Finance Manager

Finance Manager Downpatrick Permanent Up to £45,000 per annum Hays Accountancy and Finance are recruiting and working in partnership with our client who is a local charity that provides high quality care and support for local families. We are helping them seek a Finance Manager, who will benefit from a range of benefits including; 25 days leave rising to 28 after 5 years 8 statutory days Medicash health policy Enhanced maternity leave - 13 weeks full pay Enhanced paternity pay 2 weeks full pay 5% employer pension contribution £200 Refer a friend bonus Free on site parking Team Welfare fund up to £500 loan granted Team Development fund - access to funding for additional outside the job training Your new role Manage the financial, accounting and payroll function of the charity using SAGE software. Assist the Head of Finance in several duties including staff training. Staff management of Finance officers and Administrator, including oversight and governance of procedures, supervision, work delegation, performance and appraisal Keep up to date with statutory regulations, guidelines and best practice for the financial management of charities. Maintain proper use of charitable funds, including restricted funds, ensuring that expenditure remains within pre-approved budgets. Prepare timely returns to include monthly/quarterly and annual financial accounts to be presented to the Head of Finance & Business Resources/Chief Executive for approval prior to finance subcommittee meetings Be a contact with the Charity's bank and an administrator of the online banking, managing all payments. Prepare management accounts and budgets Management and governance of finance procedures and arrangements in relation to Service Users' Monies Staff Management of an Administrator and Maintenance Officer to ensure that all planned and reactive maintenance and facilities issues are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accounting technician or Part/fully qualified accountant with a relevant qualification from any recognized accounting boards Proven experience working in a similar role managing a finance function, including managing staff Strong experience in using SAGE 50 Accounts and a good knowledge of SAGE payroll. Experience of procurement processes in relation to estates and maintenance issues Experience of managing budgets and procurement within robust financial and governance procedures What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: CIMA ACCA Accountant Finance Manager Benefits: up to £45 000 per annum + benefits