Overview
Prospectus is partnering with a UK charity that works directly with and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support.
Position details
This Finance Manager role is available on a 12‑month fixed term contract, full‑time, based at the Strood office in Kent 1–2 days a month. Salary is circa £45,000 per annum with hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day management of the charity's finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, high‑quality reporting, and strong support to service delivery teams.
* Key role in cost control, income reporting, contract financial management and supporting operational managers to understand and manage their budgets effectively.
* Combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness and a collaborative, service‑focused approach.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post‑qualification experience ideally in a similar position.
* Experience preparing management accounts, managing budgets, and ability to use finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
* Strong understanding of restricted funding and contract‑based income.
* Experience in line management and supporting the work of others.
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial colleagues.
* Desirable: experience working with UK charities and knowledge of Charity SORP.
* Familiarity with local authority or public‑sector contracts.
* Experience in finance system implementation or process redesign.
* Experience overseeing or supporting payroll processes.
EEO Statement
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
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