Charity Accountant – Financial Leadership Role

About the role

As a Charity Accountant in Oxford you will provide strategic financial leadership for a well‑established not‑for‑profit organisation, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and compliance while supporting its growth and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver timely financial insight for decision‑making.
• Oversee finance systems, controls, processes and fund accounting.
• Manage payroll, capital project finances and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, charity, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Lead year‑end accounts, audits and external financial relationships.
• Develop financial policies to support income generation and long‑term sustainability.
• Manage, coach and develop finance staff.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis, advice and support as required.

Required profile

• CCAB‑qualified accountant (or equivalent) with substantial senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in financial strategy, controls, reporting and governance.
• Strong track record in systems implementation, change management and process improvement.
• Experience leading capital projects and managing complex organisational finances.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership ability to develop teams and drive organisational change.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary between £70,000 and £75,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Five days per week onsite in Oxford with on‑site parking.
• Generous benefits package and excellent pension scheme.