Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives on improving processes, developing people, and driving system enhancements?
We’re partnering with a very well-established Charity to recruit an Accounts Manager, a key role leading the day-to-day delivery and ongoing evolution of Accounts Payable and Receivable operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a finance transformation journey, including the transition to a new cloud-based finance system.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll lead and develop a small transactional finance team (5-6 people), ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and systems.
You’ll take ownership of:
*End-to-end AP and AR processes, including credit control
*Driving process improvements and automation (including P2P systems)
*Supporting finance system implementation and optimisation
*Delivering KPI reporting and dashboards to support decision-making
*Ensuring strong financial controls, reconciliations, and a smooth month-end close
*Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to improve financial understanding and compliance
This is a highly visible role, combining operational leadership with continuous improvement and business partnering.
About You
You’ll be an experienced transactional finance professional with a passion for systems and process improvement.
We’re looking for:
*Proven experience managing or supervising a finance team
*Strong background in transactional accounting (AP, AR, credit control)
*Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies
*Systems-savvy, ideally with exposure to ERP or finance system implementations
*Confident communicator, able to build relationships across a business
*AAT qualified or qualified by experience
Experience in a not-for-profit or values-driven organisation would be beneficial, but not essential.
Why Apply?
This is more than a transactional finance role-it’s an opportunity to shape processes, influence systems, and develop a team within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
You’ll benefit from:
*Hybrid and flexible working (including compressed hours options)
*Generous annual leave and pension
*A supportive, people-focused culture
*Unique perks and access to visitor attractions for you and your family
*The chance to contribute to a meaningful organisational mission
Additional Information
*Full-time (37.5 hours), with flexibility to consider part-time (30+ hours)
*Some travel to other UK sites may be required