Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Bolton, Greater Manchester

£31,154.00 - £34,589.00

Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Not For Profit to work for (37th) and 13th Best Housing Association in the UK.

We're a registered charity and housing provider, our aim is simple: to provide high quality homes and services to vulnerable adults. We help people to develop the skills and confidence to live independently. We currently provide housing for 700+ vulnerable people spread across the North of England and aim to grow our support to 2000+ people within the next 12 months

We’re currently looking for a Finance Manager to help with our company growth. Reporting to the Director of Finance this is a hands on role and the ideal candidate will be expected to be involved in all operational aspects of the finance department.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all finance and accounting processes ;
• Balance sheet reconciliations;
• Consistent production of the monthly management accounts within the month end deadlines ensuring that full monthly management information is included;
• Cash flow monitoring;
• Preparation of weekly cash flow report;
• Ensure smooth running of the day to day accounting processes against set KPI’s;
• Preparation of the year-end audit files and statutory accounts in line with relevant legislation (FRS 102, SORP);
• Oversight of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions ensuring that targets are achieved;
• Business planning and modelling to include live business data, performing the required analysis to support understanding of multiple aspects of business performance across a number of business platforms;
• Measure financial policies and procedures against actual performance;
• Contribute to overall goals of the Finance Function through active participation in team and departmental meetings, and supporting internal initiatives;
• Oversight of the monthly payroll process;
• Daily line management of the finance team;
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts;

Experience/Skills Required

• Part Qualified in a relevant accountancy qualification is desirable, however significant experience of working in a senior finance role is essential;
• Experience of line management within a finance department;
• Ability to work in a fast paced finance function with a determination to review and streamline processes and procedures;
• Possess strong commercial insight;
• Be well organised and able to handle multiple projects within tight timelines;
• Be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment with an appetite for a challenge;
• Hold technical knowledge on Charity SORP and FRS 102/UK GAAP

Benefits include:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Company healthcare cash plan (children up to the age of 24 also included)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 counselling support available
• Discounted gym memberships
• Exclusive retails discounts
• Discounted cinema tickets available any day of the week
• Cycle to work scheme

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