Finance Manager Jobs in Ealing

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!

Action Through Enterprise is excited to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our growing team. This brilliant new role is crucial in enabling our wonderful small charity to thrive. The Finance Manager will be responsible for developing and strengthening our financial systems at an important time of growth. They will support the growth of the organisation through leading our financial management, providing detailed financial reporting, and strategic financial support to the Senior Leadership Team.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Set-up and ongoing management of accounting software (all records currently held on Excel)
• Bookkeeping (UK and Ghana)
• Monthly gift aid submissions to HMRC
• Regular financial reporting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Managing payroll (UK and Ghana, 50 total staff)
• Database management
• Working with and providing support and training to build financial capacity of Ghanaian colleagues

Person specification

Essential:

• Professional accountancy experience, ideally in a charity context
• Confident use of accounting software
• Experience of strengthening financial systems and delivering process improvements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and skills, including importing data into accounting systems from third party sources and analysing data
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to translate and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders
• Good independent judgment
• Ambitious, results and impact-focused
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Happy to work independently, prioritising your own workload
• Ability to work as part of a team, cross culturally, with kindness and respect
• Committed to understanding and supporting the vision, values and ethos of Action Through Enterprise

Desirable:

• Experience in leading financial management in a growing organisation
• Experience in setting up accounting software
• Experience of producing statutory accounts, including audit and budget preparation
• Passion for making a difference for vulnerable children and adults
• Understanding of charity accounting and the charities SORP

What we offer

A vibrant, supportive international team

Flexible working hours

Remote working or office based (in Hungerford, Berkshire)

Brilliant inspiration – you will be an important part of something wonderful

Opportunities to grow the role as the charity grows

The deadline for applications is: Friday 21st March

Interview date: 27th March or 31st March

Salary: £20 per hour

Hours: 10 hours per week – working hours to be agreed

Start date: As soon as possible – to be agreed

Reporting to: Chief Executive

*Disclaimers*

• ATE is a fair, non-discriminatory employer and will consider all applications, shortlisting on merit and suitability against our recruitment policy.
• You will be asked to declare any personal or family relations with current ATE employees - this will not affect your application.

Since 1989, the Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) has been dedicated to supporting Indigenous Peoples and other communities living in the world's rainforests. Our mission is to help them secure their rights to land, life, and livelihood. We firmly believe that the best way to protect the rainforest is through empowering communities to defend their ancestral lands.

About the role 

This role sits within the wider Operations team, and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of financial management to enable RFUK to fulfil its mission. The role is pivotal to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of RFUK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and donor requirements. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget planning, and provide strategic financial advice to help the charity achieve its objectives. The successful post-holder will also line manage the Finance Officer. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior finance role. They will have a proven track record in financial management, charity accounting and operational excellence.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus. 

We are looking for someone with an interest in the role as we take on new challenges in developing our new 10-year vision. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a real difference working for an organisation that consistently punches above its weight, and who possesses the necessary drive, as well as a commitment to both human rights and environmental protection.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development. 

It is an exciting time to be joining Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) with the organisation growing in its impact to improve infrastructure transparency, advocating for greater openness and integrity in climate finance, and promoting our work on green cities and infrastructure.

EAP is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce poverty.

The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency, participation and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat. 

As Senior Finance Manager you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will also lead on the charity's year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements and liaise directly with the organisation's external auditors.

You will be an experienced finance professional with at least 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (including at management level) and ideally in a not-for profit organisation. You will possess qualification or part-qualification in AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA with knowledge of UK charity accounting. You will show high levels of initiative, an ability to work with minimum supervision across a varied workload, and possess strong communication skills. Further detail on requirements of this role in the attached job pack.

Key responsibilities include:

• As a member of the senior management team, you are responsible for the management of the financial systems including producing, maintaining and managing budgets and financial management reports (including management accounts, preparation of annual accounts and other statutory reports)
• Ensure compliance with corporate and charitable law, and ensure that financial systems comply with statutory and other requirements (e.g. SORP)
• General finance management such as ensuring financial management policies and procedures are up to date, assist in the preparation of financial proposals and bids, and other responsibilities that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation.

We are a flexible employer and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with potential candidates. We are an international team and this is a fully remote role (with travel and in-person attendance required at meetings a few times a year likely in London, UK). We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

A small but respected housing association in Central/West London is looking for a Finance Manager for the next 6 months to join their welcoming, dynamic team. They provide good quality homes and support the unique communities living in the heart of London by providing excellent services for their residents.

