Duties & Responsibilities: Proactive leadership across the Financial Accounting and Payroll teams. Performance manage the team and the processes to achieve these targets. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Financial Operations team and the Charitys other directorates. Maintain and improve a system of robust financial controls, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures, to ensure that effective working practices are embedded, and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error. Oversee the continued process improvement initiative working across Finance and linking with the other directorates Prepare and monitor the cash flow of the organisation, ensuring that working capital is managed effectively and surplus funds are invested in conjunction with the investment committee. Arrange and conduct financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities in relation to financial management. Responsible for the statutory audit of the charity's Trustees' Report & Accounts in accordance with current legislation and accounting standards. Undertake the correct calculation and submission of all necessary tax returns including quarterly VAT returns Oversee the payroll team to ensure correct calculation and payment of all payroll and pension. To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Management of self and others Lead the Financial accounting and Payroll teams in the provision of high-quality services and adherence to professional quality standards. Ensure that the teams are fit for purpose and up to date with best practice working methods. Manage, support, develop and motivate the teams, celebrating success and ensuring appropriate recognition. Governance Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotes the health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Professionalism Takes action and raises concerns. Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust. Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Health and Safety Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures. Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post. Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotes the health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience. Remains organised and focused when under pressure. Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback. Motivates self and other.