Finance Officer Jobs
Job title: Finance Officer
Contract: Fixed term covering maternity leave commencing Monday 6 January 2025
Salary: £29,120+ generous benefits
Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December
Interviews: w/c 16 December
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
The finance officer is a key member of the finance team and will be responsible for providing comprehensive, efficient, and effective support to the team. Reporting to the senior finance officer, the post holder will support month end management accounting, general ledger management and financial operations. The role requires efficient and accurate data processing and analysis skills.
This role is covering for maternity leave, commencing in January 2025.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.
Visa sponsorship
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship
NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for candidates with a background in charity financial administration to join our busy small, committed team. You will ensure that financial records are kept up to date and you will administer the budget and produce financial reports regularly. The post holder works closely with the Director, Head of Fundraising and the Treasurer to produce accurate and timely accounts and updates and liaise with our payroll providers.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please download our application pack from our website Join the team | SeeSaw
We will be operating a rolling recruitment process and may bring the closing date forward if we find a suitable candidate. Please don’t wait until the final closing date to apply.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.
We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.
This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.
We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:
- Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
- strong commercial acumen;
- accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.
This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Caring Family Foundation:
The Caring Family Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, from child hunger to environmental sustainability. We believe in the power of family and community to create positive change. Our mission is to deliver effective, impactful solutions to protect our planet and support those in need.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to oversee all financial operations and ensure our foundation adheres to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
- Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s strategic goals across UK and Brazil
- Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes , and the overall financial performance.
- Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or and Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs
- Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and Brazil budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organization.
Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure the foundation complies with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in the charity and non-profit sector.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Brazil
- Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of audited accounts and submissions to charities commission
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the charity sector, advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters.
- Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound.
Risk Management:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
- Conduct regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Implement safeguards to protect the foundation’s assets and reputation.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor the finance analyst, promoting a culture of transparency, integrity, and excellence.
- Collaborate with the program teams to ensure financial goals and project goals are aligned.
- Support the fundraising team in grant applications, ensuring financial compliance and reporting for all grants and donations.
Key Requirements:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the charity, non-profit, or social enterprise sector.
- Strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements.
- Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies.
- Excellent knowledge of charity tax laws, financial regulations, and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in risk management and developing compliance frameworks.
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance senior stakeholders and Founders clearly.
- Passionate about social impact, sustainability, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Job Title: Head of Finance and Governance
Location: London
Salary: £80k, depending on experience
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Type: Full-Time / Permanent 5 days in office
We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Trust for Developing Communities is recruiting a Finance Manager to join the brilliant TDC Finance Team to provide high quality and valuable financial management that will support us to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove.
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management of TDC's finances. Overseeing core financial operations, you will support budget holders, provide critical financial insights, and manage the payroll process. Working closely with the Finance Director and Finance Assistant, you will help maintain and enhance the financial systems that underpin our charitable work.
This role will suit someone who is proactive and organised with great attention to detail. TDCs Finance Team works closely with Delivery departments and the Senior Leadership Team so the role will be varied with lots of knowledge sharing and development opportunities.
We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation. We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life. We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.
We are looking for a Finance Officer to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity Finances to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you.
In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.
Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.
About the role
The Finance Officer at the Refugee Council plays an important role in efficiently managing resources and financial processes, ensuring funds are directed to support refugees effectively. By maintaining accurate records and timely funding, the role supports refugees in building secure lives and contributing to UK communities.
Roles and responsibilities
- You will post purchase invoices on the accounting system daily and raise sales invoices as they become available (on average, 10 sales invoices per week).
- You will allocate direct debit payments to the staff credit card statement monthly.
- You will manage petty cash payments, perform cash counts, and reconcile the cash tin.
- You will work alongside the Senior Finance Officers to allocate incoming funds to income accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Inclusion and accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from diverse backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 9 December 2024.
Interview date: w/c 9 December 2024.
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Finance Officer
Duration: 3-month initially, with a view to go permanent
Pay: £16.92 per hour plus £2.04 per hour holiday pay (Equivalent to £33,000 FTE)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 9am -5:30pm, would consider a 4-day week.
Location: Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the West London office.
Start date: week commencing 16th December
Charity People are proud to partner with a leading international medical charity. This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer 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 purchase ledger, including collating weekly payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
* Process payments and maintain digital records aligned with finance policies.
* Ensure accurate daily cashbook entries and manage bank statement reconciliations.
* Raise sales invoices and oversee the creation of purchase orders.
