We are looking for a part-time, UK-based Finance Manager who wants to work flexible hours from home and be a key member of a small, but influential, charity that helps museums work with the information that connects collections and audiences. This is an exciting time for the organisation, as we work to transform how UK museums manage and understand their collections and transform research on museum collections. Salary: £45,125 FTE, equating to £27,075 pro-rata Contract: Permanent, part-time contract, 0.6 FTE Location: Home-based within UK Hours: 22.2 hours per week, potentially worked flexibly Leave: 32.5 days annually FTE (including bank holidays), equating to 19.5 days annually pro-rata. Deadline for applications: Noon, Tuesday 12 May 2026 Interviews: Online, 2 June 2026 To Apply Application is by CV and a covering letter that succinctly explains how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Please note that applications from people based outside the UK and/or without the right to work here will not be considered. Aims and scope of the post The aim of this post is to ensure sound financial management to support the organisation s ongoing charitable work. The Finance Manager is responsible for CT s financial strategy, timely and accurate financial administration, maintenance of financial and management accounts, as well as cash flow, stock control, payroll and pension. Responsibilities and tasks Budgeting and forecasting Produce annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario models for the organisation budget. Support budget forecasting for project tenders, ensuring due diligence and financial viability. Reporting Produce quarterly management accounts, including variance reports, analysis by income streams, and cashflow forecasts. Prepare and present financial reports for the quarterly board meetings and biannual audit committee meeting. Produce minutes of the audit committee meetings and contribute to the minutes of board meetings. Complete statutory reporting to Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC. Submit the relevant reports to funders to ensure timely receipt of grant payments. Financial management Process supplier invoices and carry out twice-monthly payment runs. Raise customer invoices for consultancy work, licensing agreements, training, and other income due. Carry out credit control for overdue customer invoices. Manage payroll, including monthly payments to HMRC, payroll year end, and pension contributions. Manage CT bank accounts, including weekly monitoring of transactions and income matching, managing bank mandates and online access. Manage company credit cards, ensuring strong controls and adequate accounting for individual cardholders usage. Respond to financial queries from customers, suppliers, funders and staff members. Manage grant receipts. Oversee the retail function, responding to queries and issues regarding sales of items through the CT online shop. Oversee the purchase ordering system. Accounting Carry out monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations. Complete month-end procedures, including processing accruals, prepayments and depreciation. Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory list. Ensure accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds. Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring the correct VAT treatment for all transactions (specifically regarding business/non business, and irrecoverable VAT designations). Complete year-end procedures and prepare draft statutory accounts for audit, together with schedules to support the figures and workings in the statutory accounts. Act as the main point of contact to external auditors, providing all required information. Risk management Lead on maintaining the organisation s strategic risk register. Ensure adequate annual insurance. Regularly review the reserves policy to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation. Carry out regular reviews of systems, procedures and financial controls to ensure they are fit for purpose. Line management This role does not line manage any staff General responsibilities Following the principles of Collections Trust s policies and procedures. Additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. Line management The Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive. Person specification Collections Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our sector, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Please note that the Finance Manager will need to have the right to work in the UK. Essential knowledge, skills and qualities A part-qualified accountant or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience. Three years experience in a similar role, ideally in the charity sector. Strong ICT skills including relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel). Ability to write clear and concise board reports, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience. An excellent eye for detail and consistency. Honesty and integrity. Enthusiasm, flexibility and proactive approach. Desirable knowledge, skills and qualities A working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software. Familiarity with appropriate charity accounting practices (SORP regulations). Autonomy and ability to work effectively under own initiative. Strong verbal communications skills, able to convey financial information to a non-financial audience. Good organisational skills. Ability to work well within a team and manage others effectively. Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. An understanding of relevant retail and/or consultancy operations.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a part-time, UK-based Finance Manager who wants to work flexible hours from home and be a key member of a small, but influential, charity that helps museums work with the information that connects collections and audiences. This is an exciting time for the organisation, as we work to transform how UK museums manage and understand their collections and transform research on museum collections. Salary: £45,125 FTE, equating to £27,075 pro-rata Contract: Permanent, part-time contract, 0.6 FTE Location: Home-based within UK Hours: 22.2 hours per week, potentially worked flexibly Leave: 32.5 days annually FTE (including bank holidays), equating to 19.5 days annually pro-rata. Deadline for applications: Noon, Tuesday 12 May 2026 Interviews: Online, 2 June 2026 To Apply Application is by CV and a covering letter that succinctly explains how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Please note that applications from people based outside the UK and/or without the right to work here will not be considered. Aims and scope of the post The aim of this post is to ensure sound financial management to support the organisation s ongoing charitable work. The Finance Manager is responsible for CT s financial strategy, timely and accurate financial administration, maintenance of financial and management accounts, as well as cash flow, stock control, payroll and pension. Responsibilities and tasks Budgeting and forecasting Produce annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario models for the organisation budget. Support budget forecasting for project tenders, ensuring due diligence and financial viability. Reporting Produce quarterly management accounts, including variance reports, analysis by income streams, and cashflow forecasts. Prepare and present financial reports for the quarterly board meetings and biannual audit committee meeting. Produce minutes of the audit committee meetings and contribute to the minutes of board meetings. Complete statutory reporting to Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC. Submit the relevant reports to funders to ensure timely receipt of grant payments. Financial management Process supplier invoices and carry out twice-monthly payment runs. Raise customer invoices for consultancy work, licensing agreements, training, and other income due. Carry out credit control for overdue customer invoices. Manage payroll, including monthly payments to HMRC, payroll year end, and pension contributions. Manage CT bank accounts, including weekly monitoring of transactions and income matching, managing bank mandates and online access. Manage company credit cards, ensuring strong controls and adequate accounting for individual cardholders usage. Respond to financial queries from customers, suppliers, funders and staff members. Manage grant receipts. Oversee the retail function, responding to queries and issues regarding sales of items through the CT online shop. Oversee the purchase ordering system. Accounting Carry out monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations. Complete month-end procedures, including processing accruals, prepayments and depreciation. Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory list. Ensure accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds. Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring the correct VAT treatment for all transactions (specifically regarding business/non business, and irrecoverable VAT designations). Complete year-end procedures and prepare draft statutory accounts for audit, together with schedules to support the figures and workings in the statutory accounts. Act as the main point of contact to external auditors, providing all required information. Risk management Lead on maintaining the organisation s strategic risk register. Ensure adequate annual insurance. Regularly review the reserves policy to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation. Carry out regular reviews of systems, procedures and financial controls to ensure they are fit for purpose. Line management This role does not line manage any staff General responsibilities Following the principles of Collections Trust s policies and procedures. Additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. Line management The Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive. Person specification Collections Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our sector, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Please note that the Finance Manager will need to have the right to work in the UK. Essential knowledge, skills and qualities A part-qualified accountant or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience. Three years experience in a similar role, ideally in the charity sector. Strong ICT skills including relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel). Ability to write clear and concise board reports, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience. An excellent eye for detail and consistency. Honesty and integrity. Enthusiasm, flexibility and proactive approach. Desirable knowledge, skills and qualities A working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software. Familiarity with appropriate charity accounting practices (SORP regulations). Autonomy and ability to work effectively under own initiative. Strong verbal communications skills, able to convey financial information to a non-financial audience. Good organisational skills. Ability to work well within a team and manage others effectively. Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. An understanding of relevant retail and/or consultancy operations.
Cards Solution Architect Location: Knutsford - 2 days a week in office Duration: 2-3 months Rate: £500 p/d Inside IR35 Role Description Seeking a Cards Solution Architect with experience in current account journeys, including loans and account switching. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking and current account challenges, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. This role requires strong domain expertise in payments, core banking, and cards systems. You will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology, taking ownership of solution architecture for core banking programmes, and guiding integration strategies-balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide expertise in the Cards and Payments domain, particularly in card issuance and authorisation journeys. Lead design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching, and payments, with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts. Oversee architectural governance, producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk. Advise business and product teams, support technical delivery, and drive innovation in the banking landscape. Evaluate and integrate vendor products, contribute to systems strategy, and automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention. Essential Expertise Strong knowledge of the current account and core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, APIs, DevOps, security). Hands-on experience with workforce planning tools and reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence). Familiarity with project delivery best practices. Excellent stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions.
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
Cards Solution Architect Location: Knutsford - 2 days a week in office Duration: 2-3 months Rate: £500 p/d Inside IR35 Role Description Seeking a Cards Solution Architect with experience in current account journeys, including loans and account switching. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking and current account challenges, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. This role requires strong domain expertise in payments, core banking, and cards systems. You will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology, taking ownership of solution architecture for core banking programmes, and guiding integration strategies-balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide expertise in the Cards and Payments domain, particularly in card issuance and authorisation journeys. Lead design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching, and payments, with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts. Oversee architectural governance, producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk. Advise business and product teams, support technical delivery, and drive innovation in the banking landscape. Evaluate and integrate vendor products, contribute to systems strategy, and automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention. Essential Expertise Strong knowledge of the current account and core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, APIs, DevOps, security). Hands-on experience with workforce planning tools and reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence). Familiarity with project delivery best practices. Excellent stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions.
The Finance & Operations Manager will oversee financial and operational activities within the media and agency industry, ensuring smooth business processes and compliance. This is a sole position and will lead the finance function. Client Details Our client are an SME Events company, with international scope currently undergoing exciting growth and looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support this growth. Description Financial Responsibilities: Produce monthly Profit & Loss accounts and Balance Sheet reconciliations Manage payroll and ensure timely salary payments and journal postings Draft and submit VAT returns Ensure timely payments to HMRC Lead annual budgeting and forecasting Manage cash flow Oversee accounts payable and receivable Perform bank reconciliations Manage staff expenses and company credit cards Monitor and report on company KPIs Review and approve purchase orders in Procim Liaise with UK and US accountants for year-end processes Handle FX requirements, including currency purchases and payments Assist with project budget setup, approvals, and reconciliation in Procim Train and support users in Procim (budgeting system) Operations Responsibilities: Support HR processes: contracts, leave tracking, assessments, and HR portal Manage timesheets and freelancer allocations in Procim Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding Handle insurance renewals and supplier NDAs Negotiate and manage client and supplier contracts Support management of IT, hardware, and office supplies Support general team operations and management Profile A successful Finance & Operations Manager should have: ACCA/CIMA/ACA finalist/qualified Proven finance experience within industry, ideally as sole person in finance / number 1 in finance Ability to work under pressure, identify areas of improvement and implement more efficient systems / processes Business partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communications, with proven ability to build relationships and rapport Experience using Xero, Procim, GSuite and Futrili - highly desirable Experience working in agency environment - desirable Experience working with US entities - desirable Job Offer Offering 55,000 - 65,000 salary (experience dependant) Hybrid working, 3 days in East-London Office, 2 days flexible work from home Additional benefits Excellent ability for growth Opportunities to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment in London.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
The Finance & Operations Manager will oversee financial and operational activities within the media and agency industry, ensuring smooth business processes and compliance. This is a sole position and will lead the finance function. Client Details Our client are an SME Events company, with international scope currently undergoing exciting growth and looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support this growth. Description Financial Responsibilities: Produce monthly Profit & Loss accounts and Balance Sheet reconciliations Manage payroll and ensure timely salary payments and journal postings Draft and submit VAT returns Ensure timely payments to HMRC Lead annual budgeting and forecasting Manage cash flow Oversee accounts payable and receivable Perform bank reconciliations Manage staff expenses and company credit cards Monitor and report on company KPIs Review and approve purchase orders in Procim Liaise with UK and US accountants for year-end processes Handle FX requirements, including currency purchases and payments Assist with project budget setup, approvals, and reconciliation in Procim Train and support users in Procim (budgeting system) Operations Responsibilities: Support HR processes: contracts, leave tracking, assessments, and HR portal Manage timesheets and freelancer allocations in Procim Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding Handle insurance renewals and supplier NDAs Negotiate and manage client and supplier contracts Support management of IT, hardware, and office supplies Support general team operations and management Profile A successful Finance & Operations Manager should have: ACCA/CIMA/ACA finalist/qualified Proven finance experience within industry, ideally as sole person in finance / number 1 in finance Ability to work under pressure, identify areas of improvement and implement more efficient systems / processes Business partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communications, with proven ability to build relationships and rapport Experience using Xero, Procim, GSuite and Futrili - highly desirable Experience working in agency environment - desirable Experience working with US entities - desirable Job Offer Offering 55,000 - 65,000 salary (experience dependant) Hybrid working, 3 days in East-London Office, 2 days flexible work from home Additional benefits Excellent ability for growth Opportunities to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment in London.
