Financial Controller

The Abbey; Abbey Green; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is looking for a Financial Controller to lead financial operations. You will oversee financial management tasks including month-end processes and audits. Ideal candidates have significant experience in the charity sector, a professional accounting qualification, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring one day in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance role within the charity sector.
• Knowledge of Charity accounts and SORP.
• Understanding of HMRC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end process and manage finance staff.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts.
• Manage external audit and year-end processes.

Skills

Experience in finance within the charity sector

Excellent communication skills

People management experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW or equivalent)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a learning disability charity for a Financial Controller, on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide financial leadership and effective management of the charity's financial operations including Finance System administration, AR, AP, Treasury and Fixed Assets.

The organisation works on a hybrid working basis and requires you to be in the office one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month end process, working closely with all finance staff
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners with the preparation and consolidation of the monthly management accounts
• Support the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners during the annual budget cycle and ensure all budgets are agreed and implemented on the accounting system
• Manage the external audit and the year-end processes and complete statutory financial statements to draft stage in accordance with the Charities SORP including all working papers
• Actively oversee the management of the payroll function (including pensions) ensuring compliance with legislation and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of employee pay and third-party payments

Requirements

• Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
• Hold a professional accounting qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW or be part qualified (final year) or equivalent degree or QBE
• Minimum 5 years in a similar senior finance role within the charity sector
• Have knowledge & experience of Charity accounts and SORP
• Have knowledge of payroll practice and a full understanding of HMRC requirements
• Have experience of people management within the finance functions
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.