Job Description
Finance Manager
* Annual Salary: £45,000- £50,000 FTE (depending on experience)
* Location: Hybrid (Work from home / Walton-on-Thames, Surrey)
* Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (14 hours a week)
An independent charity in Surrey is seeking a Finance Manager. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial advice and support, playing a crucial role in managing the charity's finances and contributing to its financial resilience.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage and control the charity's finances, ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial operations.
* Prepare statutory financial statements, Annual Reports, and Impact Reports, including liaising with external auditors.
* Manage payroll processing and liaise with third-party providers.
* Oversee the annual renewal of insurance policies and maintain a register of fixed assets.
* Develop and maintain financial controls and policies to support the charity's progress.
* Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for trustees.
* Monitor and report on the use of restricted grant income.
* Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash flow effectively.
* Provide ad hoc financial information and analysis to senior management as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with a track record of managing finances in a similar-sized organisation.
* Experience in financial statement preparation and managing year-end audit processes.
* Proficient in management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
* Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word; ability to consolidate financial and statistical information.
* Experience with online cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build successful working relationships.
* Team player with the ability to manage and develop staff.
Benefits:
* Defined contribution pension scheme.
* Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
* Opportunity to work in a supportive and impactful environment.
* 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years with an additional day each year (pro rate for the part time contract).
Additional Information:
* This post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, aiming to promote gender equality and support services tailored to women.