Job Description
Finance Manager, Age UK, Northumberland
Allcroft Associates have been retained to recruit several roles for Age UK, Northumberland.
Location: Hybrid – The Round House, Ashington (Northumberland)
Salary: c.£45,000 | Full time | Permanent
Age UK Northumberland is a local charity dedicated to supporting older people across Northumberland. We provide a wide range of services including personal care, befriending, information and advice, and community-based activities. Our aim is to promote independence, reduce loneliness, and improve wellbeing in later life.
We are now seeking a qualified and experienced Finance Manager to lead our finance function. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will also provide business partnering to the senior leadership team and maintain oversight of financial systems, controls, and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing all day-to-day finance operations
* Producing monthly management accounts and detailed variance analysis
* Preparing annual budgets, reforecasts and statutory accounts
* Overseeing payroll for approximately 270 staff and a £5.5m wage bill
* Managing banking relationships and liaising with auditors, investment managers and insurers
* Supporting risk management and compliance, including Health & Safety record-keeping
* Leading and developing a small finance team
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent)
* Strong technical skills in management accounting, budgeting, and cash flow management
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
* Line management experience and the ability to support and develop others
* Knowledge of charity finance or experience in a not-for-profit setting would be beneficial
This is a key role within a values-driven organisation that plays a vital part in the Northumberland community. The role is based in Ashington with hybrid working available.
For more information or an informal conversation, please get in touch with Jim Allcroft on 07783 701 922 or visit our microsite,
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE OFFICE 3 DAYS PER WEEK AS A MINIMUM. FULLY QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS ONLY PLEASE
How to apply:
Applications should be made via email to and must include on separate documents:
* A letter of application setting out your interest in the role
* A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
* A completed Diversity form (available for download on the right hand side of this page)
Closing date for application: Monday 21st July, 1200
Final stage interviews will be held in person in Ashington, Dates TBC
Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to everything we do at Age UK. We aim to celebrate the diversity of older people, and to support everyone to overcome the barriers to their full inclusion and participation in society.
Age UK will not tolerate any discrimination, victimisation or harassment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to tackling the inequalities and exclusion experienced by many older people, and promoting equality and inclusion of older people from diverse backgrounds in all areas of our work.
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