Finance Officer / Assistant Accountant
Office based in Bordon
3 days per week
9am-4.30pm - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Parking available
Company benefits
£33,000 pro rata
Permanent position
AAT Qualified
Intermediate Excel

Overall Responsibilities
To oversee the day to day financial operations of the organisation, working closely with senior management. This includes managing all financial activities in line with relevant legislation, professional standards, and recognised accounting practices.

Year-End Financial Statements

Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation and accounting guidelines.

Provide auditors with all required documentation, working papers, and explanations within agreed timelines.

Produce the annual Statement of Internal Control and present it for approval.

Management Accounts

Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.

Complete monthly bank reconciliations for all organisational accounts.

Report regularly on actual income and expenditure against approved budgets.

Payroll

Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure timely payment of staff remuneration.

Administer Income Tax and National Insurance requirements.

Prepare and submit all statutory year end payroll returns.

Internal Control

Review and monitor internal financial systems to ensure effective controls are in place.

Liaise with internal auditors as required.

Conduct ad hoc investigations and prepare reports when necessary.

Risk Management

Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework covering all organisational activities.

Carry out an annual review of the organisation's risk management strategy.

Pensions

Monitor pension schemes in operation, including stakeholder pensions.

Attend relevant training as needed.

Review annual pension returns and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

VAT

Maintain accurate VAT records and ensure timely submission of VAT returns and reclaims.

Bookkeeping

Maintain a robust bookkeeping system that clearly reflects current income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities at all times.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Prepare draft annual budgets for review and approval by senior leadership.

Maintain financial forecasts and support long term financial planning.

Prepare revenue and capital estimates and make recommendations for future financial requirements.

Produce rolling three year financial forecasts.

Payments & Invoicing

Process and report on invoices for goods and services.

Ensure payments are made in line with organisational policies.

Issue invoices for services provided and ensure timely receipt of payments.

* Resolve discrepancies with external suppliers or customers.

Policies & Financial Governance

Review and maintain key financial policies, including Financial Regulations, Investment Strategy, and Reserves Policy.

Contribute to wider strategic reviews such as fraud prevention, investment planning, and IT strategy.

Banking

Maintain appropriate banking arrangements, including authorised signatories.

Support authorised individuals with banking documentation and verification processes.

Manage online banking authorisations in line with internal procedures.

Oversee savings accounts and other financial instruments as directed by senior management

Asset Register

Maintain an up to date Asset Register that meets audit requirements

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