Charity Accountant

The opportunity

Robert Half is recruiting for a respected, values-led charity looking for a part-time Charity Accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave.

You'll be the finance partner to a busy operational division generating around £4.5m in annual revenue, working closely with its senior leader and site managers.

It's a varied, hands-on role in a friendly, mission-driven organisation.

You'll protect income, keep the numbers accurate and give leadership a clear financial picture.

What you'll be doing

• Monitoring income across multiple sites, identifying and resolving anomalies
• Running invoicing, raising credits and adjustments, and calculating late payment charges
• Managing debt and credit control
• Reconciling operational system data to external funding and producing reports for managers to action
• Checking bank receipts and making sure payments are allocated correctly
• Producing balance and financial reporting for the CEO, Executive Directors and Accounts
• Supporting site managers with system queries and changes
• Spotting opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

About you

• Experience in an accounting, finance business partnering or management accounting role. Full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or similar) is not essential; relevant experience matters more
• A charity background would be beneficial but is not essential
• Strong Excel and Microsoft skills, with good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Confident handling sensitive data in line with GDPR
• A strong communicator who works well with non-finance colleagues at every level
• Organised, accurate and happy to use your own initiative
• Experience of change management or process improvement (desirable)
• A genuine interest in the charity sector
• A driving licence and access to a car
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks

What's on offer

• £40,000-£45,000 FTE, pro rata for 3 days per week
• Flexible working, including some home working
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing benefits
• A supportive, friendly team and a charity that genuinely cares