Finance Manager

Overview

Location: Enfield Island Village, EN3 6GS

Salary: £30,000 to £32,640 (FTE £61,000)

Type: Part-time (20 hours per week over 4 or 5 days - some flexibility on hours worked)

About Christian Action Housing

Christian Action Housing is a dedicated Housing Association committed to providing safe, affordable housing and support services to those in need. We are proud to be a local landlord and business, connected to our local communities across Enfield, Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest. Through our shared values our team brings something extra to this housing association that means we truly offer a local service that makes a difference.

In return we offer our employees a chance to develop, to make a difference in their local community and to be part of a supportive team. We are seeking a skilled Finance Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our organisation.

As Finance Manager, you will be central to the financial management and strategic planning of Christian Action Housing. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with all relevant regulations. This position is ideal for a finance professional passionate about making a difference in the Charity & Voluntary/Public Sector.

• Oversee External Audit & Year End Accounts - Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory financial statements in collaboration with Senior Leadership
• Support the Regulatory and Contractual compliance submissions
• Manage Operational Treasury & Banking Activities
• Manage the Contracts Register
• Management of small team
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Assist financial strategy development
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Applicants must;

• Be a qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Have experience of leading or assisting in year-end audits and overseeing external audit processes.
• Have experience of working with financial systems and developing strategies.
• Possess effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Have knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Be proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

For further details on the role and essential candidate skills please review the job description

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Health care cashback scheme
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Generous pension scheme
• Some flexibility with days and hours worked

If you are a proactive and motivated finance professional looking to contribute to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you. Please follow the application process with Christian Action Housing.

Christian Action Housing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday 28th January 2026.

Interviews will be held the following week (Wed 4th February 2026).