Part Time Financial Controller

Job Description

Part-Time Financial ControllerCentral Birmingham£250- £300 per dayOur client, a Birmingham based charity with an active income generating trading subsidiary, is looking to recruit a Financial Controller, two days per week. The Financial Controller will be responsible for administering finance duties on a day-to-day basis, implement any agreed changes to the delivery of the finance function and contribute to the development of the organisations strategy and business plan.This role is inside IR35 therefore, the successful candidate will be required to work through an umbrella company.Duties of the Financial Controller will include:* Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated forecasts, undertaking analysis and reporting to Trustees, the Board and managers as required* You will undertake and improve the month end financial process, including bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation and payroll reconciliation* Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for companies and registered charities in order to obtain a clean audit report* Responsible for ensuring audit adjustments are appropriately posted within the accounting system* You will manage the production, implementation, maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and controls* You will manage the payroll system and payments to the organisations pension provider* Managing the organisations VAT and corporation tax position, including quarterly VAT returns* You will contribute to and drive performance against financial targets using appropriate systems* Supporting the development of potential new services, assisting with the preparation of budgets etc.* You will support the management team by preparing financing analysis and reporting as requested* You will assist the CEO in facilitating the Board of Trustees * Undertaking delegated responsibilities to ensure compliance in line with Company Secretarys responsibilities* Manage grants, trusts and small awards to other organisations* Oversee key HR functions ensuring continued compliance with legislation and good practice* You will ensure the organisation is fully and appropriately insured and that archives are appropriately retained and stored* You will undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the jobSkills and experience required of the Financial Controller include:* Financial experience in a related field e.g. charitable finance is preferred * High level understanding of relevant charity and company law* Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets and book-keeping* Responsibility for managing payroll, VAT, PAYE and NIC* Experience of IT based systems relevant to the organisations activities* Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement* A proven track record of working in a team and supporting colleagues* Experience of working with auditors* Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees* Ability to work on your own initiative but with a strong sense of team identity that supports team development and management objectives* Excellent administrative, recording and reporting skills* An excellent standard of numeracy and literacy and excellent attention to detail and accuracy* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to work flexible hours as required* Ability to work as an effective member of a team* Ability to present in a professional manner* Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of SAGE 50* A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets whilst reflecting the aims and values of the organisation* Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development* Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change* Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities