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I am excited to be working with an amazing international organisation in search of a temporary Senior Finance Officer. As part of the finance and operations team, you'll play a crucial role in enabling the organisation to work effectively and efficiently.
Due to the quick turnaround of this position, we are looking for someone who can start and be able to get up to speed straight away.

What you'll do:
You will ensure accurate and timely maintenance of all accounting records, including recording of bank transactions and preparation of bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable ledgers. Raising invoices for grant income, recording purchase invoices, payment of suppliers, submissions for collection of direct debits from regular donors;
Working with the Senior HR Manager you will carry out the administration of all aspects of the running the organisation's payrolls, which are based both in the UK and Brussels, and the recording of the associated payroll costs (to include the organisation's pension scheme and healthcare benefits and the recording and reconciling of all deductions made to HMRC);
You will be the first point of contact for the majority of finance queries from internal and external stakeholders, taking a customer service focussed approach when answering these;
You will also be responsible for the administration of other day to day finance tasks including, recording and reconciling corporate credit card accounts and the preparation and recording of manual journals to the Nominal Ledger;
You will support our month-end process through the prompt and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and the preparation of the monthly Trial Balance;

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

The Income Officer will play a key part in the Business's income processing activity. The role will undertake the credit control function, as well as assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts reconciliations, and will Interact with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service.

Client Details

The client is a large housing association, which has been based in London for over 50 years and is currently experiencing growth.

Description

The duties of the Senior Income Officer will include:

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all periodic and adhoc invoices for contracts, re-billing other activities undertaken by the business, on the invoicing system (CSB) per the required timescales
• Effectively perform credit control duties including email, telephone and letter chases and arrange and attend external liaison meetings as required
• Arrange and lead on regular internal debt review meetings with Heads of Operations and Managers
• Liaise with the Banking team to ensure the correct allocation of payments
• Provide regular debt analysis,for Senior Management
• Manage the Income, Banking and Re-billing mailboxes
• Support the production of accurate monthly management accounts and performance reports
• Calculate and post the monthly income accruals journal
• Analyse variances and explore potential problems and agree action plans with the Finance Income Manager
• Ensure income analysis is completed in order to monitor all income is raised correctly each month

Profile

The Senior Income Office will:

• At least two years experience in an accounts receivable role
• Excellent time management skills,
• Experience of balance sheet reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to cope under pressure

Job Offer

• £33,000 - £35,000
• Benefits package
• Great team
• Opportunity to work in a leading housing association
• Permanent position

Main Responsibilities

• General ledger maintenance and review.
• To manage the Accounts Clerk, who is responsible for the Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, as well as some cost allocations.
• Responsible for month end close process; journal entries associated with investments, interest income/expense, over-head allocations, recharges to parishes, and checking that all other month end related tasks are completed on a timely basis.
• To produce monthly and year to date financial and management reports (departmental and consolidated) including commentary; variance analysis preparation and investigation.
• To perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation; monitor and reconcile control accounts.
• To perform fund reconciliations and reporting.
• To prepare and post the monthly payroll journal.
• To liaise with the bank as required.
• To assist with audit queries.
• To visit parishes when necessary.
• To provide general support and guidance to other members of the finance team (Accounts Clerk and Parish Support Finance Assistant).                                                                                                                              Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 18th August 2022
  Interviews to be held: Week commencing: 22nd August 2022
  To be considered for the role, please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than one side of A4) 
  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  For an informal chat with Anne-Marie Stokkereit, Director of Finance.                                                                                                       

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Grade DL, Salary £40,571 per annum

Location: 30 Euston Square, London

Closing date:   10th August 2022

Interview date:  15-19th August 2022

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 54,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.

The role will be responsible for the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and month end close process for four legal entities and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management information. To lead the finance processing team including Accounts Receivables & Payables and to assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of statutory accounts.   

Key Result Areas:

1. Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College, including its 3 Devolved Councils and 32 Faculties, and 3 trading subsidiaries.
2. Prepare quarterly investment portfolio reconciliations and post unrealised gains or losses in line with SORP into the accounting system.
3. Co-ordinate the preparation of the monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations and reporting to the Financial Controller thereon.
4. Supervision of 3 staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the department’s objectives.
5. Responsible for performance review and development of team members
6. Ensure direct reports maintain processing of all transactions in a timely and accurate manner and assist with the month end close
7. Undertake any duties as required by the Financial Controller.
8. Monitor existing financial controls and amend in light of any new requirements.
9. Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Financial Controller

Qualifications/Experience

Qualifications:

CCAB qualified accountant/QBE or finalist

Experience:

• Comprehensive experience of providing financial and management information at a senior level
• Experience of line management and motivation of staff
• Detailed reconciliations of control accounts and inter-company accounts
• Working to tight deadlines and planning and allocation of resources to meet defined targets.
• Use of Great Plains
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets on Excel (to macro level) and of Microsoft Word and e-mail.

