Finance Manager

Apply before midday on 26 January 2026.

Job summary

• Salary
• 25,540 - 26,757
• Location
• North East Kent
• Workplace
• Hybrid working
• Contract
• Permanent
• Hours per week
• 22.5

How to apply

You can check for more information and how to apply.

Interviews will take place on 3 February 2026.

About the role

Citizens Advice Canterbury District is looking for a Finance Manager to join the newly formed Citizens Advice North East Kent. As such you may be required to work from any of these Citizens Advice locations: Swale, Canterbury District and Thanet and remotely, as required.

We are looking for someone who will provide a full financial management service to ensure Citizens Advice North East Kent operates effectively and is compliant with all legal and sector requirements, ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is produced for the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

This is a newly created post within our organisations, established as we undergo significant structural changes and merge our three districts into a single entity. The transition requires dedicated financial expertise; therefore, we are looking to appoint a Finance Manager who will play a key role in supporting and influencing this organisational change. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial monitoring and reporting of our newly formed organisation and ensuring robust financial management throughout the transition and beyond. You will need to ensure the sharing of financial knowledge and reports amongst senior colleagues so that they can understand financial implications of decisions. The post is open to some remote working as well as those able to work in our geographic locations.

FINANCE MANAGER
MANAGES: FINANCE OFFICER
REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SALARY: £16,000 (based on 15 hours per week)
CONTRACT TYPE: Part Time / Permanent
HOURS: 15 hours per week

About Norton Priory
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens is operated by an independent, charitable trust,
Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited.  The Trust is dedicated to preserving and sharing
the rich heritage of Europe’s most excavated monastic site and the 900-year story of the
estate.  This approach reflects the Trust’s Mission Statement: To conserve, champion
and celebrate the heritage, landscapes and collections of Norton Priory for present and
future generations.  As a small, passionate team supported by a wider community of
volunteers, the Trust strives to provide a warm, welcoming and valuable experience for
all our visitors.

About the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health and commercial
performance of the Trust, helping to ensure Norton Priory’s sustainability.  This role
combines financial planning, analysis and business strategy with commercial insight to
support key decision-making and develop income-generating opportunities.  The role is
part of Norton Priory’s Senior Management Team (SMT).

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, including variance analysis and KPI
tracking.
- Act as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on financial and commercial matters.
- Oversee the Trust’s cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, VAT requirements and Trust policies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for SMT colleagues and Board.
- Oversee year-end processes and manage relationships with the independent
examiners and other external advisors and consultants.
- Provision of recommendations for future spend / budgeting.
- Oversight for insurance renewals and utilities contracts.
- Support the CEO with pricing strategies, rental agreements, contract negotiations and
margin improvement initiatives.
- Work with the CEO to analyse market trends, customer behaviour and competitor
activity to inform the Trust’s strategic planning.

Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified accountant (for example, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) wih post-qualification
experience.
- Experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a charity, arts, heritage or
not-for-profit environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience identifying and managing earned income
opportunities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence at Board level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good time management skills.

Desirable
- Knowledge of charity accounting (SORP) and grant fund management.
- Experience of working within a museum, cultural organisation or visitor attraction.
- Understanding of sector funding and philanthropic income streams.
- Familiarity with charity governance and trustee relations.

Team Responsibilities (Applicable to all roles)
- Support weddings, events and other public-facing programmes as required, including
occasional evening and weekend work.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues and visitors at all times.
- Act as a positive ambassador for the museum and charitable trust at all times.
- Undertake Safeguarding and First Aid training.
- Assist with cleaning and preparation of internal spaces for daily opening and special
events, which may be outside normal opening hours.
- Conduct pre-opening daily site checks to ensure all areas of Norton Priory, including
outdoor spaces, are safe, secure and ready to welcome visitors.  Log any concerns as a
matter of priority with the Team Leader or relevant manager.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to provide a welcoming and
inclusive visitor experience.
- Treat colleagues and volunteers with respect to foster a supportive and trusted
working environment.
- Represent the Trust in a professional and positive manner at all times.
- Support the Trust’s commitment to sustainability by following environmental best
practice (for example, recycling) and encouraging eco-friendly practices across the
Norton Priory estate.
- Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required in line with the level and nature
of the role.

Staff Benefits
- Access to professional development and role-specific training opportunities.
- Access to confidential staff wellbeing support on request.
- Opportunities to work in a unique and historically significant museum and grounds.
- Generous employer-contributed pension scheme.
- Staff discounts in the museum shop and the Brooke Café.
- Free on-site parking.
- Invitations to staff social events.

