The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage is looking to appoint a new Bursary Clerk (Finance Assistant) to work alongside the Bursar in the smooth running of the Convent’s finance operations, and to provide administrative support to the Steward in relation to HR matters.

You will be responsible for administering all day-to-day income and expenditure transactions, monitoring the bank accounts, especially petty cash, and contributing significantly to the monthly preparation and processing of payroll. You will keep our personnel records up to date, managing processes such as notification of sickness by staff, records of staff holidays, and the process for Disclosure and Barring Service checks of staff.  

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in finance with computerised accounts systems (ideally Sage), with excellent computer literacy skills, including MS Office, particularly Excel, and a working understanding of the charity sector.

You will be highly organised and a strong team player with a positive can-do attitude.  The ability to prioritise your own workload and to work to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy are also important.

Finance Manager (Part-time)

 20 hours per week

Salary £17,423 per annum

(£32,233 per annum pro-rata)

Carers Together Foundation is an organisation dedicated to improving carers’ quality of life. We listen to carers, give them a voice, provide information, practical and emotional support and promote carers’ rights across the South Tees area.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide appropriate, accurate, and timely financial information across the charity’s services and programmes and to manage the monthly payroll process.  

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring effective systems and procedures for financial management, control, reporting and monitoring, and producing and overseeing the organisation’s annual budget in consultation with the CEO. Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures and producing accurate annual statutory accounts and management of the annual independent examination is also expected.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in accounting – ACCA, ACA, CIMA, AAT-Level 3 and above (or equivalent) with experience of budget preparation, setting and monitoring of financial forecasting, ideally in the charity or not for profit sectors.  Knowledge of the charitable funding environment, SORP and charity accounting practice and requirements is essential.

Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, the ability to present complex information to non-finance staff and Trustees in an accessible format and the ability to develop strong relationships within and outside of the organisation.

The successful candidate can be based at our office in the Kirkleatham Business Park in Redcar or the TAD Centre, Middlesbrough.

Applications must be made on a Carers Together application form (available from our website) and we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 5th July 2021 – 12 noon

Carers Together is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and is a member of Employers for Carers.

Registered charity number: 1128910 Company number: 6746629

Watts Gallery Trust is looking for a highly motivated individual who is a qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) accountant with significant strategic financial experience in an organisation of the complexity and scale of Watts Gallery Trust and able to provide strategic leadership and tactical delivery.

Key responsibilities will be strategic financial management, strategic and tactical Human Resources management, the organisation’s legal, regulatory and governance framework, its tenancy portfolio, its annual audit process, its investment fund, and key relationships with its insurance, legal and human resources advisors, and to provide strategic peer-to-peer Senior Management Team (SMT) support to the Head of Operations who has portfolio responsibility for IT, Risk, Safety Management, GDPR and Safeguarding.

Key skills and experience required are

• 5 years + board level strategic experience in a broad commercial or charity financial role.

• Experience of charity accounting.

• Experience of using Sage financial accounting software.

• Strategic line management experience of the Human Resources function with a strong understanding of best practice, including building team culture and people development.

• A detailed knowledge of the financial and regulatory context for charities and companies in the UK.

• A proven track record of successful financial, budgetary and regulatory control.

• Excellent oral and written skills, able to present complex propositions in a simple and clear style.

• A clear eye for detail yet able to get to the heart of an issue and propose workable solutions and improvements.

• An inspiring manager who can motivate their colleagues, manage their performance and support their development.

• Strong negotiating skills.

• Ability to work under pressure with a good sense of humour.

• An understanding of an interest in the arts and specifically the visual arts.

• A strategic understanding of IT management, planning and oversight is desirable.

A full Job Description, including Key Competencies and Person Specification, can be downloaded along with the application forms from our website.

Watts Gallery Trust is fully committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact difference has on our teams. 

ABOUT WATTS GALLERY TRUST

Watts Gallery Trust (WGT) is an independent charity established in 1904 to manage the legacy of George Frederic Watts OM RA, one of the leading artists of the nineteenth century. Today, Watts Gallery Trust is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation that oversees Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. Consisting of Limnerslease, the former home of artists G F Watts and Mary Seton Watts, the Grade I listed Watts Cemetery Chapel, designed by Mary Watts, the Pottery Building that formerly housed the Compton Potters Arts Guild, and Watts Gallery established in 1904 as the UK’s first single artist museum, the Artists’ Village is a leading regional visitor attraction. The Trust delivers an ambitious and far-reaching engagement and learning programme in prisons, in the local community and onsite, working to deliver its founders’ Art for All ethos with some of the most vulnerable in society. It also manages the Artist’s Studio Museum Network of 157 artist’s studio museums across Europe, and the thriving Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, which is located in Compton, outside Guildford across 18 acres of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We are embarking on an ambitious five year strategic plan supported by a transformation programme with £4.9m funding for pioneering growth in this diverse part of the Church of England. We have a creative passionate team who bring many talents and now need a financial leader to pioneer new approaches and ensure ongoing financial sustainability of the Diocese. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, provide technical insight in financial planning, and explain complex financial concepts and challenges to a wide range of audiences.

If you have experience and qualification in a management accountancy role where you have successfully led a team and achieved organisation-wide results – and have energy to join us at this exciting time of change – we would like to hear from you.

The Diocese is currently looking at hybrid working options and this role includes flexibility for partial homeworking. We welcome applications for flexible working.

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 24 June 2021 at 12 noon

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews as part of an assessment centre at Church House, Rotherham on Wednesday 14 July 2021

About the role

This is a newly created role at Headway East London to provide strategic financial support to the Senior Management Team and board, and to play a key role in ensuring our sustainability for the future. You will support our existing finance team to ensure efficient and effective processes are in place, and that our budgets are built around our strategic plan. As part of our Senior Management Team you will help to lead and embed a culture of opportunity and growth based on our strong values. You will also take on the role of Company Secretary for Headway East London.

About us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their family. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests. We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses.  Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential. 

A short description of what you will do…

• Provide support to the board and Finance Committee to set and monitor short- and long-term budgets, helping the organisation to build unrestricted income and reserves.
• Work with staff across the organisation to develop an approach to recovering full costs for all of our services.
• Manage the audit process for Headway East London.
• Have overall leadership of our commercial partnerships and supplier relationships.
• Support colleagues to manage devolved budgets with increasing autonomy and to ensure that reports are generated for budget managers and funders.
• Take a key role in the leadership of the organisation as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Develop and manage the risk register for the organisation, provide a regular report to the board on key risks and mitigations.
• As Company Secretary, attend board meetings and ensure Headway East London complies with all statutory regulations and funding requirements.

The post holder will line manage the Finance Manager with potential further line management responsibilities in the future.

How you will work

• In a way which promotes diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice in line with Headway’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Operate at all times in a way that is consistent with Headway East London’s legal responsibilities including, data protection, health and safety legislation and guidance, seeking specialist guidance where appropriate
• Work in accordance with Headway East London’s aims and objectives and policies and procedures and to promote a positive image of the organisation and its members.
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. As Headway East London is a small organisation, senior staff carry out ‘hands on’ work at all levels where required to meet the needs of the organisation.

 For more information about what the job entails, please refer to the Job Pack.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide an effective and efficient service in relation to purchase ledger, expenses, and sales ledger transactions to both internal and external customers.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Finance and Corporate Services Team

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services Department incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support, to financial accounting, legacy administration, procurement and facilities management, these teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 27 June 2021

Interview date(s): Thursday 08 July 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide an effective and efficient service in relation to purchase ledger, expenses, and sales ledger transactions to both internal and external customers.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Finance and Corporate Services Team

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services Department incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support, to financial accounting, legacy administration, procurement and facilities management, these teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 27 June 2021

Interview date(s): Wednesday 07 July 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Part time Head of Finance, sitting on the senior management team, reporting into the CEO and responsible for the finances of the Charity. The role oversees the financial operations of the entire organisation, management of the finance team and the organisations long term financial strategy.

Client Details

The organisation is a health charity and is seen as a key market to protect in the current environment, as they are providing care and support for some of the most vulnerable in society. The charity has also secured a number of government grants to increase the level of service they provide to those most effected by the impact of lock down.

Description

The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and senior colleagues to deliver operational elements of the role. The Head of Finance will also be a key member of the Charities Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Finance and Risk Committee to ensure financial strategies and management practices achieve the most effective us of resources.

The role will also include the following responsibilities:

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development, roll out and review of the Charities strategic plan.
• Develop, inspire and train finance staff to achieve their full potential and who in turn can make tangible contributions to the team.
• Lead responsibility for the financial strategy section of the Charities strategic plan to include investment of funds, cash flow forecasts and bench marking with similar organisations.
• Overseeing the end-to-end preparation of the annual budgets and associated three-year plans, working with finance and non-finance colleagues throughout the process. Also responsible for costing of projects and any relevant financial management subjects.
• To lead on the year end process and the preparation of the organisations annual accounts in line with the accountancy standards.
• Lead in the preparation of monthly accounts, variance analysis and commentaries, working with the Charities stakeholders.
• Fulfilment of a Finance Business Partner role to the Charity, including regular liaison with senior managers and budget holders.

Profile

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels, with experience of supporting key decision-making. Alongside this you will hold strong technical finance understanding and be able to drive improvement and development of a finance function in a growing organisation.

Job Offer

£50,000 pro rata for 3 or 4 days a week, Auto enrolment pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working arrangement options to work from home.

The Role

Is to provide financial control, management and reporting to support our day-to-day operational services, business systems and governance. We are a long-established, caring charity gearing up to grow. We currently have an office in Newick but given the geography of our area the role can be managed remotely with occasional visits only to Newick and to other venues to meet with the team. 

The Finance and Business Manager will be a key player in the charity leadership in contact with Trustees and managers and liaising with frontline staff, clients, carers, funders and all partner organisation colleagues. The role requires a dynamic multi-tasker and people-person of integrity who is also keen to deliver a professional client finance service. 

We want Headway to be cost-efficient, competitive and 100% client and carer friendly in all financial transactions. This will help us achieve excellent, user-friendly, communications around all aspects of our finance and business. 

There is plenty of opportunity to shape the finance and business function and make the role your own whilst helping the charity evidence its financial value. A go-ahead approach to setting and delegating budgets, sharing finance information and securing best value will be timely across our changing team.

There is also scope to work with the Chief Executive to progress business sponsorship, funding development and use of IT as part of business planning and strategy.

Skills and Experience

The essential and desirable skills and experience are shown in the Job Description Person Spec and include an accountancy or AAT qualification and at least 4 years in finance management. You will have the aptitude  energy and cheerful personality to contribute positively to our small, friendly and committed team. 

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to support our Senior Finance Manager and key stakeholders with a high-quality finance service in this new role within our small yet growing team. The successful candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of accountancy software package Sage 50 and will be key in delivering an upskill programme across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their charity finance experience.

The Organisation:

Prism the Gift Fund, Prism, is a UK registered charity, and company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. We are an entrepreneurial and dynamic charity, working with HNW individuals, foundations and groups of donors to administer their charitable giving.

Our growing team is a talented group of exceptional colleagues who are professional, entrepreneurial and hardworking. This year, Prism is proud to be 74th out of the top 3000 charities in the UK in its level of donation income, top 15 best charities to work for and one of the Escape 100: Best companies to escape to in 2019! We also won the Philanthropy Adviser of the Year in this year's City Wealth awards and the Luxury Briefing Award for Best Philanthropy Offering in 2020 and Trustee Board of the Year in the Charity Times Awards 2020. Prism’s donation income in financial year end June 2020 was £94m and it distributed £53m to charities around the world. Prism’s mission is to increase the flow of funds into the charitable sector which we deliver through two key offerings:

• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) services to HNW / UHNW individuals & families who channel their national and international philanthropy through Prism as a time, cost, and tax effective alternative to one’s own grant making foundation.
• Collective Fund services - charitable, finance, and governance infrastructure - to groups who want to create brands or projects of a charitable nature under Prism’s auspices. The Collective enters into a relationship with Prism, benefiting from our charitable expertise, a full administrative service including due diligence and disbursement of the funds raised in their name.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, this role will be critical in ensuring all SAGE activity with the organisation is accurate and delivered to a high standard
• Monthly reconciliation of Bank and SAGE with client statements
• Trial balance, profit and loss, balance sheet and variance analysis
• Calculating fees and raising invoices for clients and collective funds
• Manage recording of donations, grants and Gift Aid claims
• Updating and maintaining client statements to a high standard, ensuring attention to detail and correlation with SAGE
• Preparing quarterly VAT accounts and supporting with Annual accounts
• Processing & overseeing payments, Liaising with banks where relevant
• Preparing and updating various Management Information reports
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Provide support to the Relationship Managers on quarterly client statements and annual tax statements
• Support the Senior Finance Manager with the creation of ad-hoc reports, analysis and presentations
• Investments - recording all investment information, liaising with asset managers, managing paperwork for new investments and gifts of assets etc

The Candidate:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial finance professional who can work quickly to get the processes and controls working smoothly. We are looking for someone talented and engaging, with a positive attitude to work who can quickly develop the team towards a high-quality financial service function. You will be highly organised, conscientious and process driven with the ability to deliver real results and help drive the performance of Prism forward.

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• ACCA part-qualified
• Expert knowledge of accountancy software package SAGE 50
• Highly numerate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels and with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience of working with confidential or sensitive data with knowledge of how to communicate and store information safely
• Focused with meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to undertake tasks required to a high level of accuracy
• Extremely organised with the ability to work under pressure, use initiative and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Educated to degree level or equivalent(desirable)
• Strong IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Passionate about Prism and what we do
• Knowledge and understanding of the Charity Sector (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a discretionary end of year bonus
• Starting annual leave entitlement of 22 days rising with length of service to a maximum of 25 days
• Option to participate in our cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• A supportive “family-feeling” organisation
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Crossroads Care Surrey

3 x Trustees

Voluntary Roles

We are working in partnership with Crossroads Care Surrey who are one of the region’s leading charities providing respite breaks for carers.  They enable Carers to benefit from respite breaks with the peace of mind from knowing that loved ones are in the safe, reliable hands of professional carer support workers who are trained in all aspects of care delivery.

Crossroads Care Surrey is now seeking to appoint three Trustees to play a key role in the leadership and governance of the charity by setting the future strategy and assuring the quality and focus of services that they provide improve the quality of life of Carers in the community.

You will be joining a group of dedicated colleagues on the Board and Management team.  You will be contributing positively to Board discussions including setting policy, budgets and goals, evaluating performance against agreed targets, keeping abreast of and meeting our legal, governance and quality standards.  We are seeking people with expertise in three key areas:

• Clinical; experience within a health or care environment, ideally having managed a clinical team and possess a sound knowledge of CQC, clinical governance and safeguarding.
• Finance; ideally a fully qualified accountant with a sound understanding of charity financial management and systems.
• Digital; the successful applicant may come from a senior IT management and possess a clear understanding of IT architecture, integrating systems and maximising technology. Alternatively the candidate will come from a digital marketing background with significant brand experience working on campaigns, social media, SEO and websites.

Trustees should be able to commit themselves to the work of the Board for at least 12 days per annum (for further details see role descriptions).  Board members will serve on a voluntary basis, though reasonable expenses will be paid.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

These unremunerated roles are open to all who meet the essential criteria. To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2836.

Closing date for applications:  30 June 2021

Interviews with Charisma: no later than 7 July 2021

Interview date with Charity:  w/c 19th Jul

This is a unique opportunity to play your part in the 'biggest little charity' in the South West and to help improve the lives of people living with dementia in Wiltshire.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual to manage the finance and HR team of our highly successful charity. The right candidate will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting as well as ensuring that HR processes are followed.

In return we offer a competitive salary, pension, breakdown cover and health plan...and a great caring employer!

Kidney Research UK is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a head of finance role on a permanent, full time basis. Kidney Research UK is the largest charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK and their vision is to free lives from kidney disease. With a head office based in Peterborough, this brilliant charity is now seeking a new head of finance to join their team in this key role.

