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Interim finance manager

Portsmouth
Portsmouth Cathedral
Finance manager
Posted: 17 July
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Job Description

Portsmouth Cathedral is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary contract. Working with our new Chief Finance Officer you will support the ongoing development of our accountancy systems and processes, building on the work of the previous Finance Officer.

Key responsibilities

* Banking & Transactions: Manage Cathedral bank and investment accounts, including BACS, cheques, international payments, and reconciliations.
* Accounting Systems: Maintain financial systems (currently Sage; may transition to Xero).
* Cash Handling: Oversee cash counting and deposits.
* Cash Flow & Reporting: Monitor cash flow and produce monthly reports for the COO and CFO.
* Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts and review financial performance with department heads.
* Payroll: Process payroll for ~30 staff, including pensions and HMRC submissions.
* Staff Changes: Handle paperwork for new starters and leavers.
* Invoicing & Credit Control: Issue invoices, maintain credit ledger, and update CRM.
* Expenses & Transfers: Process staff reimbursements and internal transfers, including contactless income allocations.
* Reconciliations & Meetings: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and management accounts for leadership meetings.
* Budgeting: Support annual budget preparation and reforecasting with the COO and CFO.
* Year-End Accounts: Assist the CFO in producing end-of-year financial statements.

The successful candidate will hold a formal accountancy qualification and be:

* Experienced in a similar finance role, ideally in a small charity team.
* Empathetic with the beliefs and values of the Christian faith and the aims and objectives of Portsmouth Cathedral.
* Proficient in Sage, Xero, and Microsoft 365.
* Skilled in management accounting, reporting, and payroll processing.
* A flexible team player, able to cover other finance tasks as needed and have experience of working with volunteers.
* Committed to equality, inclusivity, and ongoing training (e.g. GDPR, safeguarding).

Safeguarding

The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese applicable to this role.

Benefits

* Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays given pro rata for this part-time role
* Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
* Commitment to professional development and training
* Cash health plan

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church. 

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