Finance Manager

Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee its finance function and bookkeeping, generate quarterly management reports, and manage the relationship with external auditors. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant finance qualification and have hands-on experience with charity-specific accounting practices. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and proficiency in financial software such as Xero are essential. Join a dedicated team committed to enriching the musical landscape.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on experience in finance and accounting services.
• Understanding of Accounting Principles and charity SORP.
• Experience in audit and preparation of annual financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the charity’s finance function including bookkeeping.
• Produce quarterly management reports and project budgets.
• Lead the relationship with the external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Use of Xero

Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel

Education

Full qualification in AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Job description

The Finance Manager will play a crucial role for the organisation, with responsibility for the charity’s finance function including day‑to‑day management and book‑keeping as well as providing strategic support for the CEO. You will produce quarterly management reports in line with YCAT’s reporting framework, create project budgets and reports for funders, prepare the annual statutory financial statements and lead the relationship with the charity’s external auditors.

This role requires practical, hands‑on experience of delivering the wide range of finance and accounting services required by a small business or charity; an excellent understanding of Accounting Principles; a knowledge of charity SORP and charity statutory accounting are highly desirable; solid experience of the audit and preparation of annual financial accounts are essential; you must already hold a full qualification in either AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA; practical experience of preparing management and statutory reports is required; and experience of advising senior leadership on finance matters to inform strategic planning.

You will be highly motivated by the charity’s work; have a sound working knowledge of Xero and Google Sheets / Excel; strong attention to detail, producing work with a high level of accuracy; excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to use information effectively and apply sound judgment in order to make decisions. You will be adaptable and organised in prioritising workloads; work effectively to deadlines and demonstrate integrity, understanding the care needed with sensitive information.