Finance Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Supervise and process day-to-day financial operations, including accurate recording, allocation, coding, reconciliations, and documentation of all transactions
• Work closely with external bookkeepers and accountants to ensure accurate monthly reconciliations, support VAT returns preparation, and address financial queries
• Produce regular management accounts on an accrual basis to support internal decision-making and provide financial interpretation to Directors and stakeholders
• Support preparation of statutory accounts alongside external accountants and auditors
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accurate updates with external providers and tracking statutory payments

This role ensures financial transparency and compliance for a charity, supporting effective resource allocation and accountability in the nonprofit sector.

Required qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector (ideally international charities)
• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of UK charity financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Beacon, Xero) and Excel
• Experience with budget development and financial reporting for trusts, foundations, or institutional funders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Remote working with occasional travel required for team meetings throughout the year. No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned.