ACCA - Senior Finance Manager, Pensions

2 weeks ago


Musselburgh East Lothian, United Kingdom AJ Connect Full time

Job Title: Head of Finance and Systems
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
AJ Connect is truly excited to be retained by enjoy leisure to appoint a Head of Finance and Systems based out of their Musselburgh Head office, on a full-time permanent basis.
As the Head of Finance and Systems you will be responsible for Enjoy's accounts and ensuring compliance and sound financial management of all income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities. This is a hands-on role running the Finance function and overseeing systems administration and membership administration functions.
You will be providing financial guidance to the CEO, members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), and Board on all financial matters including budgets, forecasting, reporting, financial controls, and systems. You will also be leading on the implementation and evaluation of the company's finance strategy.
Financial Control
Ensure that rigorous financial control is applied throughout all operations, ensuring that appropriate policies, financial controls, and procedures are in place to control expenditure and income.
Ensure the accuracy and relevance of the financial records.
Keep all financial and management information systems (TecnologyOne and Gladstone MRM2) updated and under review to ensure the effective use of the available tools.
Document and improve financial processes where appropriate to ensure effective use of resources and best practice.
Ensure that the appropriate processes are in place for the long-term financial viability of the charity including advising on the financial consequences of proposed actions.
~ Manage relationships with outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and appropriate financial account reporting on staffing costs.

Statutory Accounts
Prepare the annual audit papers and statutory accounts ensuring they meet all legislative and accounting requirements, including SORP 2005 and work collaboratively with external auditors.
Prepare accounts for any subsidiary.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and the completion of all compulsory returns e.g., Produce and develop all aspects of management reporting within the organisation including making sure accurate, timely and appropriate information, including monthly management accounts, are delivered.
Present financial information both verbally and in written form to the CEO, Senior Management Team, Service Managers, Finance and Risk Committee and the Board of Directors.
Produce and presenting financial reports - Cash flow forecasting, VAT, tax and Gift Aid issues and ad-hoc reports as required
Provide advice on financial and tax issues.
Lead on system upgrades and IT administration in partnership with Business & Finance Analyst and local authority.
Provide ad-hoc management information to the CEO and the Senior Management team to assist decision-making.
Risk Management
~ Preparation of the risk management papers for the Senior Management team and Board of Directors for annual review.

~ Support individual sites in their risk management processes.

Responsible for the continued professional development of team members through regular performance and any required training in line with strategic aims and business continuity.
Provide an external interface with local authority, banks, auditors, pension funds, insurance, and energy companies etc.
Manage the wider business administration function including memberships and data analysis.
Apply all Enjoys policy statements equally to ensure the value Enjoy places on diversity and equal opportunity for all are fully supported and promoted.
Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA, ACCA, ACA, or CCAB with relevant experience.
Previous experience in all areas of financial accounting
Knowledge and experience of preparing accounts
Experience of financial management and stakeholder interaction
Familiar with computerised accounting systems
Ability to think strategically on financial matters.
Ability to provide support to non-financial management
Excellent IT skills particularly with Excel and finance operating systems
If you are interested in this position or know of someone in your wider network who would be suitable, please contact Steven Jackson at AJ Connect to apply. #



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