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Head of Finance
  • United Kingdom - London - SE1
1 year ago
£ 55000 Per year
Financial Controller
Full Time
Job Description

The role would be ideal for anyone who works within the charity or arts sectors and is looking for a leadership role in finance. Similarly qualified applicants from outside the sector who would like a key operational role within one of the country’s leading artistic venues, are welcomed. The role will suit someone who is excited by the idea of working in a fast-changing environment and having a hands-on approach to supporting and maintaining good internal controls and being able and willing to implement process improvements.

You will be responsible for:

  • Liaison with the external auditors and management of the audit process for all entities
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements and narrative
  • Submissions to Companies House and The Charities Commission
  • Quarterly and Annual VAT return preparation and submission
  • Filing of tax returns – CT and supervision of PAYE
  • Supervision of pension filings
  • Preparation of monthly financial accounting and group consolidation for all entities
  • Ownership of balance sheet accounts and completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Responsibility for accounting for restricted funds
  • Responsible for accurate posting of monthly payrolls
  • Ownership of the financial controls for transactions and accounting
  • Regular updating of financial controls documentation with stakeholders
  • Monthly management accounts preparation and reporting for the Development Team, Education and Community, Capital projects and Theatre Management.
  • Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the same budget holders
  • Ownership of the finance system and chart of accounts;
  • Act as super user and provide training to new users;
  • Plan and manage the delivery of regular system updates
  • Line management of two team members, Transactions Manager and Management Accountant.
  • Leadership of these areas of activity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/ACMA)
  • Have experience of leading a small finance team and providing commercial support to senior management
  • Demonstrate strong Excel skills
  • Proven experience of managing project work alongside operational day to day activity
  • Preferable experience of using Microsoft Business Dynamics

Reference no: 102798

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