Part Time Finance Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based charity in London is seeking a Part-Time Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting tasks and support the Director of Finance. The role involves managing payroll, VAT, and financial reporting while leading a small team of finance assistants. This flexible position requires strong accounting skills and experience with financial systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and financial management required.
• Proficient in payroll processing and VAT reporting.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and transaction processing for a charity.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with HMRC.
• Maintain and reconcile Fixed Asset schedules and control accounts.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll Management

VAT Compliance

Financial Reporting

QuickBooks Online

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part-Time Finance Manager for a Community-Based Charity based in London.

• Job Title: Finance Manager
• Responsible to: Director of Finance
• Hybrid Working: Most days are based at their offices in Central London
• Working Hours: 3 days weekly (22.5 hrs/0.60 FTE, completely flexible) with occasional additional paid days to meet workload peaks
• Salary: Actual £27,000 to £28,500 pa (FTE £45,000 to £47,500 pa)
• Managing: 3 Part-time Finance Assistants

Overall Responsibility

With the assistance of a small Finance Team and applying high standards, to support the Director of Finance by managing the day-to-day accounting and transaction processing activity for the charity and its trading subsidiary. To take direct responsibility for Payroll and VAT.

Detailed Responsibilities:

1. Integrity of Prime Transactions: To ensure high-quality routines and procedures are in place and applied by the Finance Team to maintain accurate accounting records of all transactions using QuickBooks Online (or any replacement financial system), delivered to meet reporting and meeting deadlines.
2. Monthly Payroll: To carry out all routines and procedures for accurate payroll processing, including:
   1. Payroll processing for both fixed salaries and variable casual wages (timesheets)
   2. Payroll payments and payslip delivery to all employees
   3. Reporting and payments to HMRC: monthly and annually, in accordance with statutory timetable
   4. Managing pension contributions and other employee deductions & benefits
   5. Other payroll administration and compliance, e.g., for joiners and leavers
3. VAT: To accurately reconcile, complete, and submit quarterly/annual returns and associated payments, liaising with HMRC as required, and advising internally on technical VAT issues.
4. Fixed Assets: To maintain and reconcile Fixed Asset schedules quarterly with the General Ledger.
5. Control Accounts: To reconcile all control accounts monthly and quarterly, resolving discrepancies.
6. Internal Control: To ensure adequate segregation of duties within the finance team and that all approvals and payments follow the approved authorization structure.