Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Finance Director for this faith-based charity located in Buckinghamshire and Surrey (mostly remote)
Hours: 12 hours per week, on average over the full year
Flexible working: Only 1 day a month is required at their offices in either Buckinghamshire or Surrey
Pay scale £70,000pa FTE
Main duties and responsibilities:
Accounts and Finance
Maintenance of the accounting records
Preparation and monitoring forecasts and budgets for the charity
Having an overall appreciation of the requirements of Charity Statement of Recommended Practice for Charity Accounts (SORP)
Preparing the records for audit and liaising with the auditors and bursar
Monitoring and oversight of Sage
Ensuring sound financial controls exist. There should be monthly backups, which are forwarded to the leader.
Ensuring that the income to which the congregation is entitled is received.
Assistance with the financial aspects of longer-term strategic planning
Investments
Awareness of the implications of the congregation’s investment policy
Assisting the Trustees with the monitoring of the congregation’s investment portfolio, and liaising with the charity’s investment advisors and fund managers
With the trustees, attend meetings, with the investment managers, and compiling minutes.
Grants
Have an overview of grant making procedures, and monitor the work of the Grants Administrator
Legal
Having an appreciation of the charity’s trust deed and of how charities are governed in the UK.
Having a general awareness of the laws and regulations affecting the congregation and its work
Banking
Assisting the bursar, when required, with the congregation’s banking arrangements.
Ensuring that surplus funds are invested in interest bearing accounts and optimising the amount of such interest.
Insurance
Assisting with arranging insurance cover, and liaising with the insurance advisers
Employment
Awareness of employment legislation, including PAYE, national insurance and pensions
