Financial Accountant Jobs in London

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity to join Field Lane. If you are interested, please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you would like to join Field Lane and why this role is a great fit for you. This role is split between the office three days per week, and home the other two

Company Overview

Field Lane is committed to providing exceptional client-centred services while fostering a supportive and professional working environment. We are seeking a pragmatic Senior Finance Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role to support our Finance department.

The role:

As a Senior Financial Coordinator, you will provide an operational financial support to the Director of Finance & Resources, Project General Managers and other budget holders to ensure that accounts receivable and all cash books are up to date, billings made promptly, and amounts recovered quickly, and financial transactions are posted accurately and timely.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Financial Coordinator, you need:

· To be able to cover for the Finance Coordinator and prepare a payment run in their absence.

· To ensure that the fixed asset register agrees to the general ledger and is updated monthly that depreciation journals are posted each month.

· Prepare cash books and bank reconciliations for all Field Lane’s bank accounts at NatWest, CAF and at Santander, as per the Management Accounts timetable.

· To ensure debtor reconciliations are provided, all sources of income defined, and all other relevant information is provided to the auditors as required and in good time.

· To monitor cash flow daily, project cash flow to the end of the month and assist the director of finance & resources with projecting cash flow to the end of the financial year and where necessary beyond identifying any threats to liquidity.

· To liaise with the project general managers to ensure that any gaps in Housing Benefit income are challenged.

· To prepare a monthly BACS file for client collections ensuring money is received on the appropriate day.

· Support the of Director of Finance with a Business Partnering approach to non-finance colleagues. 

· Ensuring all fee invoices are properly raised accurately and timely for all Client Services

· To liaise with guardians resolving invoices queries, rent and service charge increases

About you:

Experience

• Experience of databases for the purposes of inputting and extracting information, report writing and design
• Proven experience of working in accounts receivable & accounts payable
• A positive can-do approach
• Liaising with banks & auditors.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

· Willingness to undertake training and continuing professional development.

· Ability to plan, manage and organise their workload.

· Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with staff at all levels.

· Team player able to work with colleagues across the charity

· Strong finance system skills Access Financials is our current provider.

· Advance Excel knowledge able to write complex formulas.

· Excellent written skills.

· High attention to detail and proactive in problem solving

· Sound analytical skills and the ability to apply those skills to problem solving.

· Empathy with the charity’s aims and values.

· Commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity

Closing date:

31st March 2025

About Bank Workers Charity 

We’re the benevolent society supporting UK bank employees and their families. Each year we help thousands of people encountering financial, health, housing, and wellbeing challenges with independent advice and guidance, case management, referrals to expert partners and grant giving. 

About the role 

Following organisational growth Bank Workers Charity has introduced a fundraising strategy, which focuses on driving new income streams. 

Individual and legacy giving are key parts of this growth, so we are looking for an experienced and proactive fundraising professional to join the team, who will lead and deliver this work. 

The successful candidate will be an important member of the Corporate Engagement and Fundraising team, supporting the Head of the team, and contributing towards our plan to drive individual income growth of circa £200k per annum. 

About you 

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience developing and implementing engaging fundraising campaigns along with a proven track record of meeting six-figure income targets within individual and/or legacy fundraising. They will be inquisitive and analytical with great attention to detail and be at ease communicating with stakeholders at all levels. 

What we offer 

We’ve put a lot of energy into being a great place to work. We’re proud of our supportive culture and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. There are plenty of learning opportunities, and as a wellbeing charity we aim to be a leader in wellbeing support for our people. 

Our benefits include: 

• 30 days holiday, plus public holidays (FTE) 

• 8% employer contribution to Bank Workers Charity’s pension scheme and up to an additional 3% matched with employee contributions 

• A wide range of employer funded wellbeing experiences through Heka 

• Flexible benefit provision (including Medicash plan, cycle to work, payroll giving and electric car scheme) 

• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary) 

• Weekly wellbeing half hour 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than a single side of A4) to outlining how your experience meets the criteria as set out in the person specification in the Applicant Pack. 

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 24 March 2025.  

Bank Workers Charity is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Are you looking to add great value to an already successful finance team? Do you have a strong understanding of budgeting & forecasting? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so then read on….

My client is a leading membership organisation with a turnover of £20m+ seeking an interim FP&A Analyst on an 12-15 month fixed-term basis.

The main responsibilities of the interim FP&A Analyst are:

• Managing competing projects and deadlines including management accounts, cash flow forecasting, modelling and budgeting.
• Support in the creation and testing of forecast and budget templates.
• Building long term models, reserves, cash flow and investment planning at a time of significant organisational transformation.
• Embedding and designing new analysis and planning tools to ensure you have the right financial information to inform critical decisions.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced, FP&A Manager to come in and hit the ground running with an already established finance team, with an opportunity for flexible working.

My client is looking for:

• Leadership experience in a broad FP&A role including modelling, scenario planning, investment appraisal, budgeting, medium-term forecasting, management accounting and presenting at Board level.
• Must have experience in charity, and/or membership organisation and/or trade union leading a financial planning and analysis team.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting is essential.
• Experience of Managing relationships and providing effective influence and challenge to budget holders.

My client can offer flexible working throughout the duration of the contract and an expectation of 1 day a week in the office based in London and the rest working remotely.

Applications for this role are now under review and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!

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.

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. 

Job Summary 

The purpose of the Area Giving and Finance Adviser role is to provide comprehensive finance support to churches within the Stepney Area, aiding them in the development of their ministries, manage Common Fund giving and to support the Area Bishop’s staff team in the management of resources including monitoring clergy post numbers, curate funding, and other financial matters. As part of a small team of Area Giving and Finance Advisers, the role involves offering training, resources, and advice on parish financial management and administration, and advice on various giving methods, including online and contactless options. Additionally, the role entails promoting generous giving through training initiatives, facilitating the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds, and fostering effective communication and relationship-building between the Area team, Finance team, and parish officers. 

Job responsibilities 

Financial support  

• Enable churches to develop their respective ministries, manage their finances effectively, and meet their statutory responsibilities.

• Provide finance and other appropriate training, support, resources and advice to the clergy, PCCs and parish officers.

• Assist the Bishop, Archdeacons and Area Deans in managing Common Fund giving by the churches in the Area.

• Facilitate and monitor the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds.

• Support the Area Bishop’s staff team and Area Council in monitoring the use of Area resources, including post numbers, curate funding and other matters.

Giving  

• Supporting parishes to encourage a culture of generosity and giving. 

• Promote generous giving through training, preaching and providing resources to clergy and parish officers.

• Support the introduction of different methods of giving, including online, contactless, and Parish Giving Scheme.

Relationship management  

• Build relationships with, and promote effective communication between, the Area team, Finance team, parish officers and the other Area Finance Advisers.  Work with the National Giving Team on projects that support parish ministry.

Other duties  

• The role will require regular evening and weekend working.

• Complete other duties commensurate of the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience of encouraging charitable giving.

• Experience managing a wide variety of professional relationships. 

• Educated to A Level or equivalent standard. 

• IT proficiency (MS Office suite). 

• Fluency in spoken English and ability to communicate clearly in English. 

• Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy. 

• Effective written and oral communication skills. 

• Numerate and financially astute – comfortable working with financial data. 

• Strong administrative skills, including use of Microsoft Office. 

• Self-motivated, as work needs to be undertaken proactively and with limited supervision. 

• Attention to detail – accurate and efficient. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and discretion. 

• Christian faith with empathy to the mission and values of the Church of England. 

• Right to work in the UK. 

• The person will not require a DBS check. 

Desirable 

• Experience of charity accounting (accounting qualifications are not a requirement).

• Educated to degree level. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

The closing date for applications is 16th March 2025. First-round interviews will be held on Tuesday, 25th March. 

Without perfectly forecast and managed finances - our front line staff would not be able to continue meeting the needs of some of the most marginalised and at-risk babies and toddlers in our community. Are you the safe pair of hands, the steady influence, the no-drama detail-oriented finance lead we are looking for? If so, come and join this ground-breaking, growing team. And don't worry, we are well-funded and in a strong financial position with major multi-year grants in place so you won't be asked to fight fires on day one!

Job Title: Finance Lead
Location: Flexible (work from home with minimum 1 day a month in Grassroots Centre, E15 3DB).
Salary: £35 - £40K pro rata (Actual £14 - £16K)
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week – days and times mostly flexible)
Contract: Permanent (after a probationary period).

