Interim Financial ControllerLocation: Okehampton area, Devon
Contract Type: Interim / Temporary (with potential to go permanent for the right candidate)
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Purpose of RoleThe Interim Financial Controller will ensure the effective and resilient day-to-day operation of the Accounts function for the charity organisation and its trading subsidiaries. This includes delivering accurate statutory accounts, managing monthly financial processes, and overseeing purchase and sales ledgers, including fees and other ie streams.
Key Details
1. Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (day rate equivalent during interim period)
2. Working Pattern: 4 days per week, onsite in Okehampton
3. Contract: Interim with potential to be permanent for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities
4. Lead and manage the Accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely financial processes.
5. Oversee invoicing processes, ensuring data integrity between internal systems and Sage.
6. Daily reconciliation of cashflow bank accounts and full month-end reconciliations.
7. Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring ledgers are maintained and transactions recorded promptly.
8. Oversee debtor management and support recovery of overdue fees.
9. Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with fixed assets, investments, leases, accruals, and prepayments.
10. Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns and liaise with HMRC on VAT, PAYE, and online returns.
11. Support payroll processes, including reconciliation and journal input, and oversee pensions and P11D reporting.
12. Maintain security and administration of Sage Financial Systems.
13. Lead preparation for annual audit, liaising with auditors and ensuringpliance with statutory requirements.
14. Assist with cash flow forecasting and budget reviews in collaboration with the Management Accountant.
15. Review and maintain financial policies and support ad-hoc projects as required.
Skills & ExperienceEssential:
16. Proven experience in finance or accountancy roles.
17. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a finance team.
18. Advanced Excel and proficiency in financial systems (Sage preferred).
19. Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills.
20. Ability to work under pressure withpeting priorities.
21. High level of integrity and discretion.
Desirable:
22. Experience implementing new systems and driving process improvements.
23. Background in education or charity sector finance.
Qualifications
24. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified as a minimum).
25. Strong academic background (GCSE/A-Level).
Other Requirements
26. Enhanced DBS check andpliance with safer recruitment practices.
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