Finance Officer

About the Role

Are you an organised finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of financial systems and

ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?

Do you have experience preparing management accounts, overseeing payroll, and maintaining

accurate financial records?

Would you like to work for a creative, community-focused organisation where your expertise directly

supports projects that make a positive social impact?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to lead the day-to-day financial management of

Centrala. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing company accounts, preparing management

accounts, overseeing payroll, maintaining financial systems, and ensuring compliance with statutory

requirements.

Working closely with the Director and project managers, you will provide accurate financial

information that supports organisational planning, sustainability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

Main Responsibilities

Manage Centrala's financial records and accounting systems.

Produce accurate monthly management accounts.

Monitor cash flow and financial performance.

Ensure financial information is accurate and compliant.

Key Tasks

Maintain company accounts using QuickBooks.

Prepare monthly management accounts including:

Profit and Loss

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow Forecasts

Variance Analysis

Monitor bank accounts and cash flow.

Reconcile bank accounts and financial transactions.

Verify financial information and resolve discrepancies.

Support the preparation of annual accounts and external audits. 2. Payments, Invoicing & Financial Systems

Main Responsibilities

Manage supplier payments, invoicing and financial administration.

Maintain accurate financial records across all systems.

KeyTasks

Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.

Raise invoices for services provided.

Process income and maintain financial records.

Manage employee expense claims.

Administer the Moss payment system, including:

Purchase orders

Supplier records

Invoice approvals

Transaction reconciliation

Ensure transactions are correctly allocated to projects and transferred into QuickBooks.

3. Payroll, Tax & Compliance

Main Responsibilities

Manage payroll and statutory financial obligations.

Ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.

KeyTasks

Process monthly payroll.

Administer PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.

Submit RTI returns to HMRC.

Prepare monthly P32 Employer Payment Records.

Ensure PAYE and National Insurance payments are made on time.

Manage pension administration and liaise with pension providers.

Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Maintain compliance with all statutory financial deadlines.

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Organisational Support

Main Responsibilities

Support financial planning across the organisation.

Provide financial information that supports informed decision-making.

KeyTasks

Prepare and monitor organisational and project budgets.

Support forecasting and financial planning.

Produce financial reports for funders, auditors and the Board.

Work with project managers to monitor project expenditure.

Develop and improve financial management systems and reporting processes.

5. Governance & Organisational Responsibilities

Ensure financial procedures comply with organisational policies and legal requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and handle financial information appropriately.

Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems.

Work in accordance with Centrala's Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Safety and Employment

policies.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Director. Person Specification

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Minimum three years' experience managing company finances in a similar role.

Experience producing monthly management accounts.

Experience managing payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and VAT.

Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures.

Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks (essential).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Experience preparing financial reports for senior management, Boards or funders.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a small team.

Personal Qualities

Highly organised and methodical.

Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information.

Proactive with excellent problem-solving skills.

Flexible and adaptable.

Reliable and committed to high standards of accuracy.

Positive and collaborative, with excellent communication skills.