We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Enable!
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. Core to our work is the development of strong working relationships with councils, charities and other organisations to deliver, health leisure and community services and events that enrich people's lives.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours & a hybrid working environment
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Yoga, activities, massages, monthly talks)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
- A social culture and a variety of social and wellbeing activities
Job Role: Management Accountant
Reports to: CFO
Based: Battersea
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full Time Permanent
We are seeking someone with a strong technical background, ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified who has had previous experience in the Not-For-Profit / Charity sector.
In this role, you will take the lead in ensuring our company's statutory compliance is top-notch, handling tasks such as assisting with preparation of financial statements and external audits, preparation of all monthly, quarterly financial reports, assisting with budgets and forecasts and managing tax returns. Additionally, you'll have the exciting responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of our finance department.
Your efforts will be crucial to our success, and you'll report directly to Chief Financial Officer. While your primary responsibilities include the following, they will evolve over time to align with your professional growth
Job Description:
The role will be carried out in the finance department, at our headquarters in Battersea.
- Oversee the financial department staff in day-to-day operations ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
- Ensure accounting policies comply with the relevant accounting standards and that the policies are followed, and training supplied to all relevant staff.
- Ensure the monthly payroll, and all similar regular payments, are processed for payment in a timely and accurate manner.
- Act as the primary support person for month, quarter and year-end financial activities.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including payroll and post all month end journals
- Assist with preparation of the financial statements.
- Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Oversee all activities related to HMRC tax compliance issues.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Business Partnering with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise, guidance and training as needed.
- Compile and analyse financial data to create accurate and timely reports for management review.
- Develop and implement financial systems, policies, and procedures: Design and implement efficient financial processes to ensure compliance and improve operational effectiveness.
- Monitor cash flow, budget variances, and expenses to maintain financial stability and support business objectives.
- Support budgeting processes and funding decisions: Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies to align with organisational goals and objectives.
- Provide recommendations to minimise risk and improve financial performance: Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and implement strategies to enhance financial performance and mitigate risks
Skills and Abilities:
- Qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.
- Previous experience in NFP/Charity environment preferred
- Knowledge of relevant Accounting systems. Strong IT literacy, Microsoft Excel in particular.
- Experience operating at Management Accountant/Finance Manager level in charity sector
- System implementation experience advantageous.
- Good people management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and able to produce work with a high level of accuracy
- Good problem-solving ability
- Good written verbal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
