Financial Controller

We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our friendly team based at Walton Lodge and provide support to the Head of Finance.

This is a newly created role, which has come about due to our recent merger with South Bucks Hospice, and the expanding nature of the organisation.

It is a great role for someone looking to develop their career in finance, working for a reputable local charity, with plenty of scope for progression whilst we undergo a major period of change. It may be an attractive role for someone looking to return to work after a career break in a part time capacity in a super friendly finance department.

What will I be doing?

The Financial Controller, reporting to the Head of Finance, and will support the team by leading day-to-day financial operations – taking ownership of the transactional accounting and month end reconciliations. You will maintain the general ledger, ensuring data integrity across systems and manage accounts payable, receivable and the credit control functions. The role will involve coordinating payroll, VAT returns and supporting the year end audit process.

The role will be expected to cover (but not limited to):

• Maintain the General Ledger & ensure data integrity between accounting systems.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, and proactively address variances.
• Oversee the reconciliation of all bank accounts, ebay and PayPal accounts.
• Manage monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• Ensure month end timetable is complete, all journals, prepayments & accruals are posted in a timely manner.
• Oversee the submission of VAT returns, in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance around partial exemption.
• Support VAT queries and liaise with HMRC.
• Coordinate payroll & pension administration, ensuring compliance with all PAYE & pension requirements.
• Liaise with payroll provider (ADP) to ensure all pay is committed within the given deadlines and payments made appropriately.
• Foster a good relationship with the banks, and take the lead on a ensuring a proactive service between our colleagues in Retail and Fundraising and the bank.

About You

Required Experience/ Qualifications:

• Required Experience / Qualifications:
• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification)
• Min 3 years experience in a hands on finance role with transactional responsibilities.
• Proven experience of the month end close.
• High level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
• Proven experience in managing a payroll system and VAT experience.

For You

• Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
• Employee life assurance – 3 x salary
• Access to a 24/7 online GP and a range of other health and wellbeing services
• 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (increasing by a day a year up to 5 years’ service) – FTE
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Generous company sick pay allowance
• Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts.

 

Hybrid & Flexible working

We’ll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work-life balance. Depending on the role people can sometimes work flexible work patterns, from home or part-time. We are always happy to explore options to help your work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Programme

You will have unlimited access to a 24-hour free, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face-to-face counselling.

Tea, Coffee & Cake

Free tea, coffee and milk in our offices and shops and, more often than not, superb cakes and bakes from our generous volunteers and supporters.

Free Parking at Head Office

We offer free parking at our Head Office in Aylesbury and we try our best to make arrangements for our retail employees but unfortunately at some town centre locations we cannot offer this.

Keeping you Informed

Regular employee updates and a monthly e-bulletin to ensure employees feel involved, informed and listened to.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and requirements here and send your CV or our application form together with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to recruitment@fnhospice.org.uk

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all parts of the community, especially those in underrepresented groups.