Principle Accountant

High Life Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Inverness seeks a Financial Manager to enhance financial management and support various departments. You will oversee budget preparations, manage financial reports, and ensure compliance with regulations while promoting a collaborative workplace culture. Join us to contribute to making life better and uphold our values.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance management and budget reporting.
• Ability to oversee financial regulations and compliance.
• Proven capability to manage teams and cross-functional support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget preparation and financial reports management.
• Assist in audit planning and production of statutory accounts.
• Provide financial advice to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget management

Audit planning

Statutory accounts preparation

Team management

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity, and performance.
2. Assist the Finance Manager in audit planning and the production of statutory accounts in line with the agreed timescale, managing certain elements as directed.
3. Provide support to the budget preparation process and input to business planning, taking responsibility for management of parts as directed.
4. Responsible for budget monitoring and the preparation of monthly management reports.
5. Manage the financial ledger, including monthly reconciliations and journals.
6. Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
7. Provide financial advice and guidance to budget holders to ensure procedures are followed in accordance with High Life Highland’s Financial Regulations and current legislation (mainly VAT).
8. Liaise with The Highland Council on banking and treasury queries as required.
9. Assist in managing and controlling procurement processes.
10. Compile statistical returns.
11. Provide financial input to new developments within High Life Highland as required.
12. Maintain and implement systems, policies, and procedures to enhance financial management.
13. Oversee the maintenance of the grant register and monitor the effectiveness of grant claim procedures.
14. Line manage staff activities in the finance section and support others in relation to finance functions.
15. Be the designated Purchase Card Officer and occasionally act as purchase card controller.
16. Maintain awareness of legislative regulations and procedures to ensure effective financial controls.
17. Participate in delivering all aspects of financial training.
18. Adhere to existing working practices, undertake relevant training, and respond positively to new systems.
19. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing improvement of High Life Highland.
20. Attend and undertake training sessions online or in person.
21. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold environmental sustainability in all tasks.
22. Support other areas of High Life Highland with projects, training, or cover during holidays or sickness, working cross-functionally.
23. Undertake all tasks in accordance with policies and procedures, including GDPR, health and safety, and relevant checks, reporting concerns promptly.