Senior Finance Coordinator

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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. Supporting the Head of Finance in managing the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. This includes the processing of purchase and sales invoices and completing key reconciliations and posting journals as part of the month end process. The role will also provide support in the preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts and other reports.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Process and reconcile financial transactions, such as invoices, expenses, credit cards and receipts and payments
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures in Sage, including preparation of management accounts and working papers to support year-end financial statements
• Ensure transactions recorded comply with accounting standards and regulations
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor cash flow and manage petty cash
• Provide support in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
• Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and systems
• Support the Head of Finance with financial analysis and insight to management
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices
• Manage stakeholder relationships
• Banking and insurance

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 be involved 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.
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Credit control
• Online banking
• Understanding of tax: PAYE and VAT
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of cashflow forecasts
• Preparation of budgets
• Financial reporting
• Financial monitoring
• 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.

Salary - £35-40k DOE

Working Hours - 35 hours per week

Hybrid working structure