·Financial reporting to managers at senior and intermediate level.

• Internal audit procedures within a large organisation including recommending and implementing financial controls and policies.
• Understanding of VAT annual adjustment calculation.
• Producing ad hoc financial reports.

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Understanding of the culture and workings of membership organisations.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the recommended accounting standards and principles that have an impact on the College, including requirements under Companies Acts.
• Detailed understanding of direct (e.g. PAYE) and indirect taxation, particularly VAT requirements for charities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the needs of the managers and communicate constructively financial issues to non-financial staff and senior managers and to recommend best practices.
• Team working, flexibility, persuasion and influencing skills in a diverse and democratically governed organisation.
• Ability to motivate and monitor staff.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own and staff workload.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to identify key issues.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
• Customer focussed and will deliver high quality professional advice and support
• “Can-do “attitude

Dimensions:

·Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College and its 3 trading subsidiaries with turnover £40m.

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules for all entities
• Responsible for complex monthly reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the balance sheet
• Manage all inter-company and inter-branch reconciliations
• Manage relationship with investment managers and supervision of investment portfolio value £10m
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for all entities and corporate taxation in compliance with the relevant tax regulations
• Assist with the review of financial policies and procedures and embed continuous improvement mindset relating to processes and controls
• Supervision and motivation of 3 Assistant Accountants to work towards various deadlines for the management and statutory accounts.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance to budget mangers and staff across the organisation
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Financial Controller
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with the College’s Health & Safety Policies and procedures
• To take responsibility for the provision of health and safety for themselves and the compliance of other employees/colleagues in own service area
• Be an interested and active member of the staff team within Finance department working closely with others and in line with our people values to ensure that the College is seen to be a responsive, courteous and efficient organisation both by its members and other key audiences

In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions.

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

~ Putting members at the heart of everything we do ~

My client in central London is looking for an Interim Accounts Assistant to help out for a few months for a Maternity Cover.

Client Details

A large Charity based in London Bridge, looking for help on AP, AR and Payroll

Description

• Responsible for processing incoming invoices and expenses for all departments and ensuring they are processed, approved and paid in an accurate and timely manner
• Manage Payables and Receivables
• Maintaining accurate electronic filing and storage of invoices and other necessary documents
• Accurate processing of bank transactions onto the finance system and reconciling all bank accounts regularly
• Daily overview of bank accounts and relaying important bank activity to relevant departments
• Setting up of all supplier and grant payments for approval by senior staff
• Ensure supplier records are maintained and compliant with GDPR
• Dealing with petty cash and overseeing the purchase and delivery of merchandise
• Raising sales invoices as required and taking control of debt collection
• Assisting with the production of monthly financial reports and producing various ad-hoc reports as required
• Prepare accruals and prepayments in consultation with the Head of Finance and making journal adjustments or corrections as necessary
• Helping with Payroll processing for 70 employees
• Providing relevant information or documents that may be required

Profile

• Relevant experience within a finance office and using higher functions for payment processing and import functions for swift data entry
• Excel skills: intermediate (i.e. V-Look ups, pivot tables etc.).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Job Offer

£15-18ph depending on experience

A position has arisen for a Finance Officer to join an excellent Charity in Central London. The organisation are key players in the international development sector and share key knowledge in less developed Countries to create a better quality of life. The role will be sitting in the Finance team and will be reporting directly to the Head of Finance

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Length: Permanent

Location: Kings Cross – 3 days per week from home

Job responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the complete and accurate bookkeeping of all sales and purchase transactions and updating the accounting software in a timely manner. This includes accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash accounts, and payroll, with all transactions documented appropriately and relevant accounts reconciled each month.
• Setting up UK and international payment runs, ensuring every invoice meets procurement rules, has been authorised in line with the delegated financial authority and agrees with contractual stipulations
• Receiving, reviewing, and processing employee and directors’ staff expenses reimbursement forms
• Managing the Charity’s payroll process, including liaising with the outsourced payroll company in the UK
• Producing regular treasury reports, managing the UK petty cash, setting up bank accounts, updating mandates/signatories and reconciling accounts
• Reviewing VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant and preparing other statutory returns such as Companies House reports and HMRC returns
• Supporting the Head of Finance and the Finance Manager in the consolidation of the yearly accounts and the completion of the audit
• Preparing funder/donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with funder requirements

