Location
: hybrid - office based in Oxford 1 day/week
Salary
: £42,000 (£25,200 for 22.5 hours)
Contract type
: part-time 3 days (or 22.5 hours per week), Permanent
Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer
Start date
: ASAP
We are seeking a qualified, part-qualified (or qualified by experience) Management Accountant to shape and develop our finance functions as we continue our expansion.
This is a new post for the charity, and you will work closely with the COO to form the role. One-Eighty is a multi-award-winning, rapidly growing charity which bridges the gap between mental health and education. We provide one-to-one interventions for young people with complex needs alongside running a number of preventative mental health projects. We operate in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and have offices in both locations. Our projected turnover this year is £1.2million.
Role Purpose
To provide financial information, insight and expertise to enhance One-Eighty's financial decision making.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Investigate, interrogate and interpret variances. Collaborate with others to write meaningful commentary.
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
* Oversee completion of year-end process.
* Develop and maintain effective financial systems and controls to improve processes and reporting.
* Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to assist with pricing, project decisions and strategic initiatives.
* Support fundraising activities by providing financial reports that assist with grant applications, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Experience in producing and analysing management accounts in a commercial or charity setting.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification, or part qualified or qualified by significant experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial matters to non-finance staff and stakeholders.
• Proficient in accounting software (experience with Xero is desirable).
• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Desirable Skills and Attributes
• Understanding of charity accounting regulations, particularly SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).
• Experience within the charity sector or a not-for-profit environment.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising and reporting requirements for grants and donations.
• Passion for the charity sector, particularly ensuring all young people have access to education.
What We Offer
• A meaningful role within a growing charity, where your financial expertise will directly support the charity's mission and growth strategy.
• A friendly, collaborative, flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development as the charity grows.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time = 15 days + bank holidays).
• Paid shut down over the Christmas period.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid role, largely working from home role if desired.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Pension and rewards scheme.
Safeguarding at One-Eighty
At One-Eighty, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on our robust approach to safeguarding across the whole organisation. The recruitment process for this role will be in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Two references will be required, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. If you are shortlisted, these may be followed up prior to your interview. ID and qualification certificates will need to be verified at interview stage.
We encourage all applicants called for interview to provide details of any criminal record at an early stage in the application process. We guarantee that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. This should be documented in written format and emailed to -, marked 'Confidential-Recruitment'. One-Eighty has a policy for the recruitment of ex-offenders, which can be found on our website.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at One-Eighty
We have an EDI committee that is working hard to make One-Eighty more accessible in a range of ways. One of our key areas of focus is promoting difference and diversity within our workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our staff, trustees, and volunteers reflect the diverse young people and families we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of any age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We particularly encourage applications from men, individuals from the global majority, and those living with disabilities. Currently, these groups are underrepresented in our organisation, and we believe your unique experiences, skills, and perspectives will be invaluable in helping us reach a greater level of diversity.
Application
To apply please complete the application form on our website. Applications will close by Monday 15th September at 9am but we will be shortlisting and inviting candidates to interview from now, so early application is advised.
Interviews
Interviews will be held at our Head Office in Botley, Oxford on Thursday 18th September 2025.
As the charity grows, we would ideally like the working hours of the post-holder to grow with it.
If you'd like to discuss the role further, please contact Nina Cranfield - to set up a call.