Financial Controller / Head of Resources

Financial Controller / Head of Resources

Salary Grade Point: 61 – 66 starting at £56,767 to £61,986 p.a.

Location: Southend-on-Sea Contract type: Permanent (37 hours per week)

Job Ref: FC1

HARP is a Southend-on-Sea charity working to prevent homelessness and help vulnerable and socially excluded people to transform their lives. Each day, our staff work with individuals to tackle the underlying causes of homelessness, such as poor mental health or drug and alcohol dependency. From supporting people in crisis to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to over 1,000 lives
every year.

HARP is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller / Head of Resources to join ourExecutive Team. This post reports directly to the Chief Executive  Officer, and will be based primarily at the Charity’s central office (currently at Dencora Court, Tyler’s Avenue, Southend-on-Sea), but with the flexibility of working up to two days per week from home.

The role involves managing and leading HARP’s Finance function and team, as well as having responsibility for overseeing Human Resources including payroll. The successful post holder will need to maintain very close links with all other teams within the Charity, to ensure efficient and effective processes are in place to manage HARP’s finances and human resources.

In summary, the post holder will:

• be responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts, monthly management accounts, annual budgets, regular reforecasts and cash flow projections
• oversee HARP’s banking arrangements, the prompt and accurate payment of suppliers and of staff expenses, and the timely invoicing of income entitlements.
• oversee HARP’s primary information system (“Inform”).
• lead and oversee HARP’s HR (Human Resources) function, managing the recruitment process, payroll processing and HR advisory service to the Charity’s line managers
• be responsible for managing tax including VAT, PAYE, Gift Aid & Corporation Tax
• act as HARP’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• act as HARP’s Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• act as Secretary to the Finance Sub-Committee, producing agenda, minutes and papers
• be a key member of HARP’s Executive Team, advising and assisting the Chief Executive in the operational management and strategic development of the Charity.

The successful candidate will need to possess:

• a CCAB equivalent accounting qualification (eg: ACA/FCA, ACCA/FCCA, CIPFA)
• demonstrable knowledge of accounting regulations, in particular charity accounting
• at least three years’ experience in a similar senior finance position as this post
• previous experience of managing human resources including overseeing payroll
• strong staff management experience.

HARP will provide you with excellent support and training to carry out your role effectively, and to help you to develop your career. Our starting benefits package includes 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity to work with colleagues who strive to transform lives.

Closing date: Monday 1st October 2018 (midday)

Interview date: Monday 15th October 2018

To apply for this position, please download the PDF files from our website
www.harpsouthend.org.uk clicking on “Get Involved” and then “Careers”, which can be completed either electronically or manually as required. If you are filling in the forms electronically, please ensure that you save the PDF files to your PC before completing and sending them to HARP. After checking that you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification, please complete the Job Application Form and
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (found in the Application Guidance Notes) and return them to the address shown below, together with your CV. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU MARK YOUR APPLICATION FORM WITH THE CORRECT JOB REFERENCE: FC1

Charity No: 1098126 Registered Provider of Social Housing no.4742

HARP is an Equal Opportunities Employer