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Head of Finance Systems
Fixed Term Contract (14 months) 
Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location Split between home and our London Office 
Salary Range - £74,000 - £82,000

About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role
In this role, you will lead, manage, and support the Finance Systems team in daily operations and key Finance Projects, including the migration of Macmillan's core finance system to the Cloud and the implementation of a Financial Planning and Analysis Tool.

You will drive both system and process change across the Finance Division, working closely with Technology and external stakeholders.

Your responsibility will be to maintain and ensure the integrity of the accounting data and compliance within the financial control framework of Macmillan’s finance system.

About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Experience in implementing Finance Systems and effective change management
• Strong finance and accounting knowledge and experience 
• Highly effective stakeholder management and engagement skills with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels and with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and business skills with the ability to think strategically and to manage detail, and to know when each is important.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days 
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Sunday 13th April 2025
 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

We are recruiting for a part-time Finance Officer to carry out a range of duties to ensure the smooth reporting and processing of the financial procedures of the Institute.

The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) is the leading professional institute representing archaeologists in the UK and overseas. We champion professionalism in archaeology, set and monitor professional standards for archaeological practice and promote good practice. We have just over 4000 individual members and 80 organisations and a team of 17 staff.

We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who has experience in financial support and undertaking financial tasks including payroll. You will good communication skills and be able to effectively prioritise your workload and to work under your own initiative. You will be familiar with a range of IT and finance systems.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our team that delivers a high level of service for our members and stakeholders.

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

Additional benefits

• 27 days annual leave, 3 additional company holiday days between Christmas and New Year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group life scheme

CIfA’s policy on equal opportunities

CIfA is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice.

CIfA would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact us.

To apply, please send us a cover letter explaining your experience and how you meet the job description and person specification, along with a copy of your CV, using ‘Finance Officer’ in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 7 April. Interviews are expected to take place in week of 21 April 2025.

Job titleSenior Finance and Operations Coordinator Start Date Immediate, Hiring on a rolling basis PurposeTo manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of project-related financial reports. Responsible toCEOResponsible forFinance Officer  Working withAll the departments 
LocationLondon Office, Hybrid with at least 2 days from officePostFull timePeriodPermanent Grade4.1SalaryGBP 41,938 for London

RedR UK and the work we do 

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard. 

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.

We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia. 

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct. 

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work. 

About this role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator to join our finance team. The Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial statements, restricted and unrestricted funds budgeting, reporting and managing operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Project financial management with major Institutional donors, trusts and foundations, possess strong analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of UK charity accounting principles and regulations. If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging role, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description 

Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

Finance 

• Oversee accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations. 

• Oversee the process and reconciliation of financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, and expense reports. 

Financial Management:

• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures including monthly reconciliations, journals, accruals & prepayments.

• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices and advise management accordingly.

• Monitor cash flow and provide management options Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits. 

• Provide support in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements. 

• Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and systems. 

Project Financial Management

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting processes with Programme colleagues

• Support programme teams with periodical financial reporting including monthly project finance updates,

• Lead on programme audits 

Operations 

• Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT, HR and Security Management functions of the organisation, supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the Operations, IT, HR and Security Management functions.

• Support our organisational systems, from Office 365 to Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.

• Maintain accurate operational records using organisational systems and support colleagues on maintaining clear and updated records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. 

• Support the update, roll-out and dissemination of our organisational policies and procedures. 

• Support a range of office, legal and administrative tasks as necessary, coordinating suppliers, contracts and organisational subscriptions. 

• Act as first port of call for all external communications, including general email, post and telephone enquiries, as well as communication with external suppliers, in a timely and professional manner.   

• Leads the logistics & IT arrangements of internal meetings (All Hands Meetings, Quarterly Team meetings, Board meetings, and others) under guidance.

• Tracks and reports on operational & CEO-related expenditures under guidance.   

• Supports in any other task as required by their line manager, CEO or board members. 

Skills required:  

Essential skills/Qualifications   

• High level of experience in using QuickBooks or similar finance software, preferably QuickBooks Online and Excel 

• Degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting or relevant discipline

• Understanding of the UK regulatory framework – Annual filings to Charities Commission and Companies House.

