Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this well-established Membership Body based in London. (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Salary: £75.000pa
Management: 2 Finance Staff
Size of organisation: 20 staff
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London (Tuesdays are essential)
Qualification: MUST BE A FULLY QULAIFIED ACCOUNTANT
Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role. A fundamental understanding of governance and accounting regulations is essential, and knowledge of charity finance.
THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR IN MAY
RESPONSIBILITIES
To advise and support the Treasurer and the Trustee Board in respect of financial services
Preparing and presenting strategic finance issues to the board to allow positioning and decision making as appropriate to be made in enabling the strategic delivery plan.
To oversee production of regional annual budgets, monitor expenditure and produce year-end accounts for audit.
To ensure work of Finance Team is carried out efficiently and effectively, including bank and cash procedures, accounting systems and subsidiary records and making regular management reports.
To oversee production of annual budget
To monitor cash levels, invest surplus funds and ensure sufficient working capital to meet requirement.
To ensure all statutory accounts, taxation and legal reporting deadlines are met.
To ensure statutory accounts are complete on Companies House is complete, working with the Head of Business Operations on company filing.
Submission of filing for the Charities Commission.
To complete all aspects of payroll.
To provide financial support to the Senior Leadership Team and the Trustee Board as required.
To ensure the companies within the umbrella are compliant in matters relating to PAYE/Corporation Tax and VAT.
To develop and maintain systems for optimum efficiency, security and compliance with charity, company, and accounting/financial legislation
To manage the collection and accounting for membership subscriptions
To ensure regular financial reporting are prepared in a timely basis, which includes monthly management accounts
Manage financial returns and expenses for centres and regional activities
To attend meetings of Trustee Board and any others as required and act in an advisory capacity.
To attend internal and/or external training sessions as required.
To conduct induction and developmental training sessions for senior staff on financial policies and procedures.