Grants Finance Manager

The Finance Manager of Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board is responsible for the success of the organisation with responsibility in particular for:

· Financial resources and budgets

· Accounting systems

· Financial procedures

Main Duties

1. Set and control the organisation’s budgets, financial procedures and accounting system in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer. Manage and report on the budgets which include a multitude of funders.

2. Manage the Finance Department staff and oversee all day-to-day financial transactions of the organisation using SAGE, the computerised bookkeeping system. Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, using SAGE payroll and make PAYE payments and RTI returns to the Inland Revenue.

3. Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset register.

4. Liaise with the Welsh Government and any other external organisations such as Cwlwm and including Local Authorities involved with the finances of the organisation.

5. Assist the Chief Executive Officer with the development of a fund raising and income generation programme and the preparation of figures for any funding applications.

6. Assist the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Team with staffing and financing recommendations to the Board.

7. Ensure that the organisation complies with financial and legal requirements.

8. Assist the accountants with preparation of year end financial statements.

9. Assist Core team to ensure cyber essential compliance.

Key Dimensions & Challenges

· Understanding the complexities of the organisation’s finances

· Maintain tight budgetary control

· Income generation

· Working with staff based over three regional offices

· Working to deadlines and managing competing demands

Core Skills & Experience

Essential

· Educated to degree level or equivalent (Part qualified/qualified AAT or CCAB)

· 3 – 4 years experience in an accounting environment

· Practical experience of Sage line 50 accounting

· Payroll, VAT and period end experience

· High level of knowledge or spreadsheet and database applications

· The ability to work under pressure

· Tact, diplomacy and ability to work as part of a team

· A commitment to excellence, quality and equality of opportunity

Desirable

· Knowledge of Charities accounting

· Welsh speaker or willingness to learn

· Knowledge of voluntary sector

A full job description can be found here https://bit.ly/FMJD2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £36,298.00-£38,223.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Please note that you MUST complete an application form, which is available through https://bit.ly/FMAPP2024 . Your application will not be considered if you do not complete and submit an application prior to the closing date.