JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership within the finance function, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, financial reporting standards, and best practices.
• Lead the preparation of the annual statement of accounts, including supporting notes and working papers.
• Maintain oversight and control of the balance sheet.
• Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Offer financial advice and guidance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage capital accounting processes, including asset register maintenance, capital charges, financing, and strategy development.
• Oversee payroll operations, including salary sacrifice schemes and coordination with pension providers.
• Lead treasury management activities, including banking, cash flow, investments, and the development of strategic documents and reports.
• Supervise the insurance function and ensure appropriate coverage and risk management.
• Oversee the financial system’s control and maintenance.
• Ensure effective VAT management and provide guidance on compliance.
• Attend and contribute to committee and board meetings as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of statutory returns and external reporting.
• Support team development through training and capacity building.
• Manage workloads under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Manager when necessary.
• Promote and uphold the organisation’s values and behaviours.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably aligned with the scope of the role.

Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in producing annual financial statements for complex organisations.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on financial matters.
• Experience in team leadership and staff development.
• Familiarity with administrative systems and legal compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage complex workloads.
• Experience of presenting financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in sensitive or high-profile environments.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to apply innovative thinking.

Judgement and Decision-Making:

• Exercise discretion in areas lacking clear guidance, using professional judgement to make decisions that impact service delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal leadership, external partners, auditors, suppliers, and other stakeholders as required.

Resource Management:

• Limited direct responsibility for financial resources, with a focus on oversight and strategic input.

General Expectations:

• Align service delivery with organisational goals and values.
• Collaborate across departments to support broader objectives.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Comply with health and safety, environmental, and safeguarding policies.
• Participate in training and development as required.

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