Senior Finance Officer

4 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

UE07: £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 Per Annum.

USG / Development & Alumni Planning Unit.

Open Ended Contract - Permanent.

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

The Opportunity

This role will closely support the Finance Manager in the comprehensive financial management of the University of Edinburgh Development Trust and the Development and Alumni Department. The role will promote the understanding of philanthropic financial processes by building relationships with key stakeholders across the university. The role is within a small finance team so the successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of the financial management of philanthropic fundraising and financial reporting in the charity sector.

With line management responsibility for a team of 3 staff this role ensures efficiency in systems use by setting and maintaining robust procedures to enable monthly closure of the donations ledger. The role also has responsibility for the departmental gift aid and legacy tax strategy; ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. Integral to the role is the ability to facilitate the continuous improvement of the department's donations platform strategy, donation reporting and forecasts to all relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Finance Manager in the comprehensive financial management of the University of Edinburgh Development Trust and the Development and Alumni Department.
  • Promote the understanding of philanthropic financial processes by building relationships with key stakeholders across the university.
  • Ensure efficiency in systems use by setting and maintaining robust procedures to enable monthly closure of the donations ledger.
  • Have responsibility for the departmental gift aid and legacy tax strategy; ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
  • Facilitate the continuous improvement of the department's donations platform strategy, donation reporting and forecasts to all relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Must be at least a part qualified accountant with relevant experience of producing financial accounts.
  • Must have an understanding of relevant accounting standards and the financial regulation of the charity sector.
  • Should have a proven track record for developing efficient procedures and implement change.
  • Requires experience in computer based financial & database systems.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to convey financial information to staff with no formal accounting qualifications.

Application Process

As part of your application, please ensure you include both a CV and a covering letter. Applications with no cover letter will not be considered.



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