Finance Manager

• Annual Salary: £45,000- £50,000 FTE (depending on experience)
• Location: Hybrid (Work from home / Walton-on-Thames, Surrey)
• Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (14 hours a week)

An independent charity in Surrey is seeking a Finance Manager. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial advice and support, playing a crucial role in managing the charity's finances and contributing to its financial resilience.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and control the charity's finances, ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial operations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, Annual Reports, and Impact Reports, including liaising with external auditors.
• Manage payroll processing and liaise with third-party providers.
• Oversee the annual renewal of insurance policies and maintain a register of fixed assets.
• Develop and maintain financial controls and policies to support the charity's progress.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for trustees.
• Monitor and report on the use of restricted grant income.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash flow effectively.
• Provide ad hoc financial information and analysis to senior management as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with a track record of managing finances in a similar-sized organisation.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and managing year-end audit processes.
• Proficient in management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word; ability to consolidate financial and statistical information.
• Experience with online cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build successful working relationships.
• Team player with the ability to manage and develop staff.

Benefits:

• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and impactful environment.
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years with an additional day each year (pro rate for the part time contract).

Additional Information:

• This post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, aiming to promote gender equality and support services tailored to women.