Finance Manager

Tapping House; North End; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Development opportunities

Annual Leave 25 days

Job summary

Tapping House is seeking a capable Finance assistant to support the Associate Director of Finance in delivering accurate financial reporting and streamlined processes. You will help prepare monthly management accounts, manage VAT, payroll, and assist with budgeting and year-end statutory reporting.

With at least 3 years in a Finance setting and experience using Xero, you will contribute to a robust control environment, support procurement, audits, and charity accounting requirements, while

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a Finance setting.
• Experience using a computerised Financial System (ideally Xero).
• Experience with VAT returns.
• Payroll and Pensions knowledge and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the finance function to deliver efficient services.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and timely financial reporting.
• Assist with VAT, Gift Aid, Corporation Tax and ONS submissions.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and financial statements in line with SORP.
• Coordinate payroll and pensions processing with HR and external providers.
• Support internal controls, audits and risk management.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Workload management

Deadline driven

Team player

Education

Part Qualified Accountant or AAT

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To assist the Associate Director of Finance to deliver the strategic aims of the Hospice and help improve and streamline the practices and procedures of the finance team in delivering efficient and effective finance and accounting services to the Hospice., We have an amazing multi-disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do. Our Vision is ... That every person living with or affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent end of life and bereavement care. Our Values are, Financial Management, Reporting and Budgeting Assist in managing the finance and associated systems to enable sound financial recording and reporting Assist with the preparation and production of timely and accurate monthly Management Accounts. Assist with preparation and timely and accurate submission of VAT, Gift Aid Corporation Tax, Office for National Statistics - ONS - claims and returns. Assist with the preparation and input of the annual budget Prepare as required financial information, reports and advice for decision making and support for The Board and Senior Leadership Team SLT. Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements in accordance with legal and Charity requirements, standard accounting practice and policies and Statements of Recommended Practice SORP Assist with all necessary elements of monthly payroll and pensions processing, coordinating with human resources and external providers. Identify, analyse, investigate and report on financial and system anomalies or issues. Support and review purchasing and procurement processes including finance service contracts to maintain value for money and efficiency. Willingness to support future digital transformation of procedures in the team. Banking Assist with managing the operation of all bank accounts including individual access and signatory updates. Monitor bank balances, maximising interest on balances and minimising charges. Check and approve payments via on-line banking as required. Governance, Risk & Compliance Assist with the review, implementation and management of internal financial controls to ensure a robust and sound control environment is maintained including liaison with external auditors. Assist with preparation for and co-ordination of the annual financial audit. Assist with the Finance Department's risk register. Leadership and Management Provide support to the finance team, ensuring that they are focused and committed to delivering excellent performance in line with our aims and objectives. Support the on-going development of team members staff through monitoring workloads and proactively managing change. Highest Standards of Service Delivery Represent the Hospice with the wider hospice community and with other groups as required. Enhance Hospice Profile: Promote and enhance the positive profile of Tapping House. Ensure the Hospice philosophy and culture permeates all that we do, both internally and externally to the organisation. Professional Development, Education & Training responsibilities Take responsibility for ensuring personal and team attendance at mandatory training. Participate in the developing hospice educational programme by attending in-house study days and courses as required. Take responsibility for self, professional team and volunteers development, identifying training and educational needs. Act as a role model for team members and participate in staff development initiatives as appropriate.

Requirements Essential

• At Least 3 years experience in a Finance setting
• Experience of using a computerised Financial System, (ideally Xero)
• Experience of assisting with or submitting VAT returns
• Experience of Payroll and Pensions requirements and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to manage own workload and priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of preparing Management Accounts
• Experience of Charity Accounting
• Knowledge of Charity Gift Aid
• Knowledge of Charity VAT
• Knowledge of Salary Exchange (Sacrifice) Pension arrangements
• Experience of administering on-line payment platforms, Team player
• Proactive and flexible
• Adaptable to change

Qualifications Essential

• Part Qualified Accountant or Fully Qualified Accounting Technician (AAT)
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office products

Person Specification Experience Essential

• At Least 3 years experience in a Finance setting
• Experience of using a computerised Financial System, (ideally Xero)
• Experience of assisting with or submitting VAT returns
• Experience of Payroll and Pensions requirements and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to manage own workload and priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail

Person Specification Desirable

• Experience of preparing Management Accounts
• Experience of Charity Accounting
• Knowledge of Charity Gift Aid
• Knowledge of Charity VAT
• Knowledge of Salary Exchange (Sacrifice) Pension arrangements
• Experience of administering on-line payment platforms, Team player
• Proactive and flexible
• Adaptable to change, Part Qualified Accountant or Fully Qualified Accounting Technician (AAT)
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office products

Tapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk. As an independent charity, Tapping House delivers innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, end-of-life care, and bereavement services.

In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following:

• Annual Leave 25 days - increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE - and public holidays
• Development opportunities
• Free parking
• Onsite cafe
• Access to complementary therapy sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme