Finance Manager

Your new company Based in Central Bath, this is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious charity on maternity cover, running until December 2027. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a broad…

Pay rate £45,000 – £55,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 17 August 2026

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About this contract

£45,000 - £55,000

Your new company
Based in Central Bath, this is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious charity on maternity cover, running until December 2027.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a broad role covering Financial Analysis, reporting and providing general financial support. The role will include:

Support strategic decision-making through project CAPEX reporting, modelling financial data and providing commercial insights.
Assist the Head of Finance with maintaining the long-term financial forecasts.
Overseeing the bookkeeping team, ensuring transactions are processed in a timely manner.
Preparation of accounts and support statutory audit process.
Assist the Management Accountant in budget setting.
Provide financial advice and support budget holders.
Undertake ad hoc project work.What you'll need to succeed
We are ideally looking for a qualified accountant but could consider someone that is part qualified or QBE. You should be able to demonstrate your experience in a similar role, taking responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You should have experience of preparing or reviewing statutory accounts, financial modelling and be analytical by nature. If you had prior experience in a charity setting, that would be beneficial.

You will need to be available to start in September / October and be able to commute to central Bath.

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