Financial Controller
We have a new role available for an experienced Financial Controller to join an exciting organisation.
Position: Financial Controller
Location: London, Manchester or Whitley Bay
Contract : Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £60,782 - £64,282 per annum (depending on experience and location)
Closing Date: – 28th July, 2024; We are doing interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
About the Role
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities where we work. Our organisation currently reaches from North Tyneside to London, Greater Manchester and Cheshire to Kent and Sussex.
The scope of the role of the Financial Controller is to lead a best-in-class financial control function which:
1. meets and exceeds the charity’s legal and statutory responsibilities
2. builds finance capacity through efficient systems and processes
3. enables timely, accurate and meaningful business analysis
4. ensures charity resources are protected
5. meets the high-quality assurance standards
Key responsibilities include:
6. Supervise the processing of all financial transactions, ensuring adequate documentary support, correct coding and appropriate authorisation, such that the accounting system reflects the financial position of the charity.
7. Supervise the processing of the payroll, ensuring coding is correct and all payments, including deductions, are made on time.
8. Ensure month-end timetable is adhered to, making sure that all bank and control account reconciliations have been carried out and that other month-end procedures have been duly completed.
9. Maintain the chart of accounts, approving any changes.
10. Ensure all income is banked promptly and all liabilities are settled when due.
11. Ensure all income and expenditure are appropriately analysed and restricted and designated funds are correctly accounted for.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
12. A fully qualified CCAB accountant
13. Demonstrable experience in the preparation of SORP compliant accounts
14. Strong internal control environments and effective month end and year-end routines
15. Experience in the development of efficient business systems would also be desirable
16. The ability to lead and develop a high performing team whilst successfully coordinating the work of the department to meet internal and external timescales is key to the role
17. Excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to work within a cross-functional Leadership Team to continuously improve the service and support delivered by the Finance directorate
In return for working here, you will receive:
18. A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
19. Flexible working model for suitable roles.
20. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
21. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
22. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
23. Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
24. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
25. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
26. Death in service (4x Base salary)
27. Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as such as: Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller/Senior Manager, Management Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Accountant, Divisional Financial Controller, Chartered Accountant, Assistant Group Financial Controller etc. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.