Finance Manager

Industrial Dwellings Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing support organization is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance function. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant financial records while managing a team of Finance Officers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in FRS 102 and SORP, alongside great attention to detail and team management experience. This role offers a salary of GBP56,375 per year with hybrid working arrangements. Applications should be submitted as early as possible to avoid early closure of the vacancy.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a finance team in a charity or not for profit sector is desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational finance function and maintain accurate financial records.
• Line manage a team of Finance Officers and lead financial reporting.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Team management experience

Understanding of compliance standards

Attention to detail

Ability to work proactively

Education

Part qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

Job description

Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a finance function and support the delivery of accurate, compliant and high quality financial information.

Position: Finance Manager

Salary: GBP56,375 per year

Location: London office attendance 1–2 days per week with hybrid working

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Interviews: W/C 5th January

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee the operational finance function and ensure the organisation maintains accurate, reliable and compliant financial records. You will line manage a team of Finance Officers, lead on financial reporting, support statutory accounts preparation, and ensure all financial processes meet regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing the finance team
• Overseeing all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Maintaining accurate ledgers and control account reconciliations
• Supporting monthly and year end financial statements in line with SORP and FRS 102
• Ensuring timely and accurate month end journals and management accounting
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparing annual service charge budgets with budget holders
• Producing audit schedules and working papers
• Overseeing operational finance including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting, payroll and bank reconciliations
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Providing financial data for grant claims, loan covenant monitoring and other funder requirements

About You

You will be a part qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly relating to FRS 102 and SORP. You will bring experience managing a finance team and have excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting.

Essential experience and skills:

• Technical accounting expertise and experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts
• Previous team management within a finance setting
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and support wider organisational needs
• Experience in the charity or not for profit sector is highly desirable

About the Organisation

The organisation provides housing and support services and relies on a robust, well managed finance function to ensure sustainability, compliance and informed decision making. You will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the delivery of high quality services.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Financial Controller, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Management Accountant, Financial Accounting Manager, Head of Finance (Deputy Level)

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.