Description
Financial Planning & Management
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the annual budget and forecasts.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and management of external audit process.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
- Support the Finance Manager with financial information and analysis when required.
- Help improve overall cost efficiency, proactively monitoring costs and suggesting improvements where possible.
Financial Accounting
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports.
- Ensure all transactions are accurately and appropriately recorded on the charity’s financial system (Xero), ensuring correct coding of income and expenditure and correct identification of restricted and unrestricted funds.
- Reconcile bank accounts and other control accounts.
- Process invoices, payments and receipts in a timely manner.
- Track expenses against approved budgets and report any variances.
- Assist the Finance Manager with the timely submission of Gift Aid claims.
- Prepare quarterly transfer allocations to TCF Pakistan.
- Assist with any other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Payroll
- Assist in processing payroll and ensure timely payment of salaries and benefits.
- Work with the Finance Manager and external payroll provider to manage monthly salary payments, PAYE, and pensions.
Required Skills
- Willingness to work UK hours (1:00 - 8:00 Pm) is preferred.
- Proficiency in using online accounting software, ideally Xero, would be desirable.
- Good knowledge of financial management practices, budgeting and reporting.
- Highly organised and efficient.
- Effective at managing a diverse workload through good time management and prioritising.
- Conscientious, with close attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and interact with colleagues in a helpful and supportive manner.
- Ability to problem solve and work positively to deliver results.
- Able to identify additional tasks that need to be done and work independently when required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. While a professional qualification is desirable, it is not mandatory.
Experience
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance role, preferably within the charity sector.
