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Vacancy - Finance Manager

13 August 2026
UK

Image above: Sheerness Dockyard Church co-working space. Credit: Dirk Lindner.

Vacancy Finance Manager
Contract length Permanent | 0.6 FTE (3 days/week)
Location Hybrid – 1 day/week in office
Salary £33,000pa (0.6 FTE) — pro-rata equivalent £55,000 + 8% pension contribution
Benefits include 25 days annual leave (FTE, pro rata), rising after two years' service, plus bank holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
Application Please submit an updated CV and covering letter to jamie@marblemayne.co.uk
Application deadline 9am on Monday 7 September

Following a significant increase in funding across our national programmes, the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is seeking a hands-on, fully qualified Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to help us scale sustainably and to provide support to the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings throughout the UK.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and line managing our Finance Officer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operational finance, produce high-quality monthly management accounts, and support the annual audit process. You'll also help embed AI-powered tools into our finance systems and processes, supporting a period of exciting organisational growth.

We're looking for someone who can:

  • Deliver accurate management accounts and financial analysis to tight deadlines
  • Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting
  • Maintain robust internal controls and audit trails
  • Translate complex financial data for non-finance colleagues and Trustees
  • Bring a proactive, adaptable approach as our programmes grow

Charity sector experience is a plus, as is confidence using AI tools for reporting and workflow automation.

If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can shape systems, support meaningful heritage and community-led projects, and grow with a scaling organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your updated CV and cover letter to jamie@marblemayne.co.uk. Your application must reach us no later than 9am on 7 September 2026.

For more information, view the full Job Description

About the AHF

AHF is a leading heritage charity founded in 1976 to help charities and social enterprises across the UK find solutions for vulnerable historic buildings. We do this by offering advice, grants, and loans. You can find more details of the AHF and the impact of our work at: www.ahfund.org.uk

Commitment to diversity

In accordance with our commitment to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across all of our areas of work, we particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and younger people, who are currently under-represented within AHF.