£ 60000 Per year
Bookkeeper
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Managing the smooth, effective, timely and efficient running of all accounting functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, nominal ledger, payroll and credit control/debt management;
- Leading on the development and continuous improvement of our accounting system, sage;
- Working with colleagues on the development and continuous improvement of KPIs and KEIs;
- Leading on the development, management and continuous improvement of financial and statistical reporting to a wide range of stakeholders, including the board, the CEO and departmental managers;
- Leading on the delivery of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and management information;
- Working with colleagues on the development of the three-year rolling strategy and business plan, Including the development and continuous improvement of business models in Excel;
- Leading on the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts;
- Leading on the preparation of annual accounts, liaison with auditors, and the filing of annual accounts and other required reports with Companies House and the Charity Commission;
- Development, implementation and monitoring of financial controls;
- Managing, motivating and supporting the development of the Finance Administration Assistant, as well as any new members of the Finance Team that come on board as the organization grows;
- Leading on the implementation of the Treasury Policy, and the management of associated banking and investment arrangements;
- Undertaking ad hoc financial modelling and analysis projects, as required from time to time;
- Preparation and filing of VAT and payroll returns to HMRC;
- Leading on the development, implementation and management of financial policies, processes and procedures; and
- Working with colleagues on the development of wider operational policies, processes and procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post qualification experience;
- Experience in a senior financial management role, leading a small team;
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand all aspects of the charity’s work;
- A solid track record in successfully managing the end to end finance function—from the day-to-day accounting processes to the preparation of monthly management accounts through to working with the auditors on the preparation of financial statements;
- Exceptional attention to detail;
- Solid experience in preparing wide ranging statistical and financial management information for different stakeholders;
- Excellent and sophisticated skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business modelling, using Excel;
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience using accounting software, preferably sage;
- Solid experience in developing and maintaining financial controls, cash flow management and tight credit control;
- Strong project management skills;
- Highly organized, with the ability to work to strict briefs and tight deadlines;
- Calm and at ease working under pressure, and managing competing priorities;
- Substantial experience in developing policies, procedures, processes, systems and best practices to support business operations and growth;
- An innovative thinker, with the ability to inspire, influence and drive change;
- Exceptional written, oral and visual communication and presentation skills;
- An open, collaborative and empathic leadership style, with the confidence and integrity to earn customer, staff and wider stakeholder trust and respect; and
- A strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Reference no: 107756