Salary range: £27,000 to £32,000 full-time equivalent. Hours: 15-20 hours per week minimum, with potential for a full-time role at 37.5 hours per week (negotiable and subject to discussion). Benefits: Pension scheme, company contribution towards phone bill, flexible working hours (dependent on negotiation). Essential Skills Experience of at least two years working in finance and administration. Experience of forecasting, budgeting and creating management accounts. Experience managing multiple project budgets alongside company-wide budgets. Good working knowledge of Excel, Google suite, Xero. Some knowledge of payroll and employment practice regulations including job retention, parental leave and sick pay. Able to work in an organised and time-efficient manner. Experience of working in a small team. Good interpersonal skills and an effective communicator. Confident in being self-initiated and working independently. Desirable Skills Detailed knowledge of and confidence working with Xero. Knowledge of social justice, activism and systems change sectors. Experience of project management. Experience of analysing financial information and producing financial reports. Confidence improving and developing new systems for financial reporting and analysis. Experience of working with VAT within small organisations. Diversity & Equal Opportunities Diversity in our workforce is a priority for Opus. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we encourage people who are currently underrepresented at Opus to apply - people of colour, people with a disability, and people who identify as LGBTQ+. We would appreciate applicants filling in our https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo-rmwoT5yLEbQS2PYBUnlEkSyKz8JyMfcEp-ax0OYGrgBnQ/viewform?pli=1 - Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form - it is optional, anonymous and kept confidential. While we offer flexible working at Opus, due to the high-responsibility nature of this role, a successful candidate will be able to combine remote working with in-person working and regular meetings with colleagues including Directors, Workflow Coordinators and our Accountant. Opus does not discriminate against people who are members of a Trade Union. This role does not make use of the DWP's Access to Work funding. Degree level education is not a requirement for this role. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Process and pay invoices received, expenses, payroll and any other outgoing payments. Bank reconciliation. Liaise with Directors and Accountant to prepare figures for monthly payroll. Track and report on staff annual leave and overtime. Monitor and manage cash flow. Update and report on Management Accounts. Performing regular financial analysis and reporting to Directors. Liaise with our Accountant to prepare monthly and annual formal accounts. Work with staff to develop financial modelling for future projects. Track and report on project budgets and restricted funding. Managing financial risk and working with Directors and others to mitigate it. Please email your CV and a cover letter, explaining why you are suited to this role, to [email protected] by Monday 6th January 2025.Job Summary
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The cover letter should be no longer than 500 words. You are welcome to submit it in another format, for example as a voice note or a video recording.
If your application is successful, you will need to provide two professional references.
If your application is successful, you will not need to undergo a health check before starting work.
Your data will be stored in accordance with GDPR regulations.
The law requires us to ensure that you demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK.
Interviews will take place on the week beginning 13th January 2025 on Zoom (or another video call platform, on request).
Expected start date for the role is 3rd March 2025.
In recognition of the inaccessibility of a lot of jobs and education, we will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the essential skills and experience for this role.