KCR are delighted to recruiting a Finance Manager for a charity based in County Durham. This is an excellent opportunity for a QBE or Qualified Accountant that wants to lead a small finance team and support the charity’s mission while ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability within the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Monthly management accounts and cash flow reports
• Treasury and cashflow management
• Statutory compliance (Charity Commission, Companies House)
• Fund and grant management
• Payroll, pensions, HMRC returns (outsourced)
• Fee collection and account reconciliations
• Liaison with Local Authorities for funded residents
• Year-end accounts and audit support
• Liaison with auditors, investment managers, and banks
• Policy development and internal controls
• Office systems, procurement, insurance, IT contracts
• Data protection, health & safety, financial risk registers
• Line management of finance/admin staff
• Quarterly financial reports for Trustees
• Attendance at Trustee and Investment meetings

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or QBE
• 3+ years in financial management (charity sector preferred)
• Knowledge of SORP and charity funding
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel
• Clear communication of financial data
• Organised and detail-oriented