Working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, the role will provide clear, insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making and help safeguard the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.

This is a permanent position based in the city centre, with a working pattern of 4–5 days per week.

      

        

Core Duties and Responsibilities

       

Financial Management and Reporting

• Managing the day-to-day financial operations.
• Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the Senior Management Team and Trustee Board.
• Developing and managing the annual budgeting process, including quarterly reforecasts and cashflow forecasting.
• Providing financial analysis and narrative reports to support organisational decision-making.
• Monitoring financial performance and advising on financial risks and opportunities.

       

Financial Control and Compliance

• Maintaining robust financial procedures, systems and internal controls across the organisation.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.
• Preparing year-end accounts and coordinating the external audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements including:
• VAT returns
• PAYE and payroll reporting
• Corporation Tax (if applicable)
• Manage organisational cashflow and financial risk.

      

Financial Systems and Operations

• Maintaining and overseeing the accounting system (Xero).
• Managing payments and balances.
• Overseeing reconciliation of transactions.
• Overseeing debt collection and credit control processes.
• Maintaining and developing finance policies including procurement and expenditure procedures.

       

Payroll and Insurance

• Overseeing the payroll provision, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time and that payroll obligations are met.
• Maintaining all organisational insurance policies and relationships with insurance providers.

    

Leadership and Staff Management

• Line managing the Finance Team, providing leadership, support and professional development.
• Providing finance training and guidance to Students’ Union staff and student leaders to support effective financial management across the organisation.

       

Strategic Support

• Supporting the Chief Executive in monitoring and managing service level agreements, funding arrangements and grants.
• Contributing to the development strategy and long-term sustainability.
• Working with SMT to ensure appropriate business continuity planning is in place.

         

Additional Information

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events.
• Annual leave should normally be taken outside of peak periods.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake continuous professional development.
• Flexible and homeworking arrangements are available.
• All staff are required to follow policies relating to Health and Safety.

       

        

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a finance management or senior finance role.
• Experience of budgeting, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Experience of financial systems and accounting software (e.g. Xero or similar).
• Experience of preparing or supporting year-end accounts and audits.
• Experience of financial compliance including VAT and payroll reporting.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables and financial analysis tools.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Experience developing or improving financial processes and controls.

        

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working within a charity, non-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and OSCR reporting.
• Experience working with group finance systems or similar grant/club finance structures.
• Experience managing grant funding or service level agreements.

        

         

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent professional experience.

        

Desirable

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

       

         

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to the values and mission.

          

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