In-House Charity Accountant/Financial Controller

The Russell Martin Foundation; Volunteer (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid role

20 hours per week (10-2)

Job summary

The Russell Martin Foundation is seeking an In-House Charity Accountant/Financial Controller for a part-time role (20 hours, 10-2) in Southwick. You will own day-to-day financial operations, deliver monthly management accounts, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Board with strategic financial planning.

Key duties include Xero-ledger management, monthly reporting, cash flow and budgeting, and interaction with auditors and trustees.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or QBE with charity finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of Charity SORP and tax compliance (Gift Aid, VAT).
• Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel.
• Ability to manage both accounts and financial reporting for trustees.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Compliance: maintain ledgers and prepare monthly reports.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP and FRS 102.
• Manage restricted/unrestricted funds and donor agreements.
• Coordinate year-end with charity auditors and prepare accounts.
• Oversee budgeting and KPI development with budget holders.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Communication

Accuracy

Proactive

Charity SORP knowledge

Tax compliance knowledge

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or QBE

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

To take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, provide accurate monthly management accounts.

In-House Charity Accountant/Financial Controller

Volunteer

Paid role

£27,874 - £32,000 a year - Permanent, Part-time

Accountant / Finance Manager (Part Time) 20 Hours 10-2

Southwick

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About The Role

To take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, provide accurate monthly management accounts, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and support the Board of Trustees with strategic financial planning.

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026.

Interviews will take place Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified (3 year +) accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or QBE (Qualified by Experience) with a strong track record in charity finance.
• In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP and tax compliance (Gift Aid, VAT).
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and advanced Excel skills.

Skills & Abilities

• Hands-on Approach: Willingness to handle both high-level reporting and transactional bookkeeping.
• Communication: Ability to explain financial information to non-finance staff and trustees.
• Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Proactive: Ability to improve financial processes and systems.

Desirable

• Experience in grant reporting to major funders (e.g., Big Lottery, Trusts).
• Background and/or interest in Education and/or Sport preferably football

Key responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Compliance
• Maintain the nominal, purchase, and sales ledgers using Xero, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, deferred and accrued income.
• Ensure full compliance with the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) and FRS 102.
• Manage Restricted and Unrestricted fund accounting, ensuring compliance with donor agreements.
• Liaising with Charity auditors during the year end process in preparation of audited accounts
• Management Reporting & Budgeting
• Development of the key performance indicators (KPI’s) to show if finances are within or outside of agreed budget tolerances
• Work alongside budget holders to develop the annual budget and re-forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and commentary for the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity, managing treasury activities and bank reconciliations.
• Operational Finance
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations To be undertaken from April 2027
• Making payments to suppliers, staff, and control of aged receivable days.
• Manage income processing (donations, grants, and fundraising income), ensuring restricted funds are ringfenced.
• Review and improve internal financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.