Finance Manager

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job description

We're looking for a Finance Manager with the right skills, energy, enthusiasm and interest to join our busy team in Carlisle!

This is a great opportunity for a rewarding role as part of a small friendly team, playing a key role in supporting Cumbrian businesses.

Where Business Belongs, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce sits at the heart of the Cumbrian business community with influence on a national stage. We’re committed to serving the interests of businesses of all sizes, throughout the county, through a range of services, networks and events:

• Through the Chamber we work with both members and non-members, with a great choice of events & networking, member services and more, plus work to represent the interests of the business community.
• Cumbria Business Growth Hub is our business support brand, with an offer including mentoring, start-up support, growth programmes, 1-2-1 advice, access to finance, grant schemes, tours & events and more.
• Our Made in Cumbria brand promotes Cumbrian products, especially artisan crafts, food & drink to consumers.
• We are lead partner for Cumbria’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), working with partners to ensure Cumbrian businesses can access the skills needed now and in the future, support people to access training opportunities and highlight career pathways.
• As accountable body for the Land & Nature Skills Service for Cumbria we are supporting access to skills development and career opportunities across the sector.

So there are lots of great things going on you’d be playing a key role in supporting!

Job Purpose:

Accurate maintenance of company accounting records, including bought sold and nominal ledgers. Delivery of accurate and timely information to the senior management team (SMT) and Board. Oversight of financial administration and record keeping in relation to all Chamber activities including funded contracts and commercial activity. To oversee the financial function of the organisation including accurate maintenance of company accounting records, the nominal ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Accurate input of data into the company’s accounting records
2. Preparation of monthly management accounts and issue of monthly reports to the SMT and the Board
3. In liaison with the SMT producing annual forecast/budgets, with ongoing monitoring against plus review and update as requested during the year, and supporting business planning
4. Credit control in liaison with the Finance Assistant
5. Making monthly salary and related payments including payments to HMRC for PAYE & NI (payroll outsourced) and to pension provider
6. Completing quarterly VAT returns and making VAT payments
7. Oversight of balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, supplier and customer accounts
8. Oversight of all aspects of purchase and sales ledgers including uploading payments
9. Liaising with and supporting as appropriate the other functional departments including supporting project budgeting, reporting, claims and financial administration and supporting budgeting, reporting and financial administration of commercial activities
10. Processing ad hoc payments where required
11. Ensuring financial systems and processes are followed accurately, seeking explanation/correction where deviations identified and reporting accordingly
12. Reviewing and further developing finance systems and processes to ensure they remain fit for purpose and are efficient and effective
13. Production of year end accounts ready for review and production of an Accountants Assurance Report by an external accountant
14. Identifying ways to improve the procedures and controls to improve efficiency
15. Any other activities needed to support the business

This is a part-time role (3 days per week), based in Carlisle, with the opportunity for hybrid and flexible working. You’d be working as part of a vibrant team, committed to making a difference to Cumbria, it’s businesses and its people. On top of competitive salary, we offer a pension, Westfield Health Benefits and Westfield Rewards, and 15 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 30^th April at 12 noon.

If you have any questions or you’d like to chat about the opportunity and find out more before applying please contact Suzanne Caldwell, Managing Director, [e-mail].

To apply please complete this application form and email to Suzanne Caldwell, [e-mail].

Please note:

• As a Disability Confident Leader we are committed to actively supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions
• As an Armed Forces Covenant supporter we offer a range of support to service leavers, veterans, reservists, forces families and people working with the armed forces cadets (including additional leave for reservists and cadet volunteers)
• As a signatory to the Homelessness Covenant we are committed to supporting homeless people and those at risk of homelessness

This includes the offer of a guaranteed interview to anyone in these groups who meets at least the minimum criteria for the job.