Job Description

Join to apply for the Assistant Finance Manager, CHARITY PEOPLE role at Guardian Jobs

Are you a finance professional who wants to make a meaningful difference with your skills? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation in Coventry as their Assistant Finance Manager, supporting vital work that helps people access the support and justice they deserve.

Location: Coventry (Hybrid options available)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time considered
Salary: Up to £39,824 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent

About The Organisation

This long-established organisation provides free legal advice and representation to individuals and families who might otherwise struggle to access justice. Their dedicated team of lawyers, caseworkers, and support staff are passionate about tackling inequality and empowering people to secure their rights. Working here means being part of a collaborative, mission-led team that believes in fairness, inclusion, and the power of community.

About The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key part in managing and improving financial operations across the organisation. From budget preparation and management reporting to compliance and financial planning, this role offers variety, responsibility, and purpose. You'll assist with:

• Financial Planning & Reporting: Preparing budgets, forecasts, and management accounts, and supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• Cashflow & Controls: Monitoring cashflow, managing reconciliations, and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Payroll & Payments: Ensuring accuracy in payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Grants & Contracts: Supporting financial management and reporting for grants and Legal Aid Agency contracts.

You'll also provide cover for the Finance Manager when required, ensuring continuity in financial leadership.

About You

• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• A recognised qualification such as AAT (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Understanding of VAT, payroll, and charity finance (experience in the charity sector desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, supportive approach.

You will also share the organisation's commitment to equality, inclusion, and access to justice for all.

Additional Information

• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
• Flexible working and part-time options are available.

How To Apply

If you're looking to use your financial skills to make a genuine social impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy (priya@charitypeople.co.uk) at Charity People. Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Interviews: TBC