Finance Manager - 20 Hours

Job Title: Finance Manager
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
Position Type: Permanent

The company:
We are recruiting for a dedicated charity in Gloucestershire, offering a range of accessible facilities and programs for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs.

We are now seeking a Finance Manager to lead our finance function and work closely with our Chair of Trustees and General Manager. This role will include overseeing one Finance Administrator, ensuring their development and success in the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic financial oversight and guidance across the charity

Line-manage the Finance Administrator, overseeing their work, training, and development

Oversee monthly payroll

Prepare and present monthly management accounts with analysis for Board review

Manage contracts to ensure timely income generation

Oversee annual budgeting and the business planning cycle

Manage ongoing services such as VAT, audit, banking, and investments

Ensure compliance with statutory financial responsibilities and reporting requirements

Coordinate the production of annual accounts in collaboration with auditors

Maintain adherence to UK tax, accounting, and relevant legislation

Identify, assess, and manage financial risks to the charity

Drive process improvements and foster a value-for-money culture

Support financial aspects of grant applications and submissions

About You:
You are a seasoned finance professional with significant experience in a senior financial role, including payroll and pension management. You hold a recognized financial or accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA) and are proficient in Xero accounting software. Analytical and strategic, you have a proven ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you’ll represent the charity at relevant meetings.

Experience within the not-for-profit sector and a passion for community wellbeing and support would be advantageous.

Benefits:

Join a supportive, friendly team

Contribute to meaningful, positive change in people’s lives

Free on-site parking

Café discounts

To Apply:

Send your CV for a confidential discussion to JillW@recruitment.com

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