Project Finance and Admin Officer

Social Development Direct; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A social development organization in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee smooth programme operations including financial management, budget tracking, and compliance with donor standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a background in financial services within an NGO context. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension and offers a salary between £28,000 - £33,500.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in finance or administration within an NGO/development setting.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spot checks on partner expenses through internal audits.
• Manage the project account in Kimble for accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

Skills

Financial Services

Financial Models

Account Management

General Ledger Accounts

ERP

Payroll

External Auditors

Customer Relationships

Credit Card

Financial Statements

Business Units

Annual Budget

Income

New Clients

Financial Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Financial Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Based in the UK this role will play a central role in ensuring smooth and compliant programme operations including accurate financial posting reporting budget tracking forecasting and expenditure. The postholder will play a key role in budget tracking forecasting procurement and day‑to‑day programme coordination ensuring compliance with donor and organisational requirements.

This is a full‑time 18‑month fixed‑term contract with the potential for extension. As an organisation we support flexible working arrangements which can be discussed at the interview stage.

Main responsibilities

Fiscal Compliance & Financial Management

• Conduct spot checks on partner expenses through a bi‑annual internal audit process.
• Ensure that all staff, partner and consultant financial claims are eligible costs under the contract, reviewing expenses and rates to ensure audit compliance.

Kimble Management

• Manage the project account in Kimble, ensuring all rates on Kimble align with agreed consultant rates and adding new lines and making amendments for the team as required.
• Provide support in troubleshooting issues related to Kimble usage and financial reporting, offering practical solutions and coordination with relevant teams.
• Act as a point of contact for consultants, partners and project staff to ensure timely monthly finance submissions and support finance‑related queries.
• Lead the maintenance of all expense transactions being reported to the project, including logging regular costs and overseeing partner and project consultant expense submissions.

Skills and Experience

At least 23 years experience in finance or administration within an NGO / development or consultancy setting including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, procurement and reconciliation.

Proven ability to maintain accurate financial records and audit‑ready documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and financial management systems with particularly strong Excel skills.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV. The deadline for applying is Sunday 23rd November 2025. Due to the high volume of applications we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Please note that the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Our Selection Process

Social Development Directs organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from underrepresented groups to apply.

The selection process for this recruitment will include a timed written assessment in addition to a 1 hour competency based interview via Microsoft Teams to be completed on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

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Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Financial Services, Financial Models, Account Management, General Ledger Accounts, ERP, Payroll, External Auditors, Customer Relationships, Credit Card, Financial Statements, Business Units, Annual Budget, Income, New Clients, Financial Management

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

Salary : 28000 - 33500