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Senior Finance Officer

6-month Fixed-Term Contract
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Holborn, London
Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Society of Authors to recruit a Senior Finance Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on role within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will support the day-to-day finance function across the organisation and its associated charities during a busy year-end period.

About the Organisation

Society of Authors is the UK's largest trade union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Established in 1884, the organisation champions the interests of authors while managing a portfolio of charitable funds and literary estates. Based in Holborn, London, the Society offers a collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to contribute across a broad range of activities and projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will take ownership of a broad range of operational finance activities while supporting year-end processes, audit preparation and the financial administration of both the Society and its associated charities. This role would suit someone who enjoys working independently, is confident managing reconciliations and year-end activities, and is comfortable operating within a small and highly collaborative team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day finances of the organisation and its associated charities.
• Completing monthly bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns, including partial VAT exemption calculations.
• Supporting quarterly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual and charity accounts.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and coordinating audit information.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and ensuring strong financial controls.
• Supporting the management of restricted funds and financial records across multiple entities.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong operational finance experience within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience supporting audits, statutory reporting and year-end processes.
• Excellent reconciliation skills and the confidence to investigate discrepancies independently.
• Experience using Sage 50 Cloud Accounts.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on and collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Charity SORP.
• Experience working within a membership organisation, trade union or similar environment.
• Understanding of charity taxation and partially exempt VAT.

How to Apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible.

Closing date is Friday 13th November.

There will be a one-round interview held in person during the week commencing 17 November, and to start the week commencing 30th November or 7th December.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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