Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata to 0.6 FTE £27,000 - £30,000)
Duration: Until 31st March 2027 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Location: Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work some of their regular time in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events.
Purpose of This Role:
This is a key role within NASP’s Operations team, leading on financial processes and procedures across the organisation. The Finance Manager will develop and maintain accurate and consistent records, provide regular reporting to support budgeting & forecasting, support on the annual audit, and ensure regulatory compliance & best practice across all of NASP’s work.
The role will work closely with the CEO, Director of Operations, and the Operations Coordinator (Finance & HR); as well as our outsourced accounting service provider (Carpenter Box). In addition, the role will support colleagues and teams more widely by costing funding bids for income generation, grant reporting, project accounting, and providing general financial expertise and guidance.
The Finance Manager will also support in preparing projections and updates for NASP’s Board of Trustees, working with the CEO, DoO, and Chair of the Finance, Audit, Investment & Risk Subcommittee (FAIRCo); this will include deputising for the Director of Operations on finance-related matters where appropriate.
Person Specification:
Experience & Knowledge:
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA) or equivalent
* Knowledge of the VCFSE sector and/or Social Prescribing
* Experience of working within an accounts/finance role within a small to medium charity or the not-for-profit sector
* Up-to-date knowledge of the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
* Good understanding of compliance and regulatory standards
* Experience supporting preparation of statutory accounts
* Experience supporting income generation (e.g. funding applications) (desirable)
Skills & Attributes:
* Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan
* High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and financial acumen
* Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
* Use of Microsoft suite (Teams, Excel), and accounting software such as Xero (or equivalent)
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work with colleagues who are non-finance professionals
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
* Review monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate coding and reporting, working with budget holders and reporting any adjustments to Carpenter Box
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting, including scenario planning and going concern forecasts
* Manage accounts receivable/payable; follow up on unpaid invoices/outstanding payments, ensuring these are escalated as necessary
* Regular review of processes and procedures, ensuring robustness and efficiency at all levels
* Support Carpenter Box with quarterly VAT and Gift Aid returns as necessary
* Support Carpenter Box with year end annual account preparation
* Oversee provision of appropriate accounting and finance software (Xero, Soldo, ApprovalMax)
* Deputise for Director of Operations where necessary, e.g. payroll or providing updates to NASP’s Board of Trustees
Governance, Compliance, & Board Support
* Provide oversight for financial processes across NASP, ensuring compliance with both NASP’s policy suite and any regulatory requirements
* Support on process for annual audit and NASP’s annual report, providing relevant documents to auditors, answering queries, ensuring timelines are met
* Advising the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on any relevant updates to legislation or regulatory requirements
* Provide relevant reports and updates to NASP’s Board of Trustees and Finance Subcommittee, attending meetings where appropriate
Wider Organisational Support
* Work with Fundraising Consultant and colleagues as required to support on income generation, such as providing costings for bids; and mantaining accurate records on bids currently in progress and expected income
* Supporting on financial reporting for grants, such as providing I&E statements or other information as required
* Work with budget holders to set budgets, forecast, and monitor to ensure robust management and accurate reporting of overspend or underspend
* Provide general financial expertise & support to colleagues across the organisation
* Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to ensure our day-to-day processes are effective (e.g. expense claims, Soldo reconciliations, invoice & payment processing)
Reporting To: Director of Operations