Financial Controller (Maternity Cover)

Location: Bristol office, hybrid (minimum three days a week onsite) Salary: £50,285 per annum Job Type: Fixed term maternity cover, approximately 15 months. Minimum 30 hours a week, up to full time (37.5 hours) The role: This role covers the current post-holder''s maternity leave for an anticipated 15 months. As Financial Controller you will lead CSE''s finance team, directing and overseeing the finance function in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices, company and charity law. You will provide timely, accurate financial and management information to support strategic decision-making and effective budgetary control by our Senior Leadership Team, Trustees, project managers and other budget holders. You will line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant and be a member of CSE''s Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will work alongside the wider Operations Team to provide operational support that underpins delivery of our charitable mission. This is a fast-paced role and we need someone who can get up to speed with minimal delay. Specific responsibilities An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Take responsibility for day-to-day accounting, invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, payments and banking, credit control and cash management, including timely monthly management accounts. Line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant. Co-ordinate the annual budget cycle and mid-year budget ..... full job details .....