Finance Manager (12 month contract)

My client is a multi-site organisation providing specialist services to a range of consumers.  Established over 30 years ago they have grown steadily and are now recognised nationally for their achievements. As part of a planned process they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager on a 12 month contract to cover a maternity leave. The role is to manage an established finance department of four staff and ensure that best practice is adhered to, working with managers across the organisation who may have little financial knowledge to advise on budgeting and variance to their overheads. The role will be varied, challenging and extremely rewarding, requiring an individual with a positive attitude and great work ethic. Key responsibilities will include:

• Management and production of monthly management accounts and communicating to department heads and Finance Director, including a commentary which highlights key information
• Production of departmental overhead analysis for discussion with managers on a monthly basis. Communication is key as the majority of managers do not have a financial background.
• Prepare the annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP including Charity requirements.
• Coordinate the annual audit and organize the finance department in their required tasks.
• Prepare for internal audits as and when they fall due responding to any recommendations.
• Tendering of Energy contracts as and when the contracts become near to the end of their contract date
• Ensure National Statistics completed accurately and are returned monthly.
• Prepare and submit Quarterly VAT return for Group.
• Monitor bank balances regularly and monitor cashflow
• Prepare reports for Audit and Investment Committee’s and discussion of such at the committee meetings.
• Manage and oversee Payroll, Sales ledger, Purchase ledger and Cashiering.

As part of this role you will be expected to help and support other departments, in particular advising them on how donor and supporters income will be recognized in addition to evaluating cost-reducing opportunities. The ideal candidate would be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE, with good technical accounting knowledge preferably experience of charity SORP. Strong IT skills will be necessary alongside commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. You will be joining a friendly team and will enjoy excellent benefits including some flexibility over working hours and 30 days holiday. They are looking for someone to start early November so please apply now for immediate consideration.

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