Management Accountant

**Who are we** Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over\-time, multi\-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves. The scale of the social and mental health challenges affecting children and families in the UK is greater than ever before and our services for schools, and with families, is an impactful response to unprecedented demand and unmet need for therapeutic support. **Vision** Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential. **Mission** Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities. **Values** **Individual** Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them – no two children, families or schools are the same. **Innovative** We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach – ensuring the use of bold, co\-designed practice. **Collaborative** We choose to work with others to find the best solutions – we are stronger together. **Overview** This is an exciting time to be joining the charity! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long\-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long\-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi\-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought\-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener. Working closely with the Finance \& Resources Director, this newly created role will be a key member of UP’s Finance team, supporting the charity to successfully deliver the charity’s strategic plan. You will provide accurate financial information, robust accounting controls and support for budgeting and programme costing, helping the charity operate efficiently and sustainably. This role is ideal for someone with experience in charity or not\-for\-profit finance, confident in accounting software (Xero) and with strong Excel skills. You will be highly organised, detail\-focused, and able to communicate financial information clearly to non\-financial colleagues. **Position** **Hours:** Part\-time: 4 days (30 hours) per week. We are open to considering full\-time candidates. **Contract:** Permanent **Location:** Hybrid: UP's London Bridge Head Office (for meetings, team days and training etc), remote working. **Salary range:** £38,000 \- £45,000 FTE (dependent on skills and experience). **Manager:** Finance \& Resources Director **How to apply:** In line with safer recruitment practices, to apply for this role please complete an application form by following the link on our online recruitment portal: **www.up.org.uk/aboutus/work\-with\-us**. As part of the application, you will be asked to upload your CV and a personal statement which should clearly demonstrate (giving relevant examples) how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The criteria set out in the person specification forms the basis of the selection decision and enables the shortlisting panel to ensure objectivity. We look forward to hearing more about your experience and your interest in working with us! For an initial informal discussion regarding the role, please submit your CV and reach out to: tracy.true@up.org.uk Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent Pay: £38,000\.00\-£45,000\.00 per year Expected hours: No less than 30 per week Benefits: * Bereavement leave * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Enhanced maternity leave * Enhanced paternity leave * Health \& wellbeing programme * Life insurance * Sick pay * Work from home Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1