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Head of Finance

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Bristol
Salary
£38000 - £45000 per annum
Closing date
Mar 26, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Nonprofit
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation based in an accessible Bristol location, to appoint a Head of Finance in to their team, on a 12 month fixed term contract. This position will be part time, 3 days per week / 0.6 FTE.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation based in an accessible Bristol location, to appoint a Head of Finance in to their team, on a 12 month fixed term contract. This position will be part time, 3 days per week / 0.6 FTE.

Description

  • Manage the day to day finance operations of the organisation ensuring an effective control environment is in place.
  • Authorise amendments to the Exchequer chart of accounts.
  • Manage and continually improve financial policies and processes in order to provide an excellent service to all stakeholders.
  • Manage day to day cashflow and lead on cash management including authorising bank reconciliations, agreeing float and petty cash limits and authorising bank access rights and preferences.
  • Manage the day to day operations of the accounting software package, Exchequer, and its associated apps.
  • Lead the preparation of annual accounts, ensure that audit preparations are completed in line with the agreed timetable and liaise effectively with external and internal auditors.
  • Lead the finance team to deliver excellent customer service student groups, staff and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure all designated and restricted reserves are accounted for in line with charity law and accounting standards.
  • Ensure the sales ledger, purchase ledger and all control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
    • Authorise financial transactions within the financial limits agreed by the Director of Finance & Administration.
    • Ensure VAT is accounted for in an accurate, appropriate and consistent manner.

  • Ensure statutory returns are submitted on a timely and accurate basis including VAT returns, Corporation Tax, Charity Commission returns and National Statistics Office surveys.

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Head of Finance position:

  • CCAB Qualified Accountant e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Significant experience in financial accounting including the completion of year end statutory accounts.
  • Experience in management accounting including budget setting, cashflow and management accounts.
  • Good working knowledge of VAT rules & principles.

Job Offer

By joining the organisation as Head of Finance you'll receive a competitive salary in line with market average.

Please now this role is a 12 month contract and part time (0.6FTE.)

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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