Finance Manager (Charity)

Trial Balance; Penryn; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Penryn is seeking a Finance Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing the UK accounting lifecycle and requires AAT qualifications. Strong IT and communication skills are essential, with the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have charity experience.
• Strong IT skills are essential.
• Experience with Xero is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the charity’s UK accounting lifecycle.
• Provide financial information to support fundraising activities.
• Supervise a small accounts team.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Financial Management

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Finance Manager (Charity) – Penryn/Hybrid – up to £40,000

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been reassigned by our client, a highly regarded charitable organisation, who are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join their team. Reporting into the Snr Finance Manager this is a brand-new role within the business and would be perfectly suited to either an experienced Management Accountant or an ambitious Assistant Accountant who wants to expand their range of responsibilities. This is a full time, permanent position that can be predominantly performed from home with occasional trips to the company’s offices located in Penryn.

This is a pivotal role within the business as the successful candidate will take charge of the charity’s UK accounting lifecycle, becoming a key part in the ongoing success of the finance function. Additional responsibilities to include:

- Providing senior management team with key financial intelligence, including commentary

- Managing all banking activity, including processing foreign exchange requests.

- Providing financial information to support fundraising activities

- Maintaining and improve financial systems and processes

- Supervision of a small accounts team

- Ensuring accurate record keeping/compliance and to assist in preparing for annual audit

- Act as first point of contact for all internal finance queries

This role requires a candidate who possesses charity experience and candidates will ideally be AAT qualified. Strong IT skills are essential, especially MS Office applications and experience of using Xero accounting software would be advantageous. This is a role that regularly liaises with colleagues in all departments so strong communication skills are a must also.

The company promotes a positive, modern approach to their working environment and offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to advance their career. For further details including a detailed role specification, please contact Steve Roach quoting reference SR9977 ASAP.