Finance Manager

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a part-time role, 4 days per week? 

The Rochester Bridge Trust is an independent, not-for-profit organisation providing free-to-use crossings across the river at Rochester, now and in perpetuity.

Their world-leading team works around the clock to plan, pay for and maintain bridges, including the iconic Old Rochester Bridge, operating with net-zero impact and at zero cost to the community, so that everyone is free to move forward whether by foot, bike, bus or car.

They've been around since 1399 and over the centuries their charitable work has expanded to inspiring, educating and funding the next generation of civil engineering talent, and to ensuring the environment, skills and structures that make our area unique are preserved and given new life.

All their work is self-funded through a portfolio of properties and investments, with every penny they make invested into ensuring there will always be free passage across the river, and in continuing their mission of building bridges to a better future for the communities they serve.

The Rochester Bridge Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Finance Team. This is a part time role for 22 hours worked across 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday. Offices are closed on Fridays. The salary is £50,000 FTE.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support the Head of Finance in delivering sound financial management of the Trust by preparing the budgets and management accounts, processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring good cost management and financial control.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to the Head of Finance.

Line manages the Finance Administrator and Finance Intern when appointed.

SCOPE OF JOB

Financial Management and Reporting - 15%

• Work with Senior Managers to prepare budgets and provide financial management information to ensure good cost management and financial control.

Financial Accounting - 50%

• To process financial transactions, ensuring the Trust's accounting records are properly maintained, with robust systems and controls in place.
• To manage the Accounts Payable function ensuring compliance with the Procurement Policy and ensuring that purchases are made in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
• To ensure payments are made in line with the bank mandate.
• To prepare draft statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and other relevant regulations and legislation.

Cashflow - 10%

• To monitor and forecast cashflows to assist in management of the Trust's cash requirements to meet liabilities and maximise returns.

Payroll, Pensions & VAT - 20%

• To oversee the preparation, processing and submission of the returns for payroll and pensions.
• To prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC.

Other - 5%

• To undertake any such duties as directed to support the delivery of the Trust's work.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

• Can place orders for goods and services within the terms of the approved Scheme of Financial Delegation.
• Manages petty cash float.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA.

 EXPERIENCE

• Experience of accounting and taxation essential.
• Experience of budget preparation and control essential.
• Experience of Sage is desirable. Charity experience would be useful.
• Experience of cashflow forecasting highly desirable.
• High standard of written and spoken English essential.
• Strong organisational and IT skills (MS Office) essential.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more please attach your CV to the link provided.

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