Job summary
We are seeking a finance lead to join our supportive team who facilitate effective communication for all.
What we can offer you
- A supportive and friendly team.
- Ideally there will be a handover with the current finance lead.
- Opportunity to develop our systems and processes.
- Hours that can flex to suit your needs and promote a work life balance.
- A Chance to make a differnce by supporting a third sector company.
Main duties of the job
Please see the core responsibilities that are listed later in the advert.
Communicate SLT CIC is a small not-for-profit organisation based on the Fylde Coast. We are ideally looking for an experienced finance officer who has additional skills (gained through experience / training)in budgeting and financial reporting.
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit
organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and
communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we
serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals
support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using
high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and
learn.
Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provide
services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has
grown in:
- Employees - in July 2024 we had 49 employees and
many consultants who support short term projects.
- Reach in 2023-2024, our services impacted over 18,000 children and families.
- And Impact!
We anticipate that 2025 will see a reduction in our team and revenue as we revise our customer base to better match our mission and values.
We welcome
applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to
working with others.
Here's a flavour of what its like to work within
Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
- "Communicate has an excellent ethos.
Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically
and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked
for!"
- "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at
what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to
team members."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance tasks
- Maintain allcompany accountingrecords usingthenominated
accounting software (currently Xero)
- Prepare payroll information for external processing
- Manage company cashflow with responsibility for making all payments
for suppliers, salary and any other ad hoc transactions
- Produce, circulate and present management accounts and other financial
reports for Core team, clients and Board
- Maintain and review finance policies
- Maintain accounting
procedures and process notes
- Produce annual budgets alongside CEO and clinical Leads.
- Support bid/grant/tender
submissions
Business Support
- Support the smooth running of
the office
- Coordinate other
administration duties as required
- Support the development and
use of data systems, e.g. online data dashboard and HR system
- Support or cover for other core team members when required
- Be committed to continuing professional development,
gaining wider experience and expertise through training and support
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance tasks
- Maintain allcompany accountingrecords usingthenominated
accounting software (currently Xero)
- Prepare payroll information for external processing
- Manage company cashflow with responsibility for making all payments
for suppliers, salary and any other ad hoc transactions
- Produce, circulate and present management accounts and other financial
reports for Core team, clients and Board
- Maintain and review finance policies
- Maintain accounting
procedures and process notes
- Produce annual budgets alongside CEO and clinical Leads.
- Support bid/grant/tender
submissions
Business Support
- Support the smooth running of
the office
- Coordinate other
administration duties as required
- Support the development and
use of data systems, e.g. online data dashboard and HR system
- Support or cover for other core team members when required
- Be committed to continuing professional development,
gaining wider experience and expertise through training and support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Part qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
Desirable
- Fully qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ACA
Skills
Essential
- Excellent client facing and internal communication skills
- Add to our coaching culture, e.g. excellent at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to support team and individual development
Desirable
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a motivation to use tech to improve service planning, delivery and monitoring
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing a varied workload whilst maintaining accuracy.
- Experience in accounting systems and procedures
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- Experience of contracts and tendering
- Experience working in partnership with senior leadership teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Part qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
Desirable
- Fully qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ACA
Skills
Essential
- Excellent client facing and internal communication skills
- Add to our coaching culture, e.g. excellent at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to support team and individual development
Desirable
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a motivation to use tech to improve service planning, delivery and monitoring
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing a varied workload whilst maintaining accuracy.
- Experience in accounting systems and procedures
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- Experience of contracts and tendering
- Experience working in partnership with senior leadership teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
