Company Overview
Urban Green Newcastle - Finance Manager - 7 Month FTC - Immediate Start Available
Urban Green Newcastle is a pioneering charity set up in 2019 to look after the city's parks and allotments. Located in the heart of Jesmond Dene, their vision is for more people to enjoy and benefit from the beautiful open spaces in the city, and to ensure they are safe, welcoming and provide a great environment for wildlife and people which is valued by all. With support from core partners, Newcastle City Council, the National Trust and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Urban Green are working to ensure a sustainable future for the 33 parks and over 60 allotments in their care.
This position of Finance Manager, working as part of a small finance team, is responsible for the day-to-day management of financial transactions and reporting. The role works closely with key partners, notably Newcastle City Council.
The Role
Areas of responsibility will be:
- Robust, accurate and appropriate financial management: You will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions of the charity and its trading subsidiary within established financial policies and charity good practice. This includes sales and purchase ledgers, banking, cash and other payment processing, VAT and grant funding.
- An efficient, accurate and timely payroll system: You will oversee monthly payroll calculations and PAYE/NI reporting, liaising with Newcastle City Council who provide payroll services. As part of this you will be our subject-matter expert on the Rotacloud time-logging system, supporting and training staff, monitoring accuracy and providing reports for managers.
- Timely and accurate monthly financial reports: In collaboration with the Finance Director you will prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for managers and Trustees, and support the Finance Director in carrying out year-end and supporting the annual audit.
- A clear, regularly updated system for keeping track of utilities and recharging to tenants: You will take a lead in recharging utilities monthly, carrying out regular readings, and resolving historic issues in utilities accounts across the estate.
- Efficient and up-to-date management information: You will maintain the fixed asset register and ensure that requests for management information are dealt with speedily and accurately.
About You
Knowledge, skills and experience desired:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (minimum AAT Level 4) or equivalent experience in finance.
- Experience of managing the management accounts reporting process including balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting and variances.
- Knowledge of Sage line 50.
- Expert Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and report formatting.
- Experience of developing and introducing robust and effective financial systems and processes.
- Experience of preparing information for external and internal audit (Desirable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience of working in a customer service-focused environment.
- A relish for problem-solving and strong attention to detail, finding solutions before issues affect the day-to-day operation of the business.
- A collaborative team-player who builds consensus and has the ability to drive projects forward to completion.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage change.
Application
Please apply by submitting your CV, or contact Niamh Hodge for further information -