Finance Manager

A temporary - permanent opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a leading body in the design and arts field. This role will be reviewed in January where it is likely the role will be recruited for on a permanent basis. The first 5 months of this role will include training in statutory accounting and charity-specific finance.

The interim Finance Manager is responsible for the financial accounting and controls of the charitable and trading entities.

You will be responsible for:

*Effectively manage the two finance assistants
*Review and control the balance sheet to ensure correct recognition of assets and liabilities
*Review and manage the sales and purchase ledger to ensure efficient debtor collection and creditor payment
*Manage the banking facilities, prepare regular cash flow forecasts and ensure active cash management
*Ensure compliance with tax regulations including VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and gift aid
*Review the monthly payroll and improve processes and systems for payroll preparation
*Be responsible for the maintenance of, training on and improvements required in finance systems
*Liaise with key finance suppliers including banks, auditors and finance software providers
*Maintain and update accounting and finance policies
*Optimise procedures surrounding the collection of gift aid to ensure the maximum uptake
*Manage the integration of finance systems with ticketing and retail management systems

Qualifications

*ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent - essential

Experience

*Strong experience in financial controls and statutory financial reporting essential
*Auditing experience - strongly preferred
*Experience in improving finance processes using systems - strongly preferred
*Intermediate knowledge of excel - essential
*Experience of integrating finance systems with other systems - strongly preferred
*Tax knowledge, in particular charity VAT - strongly preferred
*Knowledge of charity accounting rules - strongly preferred
*Experience in communicating finance policies to the business and ensuring adherence to these policies - preferred
*Cash flow management - preferred
*Experience of managing a small team - desirable
*Experience in Access Dimensions, Focal Point and Sage payroll - desirable

Skills

*Excellent communication skills
*Ability to manage stakeholder expectations
*Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver to deadlines
*Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team