Finance manager / assistant company secretary; job specification

Job Description
The Finance Manager/Assistant Company Secretary is responsible for
financial and administrative responsibilities as follows:
Key Financial responsibilities include:
■ overseeing the whole of the finance function, including project finance and reporting,
payroll functions and financial reporting, ensuring smooth running and adherence to
finance timetable
■ preparation of monthly management accounts (including journals, prepayments and
accruals, fixed assets, revenue recognition) and preparation of reports to Management
team, noting reasons for any variance to budget and highlighting areas for concern
■ maintenance of NL accounts and carrying out appropriate system or accounts checks
and reconciliations
■ preparation of annual statutory accounts, including compliance with SORP 2005, and
managing annual audit
■ compliance with all aspects of taxation
■ assisting in preparation of annual budget
■ some day to day transaction entry, absence cover for other key tasks, dealing with
queries from internal customers (precise split of responsibilities and tasks between
finance staff to be finalised)
■ line management of Finance staff (two part time staff)
■ statutory returns to Charity Commission, Companies House, National Statistics, VAT
and so on
■ assisting in the identification and implementation of improved financial policies and
procedures, improved financial reporting, and ensure effectiveness of financial control
systems, including compliance with Charity Commission guidelines
Other responsibilities include:
■ maintaining Charity Commission and Companies House records
■ depending on skills and experience there will be opportunities for involvement in
other tasks such as:
□ managing IT outsource relationship
□ reviewing IT policies and procedures
□ contract legal review
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