Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Head of Finance for this community-based charity based in Greenford, Middlesex.

• Reports to: CEO
• Days: 3 days a week or 24 hours with flexibility
• Flexible working: Minimum 1 day a week based at the offices in Greenford, Middlesex
• Line Management: Responsible for the management of the Finance Officer and other members of the finance and payroll team as required.
• Type of position: A Strategic thinker is required, with good a hands-on technical ability.
• Salary: to £60,000pa Pro Rata
• Interviews are available w/c 4th October, so apply now.

Summary of role

You will be a qualified accountant who is driven and well organised, with a proven track record in delivering hands-on, high quality, financial and management reports. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience of line management and an ability to look forward and think strategically in a business context will be essential. This will be an excellent opportunity for an individual to join an organisation where you can make a difference, whilst enhancing your own skills.

Skills and Experience

• Professional accountancy qualification
• Commercial accounting experience, ideally at manager level
• Extensive VAT knowledge and experience
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
• Extensive knowledge of general regulatory frameworks including VAT, HMRC, payroll, and other aspects commensurate with the role.
• Line management experience
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant SORPS
• Knowledge and experience of preparing charity annual statutory accounts and management of the annual audit.
• Preparation and submission of relevant Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC returns, including contributing to the preparation of the Annual Report.
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Familiarity with Sage accounting package
• Payroll knowledge/experience
• Technical financial systems experience, including report writing.