Finance & Administration Manager

Broster Buchanan; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

A Milton Keynes charity is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to start immediately on an initial 3-month interim contract with potential to go permanent. The role sits at the heart of the organisation, overseeing finance and wider admin and operations in a hands-on capacity.

Working hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) with free on-site parking, you will manage day-to-day finance activities, budgeting, supplier relations, and board reporting while supporting fundraising and

Qualifications

• Finance and administration experience in a similar role.
• Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience using finance systems, ideally Xero.
• Proactive, hands-on approach across the organisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance activities including invoices, reconciliations, supplier payments and expenses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and board reporting.
• Oversee donations, Gift Aid, grants and fund reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in Xero.
• Support fundraising, volunteer and donor administration.
• Coordinate suppliers, facilities and general office operations.
• Prepare board papers and minutes at trustee meetings.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting knowledge

Xero experience

Proactive mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting qualification or part-qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

• Immediate start, 3-month contract with potential to become permanent
• Hybrid working, 3 days office / 2 days home, plus free parking
• Broad finance and operations role supporting a highly respected local charity

Finance & Administration Manager (Interim Contract)

Milton Keynes Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

Competitive hourly rate - £21-£24 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Immediate Start Initial 3-Month Contract with Permanent PotentialFree On-Site Parking

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference?

We're partnering with a highly respected Milton Keynes charity that provides vital support to vulnerable individuals across the local community. As they enter a busy and exciting period, they are seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to join them on an immediate-start basis for an initial three-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a broad, hands-on accounts position sitting at the heart of the organisation. You'll work closely with Trustees, volunteers and operational teams, taking ownership of the charity's finance function whilst supporting wider administration and day-to-day operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing day-to-day finance activities, including uploading and processing invoices, reconciliations, supplier payments and expense processes
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and board reporting
• Overseeing donations, Gift Aid, grant income and fund reporting
• Maintaining accurate accounting records within Xero
• Supporting fundraising, volunteer and donor administration
• Coordinating suppliers, facilities and general office operations
• Preparing board papers and taking minutes at monthly trustee meetings

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience within a finance and administration role
• Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Experience using finance systems, ideally Xero (Desirable)
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved across the organisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Accounting qualification or part-qualification desirable (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Why apply?

• Join an organisation making a tangible difference in the local community
• Immediate start available
• Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
• Free on-site parking
• Varied and meaningful role with real visibility and impact
• Potential for a permanent opportunity following the initial contract period

If you're looking for a role where your finance expertise can directly support an important local cause, we'd love to hear from you.