Finance Officer

Ashberry Recruitment are looking for a Temporary Finance Officer until November 2019. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive financial and administrative support function to our Manchester based client.  

Main duties 

• Maintenance and development of financial systems and records;
• Preparation of financial accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Payroll administration, including PAYE and liaison with accountants and HMRC
• Banking of monies received
• Payment of receipts and invoices
• Management of petty cash including allocation of petty cash to projects
• Maintenance and development of records and information required by funders
• Support and assistance to the C.E.O with fundraising applications
• Maintenance and development of data and information recording systems
• Management of stock levels and ordering within budget constraints
• Preparing service/department budgets
• Preparing monthly reports on Cashflow, Invoices and Creditors reports for the CEO and Board of Trustees
• Any other duties as request by the C.E.O and commensurate with the role
• Reporting to Charity Commission & Companies House, Annual Reports etc

 Skills & Knowledge           

• At least 2 years’ experience of a finance & administration role and an appropriate education level
• Experience of budget planning and reporting
• Detailed knowledge and experience of Quickbooks and/or SAGE
• Experience of cash handling and reconciliation and reporting of these
• IT/computer literate and ability to use all Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of PAYE system and its requirements
• Experience of planning and reporting on allocated tasks and projects
• Ability to train new staff in use of office and I.T. Equipment
• Knowledge of housing benefit and rent collection
• Knowledge and experience of creating and managing budgets, profit and loss, cashflow and other financial reports
• Knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse on women, men, children and young people and the support services available and relevant legislation
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

 Competencies

• Ability to work as part of an effective team, approachable, flexible, proactive and with a positive outlook
• Ability to work on own initiative, a high level of self-motivation
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines with a high level of attention to detail
• Commitment to Guidelines, Policies & Procedures
• Committed to continuous service improvement and development
• Committed to own personal and professional development
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Additional Requirement

The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

22.5 hours per week

£11,667.00