Senior Accounts Administrator

Charity People | B Corp; Shireoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking a Senior Accounts Administrator to manage financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, and reporting. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for kidney patients across the UK. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of charity finance law and experience in financial planning. This position is full-time and based in North Nottinghamshire.

Benefits

Up to six weeks of annual leave

Early Friday finish

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Death in service insurance

Free car parking at HQ

Qualifications

• Detail-focused, proactive, and collaborative finance professional.
• Ability to explain numbers clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience managing payroll and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on annual budgets and forecasts.
• Produce month-end and year-end accounts.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, and reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate annual audits.
• Provide financial insight to trustees and management.
• Support fundraising activities through financial analysis.
• Manage day-to-day accounts admin including invoicing and queries.

Skills

Strong knowledge of charity finance law

Experience in budgeting and forecasting

IT proficiency with strong accounting systems

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Xero

CRM

Microsoft

Blackbaud

Job description

Overview

The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a unique, independent UK charity run by kidney patients for kidney patients. They are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Accounts Administrator to lead on all aspects of their financial management and administration, ensuring this vital organisation continues to thrive and deliver for patients across the UK.

Job Title: Senior Accounts Administrator

Reporting to: Office Manager

Location: NKF HQ (North Nottinghamshire)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Perks and Benefits:

• Up to six weeks of annual leave (25 days rising to 30), plus bank holidays
• Early Friday finish and Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Death in service insurance worth three times your salary
• Free car parking at HQ

About the Role

As Senior Accounts Administrator, you will be the backbone of NKF’s financial operations. From preparing budgets and forecasts, to managing payroll, pensions, and reconciliations, your work will ensure the charity’s resources are used effectively to support kidney patients nationwide.

You’ll produce clear, accurate financial reports for trustees and colleagues, helping them make informed decisions, and provide insight to support fundraising, grant applications, and new initiatives. This is a hands-on role with both strategic and day-to-day responsibilities, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful difference through their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Produce month-end and year-end accounts in line with charity finance law and SORP
• Oversee payroll, pensions, HMRC returns, reconciliations, and expenditure controls
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate annual audits
• Provide financial insight to trustees, management, and non-financial colleagues
• Support fundraising and income-generating activities through financial analysis
• Manage day-to-day accounts admin including expenses, invoicing, and supplier queries

About You

We’re looking for a detail-focused, proactive, and collaborative finance professional who is ready to take ownership of NKF’s financial processes. You’ll combine technical expertise with the ability to explain numbers clearly to non-financial colleagues and trustees.

You’ll need:

• Strong knowledge of charity finance law, SORP, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• IT proficiency with strong accounting systems skills (e.g. Xero, CRM, Microsoft, Blackbaud)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

This is a chance to join NKF at an exciting time. With a growing reputation, a refreshed five-year strategy, and a committed team, you’ll have the opportunity to use your financial skills to make a lasting difference for kidney patients across the UK.

How to Apply

Please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy ([e-mail]) at Charity People.

The role will close on 19th September at 12pm.

Interviews will take place w/c 22nd September.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations