4 Grants accountant jobs in Birmingham

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a central role in the next stage of Tenebrae’s development. One of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, Tenebrae is also a registered charity with a growing programme of concerts, recordings and Learning & Connection activity in the UK and internationally. 

As our activities have grown, so too has the scale and complexity of our finances. This newly created, part-time Finance Manager role will take overall responsibility for our financial management, reporting and processes, ensuring that the organisation remains financially robust and sustainable. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Finance Committee, Board of Trustees and external accountants, you will combine hands-on financial management with the opportunity to provide insight and advice that directly informs organisational strategy. 

You do not need a background in music or the arts. We are looking for someone with strong financial expertise who is excited by the opportunity to bring their skills to a small, ambitious charitable organisation at an important point in its development.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of the charity’s financial position, cash flow and financial controls.
• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly management accounts and cash-flow forecasts, statutory accounts and longer-term financial projections.
• Provide clear financial analysis and advice to the Chief Executive, Finance Committee and Board to support effective decision-making.
• Present financial reports at quarterly Board meetings and monitor expenditure against restricted grants and funder requirements.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, invoicing, supplier payments and credit control.
• Oversee payroll processes in liaison with our external accountants.
• Prepare VAT returns and Gift Aid claims and oversee banking and investments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, charity, audit and tax requirements.
• Maintain the charity’s Risk Register and act as Company Secretary.
• Provide financial information to support grant applications and fundraising activity. 

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is CCAB qualified, or can demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Has a strong financial management and accounting background, including cash-flow management and forecasting.
• Understands charity finance, regulation and company law, including Charity SORP (FRS 102).
• Has good knowledge of VAT in a charity context, including restricted grants and project accounting.
• Has experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Can communicate financial information clearly to colleagues and Trustees with different levels of financial knowledge.
• Combines excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger financial picture.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and will be comfortable as part of a small, friendly and dedicated team.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Shares Tenebrae’s commitment to its vision, mission and values and has the right to live and work in the UK.