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- Annual Salary: £15.30-20.50 (depending on experience)
- Location: South Tyneside (Hybrid working considered)
- Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Join a charity based in South Tyneside, looking for a Temporary qualified Finance Officer to manage their financial operations with integrity, transparency, and strategic insight. 3 month temporary position.
Day-to-day of the role:- Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports for the CEO and Board of Trustees.
- Lead on annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Oversee preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC requirements.
- Monitor and report on restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Support contract management, particularly housing-related income including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit claims.
- Maintain and develop financial policies and procedures.
- Provide financial input into funding bids and grant reporting.
- Manage and develop the finance team.
- Work with the senior team on broader strategic and operational matters.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of charity SORP and fund accounting.
- Experience managing Housing Benefit or similar welfare-related income streams.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
To apply for the Accountant position, please submit your CV now!
