Financial Accountant Jobs

Are you looking for a role where your skills and passion can truly make an impact? This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy to ensure long-term resilience, manage the finance team, deliver a high standard of financial governance, and provide effective support for our parishes. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to the Bishop, Trustees, and diocesan leaders. You will oversee financial governance, treasury and investment management, risk assessment, and IT strategy, ensuring financial prudence while supporting the mission of the Church.

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in complex organisations and, ideally, knowledge of the charity or not for profit sector. The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a track record of excellent attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences. A commitment to teamwork and supporting parishes is essential.

An understanding of Catholic Church teachings and values is crucial, as you will play a key role in aligning financial decisions with pastoral priorities.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Job Purpose

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic financial leadership and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Diocese. This role encompasses treasury management, investment strategy, risk management, IT oversight, and long-term financial planning. It also involves leading and developing a resilient and professional finance team.

The Director of Finance must balance financial prudence with pastoral priorities, fostering trust with clergy, lay leaders, and stakeholders while driving financial and operational efficiencies.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Bishop
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Diocesan Trustees and Committees (Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Investment  Committee)
• Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Vicariate Leaders
• Parish Priests, Employees & Finance Committees
• Diocesan Finance Team

External:

• Parishioners & Donors
• Investment Advisors & Fund Managers
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• External Auditors
• Regulatory Bodies (UK Charity Commission, Guernsey Registry, Jersey Charity Commission, HMRC)
• Diocesan Schools Office & School/Academy Leaders
• Legal Advisors
• Suppliers & Contractors

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement a financial strategy aligned with the Diocese’s mission and long-term objectives.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Canon Law, UK financial regulations, and charity law across all jurisdictions.
• Advise the Bishop, COO, Trustees, and key leaders on all aspects of financial management.
• Attend senior board and committee meetings presenting clear and insightful financial reports.

Treasury & Investment Management

• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and financial sustainability.
• Lead on investment strategy, working with the Investment Committee and external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns.
• Regularly review Restricted and Designated Funds to ensure compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures for such funds.

Leadership of the Finance Team

• Provide strong leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor finance staff, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed.
• Ensure the efficient operation of financial systems, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Promote collaboration across diocesan departments, ensuring effective financial stewardship at all levels.

Financial Oversight, Risk Management & Investigations

• Oversee fraud risk management, implementing robust controls to identify, prevent, and address financial irregularities, particularly in parish accounts.
• Develop and maintain a Financial Risk Register, identifying and mitigating key risks across the Diocese, including fraud, liquidity, compliance, and operational risks.
• Regularly review and update the Risk Register, ensuring risks are assessed, mitigated, and reported to senior leadership and trustees.
• Establish and implement risk management strategies, embedding a culture of financial accountability across the Diocese.
• Provide audit support and financial guidance to parishes, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with diocesan strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
• Develop and maintain long-term financial forecasts, assessing future income, expenditure, and funding requirements.
• Lead and manage complex financial investigations, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance.

Financial Planning & Parish Support

• Provide strategic financial support to parishes, schools, and diocesan agencies, helping them develop long-term sustainability plans.
• Offer guidance on budgeting, financial controls, and fundraising strategies.
• Develop and implement financial training for clergy and parish finance teams to improve financial literacy and compliance.
• Operational & IT Leadership
• Lead the IT strategy, ensuring digital transformation aligns with financial and operational objectives.
• Work with IT providers to ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and technology governance.
• Embed and oversee financial systems and processes, driving efficiency through modern financial software and automation.

 Payroll

• Lead the payroll function working closely with the HR manager to deliver a reliable and accurate service for employees. This will include the effective use of the designated payroll IT system.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, charity law, and internal policies across all jurisdictions.
• Delivery of the Financial Annual Report and Accounts to agreed timescales.
• Develop and update key policies and procedures to ensure financial governance and accountability.
• Work closely with Trustees, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and good governance.
• Implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard diocesan assets and mitigate risks.
• Develop a standard suite of financial reports to enable informed strategic and operational decision-making for the Board of Trustees and senior leaders.
• Timely production of monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Bishop, clergy, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to both finance professionals and non-experts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial decisions support the Diocese’s mission.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by line manager.

