Finance Manager

Are you looking to work for a charity that puts the people at the heart of everything it does?

At Connection Support, our team of 200 staff members and 150 volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence.

We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work. Our projects are focussed on homelessness and housing, mental health, family support, young peoples’ support, and refugee resettlement.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to work as part of the Finance Management team.

About the role.

This post will play a vital role in strengthening the delivery of our services. You will oversee financial data and controls, ensure financial records are maintained, provide technical expertise including knowledge of Charities SORP, ensure we are compliant with legislative requirements, support and provide advice on budgets, and assist in preparing quarter and annual year-end accounts.

In addition, you will be responsible for line managing 2 – 3 team members including supervision, appraisals, induction, training and ensuring they receive support, empowerment and encouragement to meet their personal development goals. You will work proactively with colleagues across our organisation to ensure that financial processes and systems are understood.

This is permanent post, working between 30 - 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We are also open to discussion on flexible working opportunities.

Salary between £38,388 to £41,434 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience.

This post benefits from Hybrid working, visiting the office at least once a month. A driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is not essential, but the ability to visit our offices in Oxford, Milton Keynes, and Buckinghamshire is essential.

Closing date: Monday 12th February at 09.00. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 27th February.

About you.

Your professional experience includes at least 3 years of working in a responsible supervisory finance role. You will be fully, or part qualified as an accountant, or qualified by experience with at least a good understanding of double entry accounting.

You will have experience in using accountancy software to manage bookkeeping and prepare reports, knowledge of financial controls with the ability to develop new controls, a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT Systems especially Excel, and technical accounting expertise, including a good understanding of the principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.

Your strong communication skills, alongside your experience of supervising the work of others, allows you to employ your financial skills with enthusiasm and build positive relationships that strengthens the work of the finance team.

Please note a CV and cover letter will be required when applying for this role.

About Connection Support

We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies. The wonderful people at Connection Support are committed to supporting everyone in our society to become safely and sustainably housed, and to live as independently as possible, so you will be joining an organisation that makes a difference to its communities and will also support your development, offer extensive training, and truly value your dedication and commitment.

We are committed to being a proactively inclusive organisation and ensuring good EDEI practice is embedded in the workplace culture, and that everyone who interacts with Connection Support is valued, treated with respect, and has a positive experience.

Should you require additional support with your application, or making adjustments to our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We also offer 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, the ability to sell a week’s annual leave, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.