Finance Manager

Who we are & why you ll love working with us:

At Latin American House (LAH), we believe in empowering the Latin American community in the UK by providing essential services, support, and opportunities for a better future. For over 40 years, we ve been at the heart of our community, helping individuals and families navigate life in the UK, offering legal advice, education, cultural programmes, and social support.

Join our small but dynamic team and make a real impact by ensuring the financial health of an organisation that is changing lives every day.

The role & why it matters:

We re looking for a Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, ensuring we remain sustainable and compliant while continuing to grow and support our community. Your work will directly impact the lives of Latin Americans in the UK, ensuring that we can continue to provide essential services to those who need them most.

As a key member of our team, you ll oversee our financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance while supporting our work with the Latin American and local communities in London. You ll work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees, managing a diverse duties, from budgets and financial reports to payroll and grant funding. You ll also oversee a Bookkeeper to help us drive our mission forward!

Key Details:

• Job Title: Finance Manager
• Salary: £38,857 per annum pro rata
• Pension: Government Workplace NEST Pension Scheme
• Hours per week: Part-time (15 hours per week)
• Location: On-site at Latin American House (NW6 4TA) - currently hybrid working
• Reports to: Director and Board of Trustees (dotted line)
• Responsible for: Bookkeeper
• Contract: Permanent

Deadline to apply: We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pre-employment checks: Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial controls.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, tracking income, expenditure, and restricted funds.
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage payroll, banking, and financial records alongside our Bookkeeper.
• Work with the Director and Board to develop financial policies and assess risks.
• Provide financial insights to support funding applications and grant reporting.

What we re looking for:

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
Proven financial management experience, ideally in a charity or non-profit setting.
Strong budgeting, reporting, and analytical skills.
Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to various stakeholders.
Ability to prioritise multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Desirable (but not essential):
Experience managing grants and restricted funds.
Understanding of charity governance and Board-level reporting.
Knowledge of financial risk management in the charity sector.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus!