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Management Accountant[i] – 14 hours over 2 or 3 days a week (to be agreed)
Salary: £47492 per annum pro-rata based on 35 hours FTE
£18997per annum for 14 hours a week
Location[ii]: The role is primarily home based but attendance at our London office
is required for some days during the year
Who are we?
We are a charity providing free legal advice to women to help them navigate their way through the legal system and inform them of their rights. Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a major part of ensuring that women achieve equality. We also work to influence law and policy and provide training to professionals who work with women.
Job overview
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Rights of Women seeks an experienced Management Accountant who will work proactively with us to provide leadership in the management of our finances, utilising their experience, innovation and best practice to maximise the use of funds to support women who need our essential services.
Rights of Women is primarily funded through grants; therefore, it is essential that the post-holder has experience working within a similar funding environment, with a comprehensive understanding of the associated complexities, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.
This is a new role and provides a great opportunity to develop leadership and management experience, develop new processes and undertake project management.
Due to the nature of the role and requirements which are based within a women-only organisation, this post is open to women only.*
[i] This post is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I) applies
[ii] The role involves working within a women-only organisation and independently attending a women-only building where services are provided to victim-survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Our vision is to achieve equality, justice and safety in the law for all women.

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Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
The role of Finance Manager
The Finance Manager will oversee the finance operations and lead on the preparation of management accounts, budgets, funding requests and internal and external reporting. The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in helping the Board and leadership team understand their performance and their ability to deliver an ambitious growth plan over the next five years. This job presents a great opportunity for someone experienced with charity management accounting and reporting who has a keen eye for detail and process improvement and a desire to be part of a charity that’s only going to get bigger and more influential!
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have significant experience with finance operations, management accounts, reporting and budgeting in a charity or NFP organisation
- Have a sound understanding of accounting practices, policies and Charity SORP
- Have experience supporting with the financial aspects of trust, grant and partnership applications
- Want to work hands-on as part of a small, dynamic team
- Have a passion for our cause, and a desire to advance the work that we do as a charity
The Finance Manager is one of just 3 members of the Finance & Operations team including the COO and the Finance & Administration Officer. We’re looking for someone dynamic and driven who likes to work autonomously, solve problems pragmatically and plan and organise their time effectively.
Location
We have offices in London and Huddersfield which are easily accessible by road or public transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in one of the offices [dependent on your location] is required on an average of 1 day per week. If you are interested in the role but have queries about office-base requirements, please contactus to discuss.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need




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As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Activities and Duties
1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems
- Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
- Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
- Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
- Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
- Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
- Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
- Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.
2. Leadership
- To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
- To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
- Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
- Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
- To deputise for the Director of Finance
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The Project Accountant role will ensure that Wilton Park events remain competitively priced and that all resources are utilised efficiently.
The role will be responsible for ensuring that all events are managed effectively from a financial perspective – including pricing of events, grant applications, regular liaison with the project teams, timesheet management, financial reconciliations of events and post event analysis.
The role will monitor the key performance indicators for Wilton Park to measure against our effectiveness regarding the strategic direction.
The role will ensure that the priorities of the FCDO are met through the accurate allocation of funds from the various funding sources received via FCDO – ODA, grant funding, ISF and new grants available.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ANTRUK is a small UK patient organisation for people impacted by antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our legitimacy to advocate for change, with policy makers and NHS organisations, comes from our research projects, our engagement with patients and their families, and from our direct support of patients through our information service and peer-support activities. In addition to our direct services, we have a fundraising team and a small central services function.
We have an immediate need for a charity accountant, working remotely, for 4 days a month, to oversee our financial processes through to 31st January 2026.
To be successful in the role you will need proven experience in areas covered by the job description so that you can make immediate impact on appointment.
To see more details, please see the Role Description.
Please be aware we will review applications as they are recieved, candidates selected for interview may be invited to interview quickly. If considering applying we advise this is done as soon as possible.
