FINANCE MANAGER- PART TIME

Nominate Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity support organization is seeking a skilled Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and effective financial management. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accounting qualification and strong experience in charity financial management. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful social impact in Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity or financial management.
• Proven ability to produce and interpret financial reports for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for Angel Eyes NI and Empatheyes.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Process payroll and manage pension contributions.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and statutory obligations.
• Liaise with accountants and auditors for financial reporting.

Skills

Financial oversight

Financial reporting

Payroll management

Budgeting and forecasting

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

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The Right Client

Nominate Recruitment are thrilled to be partnering with Angel Eyes NI - a parent-led charity supporting children and young people with vision impairment across Northern Ireland, and their families.

They are now seeking a skilled and proactive Financial Manager to oversee the financial operations of both the charity and their trading subsidiary. This is a critical role offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a values-driven organisation with a strong social impact.

The Right role:

1. Financial Oversight: Manage all financial operations for Angel Eyes NI and Empatheyes, including budgets, forecasting, and monitoring cash flow.
2. Management Accounts: Prepare timely monthly management accounts for both entities, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees.
3. Payroll and Pensions: Process monthly payroll and manage pension contributions and reporting.
4. VAT and Compliance: Prepare VAT returns for Empatheyes and ensure all statutory obligations and charity finance compliance are met.
5. Audit and Reporting: Liaise with external accountants and auditors, preparing year-end accounts and ensuring audit readiness.
6. Strategic Support: Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and financial strategy.
7. Systems and Processes: Maintain and improve financial procedures, internal controls, and use of financial systems (currently QuickBooks).
8. Fund Management: Track restricted/unrestricted funding and provide financial reports for funders as required.
9. Charity Governance

The Right Fit:

1. Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by extensive demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role.
2. At least 3 years’ experience in charity, social enterprise, or SME financial management.
3. Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and charity finance best practice.
4. High level of proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks desirable) and Excel.
5. Proven ability to produce and interpret financial reports and present to non-financial stakeholders.
6. Strong organisational and communication skills.
7. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.