The successful candidate MUST:

• Have and understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes
• Have experience working in the Charity sector (Desirable)
• Have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience
• Experience of using a computerised financial systems and desktop packages

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer on a part-time (17.5 hours per week), permanent basis, where you will be responsible for maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support the organisations day to day operations.

Please note, this role is part-time and the salary on show is the FTE.

As Finance Officer, you will:
- Maintain cash controls, prepare the payroll, maintain accounts payable & receivables, assist with budget preparation, and manage office operations
- Input all financial data on QuickBooks Online software, ensuring that authorisation and documentation is received from the appropriate members of staff, and filed accessibly
- Assist with the preparation of accurate financial reports and management accounts
- Assist with the annual closure of accounts processes, which will include liaising with external auditors during their preparation of the annual accounts.

The successful applicant will:
- Have demonstrable experience within finance and in a similar role within the charity sector
- Have a recognised accounting qualification
- Have experience and knowledge of using accounting software such as QuickBooks
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partners.

Independent Age is proud to once again be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell, this time to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. Independent Age is a national charity with a mission to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.

Reporting into the Head of Finance and leading a team of three, this critical role will lead on all aspects of financial accounting for the charity and its two small subsidiaries. Working in close collaboration with the Systems Accountant and the Management Accountant, they will support the charity to deliver strategic goals and objectives with maximum impact.

The organisation:

Founded over 150 years ago, we have strived to achieve our goals by providing free impartial information and advice on the issues that matter most as we grow older, and work within communities to connect people, places and services to reduce isolation and loneliness. We also act as a catalyst for positive policy change by challenging the underlying causes of discrimination and inequality. We are now evolving to focus our work more explicitly on older people in poverty.

This role offers a full-time opportunity with an excellent benefits package including a 10% pension, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and brilliant scope to get involved in other areas of finance! This Financial Accountant position will be based at Independent Age’s head office opposite Kensington Olympia and will offer incredibly flexible working arrangements, with only four days per month required in the office as a minimum.

The key responsibilities of this Financial Accountant will be:

• Manage the small transactional team, reviewing work and supporting with more complex transactions, to ensure a tight and accurate month-end close.
• Ownership of the balance sheet, with all balance sheet codes reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Lead the year end process, including the production of high-quality group, charity and subsidiaries' annual financial statements under FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
• Working with the internal design team, project manage the production of the Annual Report and Accounts document.
• Planning and management of the external audit to pre-agreed deadlines. Work constructively with the auditors to ensure they are provided with the information they require and that queries are responded to and resolved in a timely fashion.
• Produce the minutes, actions and matters arising of the quarterly Finance & Resources (Trustee) Committee meetings and contribute to meetings as required.
• Manage the charity’s cashflow and treasury function, ensuring adequate liquidity whilst maximising interest receivable and investment returns.
• Administration of the charity’s investments and bank accounts, ensuring compliance with investment and reserves policies.
• Responsible for timely accurate submission of Gift Aid and VAT returns.

The successful candidate will have:

• A professional accounting qualification.
• The technical ability to prepare complex charity and group statutory accounts and to manage the external audit.
• Ideally, experience of the charity sector.
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to perform complex reconciliations and to fix bookkeeping issues.
• Ability to suggest and trial new ideas to bring about change.
• Ideally, strong people management skills or demonstrable leadership qualities.
• Experience of working with Sun systems (advantage but not essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships internally and externally and build trust through delivery of commitments

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th August, with first stage interviews due to take place on Wednesday 7th September. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date so please submit your CV to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment!

Payroll and Finance Officer | 6 months + | 34 - 35K pro-rata, London

For a humanitarian NGO, we are recruiting an Interim Payroll and Finance Officer for 6 months. This role will report to the Financial Accounts Manager and will lead the monthly payroll process, as well as the Sales Ledger, credit control and monthly accounts journals. The Payroll and Finance Officer will deal with queries from staff and suppliers and will ensure the monthly accounts closure entries are robust.

