Job Summary
Our charity raises funds (£4m+) and awareness for a leading charity in Pakistan that provides a holistic formal education for 300,000+ underprivileged children - 50% girls, in 2000+ school units with all-female teaching faculties.

We are looking for a Assistant Manager Finance to join our team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be expected to provide accurate, insightful financial information. You will help improve and streamline the charity’s financial processes and systems.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Management

• Support  the Finance Manager in preparing the annual budget, forecasts and financial plans.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and support the external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• 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

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management accounts and reports.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately and appropriately recorded on the charity’s financial system (Xero), including correct coding of income and expenditure and allocation of restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and allocated in Salesforce.
• Review transaction data in Salesforce for completeness and accuracy, investigating and flagging any missing, duplicated or incorrectly allocated entries.
• Carry out regular bank and control account reconciliations.
• Perform regular reconciliations between Salesforce and Xero to ensure consistency and accuracy across both systems.
• Process invoices, payments and receipts in a timely manner.
• Track expenses against approved budgets and report any variances.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation and 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.

• IT literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Good knowledge of financial management practices, budgeting and reporting.
• Experience using Salesforce and/or Xero would be beneficial, although training will be provided
• 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.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

At least 2-3 years experience in a finance role, preferably within the charity sector