The Right Client
- Nominate Recruitment are thrilled to be partnering with Angel Eyes NI- a parent-led charity supporting children and young people with vision impairment across Northern Ireland, and their families.
They are now seeking a skilled and proactive Financial Manager to oversee the financial operations of both the charity and our trading subsidiary. This is a critical role offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a values-driven organisation with a strong social impact.
The Right role:
1. Financial Oversight: Manage all financial operations for Angel Eyes NI and Empatheyes, including budgets, forecasting, and monitoring cash flow.
2. Management Accounts: Prepare timely monthly management accounts for both entities, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees.
3. Payroll and Pensions: Process monthly payroll and manage pension contributions and reporting.
4. VAT and Compliance: Prepare VAT returns for Empatheyes and ensure all statutory obligations and charity finance compliance are met.
5. Audit and Reporting: Liaise with external accountants and auditors, preparing year-end accounts and ensuring audit readiness.
6. Strategic Support: Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and financial strategy.
7. Systems and Processes: Maintain and improve financial procedures, internal controls, and use of financial systems (currently QuickBooks).
8. Fund Management: Track restricted/unrestricted funding and provide financial reports for funders as required.
9. Charity Governance
The Right Fit:
10. Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by extensive demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role.
11. At least 3 years’ experience in charity, social enterprise, or SME financial management.
12. Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and charity finance best practice.
13. High level of proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks desirable) and Excel.
14. Proven ability to produce and interpret financial reports and present to non-financial stakeholders.
15. Strong organisational and communication skills.
16. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.