A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a learning disability charity for a Financial Controller, on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide financial leadership and effective management of the charity's financial operations including Finance System administration, AR, AP, Treasury and Fixed Assets.

The organisation works on a hybrid working basis and requires you to be in the office one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month end process, working closely with all finance staff
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners with the preparation and consolidation of the monthly management accounts
• Support the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners during the annual budget cycle and ensure all budgets are agreed and implemented on the accounting system
• Manage the external audit and the year-end processes and complete statutory financial statements to draft stage in accordance with the Charities SORP including all working papers
• Actively oversee the management of the payroll function (including pensions) ensuring compliance with legislation and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of employee pay and third-party payments

Requirements

• Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
• Hold a professional accounting qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW or be part qualified (final year) or equivalent degree or QBE - Minimum 5 years in a similar senior finance role within the charity sector
• Have knowledge & experience of Charity accounts and SORP
• Have knowledge of payroll practice and a full understanding of HMRC requirements
• Have experience of people management within the finance functions
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.