Finance Manager

HTB Group Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash plan

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development resources

Job summary

HTB Group Recruitment is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to support financial operations across HTB, Alpha International and St Luke's. This role covers financial reporting, VAT management, budgeting, forecasting and grant stewardship to ensure strong controls and responsible resource use.

You will coordinate with ministries, manage year-end processes, and liaise with external accountants. Competitive salary and benefits supported by robust financial oversight.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in financial processing, reporting and reconciliation.
• AAT 4+ qualification or degree in charity management.
• Basic understanding of VAT principles and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent eye for detail and highly organized.
• Experience with fundraising databases and prior management.
• Experience in financial processing, reporting and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, year-end, and financial reviews for HTB, Alpha International and St Luke's.
• Prepare financial reports for PCC, ACC, the Diocese and stakeholders.
• Lead VAT preparation, reconciliations, and quarterly submissions.
• Provide regional budgeting support and regulatory reporting duties.
• Reconcile accounts and oversee month-end/year-end close and payments.

Skills

Financial reporting

VAT management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Grant stewardship

Project-based finance

Financial controls

Education

AAT Level 4 or above

Charity management degree

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support financial operations across HTB, Alpha International, and St Luke's. This varied role combines financial reporting, VAT management, budgeting, forecasting, grant stewardship, and project-based finance support, helping ensure strong financial controls and effective stewardship of resources across our ministries.

The salary for this position is £53,000.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

HTB (30%)

• Support budgeting, forecasting, year-end accounts, and annual financial reviews
• Prepare financial reports for PCC, ACC, the Diocese, and other stakeholders
• Analyse giving trends and provide forecasting insights
• Support grant applications, heritage fund reporting, and CAPEX planning
• Assist with finance projects and ad hoc reporting

VAT Management (25%)

• Lead VAT preparation, reconciliations, journal processing, and quarterly submissions
• Liaise with external VAT advisers (Crowe) and internal finance teams
• Review processes to ensure VAT compliance across the organisation
• Prepare data and reports required for VAT returns and audits

Alpha International (30%)

• Support regional budgeting, forecasting, grant management, and financial reporting
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and accountability across regions
• Partner with regional finance and fundraising teams to provide financial insight and analysis
• Support Charity Commission returns, Form 990 reporting, and other regulatory submissions
• Drive improvements to financial systems, budget management, and stewardship practices

St Luke's (15%)

• Reconcile accounts and oversee transactions between HTB and St Luke's
• Prepare month-end and year-end accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets
• Review and approve payments and liaise with external accountants and auditors

Requirements

• 5 years' experience of financial processing, reporting and reconciliation
• Qualified accountant at AAT level 4 or above, or relevant degree in charity management
• Require basic understanding of VAT principles (input, output, reverse charge) and intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Excellent eye for detail and highly organised
• Previous experience working with a fundraising database
• Previous management experience
• Experience of financial processing, reporting and reconciliation

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) , which increases with length of service
• Pension scheme contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role