Main Duties:

• Key contact for internal and external customers on payroll entries
• Ensure the monthly and annual financial reporting processes are robust
• Ensure accurate payroll data is relayed to the payroll supplier
• Enter payroll changes into ADP Freedom and perform the monthly calculations on payroll changes
• Manage the monthly returns to pensions providers
• Liaise with ADP Freedom the payroll provider
• Ensure the payroll processes and controls are robust
• Support the Senior Finance Officer in the running of the AP and Purchase ledger
• Assist with the processing of the weekly BACS payment runs
• Assist in the production of the year-end audit file and financial information
• Assist the Financial Accounting Manager with the management and processing of all financial transactions.

Person Specification:

• AAT or Part-Qualified Accountant
• Experience of processing a large volume of payroll data
• Experience of calculating monthly payroll changes
• Financial transactions experience including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, and month-end
• Ideally experience of ADP payroll and Ms Dynamics Great Plains
• Experience with outsourced payroll and staff pension schemes.

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Finance Officer - £23,000 - £26,500 DOE (Hybrid)

Based in Bath

Company overview

Our mission is to work for an equitable, inclusive and sustainable world. We serve this mission through the provision of international consultancy in health, social justice and social development, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected states, to ensure that our work reaches the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.  We are the Fund Manager for UK Aid Direct and UK Aid Match – The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) central funding mechanisms for awarding grants to small and medium sized UK and international civil society organisations, working to reduce poverty overseas and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

About the role:

Working as part of a friendly team, this position is key to providing centralised financial processing support to the organisation’s UK Group holding company and its main UK trading company and foreign subsidiaries. This is inclusive of all financial operational functions for core business support and service delivery contracts / projects.

This is an opportunity for someone with well-honed financial skills to take a step in to international development within a financial role. The role requires excellent attention to detail and good financial acumen. Experience of working with multiple currency is of an advantage.

About you:

• You will have extensive experience in transactional finance to include sales and purchase ledger processing, reconciliation, processing of payment, posting journals and month end processing.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in accounting and finance supplier processing and payments, preferably in a consultancy and or professional services environment
• Essential IT skills inclusive of MS Office and desired Sage Accounting Software
• Interest in international public health and development
• Proven ability to operate in a team environment liaising with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to apply:

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional individual to work in a role that really makes a difference.

If you are looking for your next career move and want to work for company that really makes a difference, then please view the full job specification. 

To apply for this role please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to [email protected] by noon on Friday, 19 August 2022.

Please include the position you are applying for with details of your current notice period and salary expectations. Early applications are strongly encouraged as MannionDaniels reserves the right to interview early for the right candidate.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity, right to work documentation and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times.

Financial Accountant role in London offering £40,571 per annum with a prestigious membership organisation.

Your new company

You will be joining one of the largest membership organisations in the United Kingdom. Their members have been making a difference and improving people's health and wellbeing for the last 70 years.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and month end close process for the legal entities and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management information. You will lead the finance processing team including Accounts Receivables & Payables and assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit

What you'll need to succeed

They are looking for a candidate who will be able to demonstrate:

• CCAB qualified or part qualified, or QBE accountant with relevant experience
• Comprehensive experience of providing financial and management information at a senior level
• Experience of line management
• Detailed reconciliations of control accounts and inter-company accounts
• Working to tight deadlines and planning and allocation of resources to meet defined targets
• Accuracy and attention to detail necessary
• Proactive "Can-do "attitude

Some of the responsibilities and duties:

• Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College
• Responsible for complex monthly reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the balance sheet
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for all entities and corporate taxation in compliance with the relevant tax regulations
• Assist with the review of financial policies and procedures and embed continuous improvement mindset relating to processes and controls
• Supervision and motivation of 3 Assistant Accountants to work towards various deadlines for the management and statutory accounts

What you'll get in return

It is a great opportunity to work with a large organisation which keeps their team motivated and inspired by valuing and rewarding the contribution they make, and by supporting everyone to develop to their fullest potential. They offer a wide range of benefits for working with them and invest in people's learning and development. They recognise and promote the value of a diverse, dynamic and inclusive workforce. In addition to your base salary, you will be offered:

• Flexible working hours
• Good -work life balance
• 27 days annual leave per annum
• Pension scheme: employer pension contribution @8%
• Study Grants and loans
• Employee Assistance Programme (Provided by Axa Healthcare)
• Membership of professional body fees
• Life assurance
• Onsite Gym
• Well scheme

and many more

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Calling all Finance Administrators!
I am working with a young person's support charity in search of a Finance and Office Administrator, this is a short term hybrid temporary role to support the charity during a busy period.

