Finance Manager

Location: Lewes, Sussex (hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week in office)
Salary: £19.18 to £21.92 p/h + holiday (£35,000 to £40,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary, up to 6 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

About the Role
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Finance Manager. The organisation is a charitable organisation that specialises in community development in the Sussex area, providing funding for organisations and initiatives that support the local area and it's communities, including tackling poverty and improving health.

Responsibilities:

• Leading on financial processing and reporting, including leading on reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, financial statements, and both monthly and annual reports.
• Overseeing system integration and data integrity, including ensuring data is accurately maintained on Salesforce.
• Supporting with grant, funding, and donor management, collaborating between the teams.
• Managing payroll and staff costs, including monthly pay, pensions, statutory deductions, and expenses.
• Overseeing operational and strategic support, including contributing to audits, continuous improvement, committee functions, and monitoring cash flows.

Requirements:

• Recent experience in a finance and leadership role within the not-for-profit sector.
• Confidence using relevant digital tools (particularly Salesforce, Xero, and Microsoft products).
• Fantastic organisational ability, including to meet deadlines.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• High quality communication and interpersonal skills.
• A formal accountancy qualification is not essential, but would be an advantage.

How to Apply
If you're interested in hearing more about the role, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in a Word format.

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