Job Introduction

Job Title: Finance Manager

Grade: PO6 SCP43 

Pay: £54,495

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time  

About Us

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About The Role

Are you looking for a new, varied Finance Manager role? Do you enjoy supporting departments with budget management and forecasting?

Reporting to the Strategic Finance Manager, your role will consist of working with Managers and budget holders to manage and monitor budgets, produce and maintain forecasts and support and manage the activities of the Finance Business Partnering Team.

Bradford Children & Families Trust Ltd was incorporated in 2023 to supply Childrens Services to Bradford Council. It is a company limited by guarantee and trades independently of the council. Our annual turnover is more than £230m with income primarily derived from the Contract with the Council.

If you are a qualified Accountant with relevant experience and you possess a proactive mindset, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Finance Manager to provide a comprehensive, professional financial support service to managers and budget holders.
• To prepare revenue monitoring and other financial reports for Directors and their management teams.
• To ensure the provision of accurate, timely and relevant information, linking it to performance information to support business needs.
• Use of professional judgement and expertise to identify business solutions whilst ensuring principles of best value, value for money and risk management are embedded in service delivery.
• To develop and promote more effective ways of delivering the financial service to meet the needs of business users.
• To promote the finance function by making an effective contribution to the Finance Business Partnering Team.

About You

• CCAB Qualified Accountant with experience of business partnering.
• Relevant experience in a financial management environment.
• Uses, interprets, analyses, communicates complex numerical information.
• Report writing and analytical skills.
• Awareness of public sector procurement rules
• Experience of spreadsheet models or manipulating data extracts.
• Evidence of analysis of public sector accounts or preparation of year end accounts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with service and project officers who may have limited financial skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are also a requirement for this role.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working – 3 days working from home each week.

Location: Bradford 

Next Steps

The closing date for this role is 15th February 2026 with interviews week commencing 23rd February.

For any queries, please contact Raj Singh (Mob: 07582 102780) or Carol Harris (Mob: 07484 951502).

Interview Location: 3rd Floor, Sir Henry Mitchell House, Manchester Road, Bradford,    BD5 0QL 

Interview Details: The process will consist of a 45-minute interview followed by a 45-minute task to complete.              

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Finance Manager

• Job Reference: 00004224-1
• Date Posted: 14 January 2026
• Recruiter: Hope into Action UK
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Remote Working: Some remote working possible
• Salary: £36,000 to £40,229
• Bonus/Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance; 8% employers' contribution to pension
• Role: Senior Manager jobs, Service Manager/Coordinator jobs, Office Support jobs, Experts by Experience jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Work hours: Full Time

Job Description

About Finance at Hope into Action 

The finance function of Hope into Action is small team comprising the Finance Lead, the Finance Administrators (job-share) and a volunteer reporting to the Head of Operations. It is largely paperless and supports our 44 staff with accounts payable and receivable functions. It works in conjunction with the other departments to deliver timely, accurate and strategic financial information for both the executive team and the board of trustees.

About the role 

The Finance Lead is a key role in enabling Hope into Action fulfil its vision of every church lovingly making a home for those experiencing homelessness.

The role is broad ranging; from managing the Finance Administrators, supporting their work when needed and also producing the monthly management accounts within our target of 10 working days from the month end.

In addition, you will support the year end work by producing the schedules required by auditors, take a lead in the annual budgeting process, produce the biannual investor statements and compile the gift aid returns.

You will be expected to meet regularly with budget holders to help them achieve their targets and/or devise a plan to bring them back on track.

About you 

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a passion for our work, tenants, staff, churches and mission. You will be adaptable and equally comfortable with bank reconciliations as writing a commentary on the management accounts. We employ people of hope where humility, a genuine desire to love and serve others, and strength of character are as important as any job description. This is reflected in our six core values: strength, hope, action, love, open ears (listening) and mutuality, or “Shalom” as we sometimes call them.

You will have a track record of finance experience but also be relatable; able to support staff with little or no financial experience. You should have a passion for the homeless, churches and our vision & values.

We value diversity and recognise that a diverse team will help us raise our performance in empowering those we serve. We are interested in your individual skills, strengths, knowledge and experience.

About us 

We believe that everyone has the right to a home and churches have the power to meet the tragedy of homelessness in their community.

Started 15 years ago, we have grown into a mature organisation working with over 100 churches running 130 homes for over 400 tenants.

We have won numerous awards, both secular and Christian, including from the Guardian newspaper, Homeless link and Centre for Social Justice.

We provide not just shelter and housing know-how, but also the friendship of a church, we are passionate about harnessing the social, financial and spiritual power of churches to enact real change both in them and our tenants.

