Assistant Director of Finance Location: Hybrid (Aylesbury / High Wycombe) Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Leading Not-for-Profit / Charity About the Role We are seeking a qualified, forward-thinking finance professional to step into a senior leadership role and help shape our clients long-term strategy. Working alongside the Finance Director in a growing, multi-million-pound organisation, you will lead core financial operations, ensure robust compliance, and partner with multi-service leaders to support our social mission. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Direct and mentor the core finance team across transactional, payroll, and processing workflows. Statutory & Audit: Take full ownership of statutory annual accounts (FRS102, Charity SORP) and lead the year-end audit process. Treasury & Capital: Oversee group cash management, short/long-term forecasting, and capital expenditure tracking. Business Partnering: Advise non-finance budget holders across diverse sectors (housing, youth work, community hubs) without using technical jargon. Governance & Growth: Present balance sheet updates to the Board and model financial scenarios for new funding proposals, grants, and bids. What We Are Looking For Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Experience: Proven financial leadership in a complex, multi-service environment (social housing, charity, or NFP experience is highly desirable). Skills: Strong technical grasp of statutory accounting, financial compliance, risk management, and VAT. Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who pairs commercial acumen with a strong alignment to our values-driven ethos. Benefits Up to 6% employer pension contribution & 2-3x annual salary life assurance. 23+ days holiday (increasing to 28), plus your birthday and an annual wellbeing day off. Health Cash Plan, 24/7 virtual GP, and dedicated health hub. EV salary sacrifice options, sector discount cards, and 700+ retailer discounts. Access to our internal leadership and training academy
Assistant Director in High Wycombe employer: Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes)
As a Management Accountant at our established UK-based engineering business in Oxfordshire, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment that prioritises technology and quality. We offer a supportive work culture with excellent benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact within a growing Finance function, ensuring your contributions are valued and recognised.
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