Head of Finance

Think Accountancy and Finance are excited to partner with a growing charity organisation in Berkhamsted, seeking an experienced Finance Manager or Head of Finance. If you have a background in the not-for-profit sector and are looking to join a dynamic, mission-driven organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a key member of the finance team, you will report directly to the Finance Director and support the organisation in a wide range of financial activities, including:

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports and present insights to the Board of Trustees
• Provide strategic financial insights to aid long-term planning and decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and support the Finance Assistant in their professional development
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control functions
• Manage petty cash for additional sites
• Prepare Management Accounts and ensure accuracy
• Support audit processes and statutory reporting
• Provide financial data for contracts, funding bids, tenders, and income generation
• Manage the charity's investment strategy
• Ensure compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)

This is a key role within a rapidly growing organisation, so we are seeking a proactive, growth-oriented individual who can work independently while fostering collaboration with teams across the business.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Qualified by Experience or a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Essential experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation
• Experience in payroll processing
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in QuickBooks or other cloud-based software
• Ability to travel across multiple sites (access to own car is required)
• Knowledge of tendering, contracting, income generation, and grant funding

We're looking for someone with a growth mindset, who thrives in a fast-paced, expanding organisation and is eager to contribute to its success.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.