Help ensure strong financial foundations for a charity where people in later life can connect, belong and thrive.
Use your finance expertise to support meaningful community impact every day.
Evergreen Care UK is a relational charity rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by our values of Compassion, Dignity, Connection and Trust. We welcome and serve people of all faiths and none.
Through our community cafés and services, we support people in later life to remain independent, reduce loneliness, and stay connected to their communities. We believe ageing is something to be celebrated, and that every person has gifts, stories, and experiences worth valuing.
We are now looking for an experienced and trustworthy Finance Lead to play a vital role in the sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is a high-trust, part-time role where your work will directly enable Evergreen s services to continue and expand.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, you will bring clarity, insight and confidence to our financial management supporting good decision-making, strong governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.
About the role
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will take ownership of financial reporting, year-end accounts, and internal controls, while ensuring the organisation remains compliant and financially well-managed.
You will:
Prepare monthly management accounts and provide clear financial insight to leadership and trustees
Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with charity SORP
Support the independent examination process and ensure timely regulatory submissions
Monitor budgets, cash flow and restricted funds, highlighting risks and opportunities
Maintain strong financial controls and support good governance
Provide oversight of bookkeeping and day-to-day financial processes
A collaborative and relational role
As part of a small team, how we work matters as much as what we do. You will work closely with colleagues, contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility. Your role will help ensure that financial systems support not hinder the delivery of impactful, people-centred services.
Who we re looking for
We re looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a thoughtful, values-led approach.
You will bring:
Proven experience in a similar finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
Working knowledge of charity SORP (or willingness to develop this)
Confidence in building relationships and communicating financial information clearly
Alignment with our values and comfort working within a Christian ethos
Experience in the charity sector, supporting trustees, or working with systems such as Liberty Accounts (or similar, e.g. Xero) would be advantageous.
Why join Evergreen?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small, relational charity where your work has direct and visible impact. Your financial leadership will help ensure more people in later life experience connection, dignity and belonging.
You ll benefit from a flexible, part-time role that can work around other commitments, while working closely with senior leadership in a trusted and valued position.