Head of Finance - Surrey, United Kingdom - Solution22

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Head Office, H.M.P.

High Down, Sutton, High Down Lane, Surrey:

Contract:
Full Time Permanent (we welcome conversations around flexible & hybrid working)

Salary:
Up to £50,000 FTE

Location:
Head Office is located in HMP High Down Conference Centre, near Sutton.

About the role:


This is a truly exciting time to join The Clink Charity as we continue to expand nationwide with our hospitality training provision.

Due to the ongoing success of our growing portfolio of training initiatives within HMPPS, we are looking to appoint the new role of Head of Finance.

Reporting into the Finance Director, the role is a broad and varied position.

It is integral to the successful operations of the Charity and ensures sound financial control, reporting and responsibility for both day-to-day accounting and payroll, as well as more strategic reporting, budgeting and compliance with relevant statutory regulations.

The postholder is also responsible for the management of the outsourced IT function and includes the management of two experienced team members.

Broad responsibilities include general accounting (AP/ AR/ Journals/ Reconciliations/ Expenses/ VAT returns) and will also cover:


  • Preparing monthly payroll for our payroll provider and uploading employee payments.
  • Ensuring that pension admin is processed and payments to HMRC are submitted on a timely basis.
  • Reviewing quarterly group VAT returns and submit to HMRC.
  • Preparing monthly management accounts, finance reports for Board of Trustees, cash flow forecasts and Restricted Funds analysis and monitoring closely.
  • Preparing audit schedules.
  • Preparing financial aspects of the Annual Report.
  • Reviewing consolidated financial statements/corporation tax computations and ensure that all are submitted to Company's House/HMRC.
  • Working closely with the FD/CEO to prepare the annual budget and any forecast revisions requested by the Board of Trustees.
  • Ensuring that all Statutory filings are made to Charities Commission, Companies House, HMRC.
  • Reviewing financial controls and ensure controls are fit for purpose.
  • Ensuring that all Fund Raising Events are supported and that income and expenditure is accurately accounted for all grants and funding bids.
  • Working with insurers on annual basis to ensure correct insurance cover is in place.
  • Supporting the Finance Director in their absence regarding holiday etc.

What we are looking for in you:

  • Highly experienced as a Financial Controller/ Management Accountant within the charity environment.
  • CIMA, ACA or ACCA fully qualified.
  • Expert user of SAGE and MS Excel.
  • Able to undertake high level financial reporting and analysis and understands the fundraising and reporting requirements within a charitable organisation.
  • Strong experience in cash flow management and in improving efficiencies and reducing costs across a business to enable maximum profitability to reinvest in our work.
  • Welldeveloped management and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully mentor and inspire a small team.
  • Shows outstanding mathematical skill with a high attention to detail, critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
  • Strong business acumen, compliance orientated and the ability to identify key financial issues.
  • Has a friendly, honest, approachable and professional work ethic and shows integrity and reliability at all times.

What we offer:


  • The opportunity to play a vital role in providing ongoing and future financial security.
  • Working with an exciting leadership team in a thriving charity committed to growth and excellence in our training provision.
  • 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Company Pension and benefits which include a Blue Light Card.

A Little About Us:


The Clink Charity represents a genuine opportunity for change and has developed an engaging and integrated training programme which gives people in prison a chance to gain professional qualifications whilst serving their sentence and supports them on their release in finding employment in industry with the aim of reducing reoffending.

Our purpose is to change attitudes, transform lives and create second chances.


Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:


Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and can give of their best.

We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees, and stakeholders.


We are always happy to discuss any adjustments or any flexible arrangements you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process, and if successful during your employment.

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