Finance Manager

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join the team in London. Working on a full time basis, in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £37,000 gross pro rata depending on experience.Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the ;The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective - to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.We are seeking a Finance Manager, who is studying for, or already holds, a CCAB qualified accountant, preferably with finance experience in a charity of comparable size. You will need the enthusiasm, vision, professionalism, expertise and experience to control and be responsible for many aspects of the charity's finances, and to provide high quality financial advice and support to the charity's staff and business. You will work closely with the Financial Controller.Key areas you will focus on as a Finance Manager include:

• Maintain, manage and control the charity's accounting books and records.
• Manage the charity's accounting receipts and payments and other transactions, perform control checks and reconciliations as appropriate and in accordance with best accounting practice.
• Manage and lead the staff of the Finance department.

What we're looking for in our ideal Finance Manager:

• Good general level of formal education
• Part-Qualified CCAB accountant (active studying)
• An excellent management and financial accountant with excellent numeracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

In return as our National Booking Centre & Training Coordinator you will receive:

• 25 days' annual leave pro rata
• Training opportunities and professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• season ticket loans
• Eye Care

Closing Date: 23 May 2022Interviews: W/C 23 May 2022If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our National Booking Centre & Training Coordinator, then please click "apply" below - we'd love to hear from you!Applications should consist of a CV and a supporting statement. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.