Finance Manager
Job description
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager (standalone finance position) for this well-established charitable trust, based in London.
Full Time position: 5 days a week
Hybrid role: Minimum of 3 days a week in their offices in London
Salary: £50,000pa
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing day-to-day financial processing, management and reporting; providing medium and long-term financial planning and analysis in support of the growth strategy.
The role will involve responsibility for systems’ and business process improvements, including facilities management.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Processing and payment of all invoices, expenses; and grants.
Processing of all invoicing and recharges relating to the role, including rent, service charges and other services including insurance, utilities and IT
Processing and reconciliation of bank transactions.
Management of payroll and pension arrangements (with the payroll provider)
Production of monthly management accounts and written commentary.
Preparation of financial papers to the Trustees’ and Board
Preparation of the Annual Budgets
Preparation and management of year end accounts and processes, including liaison with auditors.
Production of all income and expenditure and balance sheet accounts and journals
Filing of Accounts with Companies House and the Charity Commission.
Qualifications, Skills, Experience
Ideally a Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) – But Part Qualified candidates with Extensive Charity experience would be considered
Previous experience in a similar role – ideally within the charitable/not for profit sector
Working knowledge of Sage 50 accounting package
Highly computer literate, with strong Excel skills.
Working knowledge of charity governance.
Working knowledge of tax, with particular reference to VAT and Gift Aid and how they relate to charities
Payroll and pensions experience
Experience of writing financial reports for senior management.