Reporting to: Chief Executive

Hours: 21 - 28 hours per month

Contract: Freelance contract (we would consider a PAYE contract if preferred)

Location: Culture24's Brighton office

To apply please send your CV along with a covering letter telling us how you meet all aspects of the job description.

Deadline is 5pm, Monday 16th October 2017

Interviews: Friday 20th October 2017

Overall purpose

* Management of all company financial systems using Xero accountancy software * Financial monitoring, budgeting and bookkeeping * Supporting the Chief Executive in financial planning * To be the first point of contact on all finance matters

Key responsibilities

???* Maintaining accurate records of all financial activity and project budgets * Preparation of accounts for audit and direct liaison with the appointed auditors * Processing of all invoices, payments and banking including HMRC payments * Coordination of all financial reporting to funding agencies in line with relevant funding agreements * Preparation of management accounts

Specific tasks

* Cost centre accounting within Xero to enable project monitoring and reporting * Coordination and payment of staff salaries, staff expenses and childcare payments * Preparation of quarterly financial management reports for the board of trustees * Work with the CEO on financial planning, resource management and up to date reporting of all project budgets * Responsibility for filing annual returns with Companies House and the Charity Commission * Working with all staff to monitor budgetary control for all projects * Liaison with company accountants for all PAYE, preparation of accounts, legal submission  and audit preparations * Posting and reconciling bank statements * VAT returns * And any other "ad-hoc" duties as assigned by line manager

Person specification

Essential

Experience

* Minimum of three year track record of financial management, budgeting and the preparation of accounts in readiness for audit * Demonstrable experience in the preparation of financial information, management accounts and monitoring of income and expenditure across different budgets * Proven understanding and experience of company accounting, book-keeping procedures * Excellent working knowledge of Xero accounting software

Skills

* Highly numerate with confidence in dealing with financial information * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills and confident phone manner * Systematic approach to coordination of tasks and time management * Ability to prioritise and manage tasks to set deadlines * Excellent knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and accountancy software

Attitudes

* Goal oriented and self-motivated with high energy levels * Friendly and patient in approach to partners and colleagues

Desirable

* Knowledge of charitable accounting and reporting * Understanding of the cultural or not-for profit sectors * Passionate about arts and culture

Closing date Monday, October 16th 2017

Community Base do not take part in the recruitment process. If you wish to apply for any of the opportunities advertised, please contact the organisation direct.