Finance Manager

Premier Christian Communications Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Finance Manager for a part-time, flexible role in Oxford. The successful candidate will manage the charity’s finances, ensuring compliance with financial standards and providing key insights to the management team. Experience in charity accounting and strong skills in QuickBooks and Excel are essential. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for study and professional growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Free tickets to selected performances

Birthday coffee and cake voucher

Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification or at least three years’ experience.
• Strong skills in QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience with charity accounting and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial processes and systems.
• Produce monthly financial and cashflow reports.
• Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with charity finance regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive

Collaborative

Finance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Finance Qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager (Part-Time)* Salary: £36,000–£40,000 DOE (FTE)* Hours: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE), flexible across 3+ days* Location: Oxford-based with hybrid working (min. one day/week in office)* Contract: PermanentAbout the RoleThis is a varied and rewarding role with a wonderful charity. The Finance Manager will play a key role in helping the organisation remain financially resilient by providing expert financial advice and oversight. You will manage all aspects of the charity’s finances, from bookkeeping to reporting, ensuring compliance with legal and accounting standards.Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will manage a Bookkeeper and work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, senior managers, budget holders, and external accountants.The ideal candidate will have a relevant finance qualification or at least three years’ experience (or be working towards a qualification, with study support available). Strong skills in QuickBooks and Excel are highly desirable.Experience with month-end accounting, VAT returns, charity accounting, and working in a small organisation would be a real plus.Key Responsibilities* Manage all financial processes, systems, and controls* Produce monthly financial and cashflow reports* Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation* Oversee payroll, VAT, and tax relief claims* Ensure compliance with charity finance regulations* Supervise a part-time bookkeeper and support senior managers with financial insightAbout YouYou are detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative. Ideally, you bring:* A finance qualification or 3+ years relevant experience* Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills* Experience with charity accounting (SORP), VAT, and month-end processes* Experience working in a small organisation or charity setting* Clear communication skills and the ability to explain finance to non-specialistsBenefits Include:* 33 days annual leave (pro rata), plus long service leave* Pension contributions and staff discounts* Free tickets to selected performances* Birthday coffee and cake voucher

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