Kidney Research UK fund research into all aspects of kidney disease, from understanding the condition, to how they can prevent and treat it. The charity’s mission is to discover better and kinder treatments. Kidney disease still affects three million people in the UK and one million of those don’t know they are at risk. Kidney Research UK is here to be heard, to make a difference, to change the future and to end kidney disease.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Work closely with the executive directors to develop the charity’s financial strategy to deliver the recently updated charity strategy.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the finance team to realise their full potential.
• Support the executive directors and trustees in financial decision making.
• Lead the annual statutory accounts preparation and independent audit and contribute to the Annual Report.
• Provide technical expertise to the finance team and wider charity and ensure adequate systems and controls are in place and operating effectively to minimise risks.
• Identify improvements in procedures, processes, and policies.
• Develop the charity’s rolling forecast and budget and oversee the management and planning of cash/investments.
• Provide legacy case management oversight and review legal contracts’ terms and assist with commercial negotiations oversight.
• Maintain a clean annual audit report, and accurate statutory accounts reflecting the management accounts.

The organisation:

Kidney Research UK have four key values which underpin everything they do.

• Ambition. To achieve more. Sooner. We want to make change happen bigger, faster and

bolder than ever before, grounded in the hopes and needs of the kidney community.

• Bravery. We’re not afraid to stand up to be counted. We’re going to expect more of ourselves, of the Government, of the NHS, of our researchers.
• Passion. We care and we want the kidney and research communities to know that we do. Our passion comes across in our actions, desire for change and determination to do better by people suffering from kidney disease.
• Urgency. Every day brings added misery and pain to more people as the number of kidney disease diagnoses rise. Too many lives continue to be ruined. We have to step in and help right now. 

This head of finance position would be based at Peterborough. Managing a team of four, this head of finance will need to live a commutable distance from the office so they can meet the minimum expectation of two or three days working in the office. Working from home on the remaining days will be offered.

The successful candidate will:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a senior finance role
• Experience of managing and developing small teams
• Experience of effective use and development of finance systems and reporting tools
• Knowledge of terms of legal contracts and experience of contract/commercial negotiations
• Ability to think strategically and plan accordingly
• Ability to provide meaningful and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others
• Great interpersonal skills

Previous charity experience is desirable but in no way essential.

The closing date for applications is 23 May with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing 31 May. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

As a member of the Age Concern Hampshire (ACH) Senior Management Team, the post holder will be responsible for the Financial Management of the charity, ensuring robust and accurate recording of all financial information.

The Finance Controller as a primary responsibility to protect the assets of the charity through the maintenance and ongoing development of a systematic process for financial control and review.

The post holder will be responsible for the creation, implementation and adherence to all financial policies, processes and procedures that are required for the charity.

The post holder will develop existing financial systems, undertake sensitive financial “scenario” modelling and implement new systems where required.

Main Responsibilities 

Financial / Management Accounting

Prepares the management accounts, with the assistance of the Finance Team and seeks to implement a best practice approach for financial accounting controls.

Processes

Manages financial processes, to ensure strong cash flow and timely management reporting.

Financial Policies & Procedures

Ensures the framework of financial policies and procedures as outlined by the CEO, are implemented, documented and drive the outcomes delivered by the Finance Department. Responsible for effective procurement policies and procedures used across the organisation.

Communication

Raise the profile of the Finance Department through the provision of a service that meets the needs of all stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Management team, be able to influence colleagues when introducing new services, processes and systems that support the aims and objectives of the charity. Liaise with key external stakeholders including the bank and external auditors.

As the lead in the Finance Department, the post holder will communicate effectively throughout the organisation, actively participating in relevant forums including with Trustees and in cross–departmental working groups.

Financial / Management Accounting

• Ensures the reconciliation of all bank and control accounts for ACH.

• Ensures all financial transactions of ACH are processed and consolidated into XERO.

• Prepares the management accounts for ACH in line with the monthly accounting timetable.

• Delivers all reports to the relevant deadlines.

• Supervises the credit card, Soldo card, cash advances and expense systems to ensure supporting documentation is provided on a timely basis and issues resolved.

