Finance & Compliance Manager

Join Gingerbread Family Support as we grow our residential and outreach services and progress a new supported accommodation development. Lead month-end and SORP accounts, build a simple compliance calendar, and turn KPIs and risk into clear Board insight. The ideal candidate will be proactive in their approach, qualified (or equivalent experience) in charity finance. Plain-English communicator who gets things done on time. You will need: · Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent senior experience in charity finance. · A strong track record delivering management and statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts and audits in a charity environment. · Confidence with payroll, Gift Aid and VAT; skilled in Excel and modern finance systems · Line-manage and support a capable Finance Assistant; work closely with our Head of Services, HR Officer and Maintenance Lead · Evidence you’ve designed and run a whole-organisation compliance/assurance approach (calendars, owners, evidence, escalation) with on-time returns. · Experience coordinating KPI dashboards and risk registers that drive action, not paperwork. · Clear, plain-English communication with non-finance colleagues and Trustees; a calm, organised style; and a focus on getting the basics right on time, every time. Hours: 37 Hours per week Flexible working considered Closing Date for Applications: midnight on Monday 6th November 2025 Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent,, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025