Job Description
Finance & Compliance Manager
Salary: £42,191.17 (FTE, dependent on experience) + Excellent Benefits
Rothesay Court, Stoke-on-Trent
We’re looking for a Finance & Compliance Manager to keep our finance engine running smoothly and to lead a simple, effective assurance framework across the charity.
Overview: Join Gingerbread Family Support as we grow our residential and outreach services and progress a new supported accommodation development. Lead month-end and SORP accounts, build a simple compliance calendar, and turn KPIs and risk into clear Board insight.
The ideal candidate will be proactive in their approach, qualified (or equivalent experience) in charity finance. Plain-English communicator who gets things done on time.
You will need:
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* Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent senior experience in charity finance.
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* A strong track record delivering management and statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts and audits in a charity environment.
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* Confidence with payroll, Gift Aid and VAT; skilled in Excel and modern finance systems
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* Line-manage and support a capable Finance Assistant; work closely with our Head of Services, HR Officer and Maintenance Lead
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* Evidence you’ve designed and run a whole- organisation compliance/assurance approach (calendars, owners, evidence, escalation) with on-time returns.
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* Experience coordinating KPI dashboards and risk registers that drive action, not paperwork.
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* Clear, plain-English communication with non-finance colleagues and Trustees; a calm, organised style; and a focus on getting the basics right on time, every time.
Hours: 37 Hours per week, Flexible working considered
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight on Monday 15th December 2025 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.)
Date of Interviews: To Be Arranged
To apply, please attach a completed application form and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and apply below now.
You can visit our website for a full job description and person specification.
The Gingerbread Centre is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.