The organisation is looking for a Finance Manager with housing association experience to come in and oversee the AP team, whilst leading on the Management Accounts for 6 Months to start.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on the preparation of Management Accounts and Month-End responsibilities
• Carry out variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Manage the transactional team effectively day to day, ensuring support and training is in place
• Ensure systems and processes are working well

Requirements:

• Proven experienced leading on Management Accounts from start to finish
• Experience of managing a small team and implementing improvements
• Strong Excel Skills and knowledge of SUN (Very Desirable)
• Qualified Accountant with Housing Association experience

If you are a Finance Professional from a Housing Background with experience of leading on Management Accounts, get in touch for this role as it is a great opportunity to add value in a distinguished organisation.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

We are delighted to work with Westway CT who, due to retirement, are now seeking an experienced, qualified Finance Manager. 

Westway CT is a non-profit social enterprise tackling isolation and creating community in West London through the provision of transport services and dedicated drivers offering a lifeline for community groups, older people, and anyone facing challenges using public transport across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager who, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in the running of two interconnected entities; a registered society, and its trading arm, which supports and subsidises their charitable aims. In so doing, the successful candidate will be helping to lead the way in a sustainable community benefit model that creates its own income by being part of the wider London transport mix, contributing to the local economy and working towards better air quality. 

With line management responsibility of the Finance Officer, you will be an accredited qualified accountant, preferably with non-profit sector experience, with the ability to lead on the financial management of the organisation. 

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong track record of managing a finance function producing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reports
• Have excellent understanding of charity governance, including reporting standards and preparation of statutory accounts, VAT, PAYE and Pension regulations.
• Be able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis to proactively contribute to the strategic and operational planning and improvement of the organisation (i.e. in the case of investments and capital assets, grant applications, contract tendering, customer pricing, and credit control.)
• Be a highly organised team player with good communication skills, working closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders of varying financial experience.
• Provide excellent line management and effective leadership to encourage individual growth and success.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Sage 50 and/or another similar accounting software

Responsible for the day-to-day finances, you will have a hands-on approach, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines in order to make an active contribution to the success and growth of Westway CT who are passionate about their community and making a tangible difference to the lives of local residents.

Westway CT is an equal opportunities and London Living Wage employer. 

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location London, Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Closing date: 4 April 2025

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Westway CT interviews will be held on 9 April 2025. 

A small but respected housing association in Central/West London is looking for a Finance Manager for the next 6 months to join their welcoming, dynamic team. They provide good quality homes and support the unique communities living in the heart of London by providing excellent services for their residents.

The organisation is looking for a Finance Manager with housing association experience to come in and oversee the AP team, whilst leading on the Management Accounts for 6 Months to start.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on the preparation of Management Accounts and Month-End responsibilities
• Carry out variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Manage the transactional team effectively day to day, ensuring support and training is in place
• Ensure systems and processes are working well

Requirements:

• Proven experienced leading on Management Accounts from start to finish
• Experience of managing a small team and implementing improvements
• Strong Excel Skills and knowledge of SUN (Very Desirable)
• Qualified Accountant with Housing Association experience

If you are a Finance Professional from a Housing Background with experience of leading on Management Accounts, get in touch for this role as it is a great opportunity to add value in a distinguished organisation.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Permanent contract 

Job Ref: V538

Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)

Salary: £40-45,000 plus attractive employee benefits package

Start date: ASAP 

Location: Homebased 

Closing date: 28th March 2025

Interview date and Location:  Phase 1: w/c 7th April, Phase 2: w/c 14/21st April

Volunteering Matters 

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK. 

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will play a key role in the oversight of the daily financial operations and line management of the finance team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across all financial functions. This includes producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, budgeting, and reforecasting, as well as providing guidance to finance and non-finance colleagues.

Additionally, the role involves preparing annual accounts, supporting external audits, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The Finance Manager encourages knowledge sharing and multi-functional working to maintain seamless operations, particularly during high-demand periods or team absences.

Financial Management and Reporting 

• Manage and oversee day-to-day finance operations.

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Complete and submit quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register for accurate financial reporting.

• Assist with year-end financial processes and external audit requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop management reporting packs, budgets, and reforecasts.

• Provide financial insights to support decision-making across departments.

• Process and post nominal ledger journal entries, including payroll reconciliations.

• Support funder reporting requirements in collaboration with delivery and core teams.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide effective line management to a small but busy finance team.

• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring team members develop confidence and skills.

• Foster a supportive team environment that encourages cross-functional working.

• Document and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Projects & Compliance

• Lead ad hoc finance projects, including Gift Aid claims and fixed asset reviews.

• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and HMRC requirements.

• Support system improvements and database management related to finance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of finance operations, budgeting, and reporting.

• Ability to delegate tasks, provide clear guidance, and support performance management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Business Central and Jet Reporting (preferred).

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial tasks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of SORP and charity financial regulations.

• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain finance concepts to non-finance colleagues.

• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet tight deadlines.

• Commitment to team development and continuous learning.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.

• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.

• Experience supporting and deputising for a Head of Finance.

• Familiarity with charity finance and compliance requirements (preferred).

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CA, or equivalent) required.

• Consideration given to part-qualified candidates committed to obtaining full qualification.

• Relevant experience and alignment with organisational values are equally important.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.   

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager with a youth activist charity that challenges the food system, on an initial 12-month FTC, full-time basis. As Finance Manager you will report into the Director of Finance and Operations and lead on the charity’s financial management, practices and policies.

Please note, this role can be worked either remotely within the UK or on a hybrid basis from the charity’s London office. If worked hybrid (2+ days per week) in the London office, candidates are entitled to an additional office allowance of £2,000 FTE per annum.

Additionally, please note, candidates looking for 4 days per week may be considered (depending on experience).

As Finance Manager, you will:

- Support the Director of Finance and Operations with financial reporting for the audit in line with SORP regulations

- Support the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of quarterly management accounts and associated reports for the board of trustees, as well as attending finance sub-committee meetings

- Ensure that there are financial policies and procedures in place that cover all areas of the team’s governance and compliance responsibilities

- Work closely with the Grants and Fundraising Manager, Director and CEO to monitor all income and grant payments, keeping the relationship leads informed of any payment delays and liaise with them on queries

- Prepare all schedules for the annual audit and supporting the relationship with the auditors

The successful applicant will:

- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role

- Be part or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)

- Have a strong understanding of accounting procedures legislation and an understanding of charity SORP

- Have demonstrable financial management experience, including budgeting and financial reporting to a leadership team

- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Scholarships Finance Manager on a permanent, full-time basis. The ACU is a global network of universities with a shared commitment to building a better world through international collaboration in higher education. As the world's first and oldest international university network, the ACU has been bringing universities together from across the Commonwealth for more than 100 years.

Working under the Finance Director, this newly created role will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), a £28 million programme funded by the UK government. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to manage large-scale budgets, provide insightful analysis, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

The key responsibilities of this Scholarship Finance Manager role include:

• Deliver clear, insightful monthly accounts with commentary to the CSC (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission)’s CEO and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), ensuring informed decision-making.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CSC’s CEO on award numbers, risks, and opportunities, based on committed expenditure.
• Partner with CSC colleagues to validate and challenge payment accuracy, ensuring precise financial records in the scholarship CRM system.
• Design and implement robust financial models to drive scholar planning, budget allocation, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Provide expert financial support to the CSC’s CEO at regular CSC Finance Committee meetings, offering data-driven insights.
• Take the lead on the annual external audit of CSC accounts, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.
• Produce sharp income and expenditure reports, ensuring future commitments align with investment income.
• Oversee programme finances, managing cashflow drawdowns to secure timely funder payments.
• Control the financial aspects of the contract, ensuring ACU stays within budget while delivering efficient administration.
• Collaborate with the Programme Manager to refine financial models, ensuring accurate forecasting and scholar allocation.
• Manage programme finances effectively, keeping ACU within budget and providing clear income and expenditure reports for senior management.

More about the Association of Commonwealth Universities:

The ACU is an international network of over 400 universities across the Commonwealth, dedicated to advancing higher education through collaboration, grant-funded programmes, and scholarships. Our work supports academic institutions in addressing global challenges, enhancing teaching and research, and fostering international mobility.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), although exceptional candidates qualified by experience will be considered.
• Have extensive experience in management accounting, financial planning, and data analysis within a complex organisation.
• Possess strong budgeting and forecasting skills, with the ability to manage large-scale budgets and high volumes of financial data.
• Be an advanced Excel user with expertise in financial modelling, pivot tables, and formula functions such as VLOOKUPs and SUMIFs.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and non-financial colleagues.

This opportunity is based in London, requiring one day per week in the office. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days), a generous pension scheme (10% employer contribution), and professional development opportunities.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

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

War Child is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a permanent, full time basis. War Child is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades, they’ve been driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child living through war.  

