Finance Manager

Trial Balance; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Trial Balance is partnering with a respected charity in Exeter to appoint a Finance Manager (Charity) on a full-time basis. Circa £40k salary.

As the sole finance on site you will manage ledgers, accruals, VAT, payroll, and monthly management accounts, while preparing statutory accounts and supporting the CEO and trustees with strategic analysis. Qualified accountants or strong QBE candidates with charity experience are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with charity sector knowledge.
• Experience in financial and management reporting.
• Familiar with payroll and VAT returns.
• Ability to liaise with CEO and trustees.
• Full-time availability and on-site parking.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and sales ledger maintenance.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• VAT return submissions.
• Preparing payroll.
• Management accounts preparation.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Attending board meetings and offering strategic business analysis.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Working with external accountants for the annual audit.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

VAT knowledge

Payroll

Charity sector knowledge

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Charity sector experience

Experience as Finance Manager

Job description

Finance Manager (Charity) – Full time – Exeter – Circa £40k

Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference within an organisation which really makes a difference? This Finance Manager role with a highly recognisable and respected charitable firm might be just the role you have been looking for…

Trial Balance have been engaged on an exclusive basis by our client to find a dynamic all-rounder to take the lead in the financial and management reporting for the organisation, along with supporting non-finance staff and management in their decision making.

As the sole finance person on site, your responsibilities will be wide and varied, from financial data entry through to preparing the management and statutory reports, and working closely with the CEO and trustees. Your anticipated duties will include:

• Purchase and sales ledger maintenance
• Accruals and prepayments
• VAT return submissions
• Preparing payroll
• Management accounts preparation
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Attending board meetings and offering strategic business analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Working with external accountants for the annual audit

This role would be a great fit for a fully qualified Accountant with an excellent understanding of the nuances of the charitable sector, but consideration can also be given to excellent QBE applicants, and to experienced Finance Managers who may not yet have worked within the sector. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and benefits package along with free parking on site and flexible working hours.