Job Description
We're supporting a fast-growing international NGO working to save the lives of children by tackling a preventable cause of childhood death. Following a period of significant growth and multi-year philanthropic funding, the organisation is now strengthening its internal finance capability to support delivery across 40+ countries, with further expansion planned.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to work remotely and play a key role in building reliable, well-controlled finance operations during a critical phase of growth. The role sits at the heart of day-to-day finance activity and will be central to the organisation's transition away from outsourced transactional finance. The role is an initial 12-month FTC with plans for it to become permanent.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare, process and record payments, including supplier invoices, partner payments, grants and staff expenses
- Ensure all transactions are appropriately authorised and supported by clear documentation and audit trails
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple programmes, donors and currencies
- Act as a point of contact for payment and finance queries from partners and internal teams
- Support month-end and year-end processes, including preparing schedules and reconciliations
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to information requests
- Follow and help document finance processes to improve consistency, control and resilience
- Support the gradual transition of bookkeeping work from outsourced providers to in-house
About you:
- Experience in a finance administration, accounts assistant or bookkeeping role
- Confident processing payments and maintaining accurate financial records
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to controls and deadlines
- Comfortable using accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero or similar) and spreadsheets
- Able to work independently in a fully remote environment, collaborating across teams and time zones
- Experience in a charity, NGO or donor-funded environment is beneficial but not essential
As above this role is an initial full-time, 12 month contract, with strong potential to become permanent as the finance function continues to mature.
Accounts Payable Officer in London employer: Altum Consulting
Altum Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a high-profile heritage charity. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful financial projects while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working in the vibrant heart of Central London. Join us to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in finance.