About Us

The Magpie Project is a small but impactful charity dedicated to protecting the health, development and wellbeing of children under five from the harms of poor housing and the destitution caused by the hostile immigration environment. We offer services based around a drop in stay and play that include housing and immigration advice, specialist SEND advice, baby and equipment bank, form filling, and family support and case work.  As we grow, we are looking for a dedicated Finance Lead to manage our finances effectively and ensure we can continue making a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Lead to oversee the financial management of our charity. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with charity regulations, and supporting the wider team with budgeting and financial planning. You will report directly to the CEO and present quarterly reports to the Treasurer and wider board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping, including processing invoices, payments, expenses, account reconciliations and month end checks
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead in budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring financial sustainability and preparing medium term forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with independent examiners to ensure accurate statutory accounts.
• Process payroll, pensions, and other staff-related financial transactions.
• Manage funding and grant income, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.
• Monitor contracts and automatic repeating payments for accuracy and best value.
• Support the leadership team with financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure good governance.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or accounting (preferably in the charity sector).
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and reporting requirements.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Why Join Us?

• We are a small charity punching way above our weight and making change in the world for mums and their children.
• Flexible working options.
• Supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and grow with the organization.

How to Apply

We wish to undertake interviews in Newham East London on March 13th and 14th.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

Following expert consultation, we are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Location: London (remote working within the UK is possible)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (5 or 4 days per week)

About FILE

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) was set up in 2018 to be the major philanthropic re-granter scaling up legal action globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises.

We work as movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, using the law in pursuit of three interconnected system-level goals:

• Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to protect the climate
• Safeguarding nature
• Delivering climate and environmental justice

We pursue these goals not just by supporting legal action directly. We believe in growing the strength of the climate and biodiversity legal movement globally, and in enabling people and movements to use legal action to shift narratives.

As movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, we at FILE do not ourselves bring litigation. As a regrantor, FILE is not an endowed foundation, but rather we engage in fundraising to secure resources to support our partners globally.

The Role

The Head of Finance plays a pivotal role co-leading the Finance Team at FILE, ensuring strong financial resilience, investment and foreign exchange strategy, global finance policies, financial compliance, and internal financial controls. The role involves leading the finance operations, systems, and processes globally while providing strategic financial insights to key stakeholders to support decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Resilience (25%) 

• Lead the Global Accounting Team, setting the vision, annual team planning, and objectives.

• Ensure key stakeholders across the Board, Senior Leadership Team, Partnerships Team and across FILE receive high value business partner support on financial resilience, reserves, cashflow, investments and foreign exchange to enable strategic decision-making, in addition to support with individual donor proposals 

• Develop and maintain best practice cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange management, and investment strategies to support financial resilience.

• Ensure global finance policies are robust and align with FILE’s strategic ambitions and regulatory requirements. 

Financial Compliance & Control (25%) 

• Ensure robust finance policies support a strong control environment

• Drive a prompt monthly close process across all entities in the FILE network, including full Balance Sheet reconciliations and moving towards automated reporting

• Ensure financial systems have strong controls and data structures in place, collaborating with FP&A team. 

• Manage the Financial Controller, including overseeing banking, payroll, expenses purchase ledger, statutory financial statements, audit and tax compliance, and work with the Financial Controller to ensure high-quality support from external outsourced providers  

Team Leadership & Development (25%) 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and empowerment within the Global Accounting Team.

• Set clear objectives and development plans for team members, ensuring continuous growth and performance improvement.

• Provide training and induction materials to wider team to enhance financial literacy across FILE.

Systems & Process Optimisation (25%) 

• Oversee finance systems and operations, driving automation and smart data utilisation to improve processes.

• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure systems align with business needs.

• Ensure global processes are standardised and efficient. 

• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Create robust accounting, compliance environment, and processes that support the delivery of FILE’s strategic objectives and value for money while assets are safeguarded. 

Key Outcomes

• The Global Accounting Team has a clear vision, with ambitious but resilient annual planning

• The Global Accounting Team has a strong culture of collaboration, trust, integrity and empowerment, and individual team members have clear objectives and development plans

• High quality financial accounting supports senior stakeholders including SLT and FILE’s Boards in strategic decision making and ensures a robust compliance environment.   

• FILE’s global accounting processes are accurate, efficient, compliant and on time, supporting the delivery of FILE’s strategic objectives, and value for money while safeguarding assets 
• Best practice approaches to cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange management and investments are implemented to support FILE’s financial resilience.

• The Global Accounting Team has a continuous improvement mindset, with best practice processes and moving towards automation and integrated, streamlined systems 

 Travel and working hours  

• You will be expected to travel periodically, especially to either the UK or the Netherlands, depending on your location. 