Main responsibilities:
Finance
Accounts payable and receivable
Bookkeeping duties
Ensure expenditure is correctly authorised before payment
Monthly payment run for invoices and expenses
Process incoming grant funds
Monthly bank reconciliation
Monthly credit / debit / payment card reconciliation
Monthly payroll alongside an external payroll company
Support year end accounts and audit process

Administration:
Provide admin support for other departments as and when required
Cover and support Office Admin role

Essential:
At least 6 months experience working as a bookkeeper or equivalent
Advanced IT skills with proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Excel

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today! I would love to hear from you.

About the role:

The inspiring, inclusive education charity Ark are currently seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to join the Central team and support with delivering the finance functions for Ark Schools.

Ark sets out to transform the lives of children through education, and the ventures they develop and support set out to address some of the most challenging problems young people face both in the UK and worldwide. Since working with just one school 14 years ago, Ark have successfully grown into a network of 39 schools and is recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the UK!

Along with career development opportunities, some great benefits and the rewarding nature of the role, Ark are offering up to £28k + 11% pension contribution and study support. This is a hybrid opportunity involving 2 days a week in the West London head office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the sales ledger, producing sales invoices and ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner in line with internally/externally agreed terms
• Providing monthly departmental reports on debtor balances
• Process Bursary and Music Payments and complete the relevant postings and provide cover for weekly payment batches
• Preparing month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Ad hoc process purchase orders, supplier invoices and employee expenses claims as required, ensuring accounting records are accurate and up to date
• Supporting with management accounts and accounts payable processes when required

The successful candidate:

• Actively working towards professional accountancy qualification
• 2+ years' of solid, proven experience with:
  • Transactional processes - accounts payable/receivables
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Confident Excel user - formulas
  • Automating processes and increasing efficiency
• An ambitious team player with a real willingness to learn and an ability to build rapport with both internal and external stakeholders

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Systems and Finance Officer 

We have an opportunity for a Systems and Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial controls of the charity.

The aim of this amazing charity is to help improve the lives of young people by giving them somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. If you have a passion for putting young people first, we want to hear from you!

Position: Systems and Finance Officer 

Location: Burnt Oak, HA8 0DT

Salary: £25,000-£29,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week (including some evenings & weekends)

Please note: interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so do not delay in submitting your application. We reserve the right to close this role early should a suitable candidate be found.

About the role:

As Systems and Finance Officer you will be a pivotal member of the operations team reporting to the HR and Systems Manager. You will be curious, with a sharp eye for detail and determined to ensure that the charity records and accounts accurately show charitable spend and income, as well as promotes effective data analysis through systems implementation.

Some of your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support the production of monthly management accounts
• Maintain monthly credit control on income receivable, chasing or invoicing
• Maintain the purchase ledger including processing payments to suppliers
• Process expenses
• Prepare bank and cash reconciliations
• Working with colleagues record all income into SAGE
• To support the timely submission of all claims to external funders and partners
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support to process depreciation
• Processing Gift Aid and support the production of Gift Aid reports
• Maintain the payroll system including preparing monthly payroll
• Hold central responsibility for the administrative oversight of the Kronos automated time management system
• Manage cash courier collections and ordering change (when required)
• To support the induction of staff through providing oversight of finance and systems processes
• To carry out and other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager or senior management

About you:

To be successful in the role of Systems and Finance Officer you will need the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience of recording accounting transactions and maintaining accounting records using SAGE
• Experience of bank reconciliations
• Experience of producing management accounts, setting budgets and financial forecasts
• Good working knowledge of IT, spreadsheets, word processing and computerised accounts packages
• Experience of preparing and dealing with issues associated with payroll
• Proven track record of working to targets and meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyse and interrogate financial information and identify and report on trends and variance
• Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A flexible, adaptable, and organised approach to work, exercising initiative and working independently as appropriate
• Strong problem-solving skills

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The strength of the organisation is the diversity of its people, there is a huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We very much welcome previous experience working as: Finance Officer, Systems Officer, Payroll, Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Finance Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Finance, Payroll Officer, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer, HR Systems Officer, Payroll Systems Officer, Finance Systems, etc.