Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance & IT to support our CEO and Senior Management Team towards successful achievement of this vision. This position directly manages the finance function as well as the IT systems across the organisation.
Days: 5 days a week, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days max. (once the offices are fully opened).
Location: Based in Bracknell, Berkshire
Salary: £75,000pa - £85,000pa
This is a key role on the senior management team, with strategic responsibility for the charity's financial position and collective responsibility for its overall success, but it is also a hands-on role.
Person Specification:
Fully qualified Accountant (CCAB).
Operational experience in IT systems.
Knowledge of accounting standards, VAT, HMRC and Charity accounting requirements.
Strategic focus, demonstrating enthusiasm for the charities vision and purpose.
Responsibilities:
Manage the Finance and IT Department (including the Charities database) and act as lead adviser on all financial matters, ensuring compliance with all legal and financial requirements.
Provide oversight and financial control of all areas of the charity's activities.
Liaise with the Treasurer and the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. Take minutes and organise distribution of Trustee papers for meetings.
Membership of the charities Retail Committee.
Produce the annual Financial Statements in accordance with current legislation and accounting standards, liaising with auditors and ensuring that Accounts are completed accurately within statutory reporting timescales. Co-ordinate the production of the Trustees' Report and Accounts and the Director's Report and Accounts for the trading subsidiary
Ensure that the cash flows of the charity are efficiently and prudently managed.
Manage the general ledger systems and interfaces from feeder systems, including EPOS software and the charity's main database, ensuring the accuracy of accounting records and maintaining documentation of accountancy procedures.