Finance Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with charity finance regulations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the charity sector, excellent in financial reporting, and able to manage a small team. This part-time role offers competitive pay and valuable benefits including monthly wellbeing initiatives and more.

Benefits

Monthly Clinical Supervision

Monthly Wellbeing Hour

Regular team wellbeing days

Long Service Annual Leave Increase

Healthshield Membership (post-probation)

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial management within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Good understanding of charity finance regulations, including SORP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the charity finance function and periodic reporting.
• Responsible for financial controls and authorisation of transactions.
• Prepare annual financial statements and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Demonstrable experience in financial management

Excellent skills in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Finance Manager – Restore Women’s Aid – The Malthouse, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3AA

Hours: 15 hours per week (Permanent)

Salary: £31,537 - £32,597 per annum pro rata

Reference: 0547

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal Operations Manager, you will oversee the smooth running of the charity finance function and periodic reporting to Senior Managers, Treasurer and Board of Trustees.

In conjunction with the board, you will be responsible for the periodic review of the charity’s Finance Policy and Procedures including internal controls and you will ensure proper operation of financial controls including appropriate authorisation of transactions alongside the Treasurer.

• Regular reconciliation of key balance sheet control accounts (bank/cash, damage deposit, payroll control funds)
• Review of nominal ledger and Fund/Grantor summaries for accuracy
• Work with Finance Officer to approve supplier invoices in a regular bi‑monthly cycle
• Work with Finance Officer to ensure timely and accurate payroll and payroll information provision
• Monthly reporting to management and board, providing overview of financial position and narrative on key figures and budget variances
• Prepare financial data for periodic grant applications and reports
• Provide interim or end‑of‑grant reports as per terms and conditions
• Generate other periodic and ad‑hoc management information for senior management and the board
• Prepare annual revenue budgets for management team and Treasurer prior to Board approval
• Produce annual financial statements in accordance with Charities SORP and liaise with auditors for the annual audit
• Prepare Gift Aid Claims and submit to HMRC

About You

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience in financial management within the charity or not‑for‑profit sector
• Good understanding of charity finance regulations, including SORP
• Excellent skills in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Track record of managing a small team
• Proficient with accounting software including payroll and Excel; training will be provided on Data Developments MyFundAccounting Online
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience working with fundraising or grant‑funded organisations
• Knowledge of Gift Aid and VAT in a charity context
• Experience supporting board‑level decision making
• Some experience of HR matters in a small organisation

Values and behaviours

• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset

We can offer you

• Monthly Clinical Supervision
• Monthly Wellbeing Hour
• Regular team wellbeing days
• Long Service Annual Leave Increase
• Healthshield Membership (post‑probation)
• Real Living Wage accredited

How to apply

Please apply by requesting an application pack by either emailing admin@restore‑wa.org.uk or calling 0330 5519495.

Closing date: 1pm, 30 January 2026

Interview date: 4 – 6 February 2026

About the Team

Restore Women’s Aid is a not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Our finance team works closely with operations, trustees and external partners to deliver effective financial governance and strategy.