Senior Financial Accountant

Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions. Every year we treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this role will play a crucial role in support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity.

Supporting the CFO in the day to day financial management of the Charity and working alongside the Finance Assistant this role combines robust financial management along with payroll operations, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the Charity’s payroll processes. This generalist role also includes overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, forecast and budgets, quarterly VAT returns, and other statutory returns, including co-ordinating the annual external audit. This role is central to ensuring the Charity’s financial and payroll systems operate seamlessly, maintaining compliance while delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Management

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts.
• Ensure financial records comply with accepted policies and procedures, and all reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial management reports and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
• Contribute to the planning and production of annual statutory accounts, working closely with external auditors.

Compliance and Taxation

• Oversee statutory returns for VAT, Partial Exemption, and other compliance schemes, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and meeting all deadlines.
• Keep updated with changes in accounting and tax legislation affecting the charity sector, implementing necessary changes as required.

Budgeting and Strategic Analysis

• Manage and support budget and forecast activities, analysing financial operations, including revenue, expenditure trends, and financial commitments.
• Regularly report on key performance indicators and recommend strategies for efficient resource use and process improvement.

Payroll Management

• Prepare and run the monthly payroll process, ensuring deadlines are met, and pay, pensions, and statutory deductions (e.g., tax, NI) are accurate and compliant with regulations.
• Maintain and update SAGE Payroll systems, guaranteeing timely and correct payments to employees and external bodies such as HMRC.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related queries, offering excellent support to employees and stakeholders.
• Regularly review payroll processes to identify and implement improvements, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

System and Process Development

• Support the development and maintenance of finance systems, improving accounting controls and reconciliation processes to ensure data integrity.
• Proactively review and enhance processes related to payroll, accounting systems, and internal controls.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in treasury functions and deputize for them as necessary.
• Provide training and guidance to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Accountant with a strong background in payroll management.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and ability to develop robust financial models.
• Demonstrated experience in managing monthly payroll processes and handling confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in preparing management accounts, financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills to present financial information and deliver training effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial and payroll systems

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with SAGE Payroll and Sage Line 50 packages.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and governance within the charity sector.
• Previous experience with Direct Debit Schemes, Large Donor Programs, and Gift Aid.

Our benefits are competive

Holiday - 36 days p.a. rising by 1 every 5 years to a maximum of 41 days – with the office closed between Christmas and New Year

we also offer :

Pension, Life Assurance, Company Sick Pay, Healthcare Cash Plan, Blue Light Scheme, Gym on site, Lunch, Free parking and a comprehensive EAP program

We intend to interview as suitable candidates apply. Please submit an application form with your CV.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We regret we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location: Eastern England, GB

Posted Date: 11/29/2024