Finance Manager

We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. With experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, you will love numbers (and spreadsheets), have great attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.  Working closely with the Director, you will be responsible for the administration of the Charity’s finances, leading on tasks including:

• Weekly – invoice processing, payments, petty cash, bank deposits and reconciliation etc
• Monthly – compiling monthly payroll, creating management accounts/financial reports, supporting Project Managers with financial analysis, and reporting to Director/Trustees
• Annual – preparing budgets, submitting financial returns, reporting at the Annual General Meeting, and working with the accountancy firm to complete the financial audit.

Ad hoc –financial support for Farm Events, developing budgets and other enquiries

Your skill set

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping / undertaking financial tasks of £350k pa +
• AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping or equivalent qualification
• Prior experience in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or other similar accountancy software and familiar with Excel spreadsheet creation and equations

• Analytically focused and articulate to lead on financial reporting and budget development
• Experience in administration, undertaking HR tasks and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting
• Experience in (or willingness to learn) about audit procedures, HMRC, trust and foundation fundraising and other statutory regulations and reporting requirements/returns
• Experience of working within the Voluntary / charitable sector (including Charity Accounting SORP) is desirable but not essential.