Finance Manager

The Society of Authors (SoA) is the UK''s largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. We ve been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884. We re currently looking to welcome a Finance Manager to our team. The role The Finance Manager leads on the operational management of the finance function to ensure there are robust financial controls, effective reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations across the organisation, including our ancillary charities and literary estates. The postholder is expected to foster excellent working relationships across the organisation with all staff, member volunteers, senior colleagues, board members and charity trustees. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Finance Manager has significant responsibility for: Management accounts and reporting Budgeting and forecasting Cashflow oversight Audit and compliance Financial controls and process improvement Operational financial analysis Responsibilities Day-to-day financial management Manage the day-to-day finances for the organisation. Ensuring all aspects of the financial systems are accurate and kept updated including banking and sales and purchase ledgers. Manage the finances for our 14 charities. Ensure all aspects of the financial systems are kept updated. Undertake monthly reconciliations ensuring all transactions are properly and efficiently recorded. Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the ..... full job details .....