Finance Manager

Job description

Are you a financial professional with a passion for the not-for-profit sector? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Senior Management Team and play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of our charity. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

About the Role

As our Finance Manager, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to create and monitor annual budgets, ensuring financial compliance and presenting reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Coordinate year-end audits, prepare financial reports, and recommend improvements to financial systems.
• Supervise our Accounts Clerk, oversee payroll processing, and manage key financial relationships with funders, bankers, and auditors.
• Provide essential financial data for funding applications and fulfill reporting requirements for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce annual budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance.
• Generate monthly/quarterly management accounts and present these to the Board of Trustees.
• Act as a signatory for payments and manage payroll, including liaising with external payroll providers.
• Maintain accurate records of bank accounts, employee pension contributions, and oversee banking matters.
• Advise on financial control measures to protect assets and support the charity's strategic goals.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have:

A professional accounting qualification (minimum part-qualified).

Strong experience in financial management, preferably within the voluntary sector.

Proficiency with accounting software (ideally QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.

A sound understanding of VAT, bank reconciliation, and end-of-year account processes.

Leadership qualities, including adaptability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to best practices in financial management.

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for someone looking to make a positive impact within a respected charity, supporting essential services. We offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rated).
• Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form and send to HR@a-c.org.uk. CV’s without an application form, will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place as soon as a suitable application is received. We have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.