Management Accountant

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is a community-based charity seeking to support those living with or impacted by a cancer diagnosis. We are currently looking for an experienced Management Accountant, preferably with charity experience, to join our busy finance team 1 day a week. They will be providing appropriate financial support by preparing financial forecasts and analysing the charity's financial performance, to ensure the charity can continue providing services for years to come., · Responsible for maintaining the Charity's financial records including:

o processing transactions;

o preparing and maintaining the accounting records;

o preparation of monthly management accounts for the Management Team and Trustees;

o preparation of annual accounts for independent review by the Charity's accountant;

o preparing annual budget;

o monitoring and managing bank accounts;

o ensure accurate management of restricted funds;

o contributing to funding applications;

o prepare quarterly VAT returns and Gift Aid claims.

· Prepare the annual audit file, liaising with auditors/accountant and overseeing the implementation of audit recommendations and reporting to COO/Trustees.

· Preparing monthly payroll and working with Payroll Bureau to manage all queries.

· Monitor Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC records and submissions.

· Ensuring financial control systems and procedures are followed in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and staff expenses and banking functions.

· Contribute to Board Risk Register as required.

· Recognised accountancy qualification.

· numeracy, verbal, and written communication.

· Experience of using an accounting software package. (Desirable - Sage 50 Professional Accounts)

· Good IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and internet.

Personal skills

· Ability to work as part of a team with both staff and volunteers.

· Excellent communication skills - inc ability to work with team members that may not have a financial background.

· Positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork.

· Professional, adaptable and flexible.

· Reliable, well organised, good time management skills, ability to pay attention to detail.

· Demonstrate a dedicated commitment to the charity and to the needs of our clients.