Finance Manager for Hospitality and Hope

To ensure the sound financial management of Hospitality & Hope's accounts, making sure the charity operates effectively and is compliant with all legal and sector requirements. Providing accurate and timely reports and information for the Board, Treasurer, Management Team and Funders.

Role Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders to provide accurate, timely and comprehensive monthly financial accounts, financial reports, rolling forecasts and annual budgets.



• Perform routine financial and administrative functions. Maintaining accurate records of accounts payable and receivable, payroll and daily financial entries and reconciliations.



• To lead, manage and develop the Financial Officer creating a cohesive and collaborative team dynamic and environment that inspires and motivates individuals to give their best. Leading by example with a hands on/sleeves rolled up approach.



• Make recommendations and advise key stakeholders on how to optimise budgets to best support projects, managing and advising on risk.



• Ensure that funding agreement conditions, regulations and guidance are adhered too, ensuring compliance and raising awareness of contract performance.



• Work collaboratively with third parties to provide and support accurate payroll and HR systems.



• Support with key procurement contracts and management of outsourced services.



• Providing financial support to develop and implement the vision and business plan for the charity, including bidding and tendering processes.



• Development of and adherence to all internal and external financial procedures and regulations including key contact with external agencies such as external auditor and banks.



• Undertake any other reasonable tasks on behalf of Hospitality & Hope.
  
  Recognised accounting qualification (such as AAT, ACCA, CPFA or ACA) or actively working towards


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Recent or ongoing experience of providing 360 financial management in a medium sized organisation

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Finance experience within the charity sector with a solid understanding of the charitable SORP and legal compliance

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Good knowledge of Quickbooks (or similar software) with strong IT skills and a good understanding of technology and innovation opportunities

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Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge of how financial information supports the organisation and strategic decision making with the ability to analyse financial data against the business model

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Knowledge of the South Tyneside community and the factors driving deprivation.

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Knowledge of GDPR and the importance of professional confidentiality

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Skills and Aptitudes

Self-starter with excellent communication skills and ability to develop and relationships throughout the organisation

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Strong core business skills including influencing and negotiating, stakeholder management and presentations skills

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The ability to interpret data, order and assess its value and then present the findings to the relevant stakeholders concisely

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Full clean driving licence

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Personal Qualities

Flexible and responsive to people's needs

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Works collaboratively and as part of the team

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Has a positive 'can do' attitude and builds trust and confidence with others

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The ability to commit to, and work within, the aims, principles and policies of Hospitality and Hope

£28,620 per annum pro-rata

Paid on the 2^nd to last working day of each month.

Contract

Permanent

Hours of work

21 hours per week

Working pattern

Monday to Wednesday.

Leave entitlement

28 days plus bank holidays for which time in lieu will be given if bank holiday working is incurred. Pro-rata

Probationary period

6 months

Notice period

3 months

Absence

You must comply fully with Hospitality and Hope Absence Management Policy

Pension arrangements

You will be auto enrolled into the company pension scheme unless you formally opt out in writing. Employee 5% contribution. Employer 3% contribution.

Flexibility

The post holder will be required to work flexibly, as an example, but not limited to attending meetings, covering the absence of colleagues.