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Key elements of the role in the short-term:
Annual audit, Systems, Financial and Management Accounting? Preparation of schedules, reconciliations and substantive documents for the forthcoming annual audit. Deliver on audit queries during the annual audit process.
? Preparation of statutory accounts, supporting workings and disclosures, including analysis of restricted funds.
? Producing high-quality monthly management accounts for the Executives and Trustees, including reporting on fundraising KPIs.
? Successfully managing the month-end process including reviewing the work of the Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator, meeting reporting deadlines, posting of month-end journals and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
? Maintaining a system of sound financial controls, including accounting software (Xledger), its users and applications that integrate with it.Other responsibilities may include:
? Business partnering: support budget holders across the organization. Enable them to manage their own budgets effectively and make strategic decisions through effective use of planning and forecasting information.
? Payroll: manage the monthly payroll process in conjunction with outsourced payroll provider and HR, ensuring that staff get paid correctly, on time and The Access Project fulfils its obligations in relation to tax and other regulatory requirements.
? Treasury management:support delivery of investment strategy to make better use of its surplus cash resources and maximise interest income.? Supporting the COO as and when required. Provide cover for finance resources.Person specification? Holds a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA).? Has relevant substantial experience within the not-for-profit sector, including managing annual audits.? Strong understanding of Charities SORP (FRS102).