• Experience of working with regulatory stakeholders – Auditors, HMRC, UK Charities Commission, Companies House

• Experience of working across major Institutional donors.

• Able to analyse and present financial information to non-finance colleagues. 

• Strong administrative skills, communications skills and attention to detail. 

• Charity Accounting (UK SORP) 

Other skills  

• Microsoft Applications

• Able to communicate effectively. 

• Good collaborative, team playing skills including ability to apply initiative as deemed appropriate.   
• Good analytical skills and ability to proffer solutions to problems.

Sister Circle are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team.  Effective financial management is essential for our long-term sustainability and our capacity to support underserved women in our communities. 

As our Finance Manager, you will be meticulous with managing the financial operations of our charity; meeting deadlines, ensuring charity governance compliance, and supporting the senior management team with monthly budgeting and forecasting requirements.  You will play a lead role (with the Chief Executive) within our Finance and Governance sub committee as well as preparing reports for the Treasurer and Board of Trustees. You will manage one part-time member of the team (up to 2 days per week) who supports the day-to-day Financial and IT administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the process of creating the annual budget, strategic three-to-five-year forecasts, monthly/quarterly management accounts and preparation of budgets for funding bids and reporting
• Prepare and lead the annual audit process, including required governance with relevant bodies.
• Supporting budget holder colleagues to manage individual project finances. 
• Preparing management accounts/finance reports to provide staff, Treasurer and trustees with the financial information they need for good decision making and planning future work

About Sister Circle

Sister Circle are a women-led charity based in London, we work with women from diverse backgrounds, living with complex situations and who at highest risk of poor healthcare.Whatever a woman’s circumstances, we walk alongside her as an individual, building trusting relationships that enable women to thrive mentally, physically and socially. Our support programmes are: Maternity Mates (pregnancy, birth, labour and postnatally), Healing Conversations (Trauma counselling, peer support for baby loss) and Her Health (one-to-one advocacy during gyneacological journeys). 

Application Instructions

We would like you to complete and submit the following:
• CV (Max 2 pages)
• A Covering Letter letting us know why you would like to work with us and in this role, how your work and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for this role. 

Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.

Closing date: Friday 14th April 2025 at midday.

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Role: Finance Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,033 - £29,921 per annum
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Interview date: 22 April 2025

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

· A warm and welcoming working environment,

· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,

· Contributary pension scheme,

· Free car parking,

· Subsidised lunches,

· Cycle to Work Scheme,

· Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,

· On demand GP,

· Westfield Health Cash Plan,

· Life Assurance,

· A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

The role
In your role as Finance Officer, you will carry out a range of duties to assist the Head of Finance with the smooth running of the Finance department and provide finance support and advice to other departments in the Hospice.

We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who has experience in financial support and undertaking financial tasks including payroll. You will have good communication skills and be able to effectively prioritise your workload and to work under your own initiative. You will be familiar with a range of IT and finance systems.

The successful candidate will:

· Be highly numerate and literate

· Have excellent attention to detail

· Have previous experience of providing finance administrative support in a multidisciplinary environment

· Qualified, or part qualified AAT/CIPFA

The role is available 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), on a salary of £27,033 - £29,921 per annum.

How to apply
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to HR Department. 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

Successful appointments will be subject to Standard Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals’ physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.

Schoolreaders aims to give all primary school children the opportunity to learn to read well, by recruiting volunteers from communities and matching them to local primary schools where they listen to children read on a one-to-one basis. We provide our service free to all partner schools so that every child can benefit. We are the largest in-school literacy charity in the country, supporting over 30,000 children each week in more than 1,500 primary schools.

Role Description:

This leadership role plays a crucial part in overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Main Duties:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis:

· Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals

· Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and provide insights to support strategic planning

· To ensure budget holders receive timely management information to control day to day expenditure

· To prepare, monitor and update the 5 year plan

· To prepare the mid year review and re-forecast

2. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

· Prepare timely and accurate monthly management and financial reports

· Prepare timely and accurate annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders in line with SORP and GAAP including allocation of costs for restricted funds

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including Charity Commission guidelines.

· Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations

· To report to SMT and Board of Trustees as required

· To work with the CEO to ensure stakeholders are kept informed of key decisions

· Work with the CEO and Fundraising team to monitor forecasts and provide financial oversight

· To advise the charity on statutory and financial reporting requirements in line with SORP requirements

· To prepare  Gift Aid Claims

· To assist the CEO with the Annual Return

3. Cash Flow Management:

· Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organisation's financial stability, preparation of monthly cashflow statement

· Implement & monitor effective financial controls on incoming and outgoing resources

4. Strategic Financial Advice:

· Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, and collaborate with the executive team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making

· Evaluate the financial implications of new projects and initiatives

· To advise on accounting and taxation implications as required

· To provide financial ad hoc advice as required

5. Team Collaboration:

· Work closely with the Business Support team and external bookkeeping accountants, fostering a high-performance culture

· Monitor finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

· Ensure compliance with the organisations values and support the CEO

6. Risk Management:

· Identify and mitigate financial risks, advising and monitoring robust internal controls

· To ensure the organisation implements robust internal financial controls and procedures in line with current good practice as defined in SORP

· Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the organisation

· Ensure there are financial policies and procedures in place and adhered to, to cover all financial areas of governance

7. Audit Coordination:

· Liaise with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process and addressing any audit findings

· To lead and participate in the Audit Committee

8. Donor and Grant Management:

· Manage financial aspects of grants and donations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

· Provide financial information for grant applications and reporting.

· To monitor restricted funds

· To monitor future & multi year pledges

Personal Specification:

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

- Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the charitable sector.

- Strong knowledge of charity accounting, including SORP.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in financial management software preferably SAGE 50 Cloud and MS Excel.

​Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Schoolreaders a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:

- 25 days annual leave (3 of which must be taken over Christmas) plus an additional paid day off on your birthday and public/bank holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)

- Contributory pension

- Access to a free 24/7 support service providing legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice

Finance Assistant
Duration: 3-month temporary role, to support during a busy period
Pay: £13.85 per hour plus £1.67 up to £14.87 per hour plus £1.79 per hour holiday pay (Equivalent to £27,000 up to £29,000 FTE)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 9am -5:30pm
Location: Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the West London office.

Start date: ASAP

Charity People are proud to partner with a leading international medical charity. This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a passionate team and take on a hands-on role managing the day-to-day activities of a small but impactful charity finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the finance inbox and deliver effective communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support general financial housekeeping, including data management in Sage 50
• Raising purchase orders
• Receipting invoices and payments for overseas grants
• Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Officer and Overseas Operations Manager

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. The ideal person will have:

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger role within the charity sector.
• Strong knowledge of Sage 50 and the ability to manage digital finance systems.
• High numeracy skills, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organisational skills and a track record of meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work flexibly and independently.

How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay in applying!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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.  

We are working with an excellent community focused Charity with an ambitious vision, to recruit for their new Senior Finance Officer. The role will provide key support to the Head of Finance and will assist with management accounts, audit, transactions and payroll.  

Key responsibilities of the role:

· Preparing of month-end management account journals 

· Undertaking monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences

· Maintaining the fixed asset register and quarterly depreciation calculations

· Preparing annual audit schedules and liaising with external auditors

· Assisting in preparing financial forecasts and cash flow projections

· Assisting in preparing the annual budget

· Meeting regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance and provide financial management information

· Overseeing accounts payable and receivable transactions

· Preparing Payroll for the Trust on a monthly basis

· Carrying out Payroll checks and any other duties as may be reasonably required

· Assisting the senior Finance Managers on matters related to VAT

Ideal candidate profile:

· A minimum of AAT level 3 qualification

· 3+ years’ experience in a Charity accounting department

· Strong financial accounting and year end experience

· Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels

Agency reference number: J87806

Location: Central London

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £38,480 per annum + company benefits  

Working hours:  35 per week  

Working pattern: On site

Start: ASAP

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Who we are & why you’ll love working with us:

At Latin American House (LAH), we believe in empowering the Latin American community in the UK by providing essential services, support, and opportunities for a better future. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the heart of our community, helping individuals and families navigate life in the UK, offering legal advice, education, cultural programmes, and social support.

Join our small but dynamic team and make a real impact by ensuring the financial health of an organisation that is changing lives every day.

The role & why it matters:

We’re looking for a Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, ensuring we remain sustainable and compliant while continuing to grow and support our community. Your work will directly impact the lives of Latin Americans in the UK, ensuring that we can continue to provide essential services to those who need them most.

As a key member of our team, you’ll oversee our financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance while supporting our work with the Latin American and local communities in London. You’ll work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees, managing a diverse duties, from budgets and financial reports to payroll and grant funding. You’ll also oversee a Bookkeeper to help us drive our mission forward!

Key Details:

• Job Title: Finance Manager
• Salary: £38,857 per annum pro rata
• Pension: Government Workplace NEST Pension Scheme
• Hours per week: Part-time (15 hours per week)
• Location: On-site at Latin American House (NW6 4TA) - currently hybrid working
• Reports to: Director and Board of Trustees (dotted line)
• Responsible for: Bookkeeper
• Contract: Permanent

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Deadline to apply: We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 
Pre-employment checks: Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and right to work in the UK

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial controls.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, tracking income, expenditure, and restricted funds.
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage payroll, banking, and financial records alongside our Bookkeeper.
• Work with the Director and Board to develop financial policies and assess risks.
• Provide financial insights to support funding applications and grant reporting.

What we’re looking for:

✅ Qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
✅ Proven financial management experience, ideally in a charity or non-profit setting.
✅ Strong budgeting, reporting, and analytical skills.
✅ Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
✅ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to various stakeholders.
✅ Ability to prioritise multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Desirable (but not essential):
➕ Experience managing grants and restricted funds.
➕ Understanding of charity governance and Board-level reporting.
➕ Knowledge of financial risk management in the charity sector.
➕ Fluency in Spanish is a plus!

• £90,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
• London 1 day PW
• 12 months FTC possibility for perm
• Start Mid May

Morgan Law are seeking a Head of Finance on a 12 month FTC basis for a regulator in London. The role will lead the small but highly experienced team, and be the most qualified finance person in the organisation. In addition to finance, the role will have responsibility for wider corporate services including IT (outsourced) and Procurement. Fantastic values centric culture with ambitious Board.

Excellent benefits include bonus, 33 days holiday, life insurance, 12% non contributory pension scheme.

Extremely flexible working pattern and c1 day per week in the office required.

Accountabilities

• Management of the core corporate services such as finance, payroll, the outsourced IT contract and procurement
• Management of the annual report and accounts process and the annual external audit
• Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts including budget variation submissions
• Preparation of the monthly accounts and finance papers for the Board
• Is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Management of the Finance Manager, Project Manager, Finance and IT Associate and other support staff
• Management and development of the existing financial systems, processes and the internal control framework to ensure data and transactions are processed efficiently, accurately and securely

Experience

• An accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or similar PQE with comprehensive experience in management and budgetary reporting
• Public sector finance experience is essential, public NDPB/ALB specific experience would be preferable
• Extensive experience of working with boards and sub committees (e.g. Audit and Risk Assurance Committees
• Experience of writing papers for the SLT, the board and sub committees
• Experience of managing outsourced contracts
• Advanced Excel and accounting system skills

Role Title: Finance and Purchasing  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.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real impact in the charity sector? TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure our financial processes are robust, compliant, and support the long-term sustainability of our organisation.

About The Role

As our Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, providing sound financial advice, managing budgets, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring best practice in all aspects of financial management. You’ll also lead and develop our finance function, supervising one Finance Officer.

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment with options for hybrid working, part-time hours, job sharing, and other arrangements to help you thrive in your role.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Prepare monthly accounts, reports, and financial statements
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and best practices
Support financial planning, risk management, and decision-making
Manage payroll, tax returns, and financial reporting for funders
Provide leadership to the finance function and develop financial policies

What We’re Looking For:

A finance professional with experience in charity finance (or similar sector)
Strong skills in budget management, financial planning, and reporting
Knowledge of accounting software (Xero preferred) and financial compliance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise senior leaders
A proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial management

Why Join Us?

At TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. We offer a positive and inclusive workplace where your expertise will directly contribute to our mission.

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can use your financial skills for good, we’d love to hear from you!