* Process international banking transactions and credit card statements.
* Provide assistance with month-end processes and year-end audits.
* Manage the finance inbox and deliver effective communication to internal and external stakeholders.
* Support general financial housekeeping, including data management in Sage 50.
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.
* 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.
* Interest in or progress toward an accounting qualification is preferred.
By joining this organisation, you will contribute to life-changing work and make a meaningful difference. We offer a supportive team culture and the chance to work for a cause that transforms lives globally.
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!
There will be a two-round interview stage, initial meeting online and a second interview in person at the office. As part of the in-person interview process, there will also be a timed 20-minute Sage focussed task.
We are looking for the successful person to start role week commencing 16th December.
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.
Join our Finance team and you’ll be working with the existing Finance Office,r and supporting the Finance Manager in handling all our accounting needs.
If you have excellent attention to detail, experience of day-to-day finance procedures, and would like to work with an organisation that champions disabled artists, you could be our new team member.
Unlimited commissions extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world. We support, fund and promote new work by disabled artists, for UK and international audiences. We’re funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, Creative Scotland, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Since 2013 we’ve supported over 521 artists and their work has reached audiences of over five million people. This makes us the largest supporter of disabled artists world-wide. With an intersectional disabled-led team and board, we’re passionate not just about talking about equality and diversity, but actually putting it into action.
This is a permanent, remote working role with a salary of £29,757 per annum, pro rata. We welcome applications for 40 hours full time or 32 hours (0.8 full time equivalent) including breaks. Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, processing invoices, expense claims and grants, administering the charity’s bank accounts, payroll, and audits.
Unlimited is delighted to make reasonable adjustments to existing practices and procedures to meet access requirements and supports all team members to apply to Access to Work to cover relevant costs. Our recruitment pack is available in a variety of formats, including large print, audio, Easy Read, and English, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh languages.
We also love inclusivity and value lived experience in all its forms, so people from the global majority*, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled** and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
* This includes, but is not limited to, people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller heritage.
** This includes but is not limited to, those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as deaf, Deaf, neurodivergent or in relation to their health-related access requirements.
People from these groups are still currently under-represented in the arts nationwide, and we’re committed to challenging and changing this.
Unlimited is an arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes new work by disabled artists for UK and international audiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Officer, Reporting & Systems to support the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s finance and programme management systems and assist in their development. This role will prepare accurate and timely management accounts and other financial reports as well as assisting with the consolidation of the annual institutional budget.
You will have excellent numeracy skills and experience of working with financial accounting software. You will enjoy solving problems, with a meticulous eye for detail and a diligent and rigorous approach to work. You will have experience maintaining databases and feel confident working with large amounts of data.
You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands. With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 December 2024.
Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators are looking for an experienced part qualified accountant/bookkeeper to support the CFO in all financial aspects for the Charity. This role will be a key member of the busy office team based at the Ranger's Office on Wimbledon Common.
While it is primarily focused on the Common’s bookkeeping, the role is also required to support the running of the main office and dealing with the general public as well as customers and suppliers. This is a new role and the successful applicant will be required to:
• Administer the day to day finances of the Charity.
• Maintain the General Ledger (Sage 50)
• Manage the Sales Ledger including raising invoices and Credit Control.
• Manage the Purchase Ledger, processing bank payments for approval.
• Submit monthly Payroll and Pension information.
• Ensure HMRC VAT and PAYE payments are made accurately on time.
• Take minutes for monthly Finance meetings.
• Support the general running of the office.
Applicants should have at least five years’ experience in a similar role. A recognised accountancy qualification would be of benefit as would experience of charity accounting. Good IT literacy (including experience of Sage and spreadsheets) and good communication skills are essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be partnering with a health focused, charitable organisation that aims to improve care for patients with muscular conditions, to find an outstanding Finance Officer.
This organisation is an advocate of well being and offer a 31.5 hour week paid at a full time salary and most staff finish by 1230pm on a Friday. The role offers flexible, hybrid working also. This role is also temp to perm opportunity for a minimum of 6 months and starting in December 2024.
The main purpose of the Finance Officer role is to provide key support to the finance team with their finance processes, supporting staff members across the organisation, helping with any queries on a day to-day basis, as well as supporting members and suppliers with queries.
The Finance Officer ensures all financial transactions are processed in accordance with the charity’s procedures and processes and in line with data protection regulations.
The team provides support and guidance to all staff members on how to process invoices, expenses, and generally manage their budgets effectively.
