Part-Time Finance Manager
Job Description
Purpose: To provide a high quality financial service to ensure the charity manages its financial resources in accordance with current legislation and good practice.
Primary Duties
- Prepare the organisation’s annual budget in conjunction with the CEO and budget holders, supporting non-finance colleagues to develop and cost operational plans.
- Prepare budgets for specific contracts and service specifications.
- Meet with contract providers to ensure common understanding and align financial arrangements
- Record all income and expenditure in the organisation’s accounting system (Quickbooks) efficiently and in accordance with the finance policies. Maintain additional relevant paper files.
- Ensure accurate monthly payroll information is presented to the bureau in a timely manner.
- Oversee and support with basic financial administrative tasks carried out by the Administrator
- Provide regular high quality financial management reports for Income and Expenditure, forecasting, cash flow and other reports as required by the CEO or Trustees.
- Contribute financial information for funding applications and tenders as required.
- Provide timely financial budgets and reports as required by donors and under contract terms.
- In collaboration with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager, ensure the accuracy of the income received via on-line and other donations.
- Work with budget holders to keep under review all expenditure and to maximise best value for money in relation to suppliers and contracts.
- Ensure any risk areas or control weaknesses are brought to the attention of the CEO.
- Provide suggestions and advice around the development of financial systems, allowing for the nature of the roles of staff and financial demands placed upon them.
- Respond to enquiries relating to finance from supporters and providers.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and submission of online Gift Aid claims
- Attend the Finance Sub Group meetings and also Board meetings as required.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Regularly attend team meetings, staff meetings and supervision.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Emmanuel House.
- Be committed to the development of the best possible practice.
- Undertake training and supervision as directed and be committed to your own professional development.
- Take responsibility for the implementation of Emmanuel House’s Equality and Diversity policy, confidentiality policy, GDPR and safeguarding policies.
- Generally work office hours but some evening time working will be necessary
Person Specification
Knowledge | |
E | Two year’s experience of working in a Charity or Business |
E | Bookkeeping qualification (AAT), part qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or by experience |
D | Knowledge of the voluntary, third sector or charity sector and its financial culture |
D | Familiarity with financial reporting requirements for charities and in particular the charities’ SORP |
D | Knowledge of the causes of homelessness and the impact of homelessness on people |
Experience | |
E | Two years’ experience of accountancy/finance work |
E | Producing financial reports |
Skills | |
E | Able to enter data accurately and efficiently. |
E | Ability to produce financial reports |
E | Ability to use accountancy software, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and ability to learn additional IT packages. |
E | Self-motivated with good team working skills, as well as the ability to work independently |
E | Well organised and successfully manage yourself |
E | Self-motivated to make things better and achieve the best for the charity |
E | Ability to identify and implement systems advantageous to improving quality and efficiency. |
E | Great attention to detail |
E | Able to work flexible hours when necessary |
How to Apply
Send CV to denis.tully@emmanuelhouse.org.uk CLOSING DATE for submitting your CV: Monday 10th July at 9.00am Interviews for successful candidates Monday 17th July in person.159 total views, 0 today