwide.

• Collaborate & Communicate: Work with colleagues from different departments to continuously improve our finance and purchasing systems, share best practices, and contribute fresh ideas that elevate our impact.

• Champion Accuracy & Compliance: Manage bank payments, balance sheet reconciliations, and our sales ledger, ensuring that every financial process upholds our commitment to accountability and transparency.

• Support Organisational Learning: Provide training, guidance, and insight on finance procedures to colleagues across ActionAid UK, empowering them with the knowledge they need to excel in their roles.

What we’re looking for:

• Part-qualified with an accounting body (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) and eager to continue learning and growing your expertise.

• Demonstrated experience in data entry, problem-solving, and improving finance processes—ideally in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

• A solid understanding of double-entry accounting and confidence working with finance systems, spreadsheets, and reconciliations.

• A proactive, collaborative mindset—someone who’s unafraid to suggest new ideas, influence colleagues of varying seniority, and help drive organisational excellence.

• A passion for social justice and alignment with ActionAid UK’s vision, mission, and values, including our dedication to feminist principles and anti-racist, decolonised practices.

Why join ActionAid UK?

At ActionAid UK, every role is an opportunity to create lasting change. By sharing your financial and procurement talents with us, you’ll directly support programmes that empower women and girls worldwide. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment where growth, inclusivity, and innovation are deeply valued—and where your success helps build brighter futures for communities across the globe.

If you’re excited about combining your finance expertise with a desire to make the world a fairer place, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at ActionAid UK and be at the forefront of innovative, impactful work that truly matters. Apply today to help us change the world—together.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
 

Additional information:

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Mental Health Resource is an award-winning, independent, local charity working to improve mental wellbeing in our communities through the provision of safe spaces and person-centred mental health support. We help nearly 1,000 people a year, through all our projects and services. We are based in Tunbridge Wells but cover West Kent and beyond.

We are looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join our small and friendly team to lead our finance and accounting operations. You will be a qualified accountant with a strong track record in producing budgets and management accounts. You will also need to ensure financial policies, systems and controls are in place across the charity.

The successful candidates will have excellent IT skills, especially Excel and strong problem-solving skills. You will also need to share our values, be a great team player and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Our ideal candidate will be friendly and collaborative with great organisational and self-management skills and be able to contribute to a positive charity culture.

If you have a successful background in finance, can build and maintain excellent working relationships, we would love to hear from you.

The role is office-based, with days and hours to suit, and with scope for flexible working from home for at least one day per week. We offer attractive benefits including competitive salary, flexible working, pension contribution of 4%, generous annual leave of 25 days (pro-rated) rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service, additional leave, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and strong team support.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the current postholder, please call the office. 

How to apply

You can apply through Charity Job or via our website jobs page. 

Please complete the application form, with close reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and send it with your CV before the closing date Monday7th April,10 am. 

Please note incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 15th April.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.

Sightsavers is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic quick learner who is looking to start their career in Public Health and INGO Finance, to gain skills in programme financial monitoring.

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Kaduna
Contract: One-year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Standard office hours

This is an excellent learning opportunity for someone with some experience in finance and a passion for Public Health, who is looking to start their career and gain valuable experience in programme financial monitoring.

Some existing financial experience and/or qualification is necessary, as is a strong interest and passion for public health intervention, programme finances and supporting programme implementation. Inclusion and advocacy is at the heart of everything we do and an interest in this, or any of Sightsavers key thematic areas would be an advantage.

As the Finance Intern, you can expect to gain experience at an International Development INGO in grant management, monitoring and evaluation, Public Health intervention, programme finances, programme implementation support, field expenditure, donor requirements, accounting principles, Sightsavers core thematic areas including advocacy, inclusion and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Sightsavers policies.

The main developmental opportunities of the Finance Internship:

The Finance Intern will develop their capacity in:

• The development and documentation of the project implementation plans.
• The documentation, filling and archiving of documents (programme, monitoring and financial reports) in appropriate storage filling methods.
• Innovative implementation of activities for programme delivery and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Arranging and coordinating programme meetings and activities, also ensure reports are written and submitted within the expected timeframe.
• Preparation of payment vouchers, cashbook and bank reconciliation statement, partners financial report and donor report.
• Periodic verification of physical assets, bank transactions and collection of bank statement.
• The gathering/photocopying of supporting documentations for payment vouchers and coding and filling of payment vouchers in arch file accordingly.
• Processing payment to vendors, per diem and transportation for participants during field activities.
• Tracking and following up on all outstanding advances to ensure timely retirement.
• Logistics for activity preparation and travels.
• Compliance and risk management.

Please see the for full details

This is an exciting learning opportunity that will suit someone with some finance background, whose career aspirations and goals align with the work and vision of Sightsavers' and who is looking to take their first steps in a career in Public Health and gain valuable experience. We are not expecting previous INGO or Public Health experience and the internship is not suitable for anyone who already has working experience of the above listed developmental opportunities.

Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader, and we particularly encourage applicants from people with disabilities, women and all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A background in finance (such as a related qualification or some working experience)
• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
• High degree of integrity
• Active listener
• Teachable
• Good team player
• Takes correction well

As part of the application process, we will ask questions around the themes of your career aspirations, ability to learn, passion programmatic finances and passion for public health implementation.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place mid April and the evaluation process will include a written task and an interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 March 2025.

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Title: Programme Finance Officer

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Nampula, Mozambique

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers Mozambique country office is currently seeking an experienced Programme Finance Officer to support the Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) with program financial management. You will be responsible for the financial compliance and risk management of various projects by coordinating with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders.

As the Programme Finance Officer, you will be responsible for donor budget management and reporting, financial management, partner financial reporting, and procurement.

Further duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing and maintaining Project Budgets to ensure data is complete and maintained on a timely basis. 

• Work with the project team to ensure that all donor related information is disseminated to project, finance, and logistics staff as well as partners to enable them to abide by donor rules and regulations. 

• Coordinate with project staff and partners to prepare and regularly update the spending plan. 

• Prepare monthly Budget Versus Actual reports and send to the FSSM and to other relevant staff. 

• Prepare quarterly financial report as per Institutional donor’s requirements, ensuring it is complete, accurate and produced on time to ensure adequate review, approval, and submission to the Project Manager/Donor.  

• Prepare and consolidate monthly invoice and expense projections. Analyze differences of the projections and actual spending and submit adjustments as required. 

• Ensure partners report as per the required reporting template for both internal and donor formats. 

• Review and coordinate the consolidation of partner financial reports. 

• Manage and monitor expenses vs project budget, highlighting variances. 

• Identity program procurement needs in consultation with the Program manager. 

• Follow the projects’ Value for Money strategies.

Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will hold a relevant professional accounting qualification and a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting. You will possess extensive working experience in a similar role, ideally within an INGO environment, and have experience of logistics and procurement.

Further requirements include:

Essential

• Experience of financial management, program & project management and administration 

• Experience supporting Program teams and partners with budget preparation and proposals   

• Experience of working on the SUN and Standard Bank Online platforms/systems 

• Project Financial management and data analysis skills and experience 

• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports. 

Desirable

• Experience managing grants/contracts from institutional donors like FCDO, USAID, and GIZ 

• Experience of audit and working with government organisations

The Programme Finance Officer role is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details. 

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

The evaluation process will include a written task and 2 stage interviews.

We anticipate that first stage interviews and task will be remote and take place during the week commencing 7 April, and second stage interviews will be in-person at our Nampula office and will take place during the week commencing 14 April (second stage remote interviews are possible where needed).

Closing date: 30 March 2025

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.