Job Description

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager is a broad role that will engage with budget holders across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

Preparing the monthly management accounts
Using management accounting information to support budget holders with financial forecasting and consolidating these for the organisational forecast
Supporting the Head of Finance with budgeting and reforecasting
Working with the auditors at Year End
Producing annual corporate tax return
Managing the Gift Aid and VAT processes
Run monthly Payroll
Project work with the Head of Finance including reviewing processes across finance and delivering improvements

This is an organisation with an appetite for improvement and this position will suit someone who is looking for the opportunity to proactively participate in process improvements within finance. The Head of Finance can work closely with the Finance Manager on development so this offers an excellent career opportunity for the successful candidate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We are looking for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for their work, whether this stems from a passion for the work the organisation does, or for the role itself. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is some exposure to charity finance, in particular an awareness of Gift Aid and VAT accounting.