Finance Manager - Hybrid Working - Burgess Hill

The Disabilities Trust

  • Burgess Hill, West Sussex
  • £47,250 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
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Finance Manager - Hybrid Working - Burgess HillFinance Manager - HybridBurgess HillUp to £47,250 per annum DOEHours: 35 hours per weekBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.MAIN PURPOSE:
  • Full responsibility for the management of the Transaction and Treasury function
  • Responsibility for Sales Invoicing and debt management activities
  • Responsibility for the Purchase invoicing and Credit management
  • Responsibility for the Treasury function; Cash management, Cash books, Petty cash, and Barclaycards
  • Supporting the Finance Department in the delivery of financial information and providing a comprehensive financial reporting service.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage, support, and develop members of the Purchase ledger & Sales Ledger/Credit Control and Treasury teams.
  • Develop and inspire the team through excellent people and performance management skills.
  • Manage all aspects of the purchase, sales ledger, and credit control function, including the production of relevant reports including monthly debtor summaries, occupancy reconciliations, aged debtors, and aged creditors.
  • Debt management to ensure debt levels remain within targets set and the cash position is maximised for Brainkind.
  • Support the audit process: -
o Act as main point of contact for the auditors on transactional items.o Manage preparation of all reconciliations and schedules required for the audit for transaction and treasury function.o Ensure all information is delivered accurately and timely to the auditors.
  • Ensure all Purchase invoices are posted within the required deadlines and supplier statements are reconciled as appropriate.
  • Ensure the team consult with suppliers and resolves queries as appropriate.
  • Ensure all Sales invoices are raised and posted within the required deadlines.
  • Ensure the team consult with funders as appropriate to ensure all invoices are paid on a timely basis.
  • Responsible for consulting with the Finance Business Partner and Management Accounts team to ensure all information required is provided on a timely basis.
  • Ensure there is effective Treasury management in place, review, and maintenance of the cash position, providing monthly cash flow statement for review by the Acting Director of Finance
  • Check and authorise payments to suppliers, transmit weekly payment run, supervise posting to Cash Books and undertake reconciliations of bank accounts.
  • To manage the recording and reporting of all Treasury Functions within Brainkind, including all Petty cash and Barclaycard entries, process, chase and reconcile returns, ensuring that Policies and Procedures are correctly adhered to.
  • Processing third party payments through the bank accounts using Brainkind's Internet Banking system.
  • Monitor imprest bank balances & AMS, Reconciling and processing transactions on client monies.
  • Maintain up-to-date Bank information - Bank Mandates, Open Credits, Standing Orders, and Direct Debits
  • Support the monthly Management Accounts process and month end close by providing support to the Ledgers Manager with various aspects including reconciliations and posting journals on to the finance system.
  • Ensure all Occupancy reconciliations are completed by the monthly deadline to enable the accurate recording of Accrued and Deferred income monthly.
  • Oversee the preparation of Debtors schedules to be distributed monthly.
  • Oversee the management of the Invoice management system (Homecare)
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and experience of the Procurement function to provide support to the Accounts Assistant.
  • Partake in projects when required.
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties necessary as identified by the Acting Director of Finance
  • To undertake, any reasonable travelling requirements, to fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
  • A driven focused individual
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people and performance management skills, with the ability to develop and inspire a team.
  • Good attention to detail
  • Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Treasury procedures
  • Proven IT skills - Confident using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of creation and maintenance of spreadsheets - A strong ability to design quality new reports.
  • Experience and ability to work to tight deadlines providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with good business analysis skills
  • A customer service focus, able to build strong relationships with those both inside and outside the organisation.
  • A high level of planning skill
  • Qualified by Experience or qualified/working towards an accounting qualification.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPERVISION AND TRAINING
  • Participate in regular support and supervision from line management.
  • Continuously develop professional knowledge and expertise, attending and participating in learning and development events, meetings, conferences, and events (as requested/approved by line management) to ensure up to date knowledge relevant to the role.
  • Attend and participate in regular team and other meetings, both internal and external
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  • The post holder will be expected, always, to be familiar and comply with the written policies, procedures and guidelines for good practice, issued by Brainkind
  • Ensure the Health & Safety policy and procedures are always adhered to.
  • Take personal responsibility for own health and safety and report incidents and potential hazards as necessary.
Benefits include:
  • A competitive salary of up to £47,250
  • Group life assurance.
  • Eye voucher scheme
  • Company Pension
  • Long service and staff awards
  • Nationwide employee staff discounts including discounted eating out and shopping.
  • Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. ***All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

The Disabilities Trust