Finance Manager

Help shape the financial heartbeat of a growing feminist charity.

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is seeking a Finance Manager to join us at an exciting time of change and growth.

With a new CEO and SLT, together with an ambitious and inspiring new vision, Rape RCSL is undergoing significant transformation in the run up to a new organisational strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth financial running of a vital and expanding service across twelve South London boroughs.

About Us

RCSL is a leading specialist charity providing trauma-informed services. We offer counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, as well as professional training.
Our work is grounded in feminist principles, empowerment, and equality and we re proud to be part of a national movement working to end sexual violence and abuse.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you ll oversee the day-to-day finance functions of the organisation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all financial activities.

You ll be responsible for preparing and posting journals, reconciling accounts, producing draft management accounts, and managing monthly processes. You ll also collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and Resources to strengthen financial systems and prepare for future growth including line management of a new Finance Officer from April 2026.

This role is integral to the effective running of our organisation and offers the opportunity to develop leadership experience within a small but high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day finance functions and month-end processes.
• Prepare and post journals, reconciliations, and monthly draft management accounts.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely settlement of outstanding accounts.
• Monitor debtors and proactively resolve queries and discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit procedures.
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and internal controls.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively across all teams to ensure financial awareness and accountability.

About You

You ll bring:

• AAT qualification (or equivalent), or qualified by experience.
• At least two years hands-on experience managing day-to-day finance functions within the charity, voluntary or not for profit sector.
• Experience producing draft management accounts, reconciliations, forecasts and budgets.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
• A proactive and organised approach.
• Experience of managing people and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Understanding of restricted funds and charity finance principles.
• Commitment to feminist values, equity, diversity, and inclusion with experience of putting these into practice.

What We Offer

• £45,500 per annum (0.8 FTE)
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• 3 extra gifted days between December
• NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Life assurance, healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Supportive, feminist workplace culture with flexible hybrid working

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification

The position is offered on a flexible basis. The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.