Established in 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity and has celebrated turning 100 this year. Today the charity operates in over 60 communities, working with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with their national programme work – See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform policy and they campaign to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
SAMH is seeking a skilled Assistant Finance Manager. As a key member of the finance team, the postholder will contribute positively to the goals of the department and wider organisation. This role will assist the Finance Manager to ensure the timely and accurate production of statutory and management accounts, financial forecasting and planning, within a strong financial control environment. The role holder will also be responsible for managing the team in line with SAMH standards and expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the day to day running of the finance system (Technology One) and assisting the Finance Manager in making full use of the reporting capabilities of the finance system and contribute to the design and delivery of training to finance and non-finance staff.
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Supervising month end routine including balance sheet reconciliations to support timely and accurate monthly reporting.
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Assist the Finance Manager with providing business partnering to service areas including preparing reports and analysis and attending meetings.
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Assist the Finance Manager in the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, regulation and charity law.
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Assist the Finance Manager in the annual audit process and liaison with external auditors.
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Responsible for Quarterly VAT Returns.
Candidate Requirements:
The Assistant Finance Manager position requires a Finance professional preferably with a minimum of 3 years’ experience gained working in a charity, industry or the profession. You will have excellent communication skills, be passionate about adding value to an organisation and with impactful and meaningful financial analysis will support Senior Leaders make key decisions.
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Proven experience with a multi ledger computerised accounting system (Essential)
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Experience of leading and managing a small team (Desirable)
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Track record of delivery within a high pressure environment (Desirable)
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Ability to use interpersonal skills to build and sustain internal and external relationships at all levels, including empowering non-financial colleagues (Essential)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office products as well as finance software packages (Essential)
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Effective written and oral communication skills (Essential)
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Ability to balance competing priorities within tight timescales (Essential)
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Ability to analyse, evaluate and utilise complex information (Essential)
For more information or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Georgie – [email protected] / 07732314846.
