Finance Lead

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As Finance Lead, you will keep finances up-to-date, provide regular reporting to the CEO, Trustees and budget holders, and supervise finance operations in a busy charity. You will partner with the management team across a variety of financial activities, from bookkeeping to grants and donor reporting, ensuring transparent, compliant, and well-controlled finances. This role sits at the heart of our small, collaborative organization, with opportunities to shape financial processes and support impactful projects. You will work remotely, leveraging diverse financial systems to bring clarity and efficiency to a mission-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

flexible working pattern
remote work
supportive, inclusive environment
opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven charity

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day financial transactions including invoicing, payments, reconciliations, expenses and international transfers
Process payroll, PAYE, NI and pension administration with timely submissions
Handle membership-related payments and respond to financial queries
Develop and monitor organisation-wide, project and funding budgets; prepare cash-flow and budget-versus-actual reports
Provide financial information and advice to support decision-making for organisational and project needs
Maintain records for restricted, unrestricted and designated funds; manage grant-related processes and funder reporting
Coordinate preparation of information for annual accounts and liaise with external accountants; ensure compliance and governance
Supervise the Finance Officer; support induction of staff to finance systems; maintain asset registers and controls
Review and improve financial systems and processes to promote efficiency and transparency; support events financials

Key requirements

Relevant accounting or finance qualification, or equivalent charity experience
Minimum 5 years experience in broad finance/accounting role in a UK charity
Experience with invoicing, payments, reconciliations and payroll
Experience budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
Experience managing restricted and unrestricted funds
Knowledge of accounting principles, controls and reporting
Knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions and HMRC requirements
Good IT and accounting systems skills including Excel and accounting software
Understanding of payment processors (Stripe, TransferWise, GoCardless, Paypal)
Independent work capability; problem-solving; strong numerical and analytical skills; attention to detail
Good organisational and time-management skills; clear communication to non-finance colleagues
Proficiency with online tools (Google Drive, Slack, video conferencing); high integrity and financial judgement