Director of Finance - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Degree-level education (or equivalent professional qualification/experience).
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive financial leadership experience, ideally within charities, faith-based organisations, or complex institutions.
• Proven expertise in treasury and investment management, with experience in ethical investment strategies.
• Strong IT acumen, with experience in financial systems, digital transformation, and IT governance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage clergy, Trustees, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver complex financial information in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports and strategic documents.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings, values, and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance financial discipline with pastoral priorities.
• A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Canon Law, charity governance, and ecclesiastical structures.
• Experience working in a faith-based or mission-driven organisation.

Additional information

This role will be working 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 per annum.

Based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA, with regular travel across the Diocese to parishes and diocesan meetings, including the Channel Islands which may require overnight stays. Please note, for this role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required.

Employee Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Life Assurance and Employee Wellbeing.

Contributory pension scheme with Scottish Widows.

Free Parking is available onsite.

Interview Details

The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th April 2025, at 5.00pm.

First stage interviews via Teams will take place on Tuesday 6th May 2025 and second stage in person interviews will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025.​

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

The Partnership Brokers Association’s (PBA) vision is of a world where humanity flourishes in fair societies and vibrant ecosystems because people collaborate bravely across boundaries in the spirit of partnerships - Transforming the Field of Partnering Practice.
We are an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships. 

Role overview
PBA is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Financial Adviser to oversee its financial matters. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and guidance on financial operations, ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising the Board of Directors on the financial implications of strategic decisions, ensuring that all actions align with the PBA’s financial objectives.
• Offering impartial, clear, and sound financial counsel to the Board and the Stewardship Team, fostering confidence and supporting decision-making processes.
• Acting with integrity, independence, and professionalism at all times, safeguarding the company’s financial interests and maintaining a strong ethical stance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and the ability to provide strategic financial insights while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accountability.

Key Responsibilities
As part of the PBA Finance Team and leading the team, the Financial Advisor plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health of PBA, offering strategic advice, ensuring compliance, and overseeing day-to-day financial operations. The Financial Advisor works closely with PBA’s Accounts administrator.
Key responsibilities are:

• Work with the core team on the annual Business Planning process and help devise and produce the annual Budget.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of the Approval and circulation of monthly /quarterly financial and management accounts, including a brief narrative report.
• Offer high level advice and guidance in support of and to help achieve the targets set out in the Business Plan.
• Act as one Authorised Signatory on all bank accounts and manage relationships with external financial institutions and banking partners.
• Oversee and liaise with auditors for the annual audit and other matters as required from time to time.
• Ensure VAT compliance and reporting.
• Be familiar with the cover afforded by all insurance policies and provide information on matters that may affect cover. Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place and up to date.
• Ensure timely payment of all taxes.
• Ensure all accounting policies are compliant with current accounting practices.
• Keep updated on all legislation that applies to the company and advise the core team and Board of Directors as appropriate.
• Maintain and update the company’s Statutory Register.
• Annual filing of Annual Return and audited accounts and updating Companies House for directors’ appointments and resignations via auditors and company secretarial advisors.
• Manage the annual Declaration of Interest process.
• Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance best practices, while developing and implementing effective risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.

Profile
The role may be particularly well-suited for a seasoned finance professional who is looking to apply their skills and experience in a meaningful way outside of a traditional full-time career path. This could include individuals who are semi-retired, transitioning out of the corporate sector, or those seeking to contribute their expertise to a purpose-driven organization. The role is modestly compensated and may appeal to candidates interested in longer-term engagement in a supportive and values-based environment.

Skills & experience – essential

• Professionally qualified with working knowledge of UK accounting and company law.
• Demonstrable senior financial management experience and competence, ideally with a background in both not for profit and business environments.
• Demonstrable understanding of not-for-profit organisation dynamics.
• Experience of working with Boards and high calibre leadership.
• Ability to think strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team.
• Ability to blend strategic thinking with enthusiasm for detail and analytical curiosity. Commitment: Required to attend Board and other meetings (usually online due to the geographically dispersed nature of PBA).

Motivation:

• Enthusiasm for the work of the PBA and its mission.
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Enthusiasm for team working.

Terms and Conditions

• Consultant contract.
• Up to the equivalent of 30 days per annum (7.5 hours per day).
• £350-£400 per day to be invoiced quarterly.
• Location: home-based, preferably in the UK.
• Requires a degree of flexibility on availability.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories.  FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 
For more than 70 years  FIGO has been dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. In collaboration with the world’s leading health and human rights organisations, including the World Health Organisation, we pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

Ideally an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant; you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner with an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company. 

We offer a competitive range of staff benefits including a hybrid and flexible working environment. Applicants should note that we do expect all staff to be in our Waterloo office at least two days a week.  

Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other.

Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.

You

Are you an experienced Chartered Financial Accountant, with experience working in Financial Operations (FinOps) within international charities? Are you looking for a role that gives you the autonomy to shape and develop the FinOps function, with a view to progressing to the Head of Finance & Operations in the medium term?

We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for someone to take a strategic, long-term approach to developing our FinOps capabilities, further developing an increasingly professionalised function. We are a growing organisation and will be further expanding internationally over the strategy period.

If your application is successful, you will form part of a growing peer group of managers as the organisation’s recent successes means it grows, professionalises and increases its focus on impact.

How we’ll do things

Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law.

If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact our switchboard.

Please apply by sending a CV (no more than two A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.

We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.

The deadline for applications is midday on 1st April. We will hold first interviews on the 4th April remotely, with Josh Hill, Chief Research & Operations Officer, and Sho Nair, Director of Fundraising & Engagement. We will hold second interviews on the 15th April, in person, with Josh Hill and Amy Jankiewicz, Chief Executive.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Starting at £45-50,000, negotiable within this range

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our flexible working policy

Location: Home-based in the UK or internationally, with occasional travel and access to our London office space

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.

Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.

Join Magic Breakfast – Interim Senior Accountant

Salary: £50,500
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Flexible working available)
Contract Length: 7-9 months (Starting ASAP)
Location: Flexible (Home-based, London office, or hybrid with some travel across England & Scotland)

Magic Breakfast is seeking an Interim  Accountant to support its financial operations and help drive its mission to end child morning hunger. The charity provides over 300,000 children across the UK with a nutritious breakfast every school day, ensuring that hunger does not become a barrier to learning.

About the Role

The Interim Accountant will oversee key financial processes such as month-end reporting, VAT returns, payroll, and financial planning for FY25/26. They will play a crucial role in managing restricted funds, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and manage the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Oversee the timely submission of VAT returns and pension liabilities
• Support financial planning and ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Manage restricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor requirements
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and charity sector best practices

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• A part-qualified or degree in Accounting (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Strong experience in financial planning, month-end close, and restricted fund management
• In-depth knowledge of Charities SORP and financial regulations in the non-profit sector
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Why Magic Breakfast?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children. The role offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to a mission that removes hunger as a barrier to education.

Magic Breakfast is committed to diversity and inclusion.

What next?

Magic Breakfast is happy to partner withAllen Lane. Please apply with CV to discuss the vacancy further. L

£54,285 - £60,585 (National) + £5,000 Accountancy Allowance with qualification

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours.  We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.  We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the GPA’s technical IFRS16 accounting calculations, performing accurate and technically correct IFRS16 calculations for all relevant lease events, undertaking verifications, validations and checks
• Monthly reporting of IFRS16 financial performance, risks and opportunities
• Produce key information to support annual budgets and monthly forecasts for IFRS16. This will form part of SR bidding and Estimates, submissions to Cabinet Office & HMT. Respond to queries arising
• Support systems improvements behind IFRS16 accounting including accounting ledgers for IFRS16 transactions. Working with GPA’s outsourced Property Partner and supporting the development of accounting systems to ensure that IFRS16 accounting is accurate
• As required, supporting the production of GPA business cases/investment appraisals and ensuring that IFRS16 calculations are accurate
• Business partnering across GPA Directorates to ensure that IFRS16 impacts are understood and incorporated into all decision making
• Providing IFRS16 advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders across GPA. Supporting IFRS16 training across GPA Finance. Working towards becoming a subject matter expert on the application and reporting of IFRS16.

Key Skills & Experience 

• A technically strong, confident qualified accountant
• It would be preferable to have experience of IFRS16 technical accounting, particularly in its application to property leases (as both landlord and tenant) - if no prior experience, then the candidate must have a technical aptitude and be prepared to work towards become an expert on IFRS16
• A commercially astute finance professional, capable of translating technical accounting requirements into language that will inform, advise, influence and inspire confidence in financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A self-starter, comfortable with change and with the drive-to-drive continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience in a challenging and complex environment
• Good communication, networking and negotiation skills, capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance professionals
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Greenhouse Sports is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Management Accountant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role following an exciting period of change. Their mission is to deliver intensive sports coaching and mentoring to help develop young people from disadvantaged communities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team by preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budget holder reports, and statutory accounts. They will also contribute to finance projects, including the development of new budget holder reporting and process improvements.

The organisation:

Greenhouse Sports is an organisation dedicated to providing sports coaching and mentoring to young people impacted by poverty. Since its foundation in 2002, Greenhouse Sports has continually expanded its reach, fuelled by the support of donors and partners who believe in the value of creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Their approach combines sports coaching with mentoring, giving young people the life skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives and act as a positive social influence both at school and beyond.

As Greenhouse continues to grow, it remains committed to its mission of providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of youth development, the organization helps young people unlock their potential and prepares them for a better future.

The key duties of the Management Accountant will be as follows:

• Complete the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Play a key role in the production of the statutory accounts including notes and reconciliations.
• Own the preparation of the newly created budget holder reports ensuring that reporting is complete and accurate.
• Monitor actual spending vs budget by providing a variance analysis for monthly budget holder reports.
• Extract relevant data from Xledger and prepare reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Work with a continuous improvement mindset to identify efficiencies in existing processes.
• Support other members of the finance team when required to complete tasks.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised professional qualification or be part qualified with relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience of having worked in a management accounts capacity.
• Ideally, working knowledge of Charity SORP, but candidates without this are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• An enthusiastic and confident personality, with a key eye for detail.

Please note that for candidates with the right experience, Greenhouse Sports are open to considering applicants who want to explore this role on a part-time basis.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 13^th April, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 21^st April. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV ASAP to make sure you don’t miss out.

Goodman Masson are partnered with Galop to recruit for their new Financial Controller. Galop are the UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. Founded in 1982, they have been championing the needs and safety of the LGBT+ community for nearly 40 years.

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. They specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. Galop are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of their community are at the centre of what they do.

As the Financial Controller, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and report into the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead a small team and manage the relationship with their existing outsourced finance team, payroll provider and auditors to deliver high quality professional finance services to the charity.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Annual budget setting for the organisation
• Leading the end-to-end year end process including preparing the statutory accounts and annual report
• Finance business partnering with other teams and senior managers to support them improve their understanding of their department's financials
• Deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities and influence decision-making
• Developing, implementing, and improving financial policies
• Leading the financial analysis and reporting for the organisation, and supporting funding applications
• Managing and developing a Finance Officer

Essentials:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Strong charity sector experience
• Good knowledge of restricted vs unrestricted funding

Salary is circa£60,000 + Benefits. London based with hybrid working on offer.

Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

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.

• Management Accountant
• London/Flexible hybrid - 1 day per week in the office
• £50,000
• P/Q or Finalist considered

We are working with a leading University who are boldly diversifying their income and rapidly expanding their portfolio. They have quadrupled in size over the last 4 years and enviably go from strength to strength - no mean feat in the current HE climate.

The purpose of the role is to manage all aspects of the monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes for your own portfolio of budget holder. This role offers a really diverse mix of work across academics, income generation and academic support services.

Summary of key responsibilities:

• Be a critical friend and Finance Business Partner budget holders through monthly budget review, forecast, annual budget and year-end processes
• Partner budget holders in setting up new initiatives such as new courses, staff recruitment, research grants etc
• Complete month end cycle, from month close to budget holders meetings and commentaries for own area, assisting the Senior Management Accountant where needed
• Assist with external reporting requirements as needed
• Work with non-Finance teams on financial tasks and projects such as capital projects, course development, cost modelling and long-term financial planning

In order to be successful we are looking for;

• Actively studying or formally qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• Able to lead on detailed management accounts, including monthly reports, forecasts and budgets
• Excellent communication skills, confidence to partner with budget holders at all levels, challenging and training them accordingly
• Proven agility of mind, solving issues in a fast-moving environment
• Ideally you will already be working in a University however, we welcome applications from the wider charity/NfP, public sector

