Finance Manager

Merrifield Consultants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading national charity in London seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting and reporting. This part-time position (28 hours/week) offers hybrid working and a salary range of £32,000 to £36,000 pro-rata. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in accounting and experience with statutory accounts and charity audits. The role involves managing the finance staff and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in statutory accounts preparation and leading on charity audits.
• In-depth knowledge of Charities SORP, VAT, and the Companies Act.
• Experience of managing or supervising finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
• Produce monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, tax returns, and VAT reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC, and other external partners as required.
• Line manage the Finance Officer and support their professional development.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and collaborate with HR on pensions administration.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Audit leadership

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading national charity to recruit a Finance Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose–driven organisation. The Finance Manager will lead on all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, providing essential oversight, analysis, and guidance across the charity's operations.

This is a part–time (28 hours/week), permanent role based in London with hybrid working (1 day a week in the office). The salary is pro–rata 32,000 – 36,000 (FTE 40,000 – 45,000), inclusive of London weighting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
• Produce monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, tax returns, and VAT reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC, and other external partners as required.
• Line manage the Finance Officer and support their professional development.
• Work closely with budget holders across the organisation, providing financial insight and guidance.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and collaborate with HR on pensions administration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant charity and company regulations (SORP, Companies Act).
• Proactively identify improvements to financial systems, controls and reporting.

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in statutory accounts preparation and leading on charity audits.
• In–depth knowledge of Charities SORP, VAT, and the Companies Act.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical, reconciliation, and Excel skills.
• Experience of managing or supervising finance staff.
• Clear and confident communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non–finance colleagues.
• Experience working in a charity.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to an organisation that truly values its team and offers a flexible, supportive working environment.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held before the closing date.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.