Financial Controller

Charity People; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Camden Town seeks a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management, reporting, and compliance. The role requires significant experience in a senior finance position, ideally in the charity sector, and knowledge of accounting systems like SAGE. This hybrid position offers competitive salary, with the successful candidate leading a finance team and collaborating closely with senior leadership. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Full or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a charity setting.
• Ability to produce SORP-compliant accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial controls, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare annual and quarterly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, and credit control.

Skills

Experience in senior finance role within a charity setting

Knowledge of accounting systems (SAGE or similar)

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication and influencing skills

Ability to manage staff and multiple priorities

Experience producing SORP-compliant accounts

Understanding of VAT in a charity context

Education

Full or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Financial Controller (Part-Time) - 21-25 hours per week

Remote with option to attend office in central London. Face to face attendance is required at meetings approximately 8 times a year (expenses will be reimbursed).

Hours: 21-25 per week. Due to the nature of working with volunteers some there may be a small amount of evening working.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working (office attendance required for key meetings)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum this will be prorated for 21-25 hours per week

Charity People have partnered with a £1.25 million turnover membership organisation seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead on all aspects of financial management, reporting, and compliance. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic financial oversight and ensuring robust controls to support organisational objectives. You will be working with a brilliant forward thinking Head of Secretariat, managing a small finance team and work closely with senior leadership and committees.

The reason for this position is due to the current Financial Controller retiring. This is a brilliant role for the right person to make it their own.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial controls, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare annual and quarterly management accounts and financial statements (SORP compliant)
• Lead annual budget setting, reforecasting, and cashflow planning
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, and credit control
• Complete VAT returns, P11Ds, and ensure HMRC compliance
• Coordinate annual audit and implement recommendations
• Produce financial analysis and reports to support decision making
• Liaise with investment managers and oversee portfolio reviews
• Contribute to risk management and insurance reviews
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective resourcing and performance

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Full or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a charity setting
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems (SAGE or similar)
• Proven ability to manage staff and multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and IT proficiency
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Experience producing SORP-compliant accounts
• Understanding of VAT in a charity context
• Experience working with Boards and Committees
• Ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans

Due to the nature of this role, the client will be closing it on 16th or 19th January, 2026.

First stage interview 21st January, 2026

Second stage interview w/c 26th January, 2026

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three shortlisting questions. Please do submit your CV if you feel you would like to be part of this amazing membership body and add value to the Finance team.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.