An excellent opportunity has arisen for a part time Financial Controller to work for this exciting charity on the outskirts of Durham. Your duties will be as follows:
*Overseeing day to day accounting for the charity
*Preparing monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and financial forecasts
*Submission of financial reports and statutory filings in compliance with charity regulations
*Providing financial analysis to support decision-making for the senior management team
*Working closely with department heads to develop financial strategies, control costs,
and optimising revenue streams
*Monitoring and managing cash flow and ensuring availability of funds for operational needs
*Responsible for overseeing billing and collections processes
*Liaising with external auditors and ensuring smooth execution of annual audits
*Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, including charity-specific requirements
*Leading the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with the charity goals
*Providing variance analysis and budget forecasts to the leadership team
*Delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, trustees,
and stakeholders
*Supporting funding applications and reports to external funders as needed
*Overseeing bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable
*Responsible for one member of staff
You will be a qualified Accountant or will be qualified by experience and you will have worked in a senior finance role previously. Experience of working with charities or non-profit organisations would be preferential, along with a good knowledge of VAT for complex organisations.