Royal Naval Benevolent Trust – Finance Manager

Confederation of Service Charities; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization seeks a Finance Manager in Portsmouth. You will oversee financial operations, lead a finance team, and support strategic planning. Candidates should be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with experience in finance operations. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 29 days leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus public holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Private healthcare

Early finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Eligible for blue light card

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with strong technical skills.
• Experienced in finance operations, ideally within the charity sector.
• Experience with SORP, charity finance, or grant reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations ensuring accurate processing of transactions.
• Manage and support two Finance Assistants.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Finance operations experience

Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero)

Highly organized

Confident communicator

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

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Royal Naval Benevolent Trust – Finance Manager

Portsmouth

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is a Royal Navy & Royal Marine charity that gives help, in cases of need, to serving and former Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines. We also help their partners, children and some others connected with them. The RNBT has a ‘family-run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close-knit team, making it a unique and very special place to work.

We’re looking for a talented Finance Manager to join our senior leadership team and help us drive our mission forward through strong financial leadership and stewardship.

About the Role

This is a key position at the heart of RNBT’s financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial management and support strategic planning across the organisation. You’ll lead a small, dedicated finance team, ensure financial controls are robust, and work closely with colleagues to drive effective budgeting and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Manage and support two Finance Assistants, providing supervision, guidance, and development.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with financial procedures and policies.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary for review by the Finance Director.
• Hold regular finance business partnering meetings with budget holders, providing insights, challenge, and support to ensure effective financial management across the Trust.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee and occasionally perform the monthly payroll process and administration of pension schemes (via outsourced providers).
• Support the year-end process and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit files.
• Monitor cash flow regularly to ensure sufficient funds are available and advise on short-term cash requirements.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are appropriately recorded, valued, and depreciated.
• Process and monitor grant payments to beneficiaries and partner organisations, ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
• Maintain the purchase and sales ledger, ensuring prompt invoicing and supplier payments.
• Oversee resident fee collection and the processing of direct debits, ensuring accurate billing and prompt resolution of queries.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management.
• Support the grant-giving process through financial assessment and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous automation, improvement and efficiency within the finance team.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and project work as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with strong technical skills
• Experienced in finance operations, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero) and Excel
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues alike
• Experience with SORP, charity finance, or grant reporting is desirable, as is prior team leadership or familiarity with payroll and pensions via outsourced providers.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous suite of benefits to our employees including:

• 29 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private healthcare and Medicash health plan
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Eligible for blue light card
• A values-driven culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference

A full job description is available on request.

As a Silver accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognising the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces community and are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
If you would like to find out more about working for The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust please contact us at [e-mail] or visit www.rnbt.org.uk

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MIDDAY 26 AUGUST 2025