This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a small yet dynamic and creative team, who are passionate about jazz music, diversity and inclusion, and inspired to make a positive impact, at a highly respected organisation with a vital cause at its heart. This is a freelance contract for 1 day/wk plus additional time around quarter/year ends (on average 6 days/mth). The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role as a key advisor to the CEO, SMT and Board of Trustees, providing professional insights into financial matters. You will lead on all aspects of financial management from budgeting, accounting and compliance, financial management of grants to supporting the CEO, SMT and Board of Trustees with financial planning and decision making. Essential criteria (see Job Pack via the Apply Now link for full criteria): Part/Fully qualified At least 2 years' experience within a management accounting role. Experience of Charity financial and management accounting Experience managing Fixed Assets, Prepayments, Accruals, Intercompany accounts and overseeing debtor management. Experienced user of Sage 50 Accounts software Experience of managing different donation platforms including CAF & Paypal. Experience of processing Gift Aid Claims Relevant knowledge of SORPs related to charity work. An understanding of Governance and working with the structure of a charity and its board of trustees. Have line management experience. Summary (see Job Pack via the Apply Now link for full job description): Be an active lead in the financial management of the company providing reports to the SMT, Board and funders Reconciliation of balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts Manage accruals and prepayments. Produce timely, detailed, and accurate quarterly financial reports and cashflow forecasts with variance management, to enable management decision making and for submission to funders. Work collaboratively with colleagues to produce an Annual Budget. Assist with the financial aspects of funding applications and monitoring reports. Manage audit compliance and the year-end audit process, providing the necessary information to external auditors. Complete statutory returns to Charities Commission and Companies House Manage Trustee governance at Charities Commission and Companies House Line-manage a part-time bookkeeper Application forms and details of how to apply are included in the recruitment pack via the Apply Now link below. Please read the job description and person specification carefully to check you have matching credentials for the role you wish to apply for.Job Summary
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