Trust Finance Manager

Our client is a fantastic not-for-profit organisation based in Oxfordshire seeking a Trust Finance Manager to join their growing team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts & Reporting, the successful candidate will be preparing the monthly and annual Statutory Accounts and associated notes for the Trust, it's 2 joint ventures and property company. Integral to the year end process, they are responsible for the delivery of the year end audit file for the external auditors and being a first point of contact for any audit queries. Two days a week will involve working from the office or travelling within your region with the remainder working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pro-actively seek areas to improve both the Statutory Reporting process and the external audit and related internal processes.
• Deliver Central Overhead monthly management accounts, in a timely and accurate manner together with meaningful and insightful commentary which supports the accounts and reflects key business issues.
• Work collaboratively with Central Overhead department heads to produce realistic but challenging budgets and forecasts, developing successful business partnering relationships.
• Provide objective challenge regarding spending plans and take a proactive role in looking for opportunities to deliver services more efficiently and effectively.
• Complete monthly Joint Venture accounts ensuring delivery of reporting packs for Joint Venture Boards
• Responsible for producing the capital budgets and forecasts for the Trust, working in collaboration with budget holders and project managers to understand requirements.
• Responsible for monthly monitoring and reporting of capital expenditure, producing meaningful variance analysis to aid in understanding of cashflow commitments and impact of project delays.
• Prepares monthly market oversight reporting and assists with other ad-hoc reporting requirements generated by the Care and Quality Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Review quarterly VAT returns for the Trust and Joint ventures to ensure VAT treatment is in line with UK indirect tax regulations.
• Pro-actively maintains up to date knowledge of Charity Accounting Standards and Regulations including FRS102
• Contributes to the leadership across the Finance team and strives to deliver outstanding results and service to the Trust.
• Act as an enthusiastic, positive and motivated role model for the team, building a culture of continuous improvement and openness to change.
• Ensures and maintains strict confidentiality over employee data and proprietary Trust information, ensuring full compliance with Data Protection Act provision and internal policies.
• Any other tasks as requested by Group Finance Manager

The successful candidate will have the following skills, qualities and experience:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with relevant experience
• Experience in a large accounting function and management position
• Technically strong, with a working knowledge of UK GAAP including FRS102
• Working knowledge of VAT and its application to charities
• Experience of producing Statutory Accounts and Annual Reports
• Experience of external audit processes
• Preparation and presentation of management accounts, annual budgets and forecasts
• Experience of delivering a business partnering service
• Good attention to detail and a propensity to achieve uniform standards of presentation and communication
• Excellent systems experience including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level such as pivot tables and v look ups), Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent working knowledge of general ledgers
• Experienced at implementing change to maximise efficiency in processes, results and team structure
• Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork through own actions
• Sets high standards for results and continually raises these standards
• Maintains effective performance under pressure
• Communicates complex concepts and issues effectively
• Works with others to generate improvement ideas and actively participates in implementing new initiatives
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct which are not compromised even under highly stressful circumstances
• Fosters a climate that supports respect for others
• Motivates others to achieve their personal and professional best