Finance Manager, 1 year fixed term contract, 2 days per week, Not for Profit, London, £33,000-£36,000 pro-rata

Leading not-for-profit arts and education organisations needs a part time Finance Manager.

This organisation supports artists and civic and learning projects, and has a local and international reach. They fundraise for their work through individual donations, sponsorships, public funds, charitable trusts and foundations, and sales of limited edition art works.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the finances, and supports the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure that financial, administrative and legal affairs are effectively conducted and managed and that financial control is maintained. This role is 2 days a week (10:00am-6:00pm) and there is a possibility of extension to the fixed term contract.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day finance and accounting processes – payments and receipts, liaise with suppliers and manage the bank account
• Managing all aspects of in-house payroll, pay and reconcile payroll, pension providers and PAYE/NIC
• Carrying out monthly reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, payroll and any other transactions as required
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Operations to manage cash flow, aged debtors and creditors
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Operations in submitting the quarterly VAT return
• Supervising the Development Team to submit quarterly Gift Aid
• Maintaining financial control and management processes and procedures
• Ensuring processes are adhered to (signing authorities, expense policy, etc)
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Operations to produce quarterly management accounts, 6-month forecasts and assist in the preparation of budgets
• Working in partnership with the Programme Team, Communications, Development, General Manager and other budget-holders to ensure clarity about the financial position and provide them with information to be able to effectively manage their budgets
• Supporting in preparation of the year-end accounts and annual audit
• Providing financial information to support recruitment and fundraising activities
• Occasional key holder responsibilities to cover holiday absences

Experience and skills needed:

• Relevant financial experience preferably in the charity sector

• Excellent knowledge of accountancy software packages, preferably Xero

• An interest in the arts, heritage or cultural sector would be useful

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities, and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.