You will maintain the purchase and sales ledger and administer the payroll and pension scheme. You will oversee general finance administration and expenses. You will also chase debtors for payments (credit control), post and reconcile income and act as the first point of contact for finance queries. You will assist the finance manager with the end of year audit. Ideally, you will have a good working knowledge of Xero.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Would you like to be part of a national charity that cares for historic churches at risk in the UK. They look after 356 churches with irreplaceable architecture and history.
Location: Hybrid, working from Northampton office 1-2 days a week & attending team meetings in London (expenses will be provided for the commute and flexibility around working hours)
Alternatively working in a London Hub 2 days per week and attending meeting in Northampton.
Your Benefits will Include:
- home working allowance for home-based staff
- life assurance through the Civil Service Pension scheme
- learning and development opportunities
- enhanced parental leave arrangements
- a free and confidential employee assistance programme
- season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- subscription allowance to a professional body
As finance Officer your day to day will include:
- Processing all income.
- Maintain records of standing orders and direct debits.
- Prepare sales invoices, post receipts and allocate funds.
- Managing accounts payable and accounts recievable.
- Produce reports as required by the finance team.
- Bank reconciliations & monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monthly reconciliation of membership income in conjunction with Fundraising Team in aCloud and CRM database
- Ensure donor information is provided to the fundraising and membership team.
Attributes and experience that you will to the role will include
- Experience with CRM databases ideally a cloud-based system
- Experience with office administration.
- An ATT qualification or be working towards one.
- Excell competency skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOK UPS
- Working knowledge of public finance and/or charity accounting
This is an integral role and an important member of the finance team, so if this role aligns with your experience and expectations, please submit your CV to [email protected] without delay.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
About the position
The successful candidate will be a finance professional with experience of working in an international setting. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, flexibility and team playing are essential requirements as the post holder will offer broad support across various finance tasks – including in relation to internal financial reporting, donor reporting and financial monitoring of grants to partners. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing, highly regarded organisation doing incredible work around the world.
Responsibilities
Program Finance – supporting the Program Finance Manager to:
• Monitor financial aspects of Freedom Fund grants to partners.
• Assist in commissioning and reviewing partner due diligence assessments.
• Support with monitoring the completion of actions resulting from due diligence assessments of new partners.
• Assist in reviewing partners budgets.
• Review quarterly partner finance reports to ensure these are completed accurately and are compliant with Freedom Fund reporting requirements.
• Prepare and post the journal for partner expenditure into FF finance system (Microsoft Business Central).
• Reconcile partner expenditure balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain program finance information in the grant management system (currently held in Access, transitioning soon to Salesforce).
• Assist in commissioning and reviewing partner financial reviews.
• Participate in coordination meetings between Finance and Programs teams.
• Support the assessment of partner financial risk, including maintaining the partner risk summary table and dashboard.
Compliance and Reporting – supporting the Senior Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager to:
• Help monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Help build the capacity of partners in relation to their understanding of Freedom Fund and donor standards/grant conditions (particularly US Government)
• Help to build the capacity of the staff, increasing awareness of key compliance requirements and embedding compliance within organisational culture.
• Ensure the accurate recording of restricted funding within the accounting system.
• Help produce donor budgets and reports.
• Help produce Freedom Fund departmental budgets and management accounts.
Other Support for the Finance team
• Design and implement ad-hoc reports as required
• Assist with donor and year end statutory audits.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between the grant management system (Salesforce) and the accounting system (Microsoft Business Central)
• Assist with month-end balance sheets reconciliations and other related month end tasks
• Help develop and maintain financial guidelines, templates, systems, and procedures as required.
• Help ensure a strong financial control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate
• Provide cover for other Finance team members, as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Senior Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
• Advanced Excel skills and strong general IT skills.
• Experience working in the Finance department of an International NGO or local NGO funded by international grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
Personal attributes
Essential
• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to produce work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Flexible, “can-do” attitude.
• Demonstrates confidence and tenacity in interactions with people in other teams and/or organisations.
• Willing to suggest improvements in current processes that will increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative and tenacity in solving day-to-day problems.
• Strong organisational skills and efficient time management, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Team player committed to the Freedom Fund’s values.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Finance Manager will work directly with the Finance Director and be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the Hospice and its subsidiary company.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance professional to progress their career within the charity sector, in a role which combines team management with a business partner approach, to effectively support all operational areas, including clinical, retail, regulated lottery and fundraising activity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.