Please note that our website is currently under redevelopment and will be relaunched with a much stronger focus on our role as a Patient Organisation. We are also in the process of re-branding.
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We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Grants Assistant with proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small team. You will have the confidence to work independently, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks as well as contribute more widely to the team’s activities.
You will be hard-working, reliable and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues across both the Charity and with staff across different hospital departments, ensuring that the reputation of the Charity and the Charity Team remains high by always working in a professional manner.
This post provides a key supporting role in the administration of the Charity, and you will provide finance and administrative support to the grant management processes to ensure that applications, approvals and payments are up to date and accurate and comply with charity policy and legislation.
An important aspect of this role will be in supporting the Grants Manager to implement the Charity’s new Grants strategy and deliver a successful grant-funding programme across the Trust, working alongside colleagues to ensure positive outcomes and the wider sharing of good news stories about grant awards.
You will be a point of contact for all grant queries and may need to guide claimants to manage the process, requiring a “helping hand” approach where necessary.
The successful candidate will have experience in an administrative or financial role, which ideally will have involved using online financial systems or databases.
Experience in the charity sector and knowledge of grant award processes would be an advantage.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES
- Processing grants-related payments, working alongside the Grants Manager and other finance teams in the Trust, to investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
- Exporting grant and payment information from the Grants system and assisting with the reconciliation of the grants and the accounts systems as required.
- Maintaining the grants database and other records as necessary, ensuring systems are kept up to date and correspondence for grant applicants and suppliers are filed and stored in accordance with appropriate Data Protection requirements.
- Assisting in the processing, monitoring and follow-up of charity grants, including corresponding with grant applicants to obtain appropriate information to support the grant making process.
- Produce monitoring reports for the Senior Management Team and Grants Manager.
- Provide support and guidance to NUH staff and to the Charity’s fund advisors, offering advice on appropriate charitable funds expenditure in line with Charity Guidelines and the Charity Commission’s donor intent guidelines and legislation.
- Liaison with hospital staff and charity fundraisers in relation to donor intent, including assisting with the fulfilment of Charity Grants and procurement of small items.
- Be the first point of contact for small grants, participating in Trust engagement and providing support to applicants and grantees as required. Deputising with the administration of the grant applications and awards process in the absence of the Grants Manager.
- Undertake other work in support of the Charity’s objectives and any other duties identified by the Charity Executives and/or Grants Manager.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Providing effective day to day administrative support covering the Charity phone line and jointly monitor the Charity Grants inbox ensuring all emails are answered or distributed as required.
- Providing cover arrangements in relation to general charity administration including opening post, ordering stationery, credit card purchasers, receiving and counting donations (cheque and cash) from staff and other donors in accordance with charity procedure.
- Meet and greet donors and visitors as required, and ensuring that a customer-focused approach is adopted at all times to maximise the opportunities of encouraging donor giving.
- Assisting new members of staff and providing absence cover for other Finance team members as agreed from time-to-time.
- Participating in external and internal annual audits as required.
- Working within legal and charity guidelines.
- Participating in and contributing to own Personal Development Review.
- To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required.
If you would like to chat more about the role, please contact Lisa Halsall at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
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Role Context and purpose
Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster support; ensuring delivery of safe and high-quality services. Gaddum acts as an administrator for smaller trusts and charities, who do not have internal finance teams, and this role will act as the key point of contact for those trusts in delivering financial support. In addition to this, Gaddum also redistributes grant funding – this role is to act as the Finance lead for the financial management of the funding.
