Job description:

About the Job  

Kick It Out, football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation, is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee our finance function and ensure robust systems are in place to support our ambitious growth plans. Working closely with the COO and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage financial processes, reporting, and compliance, ensuring we remain financially resilient and accountable to funders, partners and regulators. 

Responsibilities 

Financial Management & Reporting

- Manage the day-to-day finance function, including cashflow forecasting, payroll, pensions, and supplier payments. 

- Produce accurate financial reports and analysis for the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, funders, and auditors. 

- Manage budgets and business planning in line with Kick It Out’s strategic priorities. 

- Oversee outsourced bookkeeping, year-end accounts, and the audit process.

Governance & Compliance 

- Ensure robust financial systems and controls are maintained in line with charity finance best practice. 

- Submit annual accounts, Gift Aid claims and Charity Commission filings. 

- Prepare, review and submit accurate VAT returns within statutory deadlines, ensuring all supporting VAT records and documentation are properly maintained for audit purposes. 

- Oversee insurance renewals and risk registers, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and grant conditions. 

Stakeholder & Income Support 

- Provide clear, accessible financial updates to internal and external stakeholders. 

- Support the COO with developing new and existing income streams, including grants, donations, and commercial partnerships. 

- Ensure strong financial monitoring and reporting for funded programmes.  

What we’re looking for 

- A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and the aims and values of Kick It Out.   

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPFA, ACMA) with strong knowledge of charity finance regulations.

- Proven experience managing finance functions, including payroll, forecasting, audit, and reporting to funders and boards.

- Strong understanding of financial systems and controls, with experience using cloud-based software (e.g., Xero, Float).

- Ability to translate complex financial detail into clear, accessible information for non-finance audiences.

- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Experience in developing revenue streams and/or programme financial reporting (desirable).

Benefits 

- Fully Remote Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely. While we don’t have a physical office, we organise in-person “away days” for team-building and collaboration.

- Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave alongside bank holidays.  

- Additional Leave: Enjoy 2 extra days off during the Christmas season and a day off for your Birthday. Your leave allowance also increases with years of service.  

- Group Income Protection: Financial security in case of illness or disability.  

- Group Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance coverage for you and your loved ones. 

- Medical and Wellbeing Benefits: Comprehensive support from day one, including a nutrition and fitness program, digital GP service, and mental health services.  

- Private Health Insurance: Optional access to our private healthcare plan.  

- Pension Contribution: A 5% pension contribution to help secure your financial future.

- Inclusive Parental Leave: Supportive parental leave policies to help you balance work and family life. 

- All of our roles are fully remote but require travel for monthly away days, relevant events, and meetings, mainly in London but sometimes elsewhere in the UK. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Equal Opportunities Statement 
 
Kick It Out is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to every aspect of our work, from our hiring practices to our everyday interactions and wider mission. If you're hesitant to apply because you don’t meet every single job requirement, please know that we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We value diverse experiences and skills, and we believe that potential can often outweigh specific requirements.  If you require additional support, reasonable adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to our People Team on [email protected] . 
 
We wish you the best of luck in the application process and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.  
 
Application Deadline: 6th January. 

Please note: All applications will be reviewed after the closing date and will be contacted following shortlisting.