SMART PLAY NETWORK

Responsibility

• process monthly salary and expenses figures
• prepare accounts and schedules at year end in preparation for audit
• complete financial sections of annual accounts and work with CEO on overall preparation
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• support the CEO in filing annual accounts and other financial information with OSCR
• complete financial information forms in relation to request from the Office for National Statistics
• processing organisational expenditure and income ensuring appropriate authorisations and systems are followed
• maintain accounting records using Paxton Charity Accounting software and Excel spreadsheets. SPN is not VAT registered therefore currently no VAT returns required
• keeping up to date with charity accounting regulations and adjustments required to current systems
• prepare monthly accounts for Trustees
• work alongside Operations Manager on organisational budgets
• any reasonable duties identified by the posts line manager

Requirements

• A relevant accounting qualification and ability to prepare annual accounts for audit
• knowledge and experience of charity accounting and the accounting treatment of restricted and unrestricted funds
• excellent knowledge and understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting terms such as accruals, prepayments and depreciation
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• experience of using Paxton Charity Accounting software
• experience working in a financial role within a Scottish Charity
• experience of processing manual journal entries when required including for depreciation, accruals and prepayments
• experience of using accountancy software
• methodical with a good attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in processing financial information
• good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise workload
• ability to work independently but also as a part of a team
• experience of recording and processing all types of financial transactions including cash payments and receipts as well as purchase and sales ledger entries

Earnings for position finance officer