We are looking for a self-motivated individual, with a progressive approach, to join the Finance team in Northampton, as Finance Manager.

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Northampton (Office based)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: circa £27,500 per annum 

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 July 2019

Interview Date: 12 July 2019

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will:

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of sales, purchase and bank activity 
• Take ownership of the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Banking processes 
• Become the principal contact within the finance team for internal and external, customers and suppliers

The Finance Manager will have responsibility for 3 direct reports, as such they will be expected to manage and develop staff. They would also be expected to support the Financial Controller and Management Accountant ensuring that cover for sickness and annual leave is in place. 

About you

As Finance Manager, you’ll have strong Excel skills and experience of all basic Microsoft Office applications and be able to demonstrate high levels of accuracy. You will have accountancy experience within a busy finance environment and experience of using Finance Systems. You will be organised and methodical when dealing with large processing volumes. Knowledge of PS Financial would be advantageous but not essential.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke. 

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team. 

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