The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the finance team and work alongside another Finance Assistant responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable. This is a 28 hours per week role, working flexibly to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Trust Funds
• Key point of contact for trusts
• Administration of trust fund applications against agreed policies between Gaddum and the associated trusts
• Coordination and administration of trust meetings on behalf of the organisation and trusts
• Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant written and financial records, pertaining to the administration of the trust funds
• Respond to enquiries and requests by phone, email and in person as required
• To assist with collating and inputting of data, e.g. accounts for reporting periods
• To liaise with referring organisations, referrers and beneficiaries where necessary during the day-to-day administration of trust funds
Grant Funding
• Working with the existing Grant Coordinator in ensuring the regular invoicing of grant funding
• Accurate and timely processing and payment of this funding to organisations within the region
• Maintaining accurate financial information for statutory reporting
• Finance contact for all grant related enquiries
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• To support the Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable & Receivable) in periods of absence
• To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
• Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
• Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
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My client is a UK health charity that works to transform care and patient experience; from small but impactful initiatives through to funding pioneering technology. With an investment portfolio of £150 million, their income is generated through property management as well as a traditional fundraising approach.
The finance function has recently been transitioned from being fully outsourced to an in-house operation. With new people, processes and systems bedding in, they are looking for interim support to assist with year end delivery and process review.
Key deliverables:
Support the Director of Finance with the production of their year end accounts including fixed asset register, investment schedules and grant disclosures.
Completion of all outstanding reconciliation work.
Assist with the documenting and refining of finance processes to ensure a structure monthly close and reporting cycle.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant with a track record of preparing accounts to Charity SORP (audit or internal accounting). Previous experience of dealing with property income would be an advantage, although not essential. You will however combine technical excellent with a collaborative, hands on approach, willing to get involved and solve problems.
With flexible office working practices, this role is offered on a hybrid basis with 2 days a week in their London office.
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About Us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.
Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.
Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.
Read more about our mission and values at our website
About You
The Central Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting the Central Operations Manager with administrative support for the Society, which includes finance administration, membership and grants administration and journal sales processing. There is also a requirement for the postholder to support with some facilities management and office support activities.
The postholder will contribute to and support the Central Operations Manager and the Chief Operations Officer in the delivery of all of the Trustee Board’s strategic objectives and particularly in relation to long-term sustainability by maximising cost savings and efficiencies.
Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy, and there is a requirement for the post holder to be in the office 3 days a week.
For more information about the Society, please visit our website.
Our generous benefits package includes;
- Flexible working hours
- Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
- 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
- Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
- Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £50 contribution towards eye care
To Apply
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom, however, we are not able to sponsor visas. You will be asked to confirm your eligibility before being shortlisted.
Closing date: 25th April 2025.
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.
The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation, one of the UK's largest charitable trusts, to recruit a temporary Senior Finance Administrator to support their grant administration process.
This is a full time role, starting as soon as possible and running for 2 months in the first instance. You will be required on site in Victoria 3 days per week (Tuesday - Thursday), and the remainder remote. Note that for the initial induction period, you will be required on site 5 days per week.
In this role, you will execute grant payments and the correct recording of grant financial information on their accounting software. You will also work as part of the Finance Payments Team to execute payments, perform reconciliations, and other controls.
A core responsibility of this role is processing international payments to Africa, so experience in this is essential. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Athena would be preferable, but knowledge of similar software will be considered.
Other duties will include maintenance of filing and accurate record keeping, supporting the ongoing development of the finance systems and ad hoc projects, and working proactively with the finance team to support and improve a general provision of support to the trust.
This post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice in order to be considered.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please be sure to submit your details as soon as possible.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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- Key leadership role within the senior management team
- Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction
About Our Client
Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives
Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change.
Job Description
The Head of Management Accounting will:
- Lead financial management and reporting for Districts/Departments, ensuring timely and accurate financial information for the Senior Command Team and Business Executive Leaders including revenue, grants, and capital income/expenditure.
- Produce and monitor budgets in line with Force timetables, providing assurance to the Senior Command Team and Business Executive Leaders on financial integrity.
- Strategic lead on the delivery of financial management, financial reporting and financial advice to the Districts/Departments budget holders and providing financial information to Senior Command Team and aligning financial decisions with the Force's goals and addressing financial risks.