Our first home had a real heart for men coming out of prison. Homes are now available for a wide range of people experiencing homelessness: people in recovery from addiction, people sleeping rough, women and children fleeing domestic violence, people coming out of rehab, former prostitutes, refugees, those suffering mental health issues and survivors of human trafficking.

Roughly, 50% of our homes are in our ‘line-managed cities’ (Peterborough, Norwich, Nottingham, Cambridge), the other 50% are found across a further 30+ towns which we franchise into.

We encourage others to replicate our model through franchising. The tragedy of homelessness is in every community. Our vision is for every church to lovingly provide the homeless with a home.

Working at Hope into Action can be incredibly rewarding. We offer the opportunity to work in a supportive and flexible environment.

Please contact Mark Oldaker on mark.oldaker@hopeintoaction.org.uk for an informal discussion about this role.

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Job Title: Finance Manager
Hours: Part-Time (hours to be agreed during the application process)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Line manages: Finance Officer (who completes the monthly payroll)
Member of: Leadership Team, Senior Management Team (SMT) and Management Team
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (hybrid working available – desire to have the post holder attend
the Stoke-on-Trent offices in Longton for at least two sessions per week)
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Salary: £42,191.17 FTE – salary will be pro rata to the hours agreed during the application
process
Safeguarding: Role subject to reference checks and, if required, DBS.
Pension: 5% employer’s contribution; 5% employee’s contribution (eligible after 3 months)
Organisational Healthcare Package (eligible after 6 months)
Leave:

•  Base Allowance – 22 days plus public bank holidays
•  Rising to: 1 extra day for every full financial year of employment to a maximum of 8

additional days per year

Principal purpose
Lead a small, high-performing finance function that powers a growing, outward-looking
charity. You will turn numbers into decisions, keep the organisation safe and compliant, and
give the CEO, SMT and Trustees clear sightlines on performance, cash and risk. You’ll own
the monthly drumbeat (accounts, cashflow, forecasts), guide investment choices as our
services expand and our footprint increases, and coach the Finance Officer so payroll and
core processing run flawlessly. In short: strong controls, sharp insight, practical solutions.

Key relationships
CEO; Head of Residential Services; service managers; Maintenance Lead; Trustees (Chair and
Treasurer); external auditors; bank; funders/commissioners; software/support providers.

Key responsibilities

1) Strategic finance leadership

•  Act as lead finance adviser to the CEO, SMT and Trustees; present plain-English

analysis and options.

•  Contribute to organisational planning and risk as part of the Leadership Team, SMT

and Management Team.

•  Model scenarios for growth, tenders and major projects; advise on affordability,

reserves and risk appetite.

•  Support bids and contracts with robust budgets, unit costs and clear assumptions.

2) Financial management & compliance

•  Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasts to agreed

timetables; tailor reports for managers and Trustees.

•  Prepare year-end statutory accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102) and lead the

audit to timetable.

•  Month-end close by working day 28, audit adjustments reduced YoY
•  Maintain a strong control environment: balance-sheet reconciliations, journals,

approvals, banking and treasury.

•  Ensure timely submissions to regulators and HMRC (including Gift Aid and VAT, where

applicable).

•  Oversee Housing Benefit/service-charge income where relevant; ensure evidence

and claims are accurate and on time.

•  Keep finance policies and procedures current; champion good financial stewardship

and value for money.

3) Budgeting, forecasting and performance

•

Lead the annual budget process with budget holders; set clear assumptions and
timelines.

•  Run in-year re-forecasts; highlight pressures early and propose mitigations.
•  Track restricted, unrestricted and designated funds; monitor grant/contract

conditions and reporting timetables.

4) Payroll, systems and data

•

Line-manage the Finance Officer who completes the monthly payroll; ensure
accurate payroll, pensions and statutory submissions.

•  Own the finance system (e.g., Sage/Cloud): chart of accounts, user permissions,

•

efficiency, integrations and data quality.
Improve reporting (dashboards/scheduled reports) and reduce duplication through
simple, standardised templates.

5) People management and ways of working

•  Set objectives, coach and give regular feedback to the Finance Officer; support

professional development.

•  Build constructive relationships with service managers and colleagues; explain

finance in accessible language.

•  Role-model the charity’s values; support a positive, solution-focused culture.

6) External relationships and assurance

•  Manage relationships with auditors, bank, insurers, funders and commissioners.

•  Provide clear information for bids, monitoring and due diligence.
•  Attend and present at Board/committee meetings as required.

