Posted 17/02/2025
Finance Manager
Job details
Salary
£38,000 - £42,000 / Year
Location
London
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Charity
Posted by
Emma Kitson
Title
Consultant
EmailEMMA.KITSON@TRACERECRUIT.COM
Telephone020 3089 7514
Job description

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

A Finalist or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with proven experience in financial operations and reporting.
Proven experience in financial operations, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and VAT returns.
Strong team management skills with a focus on professional development and coaching.
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.
Commitment to improving processes and delivering high-quality financial reporting.
We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to.
We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.

Oversee the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, expenses, payments, accruals, and prepayments.
Review monthly reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, payroll, and aged payables, ensuring adherence to controls.
Prepare quarterly VAT returns, ensuring accurate recording and apportionment of business and charitable transactions.
Manage and support two team members (Finance Officer and Finance Assistant) through training, professional coaching, and development.
Assist in preparing annual budgets, monitor expenditure, and lead quarterly review meetings.
Contribute to quarterly management accounts for the Finance and Audit Committee.
Partner with programme teams to create budgets, monitor grant expenditure, and support grant proposals, reporting, and audits.
Deliver organisation-wide financial training sessions to improve budgeting knowledge.
Collaborate with senior finance leadership to analyse expenditure and identify efficiency opportunities.