Finance Manager

Horizon Leisure Centres; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Leisure Centres in Havant is seeking a Finance Manager to lead operational Finance, ensure timely accounting, cash and statutory delivery, and act as deputy for Head of Finance. You will own cash-flow forecasting, oversee grants and Gift Aid, supervise payroll processing, and report to the Head of Finance with three direct reports across the Trust and trading company.

Offering a 37.5 hour week and a salary up to £55,000, this role focuses on robust financial controls, reporting, and

Responsibilities

• Run Finance day to day and manage your direct reports.
• Act as deputy for the Head of Finance during periods of absence, within documented delegated authority.
• Own month-end close, accounting quality, input to quarterly Board papers including Finance Committee reports, and ensure resilient financial controls and Finance procedures.
• Maintain strong team output and ensure critical processes continue as normal during periods of absence, such as annual leave within the team.
• Prepare, maintain and report the cash-flow forecast.
• Implement authorised investment and reserve decisions.
• Maintain detailed investment and reserves records, post approved transactions and reconcile balances.
• Prepare liquidity, investment and reserves schedules for Head of Finance and Board review.
• Oversee accounting and controls for restricted funds, grants, donations and Gift Aid across the Trust and trading company.
• Review reconciliations relating to restricted funds, grants, donations and Gift Aid.
• Ensure income is recognised, restricted, released and reported in line with applicable terms and accounting policies.
• Review data entered by the Finance team and resolve exceptions.
• Review management accounts and the balance sheet pack.
• Review lease, fixed asset, intercompany and trading company accounting.
• Review the payroll accounting journal prepared by the designated payroll resource within People & Culture and review completed payroll control account reconciliations.
• Review VAT workings and approve or submit VAT returns under delegated arrangements.
• Lead year-end processes, statutory accounts preparation, audit activity, and Charity Commission and Companies House filing delivery.
• Own banking, treasury and BACS controls.
• Act as a named BACS authoriser under dual authorisation and segregation controls.
• Obtain evidence that the Head of People & Culture has approved payroll prior to payment and confirm the payroll accounting journal has been prepared by the designated payroll resource within People & Culture.
• Approve and release payroll BACS payments loaded by

Job description

Job title: Finance Manager

Hours:37.5 per week

Location:Havent Leisure Centre

Salary:up to £55,000

Looking for a workplace that ignites your passion, values respect, encourages innovation, and embraces being dynamic? Look no further! This role offers you the opportunity to join a team that believes in empowering its colleagues to unlock their full potential with Horizon.

The Trust:

Horizon Leisure Centres is a leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville, Havant and Guildford. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making an outstanding positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives by providing affordable access to sport and leisure facilities to all.

The Role:

As Finance Manager, you lead operational Finance and are accountable for timely, accurate and controlled accounting, cash and statutory delivery. You own cash-flow forecasting, oversee restricted funds, grants, donations and Gift Aid, control payroll-payment release and act as deputy for the Head of Finance during absence. You'll report to the Head of Finance and will have three direct reports.

What does the role involve?

Leadership, Deputy and Operational Finance

• Run Finance day to day and manage your direct reports.

• Act as deputy for the Head of Finance during periods of absence, within documented delegated authority.

• Own month-end close, accounting quality, input to quarterly Board papers including Finance Committee reports, and ensure resilient financial controls and Finance procedures.

• Maintain strong team output and ensure critical processes continue as normal during periods of absence, such as annual leave within the team.

Cash Flow, Treasury, Investments and Reserves

• Prepare, maintain and report the cash-flow forecast.

• Implement authorised investment and reserve decisions.

• Maintain detailed investment and reserves records, post approved transactions and reconcile balances.

• Prepare liquidity, investment and reserves schedules for Head of Finance and Board review.

Restricted Funds, Grants, Donations and Gift Aid

• Oversee accounting and controls for restricted funds, grants, donations and Gift Aid across the Trust and trading company.

• Review reconciliations relating to restricted funds, grants, donations and Gift Aid.

• Ensure income is recognised, restricted, released and reported in line with applicable terms and accounting policies.

• Review data entered by the Finance team and resolve exceptions.

Accounting, VAT, Audit and Statutory Filings

• Review management accounts and the balance sheet pack.

• Review lease, fixed asset, intercompany and trading company accounting.

• Review the payroll accounting journal prepared by the designated payroll resource within People & Culture and review completed payroll control account reconciliations.

• Review VAT workings and approve or submit VAT returns under delegated arrangements.

• Lead year-end processes, statutory accounts preparation, audit activity, and Charity Commission and Companies House filing delivery.

Banking, BACS and Payroll Controls

• Own banking, treasury and BACS controls.

• Act as a named BACS authoriser under dual authorisation and segregation controls.

• Obtain evidence that the Head of People & Culture has approved payroll prior to payment and confirm the payroll accounting journal has been prepared by the designated payroll resource within People & Culture.

• Approve and release payroll BACS payments loaded by