Person specification
Essential (E) / Desirable (D) with where assessed: A=Application, I=Interview, T=Test

Criterion

Level

Assessed
at

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or significant equivalent
experience

Strong charity finance knowledge incl. Charities SORP (FRS 102); restricted
vs unrestricted funds

Proven monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasting to
deadlines

Year-end statutory accounts preparation and leading the external audit

Financial modelling and scenario planning; risk awareness and mitigations

Advanced Excel and good knowledge of finance systems (e.g., Sage/Cloud)

Clear communication to non-fi...

Job Title: Finance Manager
Hours: Part-Time (hours to be agreed during the application process)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Line manages: Finance Officer (who completes the monthly payroll)
Member of: Leadership Team, Senior Management Team (SMT) and Management Team
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (hybrid working available – desire to have the post holder attend
the Stoke-on-Trent offices in Longton for at least two sessions per week)
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Salary: £42,191.17 FTE – salary will be pro rata to the hours agreed during te application
process
Safeguarding: Role subject to reference checks and, if required, DBS.
Pension: 5% employer’s contribution; 5% employee’s contribution (eligible after ## months)
Organisational Healthcare Package (eligible after ## months)
Leave:

•  Base Allowance – 22 days plus public bank holidays
•  Rising to: 1 extra day for every full financial year of employment to a maximum of 8

additional days per year

Principal purpose
Lead a small, high-performing finance function that powers a growing, outward-looking
charity. You will turn numbers into decisions, keep the organisation safe and compliant, and
give the CEO, SMT and Trustees clear sightlines on performance, cash and risk. You’ll own
the monthly drumbeat (accounts, cashflow, forecasts), guide investment choices as our
services expand and our footprint increases, and coach the Finance Officer so payroll and
core processing run flawlessly. In short: strong controls, sharp insight, practical solutions.

Key relationships
CEO; Head of Residential Services; service managers; Maintenance Lead; Trustees (Chair and
Treasurer); external auditors; bank; funders/commissioners; software/support providers.

Key responsibilities

1) Strategic finance leadership

•  Act as lead finance adviser to the CEO, SMT and Trustees; present plain-English

analysis and options.

•  Contribute to organisational planning and risk as part of the Leadership Team, SMT

and Management Team.

•  Model scenarios for growth, tenders and major projects; advise on affordability,

reserves and risk appetite.

•  Support bids and contracts with robust budgets, unit costs and clear assumptions.

2) Financial management & compliance

•  Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasts to agreed

timetables; tailor reports for managers and Trustees.

•  Prepare year-end statutory accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102) and lead the

audit to timetable.

•  Month-end close by working day 28, audit adjustments reduced YoY
•  Maintain a strong control environment: balance-sheet reconciliations, journals,

approvals, banking and treasury.

•  Ensure timely submissions to regulators and HMRC (including Gift Aid and VAT, where

applicable).

•  Oversee Housing Benefit/service-charge income where relevant; ensure evidence

and claims are accurate and on time.

•  Keep finance policies and procedures current; champion good financial stewardship

and value for money.

3) Budgeting, forecasting and performance

•

Lead the annual budget process with budget holders; set clear assumptions and
timelines.

•  Run in-year re-forecasts; highlight pressures early and propose mitigations.
•  Track restricted, unrestricted and designated funds; monitor grant/contract

conditions and reporting timetables.

4) Payroll, systems and data

•

Line-manage the Finance Officer who completes the monthly payroll; ensure
accurate payroll, pensions and statutory submissions.

•  Own the finance system (e.g., Sage/Cloud): chart of accounts, user permissions,

•

efficiency, integrations and data quality.
Improve reporting (dashboards/scheduled reports) and reduce duplication through
simple, standardised templates.

5) People management and ways of working

•  Set objectives, coach and give regular feedback to the Finance Officer; support

professional development.

•  Build constructive relationships with service managers and colleagues; explain

finance in accessible language.

•  Role-model the charity’s values; support a positive, solution-focused culture.

6) External relationships and assurance

•  Manage relationships with auditors, bank, insurers, funders and commissioners.

•  Provide clear information for bids, monitoring and due diligence.
•  Attend and present at Board/committee meetings as required.

Person specification
Essential (E) / Desirable (D) with where assessed: A=Application, I=Interview, T=Test

Criterion

Level

Assessed
at

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or significant equivalent
experience

Strong charity finance knowledge incl. Charities SORP (FRS 102); restricted
vs unrestricted funds

Proven monthly management accounts, cashflow and forecasting to
deadlines

Year-end statutory accounts preparation and leading the external audit

Financial modelling and scenario planning; risk awareness and mitigations

Advanced Excel and good knowledge of finance systems (e.g., Sage/Cloud)

Clear communication to non-f...