Finance Manager in Derry, Londonderry

An opportunity has come up with this well established and reputable Charity that is involved in various projects within the city. They are looking for a Finance Manager with a bookkeeping or Accounts background that can work on their initiative. The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with budgets, forecasting and funding claims as well as assisting the Director on financial strategy and operational objectives. You will work with a Finance Administrator and report directly to the Director of the organisation, overseeing the day-to-day management of the financial operations. This role would suit an experienced Accounts Technician or Part qualified Accountant able to work up to management accounts level. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 37.5 per week and there is flexibility between working from home and in the office.

Responsibilities

• Your role as Finance Officer involves the maintenance of financial systems and carrying out related administrative and support tasks.
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all financial information and systems.
• Provide management, direction and support to the Finance Assistant and Business Support & HR Administrator.
• Preparation of management accounts and budgets.
• Assist the Director in advising the board and senior management team on financial strategy and operational objectives.
• Prepare annual budgets in liaison with appropriate budget holders and the Director.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts and financial management reports for the senior management team, Director, and board (quarterly).
• Prepare budgets for grant applications as requested.
• Assist the Director in the ongoing review of financial systems, financial operational objectives and financial procedures.
• Prepare all reports and statements for the annual statutory financial accounts, ensuring that these comply with legal requirements and conform to current accounting standards as laid down by the professional accountancy bodies.
• Liaise with the external auditors in the audit of the annual statutory financial accounts.
• Liaise with Funders’ Audit Teams in the audit and reporting on all project grants.
• Ensure that all orders are authorised and assigned to correct budget category and department apportionment.
• Ensure that all invoices are processed for payment by due dates.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of all financial information to accounts package (currently Sage Accounts 50).
• Ensure that all banks are reconciled, and accruals and prepayments are calculated monthly.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and financial returns.
• Prepare and maintain weekly payroll including RTI and payment of monthly liability to HMRC (currently using Sage Payroll) currently 38 weekly staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have minimum 4 years previous experience working as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant/Accounts Technician or Bookkeeper or a Finance Officer/Manager in a busy and varied role.
• Accounting technician qualification plus 4 years relevant experience will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
• Preparation of management accounts and budgets.
• Experience in the use of payroll and accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure with the ability to prioritise work.
• Knowledge of and experience in using Sage Payroll and SAGE accounts.
• A background working within community organisations or charities advantageous.
• Understanding of the Housing Benefit system and knowledge of grant claims advantageous but not essential.