Finance Manager/ Assistant Accountant / Book Keeper

About the Role

An opportunity has come up with this well-established and reputable Charity that is involved in various projects within the city.

They are looking for a self-motivated Finance Manager with a book keeping/ Accounts background that can work on their initiative. The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with budgets, forecasting and funding claims as well as assisting the Director on financial strategy and operational objectives.

You will work with a Finance Administrator and report directly to the Director of the organisation ,overseeing the day-to-day management of the financial operations

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Technician or Part qualified Accountant able to work up to management accounts level.

Hours of work are 37.5 per week and there is flexibility between working from home and in the office

The Role

Your role as Finance Officer involves the maintenance of financial systems and carrying out related administrative and support tasks
Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all financial information and systems
Provide management, direction and support to the Finance Assistant and Business Support & HR Administrator
Preparation of management accounts and budgets
Assist the Director in advising the board and senior management team on financial strategy and operational objectives
Prepare annual budgets in liaison with appropriate budget holders and the Director
Prepare timely monthly management accounts and financial management reports for the senior management team, Director, and board (quarterly)
Prepare budgets for grant applications as requested
Assist the Director in the ongoing review of financial systems, financial operational objectives and financial procedures.
Prepare all reports and statements for the annual statutory financial accounts, ensuring that these comply with legal requirements and conform to current accounting standards as laid down by the professional accountancy bodies, and to specified requirements for charities.
Liaise with the external auditors in the audit of the annual statutory financial accounts.
Liaise with Funders’ Audit Teams in the audit and reporting on all project grants
Ensure that all orders are authorised and assigned to correct budget category and department apportionment
Ensure that all invoices are processed for payment by due dates
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
Ensure timely and accurate entry of all financial information to accounts package (currently Sage Accounts 50)
Ensure that all banks are reconciled, and accruals and prepayments are calculated monthly
Assist in preparing grant applications and financial returns
Prepare and maintain weekly payroll including RTI and payment of monthly liability to HMRC (currently using Sage Payroll) currently 38 weekly staff

Requirements

• The successful candidate must have minimum 4 years previous experience working as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant/Accounts Technician or Book Keeper or a Finance Officer/Manager in a busy and varied role.
• Accounting technician qualification plus 4 years relevant experience will be an advantage
• A background working within community organisations or charities advantageous
• Knowledge of Microsoft software packages
• Preparation of management accounts and budgets
• Experience in the use of payroll and accounting software
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure with the ability to prioritise work
• Knowledge of and experience in using Sage Payroll and SAGE accounts
• Understanding of the Housing Benefit system and knowledge of grant claims advantageous but not essential.

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