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

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

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

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

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

Additional benefits

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

CIfA’s policy on equal opportunities

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

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

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

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

An exciting position has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join an excellent charity based in Central London.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will play a key role in providing financial insights, reporting, and analysis to senior managers and teams. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of financial information and help drive automation and efficiency within the finance function while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Prepare quarterly management accounts for the Treasurer within agreed timeframes.
• Oversee annual budget setting process, coordinating with other internal stakeholders, and to present the budget to the Treasurer within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare yearend schedules and other information within agreed timescales for Head of Finance to review.
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate responses to any requests received.
• Process all financial transactions within IRIS Financials accounts to trial balance and perform reconciliation of all control accounts, investments, and bank accounts monthly.
• Provide accounting services to other specialist societies as set out within service level agreements.
• Prepare quarterly invoices to specialist societies as set out within service level agreements and schedule of income received on behalf of societies for approval by management to pay over to the societies.
• Provide high quality and effective financial reporting, support and assistance to the Head of Finance and other senior managers as required.
• Under the guidance of the Head of Finance, monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures.
• Reconcile daily credit card receipts recorded with the organisation's CRM software to bank receipts and ensure that income is accurately posted within IRIS Financials accounts in a timely basis.
• Record donations and any sundry receipts received into IRIS Financials accounts.
• Upload bank statements into IRIS Financials accounts and reconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis and ensure all transactions are cleared in a timely basis.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for sign off by Head of Finance.
• Ensure month end balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for prepayments, deferred income, specialist societies’ bank and credit accounts monthly.
• Process Improvement: support automation initiatives and implement more efficient financial procedures.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/AAT)
• Experience working in a Charity environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting software (IRIS Financials preferred).
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive in problem-solving.

Agency Reference Number: J87012

Location: Central London

Role type: 12-month fixed term contract

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office (more frequent office-based working during probationary period)

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum + excellent company benefits

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

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

About Tree Aid:  

Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.  

About the role:  

The Group Finance Officer plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial records and internal controls within a growing international development charity. Based in Bristol, you will work closely with overseas teams across the Sahel to maintain robust financial management, support the development of financial systems, and enhance reporting and procedures. Your expertise will contribute to strengthening financial oversight and efficiency, enabling the organisation to deliver transformational change for vulnerable communities living on the front lines of the climate crisis.

Main duties:  

Working within the Finance team, the Group Finance Officer’s role will include working continuously as part of a large, dynamic team to: 

• Provide ongoing financial support to all overseas teams expanding across the Sahel, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Ghana, Ethiopia & Senegal. 

• Ensure continuing integrity of Tree Aid’s financial records and internal controls. 

• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems, reports and procedures. 

• Conducting Internal Audits of our overseas offices. 

Key Requirements:  

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) 

• Working (or considering working) towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA. 

• Strong Excel skills 

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to report and monitor financial data 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to build effective relationships across teams and cultures 

Desirable:  

• Basic French (or willing to learn) 

• Experience in international development 

• Experience analysing and preparing budgets 

• Experience producing or review bank and balance sheet reconciliations 

Benefits:  

Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:  

• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)  

• 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days  

• Flexible, hybrid working  

• Quarterly social events  

• Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa  

Group Finance Director

This exciting international charity are seeking a qualified accountant with charity experience to join as their Group Finance Director.

Position: Group Finance Director

Location: UK-based Remote – will require international travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: up to £80,000 depending on experience

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (applications will not be reviewed until the closing date has passed)

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join this international charity, as we expand operations and implement best financial practices. The role presents an opportunity to lead, mentor, and drive financial excellence in a dynamic international setting. As Group Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), ensuring financial strategy, governance, and compliance align with the organisation’s mission.

The role requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to manage a dispersed finance team while navigating the complexities of both charity and commercial financial management across different jurisdictions. International travel will be required to work with in-country teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy and vision, contributing to strategic decision-making at the senior level.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to UK Charities SORP FRS 102 and international financial regulations.
• Develop and implement financial systems, controls, and processes across multiple global entities.
• Manage annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and programme budgets.
• Prepare group consolidated reports, including balance sheets, donor spend tracking, and statutory accounts.
• Lead the audit process and ensure strong financial governance across the organisation.
• Work closely with country finance teams in a matrix structure, to build capacity and ensure best practices.
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies for risk management.
• Support grant and funding management, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

About You

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader who can balance big-picture financial planning with the operational needs of a growing international charity. You should have excellent financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage finances in a complex, multi-currency, multi-entity environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Proven finance leadership experience in a complex international organisation, ideally in the INGO sector.
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency financial operations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK Charity SORP FRS 102.
• Experience with donor reporting, grant management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing dispersed international finance teams.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Desirable:

• Experience working in one of the organisation’s key regions (Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, the Levant).
• Experience leading finance teams remotely.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria, in a single document.

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and revitalise traditions in regions where cultural heritage is endangered, while connecting people through heritage.

A fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, we employ over 400 international and local staff worldwide. Our work spans cultural heritage, economic development, and education.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Group Financial Controller, Finance Director, International Finance Director, Director of Finance, Chief Finance Officer, Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CFO, NGO Finance Lead, Etc…

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

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

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

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

The role & why it matters:

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

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

Key Details:

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

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

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Key Responsibilities:

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

What we’re looking for:

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

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