Head of Finance

Ad Warrior Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a Head of Finance to manage financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and payroll. This part-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to support unpaid carers. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial systems skills. Benefits include a collaborative team environment, generous holiday entitlement, and additional wellbeing support.

Benefits

28 days' holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays)

One paid volunteer day per year

Health plan via Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Strong IT skills particularly with financial systems.
• Experience in payroll and pension compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations of the charity.
• Manage budgeting, reporting and payroll.
• Oversee financial governance and compliance activities.

Skills

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Strong IT and financial systems skills

Experience with payroll and pension processing

Line management or supervisory experience

High attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Head of Finance

Location: Based at our offices in Burpham, Guildford with option to work from home.

Salary: £46,000 - £49,000 (full time equivalent)

Hours of Work : 20-22 hours per week, ideally across four days to support coverage.

Role Overview

The Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, including budgeting, reporting, payroll, and financial governance. The postholder will also line manage the Finance Officer, ensuring effective support for transactional finance tasks and smooth day-to-day processes. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will help ensure sound financial management and contribute to strong internal controls and compliance. This is a part-time role, ideal for a finance professional looking to work in a values driven and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Support the delivery of the Strategic Plan
  • Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports for the CEO and Trustees
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budgets
  • Oversee bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate financial data entry
  • Manage the year-end process and liaise with external auditors
  • Maintain and improve financial procedures in line with best practice and charity regulations
  • Analyse financial performance data and present management information to non-finance managers in a transparent and clear way

• Line Management
  • Provide day-to-day line management, support and supervision to the Finance Officer
  • Delegate and oversee routine financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
  • Support the professional development of the Finance Officer and foster a collaborative team culture

• Payroll & Pension
  • Process monthly payroll and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
  • Oversee pension contributions and reporting
  • Conduct payroll checks and audits to ensure data integrity

• Bids and Grants
  • Provide detailed financial input and support with bids and grants for external funding
  • Oversee the disbursement of grants to carers ensuring there are robust processes and procedures in place

• Governance & Compliance
  • Support the CEO and Trustees in financial governance and risk management
  • Maintain and update the organisational risk register
  • Maintain up-to-date financial policies and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Prepare financial papers for Board meetings and Finance Committee, and attend as required
  • Manage insurance coverage and oversee financial aspects of contracts and leases

Person Specification

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Strong IT and financial systems skills (knowledge of Xero preferable)
• Experience with payroll and pension processing
• Line management or supervisory experience
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• A clear commitment to the values of Action for Carers Surrey
• A can-do, collaborative and curious approach.

Desirable :

• Working knowledge of charity accounting, SORP
• Experience supporting Trustees or working within a governance framework
• Experience of writing / supporting bids for external funding and contracts
• Understanding of unpaid carers and the challenges they face

Why Join Us

• A meaningful role making a real difference to unpaid carers
• Flexible, part-time working to support your work-life balance
• Supportive, inclusive and purpose-driven team
• Annual staff conference to collaborate with colleagues
• Annual summer get-together
• 28 days\' holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• One paid volunteer day per year
• One week of paid carers leave per year
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Health plan via Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action for Carers, please do not hesitate to apply.

https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/about-us/jobs/