Charity Finance & Compliance Lead

Gingerbread Family Support Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Finance & Compliance Manager to oversee financial operations and compliance. You will lead the month-end reporting, maintain key performance indicators, and ensure the successful delivery of statutory accounts. Ideal candidates have strong accountancy qualifications and experience in a charity setting. This role offers a salary of £42,191.17 and excellent benefits, with flexible working hours considered.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent senior experience in charity finance.
• A strong track record delivering management and statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts and audits.
• Experience coordinating KPI dashboards and risk registers that drive action.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and SORP accounts.
• Build a simple compliance calendar.
• Turn KPIs and risk into clear Board insight.

Skills

Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Experience delivering management and statutory accounts

Confidence with payroll, Gift Aid, and VAT

Skilled in Excel and modern finance systems

Experience in a charity environment

Clear communication with non-finance colleagues

Ability to manage deadlines and deliver on time

Education

Accountancy qualification or equivalent senior experience

Job description

A charity organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Finance & Compliance Manager to oversee financial operations and compliance. You will lead the month-end reporting, maintain key performance indicators, and ensure the successful delivery of statutory accounts. Ideal candidates have strong accountancy qualifications and experience in a charity setting. This role offers a salary of £42,191.17 and excellent benefits, with flexible working hours considered.