Part-Time Charity Finance Lead | Strategy & Reporting

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

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