• You will also be expected to provide some flexibility around availability as part of a team spread across multiple time zones, which will involve some meetings outside of standard working hours. This could mean early hours or late evenings at least once a week. 

• We will always return the same level of flexibility demonstrated by our team. 

Essential Criteria 

• Understanding of UK or Netherlands tax compliance for non-profits, particularly payroll taxes, corporation tax, and VAT.
• Experience in complex financial accounting

• Experience in strategic financial management

• Experience with multiple finance systems

• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP or DASB

• Proficiency in financial modelling using Excel and financial planning tools

• Expertise in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, including transfer pricing regulations.

• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Experience in managing global cash flow, working capital, and investment portfolios.

• Experience with audit, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

• Experience with donor compliance reporting requirements in the non-profit sector

About you 

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

We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences. 

Location

FILE has offices in London and the Netherlands. We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK, or the Netherlands.

Therefore, please note that this role will be advertised in multiple locations, but we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.

Working for FILE

FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission. To find out more about FILE please follow our website. 

How FILE supports its staff

FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme.

FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.

Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions.

Applications

Please apply on our website and upload your CV. This role is open for applications immediately and we accept applications on a rolling basis. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 16th of March.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, FILE is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

HRA Lead Business Partner

We are looking for a HRA Lead Business Partner to join the team, in this unique and vibrant workplace, nestled in the heart of London!

Salary: £77,136 - £88,230 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Lead Financial Strategy & Shape Housing Investment

This central London Borough is transforming how finance supports decision-making, ensuring our Housing Revenue Account (HRA) is managed effectively and sustainably. As HRA Lead Business Partner, you will be the technical expert for the Council’s HRA, providing strategic financial leadership across housing services and capital investment. This is a pivotal role where you will guide senior leaders, manage financial planning for investment in council homes, and embed best practice financial governance.

You will lead a team of two Finance Business Partners, ensuring robust financial planning, insight-led reporting, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Strategic Financial Leadership – Lead on all aspects of HRA financial management, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance with statutory requirements.

Supporting Decision-Making & Business Planning – Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, Members, and housing teams to inform investment decisions and policy development.

Managing the HRA Business Plan – Oversee the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of the 30-year Housing Asset Management Plan, ensuring accountability and value for money.

Budgeting & Forecasting – Manage HRA budget-setting and forecasting, ensuring accurate financial planning and risk management.

Making the Most of Oracle Fusion – Help senior stakeholders to use real-time financial data to make informed decisions, while using system insights to enhance financial planning.

Maximising Housing Investment – Oversee financial modelling and business planning for investment in existing council homes and future housing stock.

Driving Financial Performance – Ensure effective monitoring of HRA finances, identifying risks early and implementing strategies to address them.

Leading Capital Programme Finance – Manage the financial and business planning process for the HRA capital programme, ensuring effective financial control and reporting.

Embedding Financial Governance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to all regulatory and statutory requirements, delivering transparent and accountable financial management.

Developing Finance Business Partners – Lead and mentor a team of two Finance Business Partners, ensuring they provide high-quality financial support to housing teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) – Preferably CIPFA, with a strong foundation in HRA finance and statutory reporting.

Expert Knowledge of HRA Finance – Strong understanding of rent setting, capital investment, grant funding, and financial sustainability for social housing.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking – Ability to develop financial models, interpret trends, and provide insightful recommendations.

Experience in Local Government Housing Finance – Understanding of the regulatory framework for HRA and key influences on central government funding.

Strong Business Partnering Skills – Confidence in working with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions, and influencing decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Planning Expertise – Experience in managing large and complex budgets, including capital programmes and business planning.

Why Join Us?

Influential Leadership Role – Shape the future of housing finance and play a key role in investment decisions.

Exciting Transformation Agenda – Work within a finance team committed to improving self-service budgeting and financial governance.

Opportunities for Career Growth – Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking finance function that supports professional development.

Generous Benefits Package including – 31 days annual leave (increasing with long service), Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly and flexible working, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering leave and season ticket loans. Further benefits after 12-months service include travel allowance (London Underground zones 1-2) and professional fees paid.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!  Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2-4 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements.

Deadline: Sunday 9th March 2025

Diversity & Inclusion: This London Borough is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Business Partner, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Housing Accountant, Finance Manager, Business Accountant, Revenue Accountant, Accountant, HRA, Housing Revenue Accountant, Social Care, Housing Finance Business Partner, etc. 

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

Head of Finance – Environment & Neighbourhoods

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team, in this unique and vibrant workplace, nestled in the heart of London!

Salary: £89,736 - £102,699 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Lead Financial Strategy & Drive Transformation

This central London Borough is making finance central to decision-making, ensuring senior leaders have the insight and challenge they need to deliver the best services for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong, committed and dedicated team at a time when your impact will be felt the most. You will have significant exposure to the Council’s members, a very supportive relationship with the senior leadership team and will use your expertise and knowledge to develop the effectiveness of our business partnering arrangements. As Head of Finance, you will lead financial strategy across Environment & Neighbourhoods, providing expert financial advice, ensuring financial sustainability and driving transformation in a complex, high-profile portfolio.

You’ll be joining the team at a pivotal time and be instrumental in supporting the business to embrace the benefits of our new Oracle system, guiding our transition to a new way of working with our services. You will lead a team of Finance Business Partners and play a key role in embedding self-service budget monitoring, allowing services to take greater ownership of their finances while ensuring finance focuses on strategic insight and risk management. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing Strategic Financial Leadership – Oversee financial strategy across Environment & Neighbourhoods, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.

Enabling Informed Decision-Making – Provide expert financial insight to senior leaders, helping them navigate key decisions, complex projects, and transformation initiatives.

Developing Finance Business Partners – Lead and support a team of Finance Business Partners, ensuring they deliver high-quality financial insight and challenge.

Embedding Self-Service Budgeting - Drive a cultural shift towards greater financial ownership, ensuring services have the tools and confidence to manage their budgets effectively.

Supporting Commercial & Procurement Strategy – Work with colleagues in strategic procurement to support exemplary contract management and commercial decision-making, ensuring value for money. Provide financial advice and robust modelling of financial implications, supporting the development of business cases for key projects. 

Overseeing Capital Schemes – Oversee financial management of a significant capital programme, ensuring strategic investment and robust budget control.

Ensuring Financial Integrity & Compliance – Deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure effective monitoring, and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) – Preferably CIPFA, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Proven Leadership Experience – Track record of leading high performing finance teams in a complex organisation, driving transformation and delivering change.

Strategic & Commercial Mindset – Ability to provide expert financial advice that influences decision-making, risk management and service delivery.

Strong Business Partnering Approach – Skilled in working with senior leaders, providing challenge, and ensuring finance is a valued strategic partner. With excellent communication skills, you can explain complex financial concepts in an accessible manner.

Deep Knowledge of Public Sector Finance – Knowledge of key challenges facing local government and experience of leading on budget setting, in-year monitoring and the closure of accounts within a local authority setting. 

Why Join Us?

Influential Leadership Role – As a member of the council’s senior finance management team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping financial strategy for a key service area.

Exciting Transformation Agenda – Lead on embedding self-service budgeting and a data-driven finance function, supporting our Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

Opportunities for Career Growth – Be part of a finance team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Generous Benefits Package including – 31 days annual leave (increasing with long service), Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly and flexible working, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering leave and season ticket loans. Further benefits after 12-months service include travel allowance (London Underground zones 1-2) and professional fees paid.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!  Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2-4 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements.

Deadline: Sunday 9th March 2025

Diversity & Inclusion: This London Borough is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Leadership, CFO, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, Finance Director, Accountant, Business Accountant, Lead Accountant, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Director, Deputy Head of Finance, etc.

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

Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join Mary’s Meals UK. Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will lead the financial accounting, reporting and control activities within Mary’s Meals UK and ensure they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with good practice. You will be responsible for the maintenance of accurate financial records, for the integrity of the accounting system and for compliance with regulatory requirements with regard to accounting records and reporting.

MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK may be required. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide leadership, management and coaching to the Finance team.
• Ensure quality control over the completion and recording of financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Develop, implement and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing system of internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate controls are adhered to in order to manage all financial risks.
• Oversee cash management of several currency bank accounts.
• To be responsible for the provision of weekly financial updates, month end close process and the year-end financial close process.
• Produce Annual Financial Statements in line with Company Law, UK Charity SORP and Auditing requirements, and liaise with external auditors.
• Supply all year end analysis and schedules to the external auditors as required in the Audit Deliverables document and to run the year end audit process.
• Prepare the Quarterly Income and Expenditure Forecast for MMUK for review and approval by Senior Management.
• Prepare the Annual Budget and all related analysis for MMUK for review and approval by Senior Management and the Board.
• Liaise with the Fundraising departments to maintain accurate records of restricted funding, and to provide financial information for grant applications and reports.
• Proactively manage the monthly cash transfer process to facilitate timely and appropriate transfer to Mary’s Meals International.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely production of high-quality monthly Management Accounts.
• Oversee the monthly payroll processes including supply of information to payroll bureaus and authorisation of payment by bureaus.

