At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and ensure accurate reporting for a meaningful charity mission.
- Company: Reputable charity with UK and international impact.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, generous holiday, hybrid working, and off-street parking.
- Other info: Join a purpose-driven team focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the charity sector while enjoying autonomy and varied tasks.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with charity sector experience and strong Xero skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Fame Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established charity with UK and international operations, including subsidiaries in Israel, in the recruitment of a Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls and meaningful insight to support the Charity’s mission and strategic objectives.
Working Pattern: Part-Time flexible hours (1-day WFH). The organisation offers generous holiday entitlement, hybrid working, and off-street parking.
Key Responsibilities- Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Charity Group
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across the Group
- Producing financial analysis, variance reporting and commentary for senior management and Trustees
- Preparation and oversight of statutory accounts and coordination of the annual audit process
- Management of balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany balances and restricted funds
- Oversight of VAT returns, payroll reporting and other statutory submissions
- Production of board reports and financial packs to support strategic decision-making
- Ensuring full compliance with SORP, Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House and other regulatory requirements
- Use and optimisation of Xero for financial reporting and controls
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Proven experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is essential
- Strong background in management accounts, statutory accounts and consolidated group reporting
- Excellent knowledge of SORP and charity financial regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel
- Previous experience managing or supervising staff
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to step into a Financial Controller role within a purpose-driven organisation, offering a varied workload, real autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across UK and international operations.
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