Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our financial team at the DofE. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of financial transaction processing and procedures related to a defined group of stakeholders (vendors and staff). Maintain the stewardship of resources within the organisation and service internal and external stakeholder needs by ensuring adherence to policy and procedures and managing the development of finance team processes and people. Support the identification and management of risk within financial activities. Payables and Treasury team: ensure suppliers, staff and volunteers are processed and paid accurately and on time for the services and support they provide, ensure cashflow is managed to enable liquidity alongside maximising returns to be reinvested in charitable purposes. What we are looking for: A proactive and collaborative individual with strong technical expertise and a people‑centred approach. You will be a near‑qualified or finalist accountant (AAT, ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent experience). Who can demonstrate within a working environment a solid understanding of accounting principles and hands‑on experience across financial transactions, reconciliations, journals, and month‑end processes. You will be motivated by delivering an accurate, efficient and continually improving finance service, demonstrate robust attention to detail, a commitment to good stewardship of resources, and confidence in supervising control procedures to support strong financial governance. How to apply and interview dates If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply. The deadline for applying for this role is: Thursday 30th April - Midnight. 1st interviews will take place on: 14th May - Virtual Via Teams, (the interview will involve a finance assessment followed by a competency based interview). 2nd interviews will take place on: Venue and date - to be confirmed. If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email [email protected] Benefits We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave. The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check. **The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.