Lead: Financial Accountant (Core Accounting) in London

We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live. Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind — a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.

Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:

• That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
• That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.

Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights. As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do — and achieve what we want to achieve by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.

Frontline AIDS is recruiting a maternity cover for the Lead: Financial Accountant role. This is a crucial leadership role within the finance team at Frontline AIDS, which oversees all core accounting work. The role’s remit includes preparing monthly management accounts, overseeing balance‑sheet reconciliation work and ensuring balance‑sheet integrity, managing the accounts payable team and working as the finance business partner for all strategic finance work. The role has three direct reports.

How to apply: Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification below. If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply using the button at the top of this page and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.

Closing Date is: 08 February 2026. Interview Date is: TBA.

We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working. We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate. The successful applicant will need to hold the right to work in the UK.

Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach. We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non‑binary individuals.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Frontline AIDS operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection.