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Part time Finance Manager - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
NFP Sector - Working for The Royal School of Needlework
Client Details
I am delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Royal School of Needlework to recruit a Finance Manager on a part time basis. Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, south-west London, they offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. This is permanent, hybrid working opportunity and the successful candidate will be expected to work 3 days per week. Salary up to £50k FTE
Description
To oversee the day to day operational finance and prepare the financial reporting of the Royal School of Needlework and RSN Enterprises Ltd.
- Line management, coaching and development of the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant
- Responsibility for all day to day operational finance matters
- Processing of the monthly payroll
- Review of payment runs prepared by the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant
- Cash flow forecasting for the group
- Review of VAT returns prepared by the Finance Officer and submission to HMRC after discussion and review with the Finance Director
- Preparation of the Office for Students Annual Financial Return for review by the Finance Director
- Preparation of the financial aspects of the Charity Commission Annual Return for review by the Finance Director
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including review of journals and reconciliations prepared by the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant
- Principal point of contact for the auditors for the year end audit and preparation of the lead schedules and statutory accounts
- Integral part of the budgeting process in conjunction with the Finance Director
- Submission of Gift Aid claims
- Participation in project work as required
Profile
- Full qualification of either ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - essential
- At least 4 years' post qualification experience - essential
- Extensive management accounts experience - essential
- Experience of supervising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff - essential
- At least basic treasury experience
- Experience of working in the charity sector and the relevant accounting and tax regulations applying to charities, including VAT, would be an advantage but is not essential
- Experience of commercial and retail operations, including stock management an advantage
- Experience of the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Systems experience - ideally Sage 50 but also experience of other systems interfacing with the main accounting system.
- Strong communication skills - ability to communicate with colleagues of all levels across the organisation
- Ability to understand complex issues and bring clarity of thought and explanation
- Ability to coach and develop team members
- Strong organisation skills - ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines essential
- High level of numeracy, literacy and attention to detail
Job Offer
Hybrid working
Free car parking
Staff discount in the RSN shop onsite and online
Staff also benefit from the ability to visit any of the Historic Royal Palace sites free of charge
Discount in the Hampton Court Palace cafes and shop
Employer pension contribution of 5%.
Amazing office location!
Generous holiday allocation
