Job Description

Financial Management

· Supporting the CEO with the preparation of the annual budget.

· Preparation of cashflow forecasts, management accounts and other financial information on a monthly and annual basis as appropriate.

· Management of bookkeeping systems

· Work with other staff and the CEO on project budget costs, providing invoices where necessary and support with financial issues (e.g. on restricted income).

· Work with the Fundraiser to analyse and report their pipelines.

· Ensure all invoices/payments are made on time, monitoring of bank accounts and completing monthly bank reconciliations and BACS reports for the CEO.

· Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures.

· Preparation and submission of statutory reutrns including Gift Aid returns.

Governance

Supporting the CEO/Trustees with:

· Ensuring the Farm’s financial systems comply with statutory requirements, regulations and best practice.

· Preparation of the final accounts and statements and liaison with the external auditors.

· Regular updating of the risk registers.

· Preparation of the Finance Committee meetings, including reports and minutes.

· Overseeing insurance renewal and adequate cover.

Management & Administration

· Manage partner relationships (auditors, payroll provider, and other related providers)

· Attend staff team team meetings

· To perform any other tasks reasonably requested by the CEO

Health & Safety

· Comply with all statutory and company health and safety and Equality and Diversity policies and procedures

· Ensure job required certificates are kept up to date (including DBS check)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Proven professional experience (at least 2 years) in the finance function of a developing charity or corporate · Appropriate accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACA/ACCA). · Experience of Quickbooks (desirable) or other financial package (essential) together with excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel and other systems and VAT returns · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail · Strong interpersonal and communication skills · Self motivated with initiative to anticipate and meet needs and identify ways to improve processes. High levels of integrity and ability to act confidentially. How to apply To apply for the Finance Manager position you will be required to submit the following: · CV 2 pages max · A covering letter (no more than 2 pages, minimum font size 11) letting us know why you are interested in the role and the skills and experience you will bring that align with the Job Description / Requirements.