Finance Officer - Charity

Grafton Banks Finance are working with a charity who work across Sussex to recruit a Part Time Finance Officer working 18.5 hours a week. As the Finance Officer you will ensure the smooth running of the financial systems, regularly review finance policies, processes and procedures and liaise with the CEO and Board on financial matters.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Lead all aspects of day-to-day financial operations

• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures and controls in line with regulatory and organisational requirements

• Maintain oversight of payroll and pensions in collaboration with external providers

• Manage the weekly payment run and process invoices in accordance with the charity's policies

• Reconcile of monthly bank and company credit card statements

• Financial budget & reporting

• Assist the senior leadership team in the development of an annual budget and, with their assistance, provide regular forecast outturns

• Compile accurate and timely financial management information for review and sign off by the Chief Executive. This includes quarterly income and expenditure, cash flow and budget forecasts for the Finance committee and the Board of trustees meetings.

• Provision of monthly reports to all budget holders, and for senior staff meetings as directed by the Chief Executive

• To review and recommend changes (to the Finance committee) of the delegation of authority schedule

• Contribute to the Charity's business performance and cost improvement planning processes as appropriate.

• Work closely with the CEO on strategic financial planning and forecasting for future sustainability

• Governance and compliance - Ensure compliance with the HMRC

• Ensure compliance with the financial requirements and reporting for the Charity Commission

• Ensure the annual audit is scheduled and information made available to the auditors as required

• Grants Fund Management

• Track grant expenditure (unrestricted and restricted funds) against budgets, flagging overspend/underspends and supporting compliance with funder requirements

• Produce accurate financial reports for funders and external stakeholders

• Support funding bids and tenders with accurate financial projections Operational Compliance

The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent with practical finance experience working within the charity sector. This is a flexible part time job opportunity working 18.5 hours a week. You will need to have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and strong IT skills including advanced Excel and working with XERO accounting software. The role is paying up to £40,000 FTE