Interim Finance Manager

Overview:

Join a dynamic non-profit organisation in Sheffield as an Interim Finance Manager. This role is crucial in managing and ensuring the smooth operation of financial systems and processes during a busy period over the summer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate bi-monthly management accounts
• Process quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage the budget and report variances to senior management.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Support the Finance Assistant in managing cash flow, sales tracking, and HR/payroll tasks.
• Oversee monthly payroll and company pension schemes.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing and payment.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers, and HMRC.
• Track and report on grant and project budgets, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Produce debtor/creditor reports and reconcile petty cash.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant ideally but also open to Qualified by Experience
• Strong experience in managing company and project budgets.
• Knowledge of VAT requirements for grants and sponsorships.
• Proven track record in cash flow management.
• Proficient in SAGE Line 50, SAGE Payroll, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in payroll processing and pension management.
• Ability to manage and motivate a small finance team.
• Any experience of working with public and private grants and sponsorships would be advantageous but not essential.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working options