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SalaryThe Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) is the professional body for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists in the UK. It is an Accredited Register of the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) and is responsible for regulating the training and practice standards of child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy across the NHS, third and private sectors. It was established in 1949 and has over 1,100 members working in the UK and abroad.
The Director of Finance is an executive Director of the ACP, and a key member of the executive team and the Board of Directors. They are responsible for oversight and governance of the ACP's financial resources and for income generation.
Day to day finance processes are delegated to the CEO and Business Manager. The ACP holds a contract with an independent accountancy firm which provides support for the monthly and annual processing of management accounts and is available for other forms of financial advice. We also work with an independent HR consultancy to provide advice and support in relation to employment and other HR issues.
The central responsibility of the Director of Finance is therefore to ensure these processes are in place and working effectively, to identify and manage any financial and resource risks to the organisation, to work with the CEO, Business Manager and Chair on forward planning the ACP's finances and reporting to the Board on these matters. An Executive Assistant will provide administrative support.
Experience in a finance role is essential. A degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field desirable.
A commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential. We are working to diversify our organisation and encourage applications from all who have an interest in the objectives of the ACP.
Salary: GBP .3 (pro rata 14 hours/month GBP6 195.83 a year)
Hours: Part-time (3.5 hours per week)
Pension: 6% employer contribution
Contract: Permanent subject to 6 months' probation
Leave: 28 days a year pro-rata, plus bank and other statutory holiday
Location: Combination of home working and from office near London Bridge and Borough stations.
