Job Description
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 24 hrs per week
Salary: circa £32,000 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)
DBS Level: Enhanced DBS
Reporting To: CEO
We are currently seeking an efficient and experienced Financial Controller with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices to join our team of dedicated staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing financial and payroll systems, and providing essential support to the Executive Officers.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Financial Statements:
o Maintain and process monthly financial statements, including cash flow, profit & loss, balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
o Ensure monthly management accounts accurately track restricted and unrestricted charity income, expenditure, and reserves.
2. Sales Ledger:
o Process and manage monthly sales ledger client invoices and bank receipts.
o Maintain ongoing credit control to ensure timely account settlement, liaising with clients and colleagues to resolve any account queries.
3. Purchase Ledger:
o Process and manage monthly purchase ledger invoices and associated BACS payments.
4. Payroll:
o Maintain, process and submit monthly payroll information according to current legislation.
o Process monthly auto enrolment pension scheme.
o Process monthly HMRC payments.
o Process year end regulatory documentation.
5. Budget Management:
o Actively participate in budget management and reporting, contributing to the annual financial planning process, and following up with quarterly and ad hoc updated forecasts.
o Create accurate budgets for new funding applications.
6. Annual Accounts:
o Liaise with the auditors to prepare Annual Statements of Financial Activity (SOFA) and balance sheets in accordance with the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
o Maintain and manage schedules for depreciation, prepayments, accruals & deferred income posting monthly journals as required.
o Maintain and manage the Fixed Assets Register.
7. Ad Hoc Reporting:
o Generate ad hoc reports as required by the CEO and Board, providing valuable financial insights to support decision-making.
8. Gift Aid Re-Claims:
o Develop and manage ongoing Gift Aid donation re-claims with strict adherence to current scheme legislation.
9. Finance Policies:
o Develop and maintain finance policies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Minimum AAT Level 3 qualified, or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years experience in a finance role using accounting software
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines
* Confidentiality
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