Senior Finance Coordinator
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Senior Finance Coordinator
Hi, We're Sayer Vincent and we're not your typical audit firm!
We've been around for quite a while... established in 1983 by three accountants committed to social justice they saw the need for dedicated specialist audit and advice for charities and social purpose organisations. Our company is growing and adapting but we're pleased to say out founding ethos is still a drive at the firm to this day.
We make charities become more effective at what they do - which in turn helps their beneficiaries. So, if you are passionate about causes, working for us would be right up your street!
We really value what every individual brings to our business and believe our people are the most important part. Providing a supportive culture where everyone can learn, develop and grow whilst really understanding what they bring to the business.
About your role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, within a wider operational support team, the Senior Finance Coordinator supports Sayer Vincent in its delivery of a high-quality service by
assisting the partners and managers in all aspects of financial management. With responsibility for the day to day recording of financial transactions, the postholder plays a key role in improving the firm's performance through accurate and timely financial reporting.
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial management and reporting
- Security of financial documentation and data
- Banking and insurance
- Stakeholder relationships
This role is not limited to the above-mentioned tasks. As Sayer Vincent continues to grow and develop, from time to time you may be required to engage with and have involvement in other tasks.
Essentials & Qualifications
- Must understand the fundamentals of accounting, including double entry bookkeeping and accruals accounting.
- Significant experience in:
- Accounting experience including accruals, prepayments and bank reconciliations.
- Preparation of management accounts
- Preparation of cashflow forecasts
- Preparation of budgets
- Financial reporting
- Financial monitoring
- Credit control
- Online banking
- Understanding of PAYE
- Understanding of VAT
- Demonstratable experience in administration.
- Well-developed knowledge of MS Office, including excel and word.
About you
We are looking for a new team member who has a positive, professional approach to join our finance team. With willingness to learn and a problem solving, continuous improvement mindset. At SV we are continuously changing and adapting, so would be looking for our new team member to have the ability to multitask and prioritise with well-developed organisation and time management skills.
You must have the ability to build strong and productive working relationships with the internal Sayer Vincent team as well as external stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we'd be keen to hear from you and look forward to reviewing your application.