Job Description
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager is a key member of Ark T’s operational team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance. The role supports strategic decision-making through the provision of timely and reliable financial information. Working closely with the CEO, senior staff, and external accountants, the Finance Manager ensures the smooth running of all financial processes and systems, with particular attention to the needs and context of a small but ambitious arts and mental health charity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Systems and Bookkeeping
* Manage Ark T’s accounting system (Xero), ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions
* Reconcile bank accounts, process payments, and track income
* Maintain accurate records for restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring correct allocations
* Manage Ark T’s bank accounts, including maintaining up-to-date records of authorised users, login permissions, and password security protocols
2. Budgeting and Financial Planning
1. Work with senior staff and programme leads to develop annual and project budgets
2. Monitor actual spend against budgets, identifying variances and providing explanations
3. Update Ark T’s multi-year financial plann...