- Responsible for all aspects of producing accurate and timely financial information for budget monitoring and budget setting in line with the Force's periodic timetable. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Chief Finance Officer to provide assurance to the to the Senior Command Team regarding the integrity of the Finance's finance position
- Driving efficiency's across with the team through ensuring that the line management responsibility model based on one to four/five ratio is fully embedded within the Finance Officers.
- Drive efficiency's by embedding a 1:4/5 line management ratio within Finance Officers, standardising procedures, and reducing reporting variability.
- Lead annual budget planning, working with senior leaders to ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
- Challenge and support senior leaders to improve financial plans and achieve value for money.
- Implement performance frameworks, reviewing KPIs, and driving continuous improvement across the finance team.
- Manage the Management Accounting Team and Capital Accountant, prioritising tasks and fostering staff development.
- Promote teamwork and strong communication within the Finance team and with the Financial Accounting Team.
- Develop financial training for staff and senior leaders, improving financial literacy across the Force.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial management policies, procedures, and internal audit processes.
- Provide strategic financial support for key meetings, financial statements, and HMICFRS inspections.
- Oversee financial management of Grants, ensuring compliance with procedures and financial instructions.
- Lead bench-marking and networking to report financial data and identify efficiency's.
- Support financial management systems development, acting as the SME for the Oracle ERP system.
- Deputise for the Head of Finance on specialism areas and other duties as required.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Head of Management Accounting will be/have:
- Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant.
- Significant experience in management accounting and strategic financial planning and working with a finance business partnering model to deliver the outcomes.
- Up to date with current accounting issues.
- Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
- Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and provide insightful financial advice.
- Strong commercial acumen with the desire to help drive business performance and show the wider business how finance can add value on a day-to-day basis.
- Experience of advising, challenging, and negotiating with senior officers, managers, and budget holders in a confident manner.
- Ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques to successfully negotiate,collaborate or effect change in relation to matters of a specialist / technical nature.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building robust working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior officers, managers, and budget holders.
- Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with extensive experience of large, complex ERP systems.
- Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation.
- Excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving.
- Experience of leading and managing a team of professional staff in a highly pressurised environment.
- Ability to contribute to financial governance, compliance, scrutiny matters.
What's on Offer
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme (16% Employer Contribution)
- Generous annual leave allowance
- A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
- A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
- Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
- Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
- Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
- Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
- Membership to the Sports and Social Club
- Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
Applications close on Monday, 5th May; however, we encourage early submissions as we may close the application process sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.
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CHARITY FOUNDATION MANAGER REQUIRED
James Marshall Foundation (JMF) is a long-established local charity. Its mission is to support financially disadvantaged young people aged 4 to 24 years old living in Harpenden, Wheathampstead, Kimpton, Redbourn, Flamstead or Markyate by awarding individual grants for education and career development opportunities.
In 2024, JMF awarded over 850 individual grants totalling £200,000.
We are seeking a dedicated Foundation Manager to oversee the operational and strategic management of the James Marshall Foundation.
The JMF has an endowment and as such, our focus is on the effective distribution of funds to support our objectives and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the charity.
The Foundation Manager is responsible for, amongst other things, managing the grant process, overseeing financial stewardship (including in respect of the foundation’s properties), supporting the trustees, fulfilling compliance and reporting obligations, and maintaining the visibility of JMF with local schools and other relevant bodies. The Foundation Manager will manage a team of 3 part-time Foundation Associates.
The role is based in our office in Harpenden, with the expectation of hours being 28–30 hours a week on a minimum of 4 days. Attendance at some evening meetings will be required.
Salary: £45–50,000 FTE
We are looking for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Financial experience and excellent communication skills essential.
Closing date for applications: 0900 Tuesday 6th May 2025
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Our client is committed to transforming lives of children and young people by creating opportunities to learn, grow, and develop through Education. The organisation is an independent funder and our income is generated from our endowment which consists of both significant property holdings and financial investments, therefore we do not fund raise, the organisation has distributed over £298 million in grants to a range of organisations that seek to promote the life chances of children and young people through Education, with around £15 million in grants distributed each year. The charity gives grants to benefit children and young up to the age of 25 (or up to 30 for younger people with special educational needs and/or disabilities) who live within nine Boroughs in West, Central and North London.
We are delighted to be working with the charity to recruit a permanent Financial Controller to join its established team based in conveniently located offices in Central London.
The role:
Reporting directly to the COO, the Financial Controller will ensure the provision of consistent, robust financial advice to the charity as a whole. This person will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance and financial operations, ensuring these are compliant with statutory requirements and appropriate and effective financial controls are in place. They will also maintain a financial planning framework that will facilitate the delivery of the charity's financial strategy. This will involve managing one direct report, overseeing all financial reporting and tax compliance, preparing the charity’s management accounts and the end of year accounts for approval and sign off by the Trustees. In addition, the role will be responsible for managing an annual financial audit process preparing the annual budgets in advance for SLT sign off and providing sound financial advice across all of these areas.
This person will also manage all external relationships with banks, financial institutions, property Investors and auditors wherever Finance is the main issue being dealt with. This person will also oversee all Grants related financial transactions in close collaboration with the Grants department.
The person:
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and will be able to provide excellent financial management and reporting for the Charity. They will be confident working with different internal stakeholders and external professional advisors and will be capable of considering their different requirements and priorities in a knowledgeable way. This person will have excellent attention to detail and will be highly organised and a strong communicator across a wide range of audiences. Educated to Degree level or the equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA), this person will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication and will be up to date on all MS Office packages and financial software including SAGE being essential.
Candidates with prior experience of working with endowed Trusts, Foundations or Charities or who have worked in Charities that have income derived from a permanent endowment (either partially or totally), will be of particular interest, so please draw attention to this when applying.
This person will have demonstrated substantial financial management experience at a senior level in the Charity or Not-for-Profit sectors, with extensive knowledge of UK Charity Accounting Standards (SORP, Charity Commission compliance and VAT). Also experienced in strategic financial planning, preparing complex financial statements, budgeting and cashflow forecasting, and have good knowledge of financial planning in a Funder or Grant-Maker setting. As our income is generated from our endowment which consists of both significant property holdings and financial investments a substantial experience of managing income and cashflow from property and investments is essential.
This role represents a wonderful opportunity to become a key part of a long established and successful charity, which has outstanding roots and a lasting positive legacy in the local communities in Central and Greater London it serves.
The organisation encourage applications from under-represented groups which reflect the diversity of the Charity’s Beneficial Area and the young people we seek to support. This includes Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
First Round Interviews: 12th May 2025
Second Round Interview: 19th May 2025
We’re looking for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial planning and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring smooth financial operations and regulatory compliance for the organisation. Healthwatch Islington is a small, but effective and friendly team. More information about the role can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
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Firstly, thanks for your interest in this post. We hope you see a role for you here at Age UK Lambeth.
This is an exciting time for us and Age UK Lambeth. We have just been awarded a contract to deliver Preventative Services in Lambeth for five years with a possibility for an extension for two years. As well as holding a contract with them for delivery of the Adult Social Care Front Door service.
We are looking for a Finance Manager with experience in contract negotiation to join our Senior Management Team (SMT) for two days a week. We have a track record in successful grant applications and are looking to generate income from the delivery of services.
We want to find someone who can use their financial and analytical skills to support our SMT in growing our Charity to support residents in Lambeth. The postholder will be supported by our Finance Officer in delivering our finance operations.
If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please feel free to contact me by m email.
We hope that you find this post an exciting prospect for you and look forward to receiving your application.
I wish you well in your application
Paul Coles
Chief Executive
1) On your cover letter, highlight how your experience and skills match the JD and why would you like to work for Age UK Lambeth.
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