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The Director of Finance will lead on all aspects of the Museum’s financial management, including producing monthly accounts and strengthening internal controls and processes. They will oversee treasury functions, including the management of the Museum’s cash holdings and endowments. Serve as Company Secretary, ensuring full compliance with Charity Commission requirements and the Companies Act.
As part of the Leadership Team, they work closely with our board of trustees to manage the Museum’s finances in line with the forward plan and wider Museum strategies.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare annual budgets, working with managers to achieve realistic targets and review figures throughout the year.
- Prepare monthly management accounts including cash-flow forecasts for presentation to the Director and Trustees.
- Prepare monthly management accounts to report and analyse any significant variance between actual and budget result.
- Prepare year-end draft accounts ready for audit and assist the audit team with any queries.
- Manage the Finance Team.
- Organise and oversee the daily and monthly accounting procedures in respect of banking, cash handling, data entry, bill payments etc.
- General financial and business management as well as co-ordination of Museum affairs including Investments, Banking, Legal, and Insurance, Contracts, Licence Agreements and other associated matters.
- Provide the accounting function for fundraising projects including Heritage Lottery, Arts Council, other grants and any other fund providers.
- Provide financial and textual information in support of major capital expenditure projects being an active and crucial team member.
- Preparing Month Gift Aid returns and Quarterly VAT returns and providing advice on VAT and Gift Aid or any other tax matters.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly Pension contributions to Scottish Widows.
- Provide statistical information and returns to various local and national bodies.
What you'll bring
Experience:
- Proven experience of leading a finance function at a senior level is essential, along with extensive experience shaping and delivering financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
- Experience of managing partial exemption VAT calculations and compliance is vital, along with a track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with auditors, regulators, trustees and external stakeholders.
- We would particularly welcome candidates with experience of working within the charity, not-for-profit, or a similarly regulated sector.
Knowledge & Skills
- You will be an excellent people manager, who has exceptional attention to detail and a robust understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Able to demonstrate strong initiative and accountability in delivering work to a high standard.
- Knowledge of restricted/unrestricted fund accounting and Gift Aid.
- You will have comprehensive knowledge of the full MS Suite, but will excel at Excel.
- Knowledge and experience of using Iplicit and Sage accounting and payroll is preferred.
Qualifications
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
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Head of Transactional Finance
Location: London (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Circa £80,000
Contract: 6–9 Months
Start Date: ASAP
A distinguished housing association is recruiting for an experienced Head of Transactions to join a business during a critical period of their finance journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven transactional finance leader to step into a fast-paced environment, stabilise operations, manage a significant backlog, and lead a large AP and AR function through a period of change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Clear transactional backlogs and oversee reconciliations
- Improve processes, systems and bring structure to a complex environment
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide regular reporting
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Head of Transactions, or similar senior transactional finance leadership role
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, team management and system knowledge
- Experience leading teams through periods of change
- A track record of reducing backlogs, improving controls, and delivering operational efficiencies
The successful candidate could come from any sector, with leadership capability and transactional finance expertise being the key requirements.
If you are immediately available or available at short notice and are looking for your next interim assignment, please apply as the role is moving quick.
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of progressive, neurological conditions which involve problems with co-ordination, balance and speech caused by disruption of the messages sent from our brains to our muscles.
Ataxia UK funds research into cures and treatments for ataxia, including stem cell and gene therapy. By collaborating with ataxia researchers across the globe, and pharmaceutical and research organisations, we’re confident that cures can one day be found. Until then, we work towards getting better treatments for people with ataxia and providing information and support to everyone affected. Improving their quality of life and helping to slow the progression of the disease.
About the Role
As our Financial Controller, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and efficient processes that support our mission. You'll oversee month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing clear insights to inform decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues throughout the charity, you'll manage grant and restricted fund reporting, support annual planning, drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes, and lead a small finance team. You'll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, governance requirements and best practice.
About you
We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ,CIPFA or similar) with at least five years' post-qualification experience and a proven track record in senior finance or audit roles. You'll be confident leading finance operations, managing staff, and turning complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
You'll bring experience of charity finance, including grant management, restricted and unrestricted funds, and Charity SORP, alongside strong skills in Xero and Excel. Experience with Fathom and Raiser's Edge (or similar CRM/database systems) would be an advantage.
Just as importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference for people affected by ataxia. You'll understand the barriers faced by disabled people, approach our members with empathy and respect, and share our commitment to equality, inclusion and ethical medical research.
This is an opportunity for a skilled finance professional to use their expertise to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact.
Benefits of working for us.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
- Extra holiday day for your birthday
- Access to a free Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.
