Royal Air Forces Association – Finance Manager (Leicester)

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***

Hours: Full Time 37 ½ hours
Salary: £31,894-£33,573
Location: Leicester
Department: Finance

The Royal Air Forces Association is the charity that supports the RAF family. From an injured airman fighting to get back on his feet, to a child missing a parent working away from home, to a WWII veteran in need of companionship, the Association is there.

The Association is looking for a Finance Manager to manage the ‘back office’ function. Overall management of the development and maintenance of the finance system, adherence to financial policies, processes and procedures, including income, expenditure, payroll and treasury management. In addition to this the Finance Manager will also  maintain the integrity of the accounting systems and associated ledgers through the correct treatment and allocation of financial transactions.

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA,ACCA,ACMA) with a minimum of three years PQE. They will have the experience of preparation of statutory accounts for not for profit reporting entities, a working knowledge of FRS102 and the Charity SORP, detailed working knowledge of the mechanics of recording and recovering Gift Aid. Preparation of Government returns including the Charity Commission and HMRC. Government returns to include Gift Aid. In addition to this, they will also have the knowledge and experience of using of accounting software such as SAGE/Exchequer and BACS system and Direct Debit collection processes.

If you are interested and would like further information, please send an email to or call us on 0116 268 8754. The application form and job description are also available on our website: www.rafa.org.uk

No agencies or CVs please.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Thursday 27 July

First stage interviews will be held on Monday 31 July in Leicester

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