About you:

• Qualified Accountant, CCAB equivalent.
• Sound and up to date knowledge of UKGAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and UK Charitable Sector reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of general data protection regulations and responsibilities.
• Good demonstrable understanding of the charity sector.
• Experience of managing staff within a Finance department.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with financial software packages, Microsoft Word and Excel are essential. Knowledge of SAGE50 would be an advantage.
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication and training skills.
• Strong team leader, capable of managing a team in a dynamic environment.

Please see the recruitment pack on our website by following the apply instructions on Charity Job.

The Project Finance Officer will be part of an internationally focussed finance team supporting a diverse portfolio of projects, providing financial support and detailed analysis to Project Managers, ensuring project financial information is accurate and available. In addition, supporting the completion of project financial donor reporting and audit preparation

Key Responsibilities

· Project Financial analysis (Budget vs Actuals, Time utilisation, as well as basic compliance) and management to ensure accuracy.

· Support Project budgeting / forecasting process, including project acquisition

· Project Cash flow monitoring

· Generate donor financial reports

· Support project audits with preparation of financial documents, etc.

Key Relationships

· Financial Planning & Analysis

· Financial Control

· Project Managers and project leaders

Skills & Experience

· Experience in an accounting or finance role, with sound knowledge of basic accounting principles.

· Experience/knowledge managing restricted funding.

· Grant Funding management especially desirable

· IT competent, with Intermediate Excel skills (advanced skills welcome).

· Ability to deliver objectives according to established timelines.

· Excellent written & spoken English.

An understanding of basic accounting principles will be needed, while knowledge or experience of dealing with grant project finances (using restricted funding) will benefit you greatly.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

For more information, please apply and forward your CV.

Title:  Head of Finance
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £63,000 per annum
Location: (Remote) based in the UK, Germany or Denmark.
Closing date: 7 March, 2025

As an experienced and qualified Accountant, you will lead and manage Cochrane’s finance functions; developing and implementing strategies, policies and systems to ensure that they are provided in an effective and efficient manner to support the strategic aims and operational activities of the organisation. You will also contribute to Cochrane’s financial sustainability through inputs to fundraising, product & business development and robust financial management.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will lead our small, friendly and dedicated Finance Team, responsible for the effective management and control of the financial function of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This is a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner an array of key non-finance colleagues across the Charity.

Joining our team means becoming part of a mission to enhance global health through reliable, evidence-based practices. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals and partners worldwide to ensure health decisions are informed by the best available data. Our core values — collaboration, relevance, integrity, and quality — guide all our actions. By joining us, you'll contribute to making a significant impact on health outcomes globally.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace.

So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.

Further information

• The deadline to receive your application is 7 March 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
• The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
• Interviews will be held on 20 and 21 March 2025.

A newly-created position in a rapidly expanding organisation.

As Finance & Operations Coordinator you will be a member of the small, supportive Finance and Operations team, working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, Head of Finance and the Operations & Office Manager.

Join us at a pivotal point in our history.

As we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) together with newly-announced funding streams, you will work alongside colleagues across the whole staff team, with responsibility for:

Supporting the Finance team in managing the charity’s finances

• Process purchase ledger invoices, by prompt inputting of invoices onto Xero financial system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and authorised in line with delegated authority
• Prompt processing of transactions

Supporting the setting up of weekly payment run, ensuring all payment information has been processed accurately; prompt invoice administration and timely payments to suppliers

• Processing staff and volunteers’ expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and authorised in line with delegated authority
• Recording gift aided donations on Giveclarity for claim from HMRC

Support the Operations & Office Manager in the day-to-day office operations

• Welcoming visitors to the office
• First point of contact for the Trust’s main telephone line
• Dealing with incoming / outgoing post
• Assisting H&S and housekeeping checks
• Maintaining and overseeing cleanliness and use of the London office, ordering stationery supplies, etc.
• Acting as a point of contact for contractors for regular maintenance visits

Support the External Relations Team

• Providing additional staff resources for key events, including the annual Festival at St Paul’s Cathedral, and Annual General Meeting for the Charity’s supporters

How To Apply
Click on the 'Apply via website' button to apply online. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th March 2025.