Job Description

To ensure the financial transactions of the organization are correctly recorded to provide an accurate picture of the finances of the organization which can be presented to Directors and Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To ensure that all financial assets of the organization are protected through a good internal control system
• To ensure all HR and employment policies and practices are adhered to
• Preparation of monthly financial reports including; profit & Loss and bank reconciliation
• Preparation of Payroll and assisting our third party admin
• Management of HR admin including; Contracts, DBS, Single Central Record, Recruitment process in partnership with relevant manager

Responsibility for Nursery invoices & funding claims

• Collation of evidence required by funders; e.g.; Connect4summer, The Alliance programme
• Payment of Invoices
• Preparation and liaison during year end audit and ESF 125 audits.
• Ensuring annual financial statements are prepared and on a timely basis.
• Preparation of annual budgets and regular reforecasts
• Preparation of budgets for new tenders and grants and monitoring of spend against grant
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.
• Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company.
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior managers to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Present financial reports to board members, funders and managers in formal meetings.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities