Restore Women's Aid
Address: The Malthouse, Elsey's Yard, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3AA
Salary: £35,412 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
In the role of Finance Manager you will have oversight and ensure smooth running of the Charity finance function, while reporting to the Principal Operations Manager (Line manager) and periodically reporting to Senior Managers, Treasurer and Board of Trustees (Board).
Your responsibilities
* In conjunction with the Board, periodic review of the Charity's Finance Policy and Procedures including internal controls.
* In conjunction with the Treasurer, ensure proper operation of financial controls including appropriate authorisation of transactions.
* Overseeing work of the Finance Officer and Charity's Administrator to ensure timely and accurate entry of income and expenditure transactions onto the accounting system (MyFundAccounting Online) in accordance with the principles of charity fund accounting and the Charity's financial strategy; and including:
1. Review of regular reconciliation of key balance sheet control accounts (Bank/cash accounts, Damage Deposit, Payroll control accounts).
2. Regular review of nominal ledger and Fund/Grantor summaries to confirm accuracy of input.
* Working with the Finance Officer ensure the payment of supplier invoices, approved by line managers, on a regular bi-monthly basis.
* Working with the Finance Officer, ensure timely and accurate operation of monthly payroll and provision of payroll information as required.
* Monthly reporting to the Management Team, Treasurer and the Board, providing an overview of the Charity's financial position including brief narrative on key figures and budget variances.
* Provision of financial data for periodic grant applications, and assisting the Principal Operations Manager and senior team with applications and reports.
* Provision of financial information to assist the completion of interim or end-of-grant reports in accordance with the respective terms and conditions.
* Providing other periodic and ad-hoc management information to senior management and the Board.
* Preparation of annual revenue budgets for discussion with the Management Team and Treasurer, prior to Board approval.
* Production of annual financial statements in accordance with the Charities SORP and liaising with the charity's auditors to co-ordinate the annual financial audit.
* Preparation of Gift Aid Claims and submission to HMRC.
What you will need
Essential:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience in a similar role.
Demonstrable experience in financial management within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
Good understanding of charity finance regulations, including Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Excellent skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Good track record of managing a small team.
Proficient with accounting software including payroll and Excel. The Charity uses Data Developments MyFund Accounting Online for which training will be provided.
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Desirable:
Experience working with fundraising or grant-funded organisations.
Knowledge of Gift Aid and VAT in a charity context.
Experience supporting Board-level decision-making.
Some experience of HR matters in the context of a small organisation.
Values and Behaviours:
* Commitment to the charity's mission and values.
* High level of integrity and confidentiality.
* Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
It is essential to the development of Charity service delivery, that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.
What we will offer you
* Monthly Clinical Supervision.
* Monthly Wellbeing Hour.
* Regular team wellbeing days.
* Long Service Annual Leave Increase.
* Healthshield Membership (on completion of probation period).
* Real Living Wage accredited.
How to apply
To apply, please request an application pack by either emailing - or calling on
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 27 February 2026.
Interview date: 5 March 2026.
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