Assistant Finance Manager

Charity People; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in the UK seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to enhance financial operations. This full-time role involves preparing budgets, managing cashflow, and ensuring financial accuracy in payroll and reporting for grants. Candidates should have experience in managing accounts and possess a relevant qualification, such as AAT. The position supports a mission-driven team and offers flexible working options to create a meaningful social impact.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Part-time options available

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Recognised qualification such as AAT (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Understanding of VAT, payroll, and charity finance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Monitor cashflow and manage reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll and accounts payable/receivable.
• Support financial management for grants and contracts.

Skills

Experience producing management accounts

Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks

Knowledge of VAT

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification such as AAT

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager – Coventry

Are you a finance professional who wants to make a meaningful difference with your skills? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected not‑for‑profit organisation in Coventry as their Assistant Finance Manager supporting vital work that helps people access the support and justice they deserve.

Location: Coventry (Hybrid options available)
Hours: Full‑time (37 hours per week) or part‑time considered
Salary: Up to £39,824 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent

About the Organisation

This long‑established organisation provides free legal advice and representation to individuals and families who might otherwise struggle to access justice. Their dedicated team of lawyers, caseworkers and support staff are passionate about tackling inequality and empowering people to secure their rights. Working here means being part of a collaborative, mission‑led team that believes in fairness, inclusion and the power of community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part in managing and improving financial operations across the organisation. You’ll support:

• Financial Planning & Reporting: Preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts and supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• Cashflow & Controls: Monitoring cashflow, managing reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Payroll & Payments: Ensuring accuracy in payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
• Grants & Contracts: Supporting financial management and reporting for grants and Legal Aid Agency contracts.

You’ll also provide cover for the Finance Manager when required, ensuring continuity in financial leadership.

About You

You’ll be an organised, detail‑oriented finance professional who enjoys balancing technical accuracy with teamwork and collaboration. You bring:

• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts.
• A recognised qualification such as AAT (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Understanding of VAT, payroll and charity finance (experience in the charity sector desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, supportive approach.

You also share the organisation’s commitment to equality, inclusion and access to justice for all.

Additional Information

• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
• Flexible working and part‑time options are available.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to use your financial skills to make a genuine social impact, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy (contact details omitted) at Charity People. Due to the urgency of this role we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, so applications will be shared as and when received. If this affects you in any way, please reach out directly to Priya.

Interviews: TBC

Equal opportunities

Charity People is a forward‑thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.