- Salary: £42,000-£47,000 + London weighting if eligible
- Hours: 35
- Location: Hybrid - This role can be based in any of our offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast or Glasgow) or from home. Some travel to London may be required.
Who we are
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a fully or part-qualified management accountant with experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will bring excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with non-financial audiences and help them understand their budgets and management reports. Experience of grant or donor-fund management would be an advantage.
What you’ll be doing
The primary objectives of this role are:
- Build partnerships with all lead managers and their teams to support effective budget management and financial compliance Assist with planning and reporting of the annual budgets
- Support grant and donor reporting with accurate financial data
- Ensure timely monthly closure and reconciliation of accounts and assist in the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts
- Assist the Head of Finance in ongoing reporting and analysis
- Support the finance officers as required with an understanding of systems and operational finance
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we can offer you
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Pension and life assurance
- Contribution to eye tests and lenses
- Season ticket loans
Our commitments to you
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.
- If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
- If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
- We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Martha Adam-Bushell via email on martha.adam-bushell@fostering.net. You can also find more information about us on our website www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
Ready to apply?
To apply please email your completed application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.
- Closing date: Sunday 8th December
- Shortlisting date: Tuesday 10th December
- Interview date: Tuesday 17th December
- Interview location: Southwark office, or remote in exceptional circumstances
We look forward to hearing from you!
