Finance Manager / Accountant
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Finance Manager / Accountant
Langside School, Hybrid
We are seeking a Finance Manager to provide technical advice to Senior Managers, Trustees and the Chief Executive of Diverse Abilities, a local Charity supporting Adults and Child with disabilities to reach their full potential. If you are an experienced Accountant with management experience this could be the perfect role for you. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing, and analysing the ongoing management of financial systems, preparing management accounts, cash flow projects and budgets for current and future projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead our finance team of 3 and contribute to the Charities long-term growth and stability.
More about the role…
What will you be doing?
Liaising with Senior Management Team to prepare financial statements, business plans and budgets for external and interval reports.
Managing the Finance team to ensure completion of necessary tasks
Carrying out internal audits and investigating irregularities
Preparing annual budgets and annual consolidated budget report for Chief Executive and Trustees
Preparing management accounts, reports and forecast out-turn for Senior managers, Trustees and Chief Executive
Providing financial reports to the Fundraising Department for funding applications
Completion of National Statistics and other government returns
Preparing annual accounts
Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure compliance.
Advising Trustees on all financial legislative changes
What are we looking for?
Experience in financial accounting.
Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
Extensive knowledge of financial planning, cost control, and budgeting processes.
Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, or CIMA.
UK Driving License with Business Insurance - This role may involve travelling to our other sites in Dorset
Familiar with Sage 50
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the relevant DBS check.
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
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