Part-Time Charity Accountant / Finance Manager

Placr Recruitment; Lancing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Part-Time Charity Accountant / Finance Manager for a well‑established charity in the UK. The role covers day‑to‑day financial operations, monthly management accounts, regulatory compliance, budgeting and financial reporting, with close collaboration with the CEO, COO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees.

You'll bring ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent charity finance experience, strong Charity SORP/FRS 102 knowledge, and proven ability to explain complex financial information

Qualifications

• Qualified in charity accounting or qualified by experience.
• Experience with Charity SORP, FRS 102 and restricted/unrestricted funds.
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end audit information.
• Knowledge of charity tax compliance (Gift Aid, VAT).
• Strong Xero and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain charity financial records in Xero including ledgers and donations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage restricted/unrestricted funds and fund accounting.
• Collaborate with budget holders on annual budgets and forecasts; monitor cash flow.
• Coordinate year-end accounts, audit process and liaise with external auditors; payroll from April 2027.

Skills

Charity finance knowledge

Excel

Communication with leadership

Budgets & forecasts

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Excel Advanced

Job description

Part-Time Charity Accountant / Finance Manager

Contract: Permanent, part-time

Salary: To be confirmed

Placr Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Charity Accountant or Finance Manager to join a well-established charitable organisation.

This is a varied, hands‑on position with responsibility for the charity's day-to-day financial operations, monthly management accounts, regulatory compliance, budgeting and financial reporting.

Working closely with the CEO, COO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees, you will provide clear financial information to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

The role would suit a qualified accountant or someone qualified by experience who has strong charity‑sector finance knowledge, including Charity SORP, FRS 102 and restricted fund accounting.

The role

• You will take responsibility for maintaining the charity's financial records in Xero, including the nominal, purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, payments, aged receivables and the accurate processing of donations, grants and fundraising income.
• You will prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, deferred income and accrued income. You will also produce financial reports and commentary for the senior leadership team, Treasurer and Board of Trustees.
• A key part of the role will be managing restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring expenditure is recorded correctly and complies with funding and donor agreements.
• You will work with budget holders to prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts while monitoring cash flow, liquidity and treasury activity.
• The position will also involve reviewing internal financial controls, improving processes, safeguarding the charity's assets and reducing the risk of fraud. You will liaise with external auditors and coordinate the year‑end accounts and audit process.
• From April 2027, the role will also take responsibility for payroll processing and associated HMRC compliance.

About you

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification, or substantial charity finance experience with qualification by experience.
• Strong knowledge of Charity SORP, FRS 102 and restricted and unrestricted fund accounting.
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year‑end audit information.
• Knowledge of charity tax compliance, including Gift Aid and VAT.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and advanced Excel skills.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly to senior leaders, trustees and non‑finance colleagues.

You will be accurate, organised and comfortable working to deadlines. You should have a proactive and practical approach, with the ability to manage both transactional finance and higher‑level reporting.

Desirable experience

Experience preparing financial reports for major grant funders, including the National Lottery and charitable trusts, would be advantageous. Previous experience within an education, sport or community‑focused organisation would also be beneficial, along with an interest in education, sport or football.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose‑led organisation in an important position, helping to strengthen its financial controls, reporting and long‑term financial planning.