At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances, budgets, and compliance for a charity supporting those in need.
- Company: Seaview Project, dedicated to helping people facing homelessness and poverty since 1985.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, generous holidays, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to improving lives and fostering stability.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in budget management and producing statutory accounts; relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13497 - 13497 £ per year.
Every year, Seaview Project works alongside over 1,200 people across Hastings and St Leonards to build stability out of complexity. We need a Finance Manager who wants their expertise to make that possible.
Role details
- Responsible to: Chief Officer and Treasurer
- Salary: £13,497 per annum
- Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday-Friday, hours negotiable)
- Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory days, pro rata
- Pension: NEST Pension Plan, with a 4% contribution from Seaview
About us
Seaview Project has been delivering practical services for complex lives since 1985, supporting people across Hastings and St Leonards who are facing homelessness, poverty and related challenges, helping them build on their strengths and move towards greater stability and independence.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for Seaview's overall financial management, ensuring our transactions, procedures and records meet internal, charity and legal requirements. You'll work closely with our Service Managers, Honorary Treasurer and Board of Trustees on financial forecasting, business planning and grant applications, and you'll lead the development of budgeting and finance awareness across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Advise trustees on financial policy and prepare annual budgets, costings and appraisals
- Monitor income and expenditure against budget and produce regular management reports
- Liaise with bankers and investment managers and manage cash flow
- Oversee invoicing, fee and grant claims, and Gift Aid submissions
- Manage payroll, PAYE, NI and pension administration
- Maintain fixed asset and balance code schedules
- Review financial systems to minimise the risk of error or fraud and ensure statutory compliance
- Prepare draft statutory accounts in line with the Charities SORP, liaising with our Independent Examiner or auditor
- Provide financial information to support contracts and funding applications
- Line manage and support our Finance Officer, including supervision and appraisals
- Act as Charity Commission correspondent and company secretary for compliance purposes
What we're looking for
Essential:
- Proven experience of budget setting and budget management
- Proven experience producing statutory accounts for charities to a high standard
- A relevant accountancy qualification, or significant experience in management, finance or the voluntary sector
- A genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the culture and ethos in which Seaview operates
- Proven ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes, targets and deadlines
- High levels of motivation and a commitment to improving service provision for people with complex needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people who use our services, professionals and colleagues
- Self-motivated, well organised, and flexible in approach
Desirable:
- Experience working in a small charity, in any sector
- Experience managing social housing rental accounts
- Experience of homelessness - lived, voluntary, professional or otherwise
Finance Manager in St Leonards employer: Seaview Project
Seaview Project is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Wellbeing Centre Support Workers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a health and wellbeing programme that prioritises your personal and professional needs. Located in Hastings, our team thrives on collaboration and community engagement, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying additional benefits such as discounted meals and extra leave.