War Child is now seeking a dynamic and dedicated Senior Finance Manager who will oversee the month-end, financial control, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will report to the Director of Finance and IT and have the opportunity to deputise and develop strategic finance skills. If you share the values of this brilliant charity and believe that children's lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Support decision making by providing budget holders and stakeholders with timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information.
• Lead on the monthly financial and management accounts process, ensuring that month-end submissions are completed on time, budget holders and the leadership team receive timely financial information and the balance sheet is reconciled.
• Lead on the quarterly reforecast process and annual budget process, providing timelines to key stakeholders, ensuring that templates are ready, and consolidating forecasts and budgets upon submission from budget holders to report to the Leadership team.
• Lead on process improvement initiatives outlined as per the wider finance team plan. This will include month end processes and income coding.
• Provide effective treasury management for the organisation, with accurate monitoring and forecasting of cash balances and advising on our payment profile of cash to the War Child Alliance.
• Provide line management and guidance to the finance officer and ensure their monthly tasks are completed accurately and on time. Provide guidance and support to the Finance Assistant as required.
• Strengthen the financial capabilities of managers, and influence decision making in compliance with financial policies and best practice.
• Support the Director of Finance & IT on the annual statutory audit process for the consolidated group, liaising with the statutory auditors from planning to completion including preparation of the annual consolidated statutory accounts.

The organisation:

Thirty years ago, children in conflict zones had no access to professional psychological support - no charity was set up to address this need. That all changed in 1993, when filmmakers David Wilson, Bill Leeson, and social entrepreneur Willemijn Verloop travelled to the former Yugoslavia and saw first-hand how war, much like in Ukraine today, was impacting innocent children. In response to how much indifference there to this back in the UK, War Child was born. War Child works to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict and go to the hardest to reach places to support them. War Child is guided by the following values: accountability, bold, supportive of each other and transparent.

Essential requirements:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS or comparable other)
• Experience of overseeing a small finance team, financial systems and processes
• Experience in ensuring sound financial management across an organisation through the development and maintenance of strong financial systems, control, and accountability;
• Expertise in both strategic and annual business planning through to monitoring and reporting against core business aims
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High levels of energy and personal resilience
• A result oriented and problem-solving approach to work and challenges and an ability to involve others whilst also making decisions in a timely manner

Please note charity experience is highly desirable but not essential.

War Childs head office is based in Kentish Town and this role will require two days a week in the office. The Senior Finance Manager will be offered flexible working arrangements, enhanced annual leave and sick leave, reimbursement of professional fees any many other generous benefits.

The closing date for applications is 23^rd March 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

About African Child Trust (ACT) 

ACT is a growing international development charity with a Christian ethos, dedicated to educating disadvantaged children and empowering widows in Africa. Since 1998, we’ve supported children from primary school through to university and equipped widows with income-generating skills to sustain their families. Working with our local partners, we implement projects in education, livelihoods, sanitation, and health across eight African countries: Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. 

Admin & Finance Manager Role: 

We are in an exciting phase of growth and expanding both our impact and reach to more children and women in Africa. We are seeking a proactive, organised professional to join our small, dynamic team in a senior role reporting to the Director. You will oversee financial management, supporter care, and the smooth running of the organisation, leading a small team of staff and volunteers. 

Finance Responsibilities: 

Maintain financial records and systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information. Process donations, perform bank reconciliations, and record all transactions. Prepare budgets and produce management accounts to support the charity’s operations. 

Supporter Care Responsibilities: 

Supervise staff in responding to supporter enquiries with empathy and efficiency. Manage supporter communications, including child sponsorship updates. Liaise with overseas partners to provide accurate, timely updates for sponsors. Oversee CRM database, ensuring data integrity and secure stakeholder information. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Manage office processes, policies, and procedures. 

• Recruit, induct, and onboard staff and volunteers. 

• Support the development of communication strategies and social media content.

• Assist with planning and executing fundraising events. 

• Ensure a safe,and supportive office environment. 

Essential Criteria: 

• At least 5 years of experience in Admin and Finance (bookkeeping) role. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites and database management. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.

• Self-starter with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• Resourceful, proactive, and able to think critically. 

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. 

This post is covered by a genuine occupational requirement and applicants will be expected to clearly demonstrate that they are in sympathy with and will support all aspects of the African Child Trust faith and ethos statement. 

To Apply: 

Please submit your CV accompanied by a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability for the role and how your experience matches the person specification. Also, highlight your most relevant, recent experience for this role. 

Use of CVs: 

Our policy is to recruit our employees based on their suitability for the work to be done. All CVs received prior to the closing date of the role will be considered providing they are accompanied with a covering letter. CV’s will be kept in line with our Data Retention Policy, as required by the General Data Protection Regulations.

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education is based in our beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Southwark. Our Centre houses an amazing collection of 25,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy. We are a friendly, talented and committed team working both from the Centre and remotely. The post holder would be required to work at our Centre at least one day per week but may work remotely for the remainder of their hours.

We are currently undergoing a restructure of the organisation, and you will be reporting to the Finance Manager. You will also support other teams, particularly the teaching team, with administration. We are offering the post at 30-37.5 hours dependent on securing the right candidate, worked flexibly over 5 days Monday-Friday and offered as term-time only.