Ashley Kate Finance are working on behalf of a well-established charity to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and play a key role in ensuring strong financial operations during a critical period of transition.

The Finance Manager will lead the financial operations of the charity, ensuring all procedures are executed accurately, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and policy frameworks. You will be responsible for delivering robust financial management, supporting senior leadership with strategic insight, and providing high-quality financial reporting and analysis.

Key responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain timely and accurate management accounts using Xero and Excel
Produce statutory accounts for the charity and trading company in line with SORP and Companies Act
Manage weekly cashflow forecasts and report daily to SLT on variances
Prepare for and support external audits
Oversee bank reconciliations, control accounts, and credit card processes
Generate invoices and prepare payments for authorisation
Post monthly journals including prepayments, accruals, and deferred income
Develop and report on annual budgets, forecasts, and departmental reports
Lead monthly budget review meetings with managers
Manage coding and analysis of multiple income streams (e.g., JustGiving, Stripe, Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge)
Maintain petty cash systems and ensure banking procedures are followed
Support the fundraising team with daily income updates
Provide financial support and advice to managers across the charity
Oversee payroll and pension processes in collaboration with the People Team
Monitor and process staff expenses in line with policy
Lead and develop the finance team, promoting high performance and addressing development needs

The ideal candidate will have:

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent)
Proven experience in financial management within a similar role
Experience managing payroll and pensions (using Sage Payroll)
Skilled in Xero, Excel, and general financial systems
Strong understanding of charity sector financial regulations and SORP
Ability to produce detailed financial reports for non-financial stakeholders
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Ability to lead a team and foster a high-performance culture
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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