Finance Manager, Part Time

The Access Project

. Lead the month-end process, including reviewing finance team work, overseeing month-end journals and preparing balance sheet reconciliations .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,000 - £32,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including month-end processes, management accounting, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in using Xledger and advanced Excel for financial reporting and analysis within the not-for-profit sector.

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Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)Financial ControlManagement AccountingBusiness PartneringAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Month-End ProcessBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingAnnual Audit ManagementBudget PreparationFinancial ModellingRestricted Funding UnderstandingFRS102 ApplicationFinancial Risk Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptabilityInfluencing Change

Tools & Technologies

XledgerFinancial Reporting ToolsMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Not-For-Profit SectorCharities SORPComplianceFinancial StrategyFunding Applications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the month-end process, including reviewing finance team work, overseeing month-end journals and preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary for the Executive
Cover the monthly payroll process and related financial controls with the outsourced payroll provider and HR department
Scrutinise and improve financial controls, using technology to automate checks and balances
Maintain, develop and integrate Xledger with relevant applications
Manage the annual audit, statutory accounts, audit queries and annual report information
Maintain, review and update finance policies
Ensure compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements
Support financial strategy and budget holders across the organisation
Contribute to budget preparation, implementation, variance analysis, forecasting, multi-year forecasts and financial models
Business partner with and train budget holders to manage budgets and make financially informed commercial decisions
Support financial risk management through understanding financial strategy and KPIs
Support Fundraising and Communications with funding application information and funder reports
Provide cover for finance colleagues and undertake ad-hoc projects requested by the Financial Controller
Report to the Financial Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Newly qualified accountant (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least five years relevant experience
Finance professionals with sufficient relevant experience, close to becoming fully qualified may also be considered
Substantial and relevant experience within the not-for-profit sector
Excellent understanding of restricted funding, its implications and ensuring that spend is in line with requirements of funders and Charities SORP
Understanding the practical application of FRS102 requirements
Strong financial control, management accounting, reporting and annual audits experience
Business partnering experience in a similar size organisation and business model
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt and influence change
Advanced Excel skills
Experience using a range of financial reporting tools
Experience using a range of accounting software; Xledger desirable
MS Office programmes
Committed to upholding a professional code of ethics
Candidates should be based within a commutable distance of London
Successful applicant subject to an appropriate DBS check

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 3-5 Winter closure days
PerkBox and Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
Online Medical assistance – access 24-7 to a qualified GP within minutes
Interest-free travelcard loans
Cyclescheme loans
2 paid Volunteering Days
1 paid Wellbeing Day
Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
Learning and Development opportunities
Staff Mentoring scheme
Flexible working arrangements