Finance Manager (21 hours per week)

CASPA; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

CASPA invites applications for a part-time Finance Manager to join the senior leadership team. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial controls, support strategic decisions and supervise the Finance Assistant in a hybrid role based near Bromley.

The role covers payroll, audit preparation and charity compliance, with a focus on accurate reporting and risk management. Experience with charity fund accounting and Gift Aid is desirable.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in a finance role.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, staff supervision and accounting software.
• Knowledge of charity fund accounting, Gift Aid, VAT and SORP is helpful.
• Lived experience of neurodivergence is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting and financial controls.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting and monitor reserves and variances.
• Oversee payroll, statutory accounts, audit preparation and charity compliance.
• Supervise the Finance Assistant and maintain reliable accounting systems (QuickBooks).

Skills

Two years experience

Financial communication

Staff supervision

Accounting software

Education

Accountancy qualifications (desirable)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CASPA and the role

CASPA supports autistic people to develop life skills and build safe, inclusive community connections. This Finance Manager joins the senior leadership team, advising the CEO and trustees and strengthening the charity’s financial operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting and financial controls. Support strategic decisions and assess programme affordability.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting, monitor reserves and variances, and support programme budgets and funding information.
• Oversee payroll, statutory accounts, audit preparation and HMRC and charity compliance. Keep financial policies and the risk register current.
• Supervise the Finance Assistant and maintain reliable accounting systems, including QuickBooks.

About you

You will bring at least two years of relevant experience, strong financial communication skills and the confidence to work independently and with a small team. Experience of budgets, forecasting, staff supervision and accounting software is important.

The person specification covers charity fund accounting, Gift Aid, VAT and SORP, alongside Microsoft Office skills. Accountancy qualifications, charity-sector experience, trustee presentations and knowledge of autism or SEND are desirable. CASPA particularly welcomes applicants with lived experience of neurodivergence.

Hours, location and salary

21 hours weekly, Monday-Friday; a one-year fixed-term contract with potential extension. Bromley office attendance and local travel are required, with homeworking available. The current CharityJob advert specifies Tuesday office attendance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be needed.

Actual annual salary £16,800-£19,600; advertised FTE £30,000-£35,000, depending on experience.

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