Finance Manager

Carers UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading national charity for unpaid carers is seeking a Finance Manager to manage financial activities and support charity audits. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant experienced in financial governance and will work in a flexible part-time position (28 hours a week). This role requires strong IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively. The charity prides itself on creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports its mission to improve the lives of carers.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of financial management within a charity context.
• Ability to analyse and present financial information effectively.
• Experience in charity audits and good financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial activities including VAT and payroll.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations.
• Engage with various stakeholders to ensure financial oversight.

Skills

Financial management awareness

Statutory accounts preparation

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Quickbooks

Excel

Job description

The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard. To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK, we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

About Carers UK

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values‑led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.

Salary and Hours

£36,000 pro rata / £45,000 FTE inclusive of ILWA

Part‑time (28 hours over 4 or 5 days per week)

Permanent

Recruitment Status

Actively Interviewing