Finance Manager and Company Secretary

Finance Manager and Company Secretary

Salary: £50,000 per year FTE (pro rata)
6-Months Fixed Term Contract
Part-time (3 days per week)
Remote (home-based) with flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK
 

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a passion for the charity sector?

Charity People are delighted to be working with a small but impactful charity that focuses on advocating for sustainable food systems, promoting responsible land use, and supporting the vitality of rural areas. They bring together diverse voices to shape policy and drive change that benefits both people and the environment.

We are looking for a Finance Manager and Company Secretary to manage all financial operations and ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory obligations for this charity. You will play a critical role in supporting our mission and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Trustees, and Board members. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a national charity that influences positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and monitor the charity's financial budgets and cash flow forecasts in collaboration with the CEO and project leads.
• Deliver monthly management accounts on time and work with management to ensure financial oversight.
• Present quarterly financial reports to the Audit & Risk Committee and attend Board meetings.
• Manage outsourced bookkeeping, accountancy, and payroll administration, ensuring the accuracy of financial records using Xero.
• Work with the charity's external accountant to prepare statutory annual accounts.
• Assist in drafting the Annual Report and liaise with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Ensure financial policies and controls are in place and act on feedback from auditors to improve processes.
• Monitor and update the charity's risk register and ensure compliance with legal, accounting, tax, and charity regulations.
• Fulfil Company Secretary duties, ensuring statutory accounts are filed with Companies House and the Charity Commission on time.

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong accounting experience, including charity statutory accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (ideally Xero), with strong Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable experience in producing management accounts, interpreting financial data for both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Experience of managing external audits and collaborating with auditors.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a virtual team, with excellent self-direction and initiative.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of charity governance and compliance requirements.
• An interest in areas such as sustainability, social justice, or rural affairs.
• Experience managing external accountancy service providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable working remotely, enjoys taking on a broad range of responsibilities, and is passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity and are immediately available, please send your CV as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and are looking to interview virtually on 22nd and 23rd October.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.