• Devolves operational reporting and ownership of budgets to managers through the provision of appropriate reporting tools enabling budget holders to plan and review the financial performance of their departments.

• To be responsible for the timely invoicing and collection of all monies billed for by ACH

• To actively manage any outstanding debt to resolution.

Budgeting / Forecasting

• Assists the CEO with the preparation of detailed annual budget and forecasts.

• Works with the IT Officer and Finance Team to develop appropriate systems to further automate the budget and forecasting processes.

• Prepares the operational budget timetable and works with customers to enable the business to meet agreed deadlines.

• Analyses income and expenditure as necessary for SMT and Board of Trustees.

Statutory Accounting / Reporting

• Works with Accountants and Auditors in the preparation of the Charity accounts and be responsible for all appropriate filing of the Charity’s accounts.

• Manages new and existing regulatory requirements where appropriate and incorporates them into the financial and management accounts.

• Completes and delivers operational information and payments to HMRC, National Statistics and other government and regulatory bodies as required.

Payroll

• Assists the Head of HR in ensuring the efficiencies of the monthly payroll process.

• Ensures that the company payroll is input into the accounting package correctly.

• Ensures that the charity’s obligations regarding Pensions Auto Enrolment, in liaison with Head of HR, are met through robust processes.

• Ensures pension returns are made within agreed timeframes.

• Ensures payment to HMRC and other statuary bodies are within agreed timeframes.

Systems & IT

• Ensures the robustness of all finance systems, taking into account any required enhancements and upgrades.

• Develops the existing finance system to empower managers to exercise financial control over their areas of the business.

• Reviews the financial management needs of the organisation and proposes new systems and processes to support these needs where appropriate.

Leadership / Management

• Recruitment, management and development of staff in the Finance Team, ensuring their welfare, job satisfaction, competence and motivation.

• Conducts monthly 121s with clear objectives and annual appraisals.

• Ensures that development plans are agreed and implemented.

• Leads on any changes required to processes and procedures and is able to drive and motivate the team in meeting set goals and objectives.

Treasury

• Responsible for the approval of day-to-day treasury movements adhering to the appropriate financial policy and procedures of the organisation.

Raising Departmental Profile

• Continually increases the department’s profile across the organisation.

Other Duties

• Reviews and negotiates organisational-wide insurance policies.

• Other ad-hoc duties and tasks including covering for members of the Finance Team when they are away

Personal Qualities needed to be a successful Finance officer

· Resilient, communicative and confident

· Highly motivated to ensure a high-quality efficient and safe service

· Honest, trustworthy, reliable and respectful

· Collaborative

Skills and experience we are looking for in our finance controller

Experience and Qualifications

5+ years post qualification and experience as a line manager in an accounting environment ideally as a Finance Controller. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Financial qualifications such as CIMA, ACA or ACCA.

Knowledge

Excellent finance and accounting technical skills with good knowledge of charity accounting and VAT.

Experience of contributing at strategic level to an organisation.

Ability to assist with design, development and implementation of financial systems to the benefit of the organisation

Skills and Abilities

Strong IT skills, with advanced Excel skills

In depth knowledge and experience of working with Finance System (knowledge of Xero would be beneficial)

Ability to recognise required improvements, to deliver and communicate solutions to the CEO, Trustee Board and Senior Management team colleagues

Confident line manager with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

Persuasive communication skills: in writing, face-to-face, to groups, in presentations.

Other requirements

Experience in managing and developing teams.

Works well as part of a team – is a team player

Ability to cope with a demanding workload.

Positive ‘can-do’ approach – able to work both strategically and ‘hands on’.

Adaptable, able to work on own initiative and under pressure and to deadlines

Working for Age concern Hampshire

Age concern Hampshire is an independent Registered Charity, which has been passionate about supporting older people since 1985. We are committed to excellence by providing the best possible support and care to enable older people to live as independently as they can to make the most of their ageing journey. Working for Age concern Hampshire we are proud of our values and our open, honest, collaborative culture where staff can thrive.

Vision, mission and values

A commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of Age Concern Hampshire.

A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices

Other Benefits include

• A competitive salary
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Potential for internal and external training
• COVID Compliant working practices
• Pension scheme