Wiltshire County FA Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Devizes, England Full Time

Wiltshire County FA is the not-for-profit, governing body of football in Wiltshire. We grow participation, promote diversity and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy. Wiltshire County FA is proud to support football for all.

The Association has moved to our new £1.7m purpose-built football ‘hub’ facility in Devizes. The facility is a beacon for football in Wiltshire that services the entire community and to ensure success we are seeking to recruit a Finance Officer.
The successful candidate will support the Wiltshire FAs financial management, supporting the association to deliver against the vision and objectives set within our corporate strategy 2021-2024.
The post holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer. Full details of the position can be found within the Role Profile and a snapshot is provided below:
Job Purpose

• To support delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Wiltshire FA Business Strategy.
• To control the Wiltshire FA financial operations in accordance with best practice (refer to County FA Financial Operating Guidance Manual).
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs.
• To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
• To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Executive Officer with the production of effective budgets and continual review alongside actual financial performance.
• Produce all reporting activity that will enable the Chief Executive Officer and Board to manage the business efficiently, including the timely preparation of regular management accounts and variance reports.
• Mange finances so that spend (e.g. safeguarding) can be easily tracked in line with the company annual budget.
• Control and oversee the payroll.
• Effectively manage short- and medium-term cash flow.
• Oversee the accounting software (Xero) ensuring suitable access is always maintained and all nominal code activity is also maintained.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory agencies such as HMRC, accountants and auditors.
• Be the key contact for all banking and investments, ensuring that optimal levels of cash reserves (up to eight months) are always effectively managed.
• Ensure all internal controls required to operate a sound financial and management accounting system are in place.
• Work with accountants to gathering relevant information to support the production of end of year financial accounts.
• Work with the CEO and Finance Director to manage any investments and loans required for the Wiltshire FA.
• Ensure a fixed-asset register is maintained.
• Utilise accounting ratios to quickly assess financial performance at any given time.
• Ensure employee and volunteer expenses are correctly managed.
• Ensure PCI-DSS compliance is maintained.
• Ensure statutory accounts are filed with Companies House, within nine months of the financial year-end (preferably 30th June).
• Provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems (FA Events, Whole Game System, Matchday app and Full-Time).
• Provide administration support to safeguarding programmes, activities, events and communications.
• Maintain basic safeguarding awareness training and contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Wiltshire County FA and grassroots football.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet Wiltshire FA changing priorities.
• Support the association with implementation of new booking and POS systems.
• Work with Wiltshire FA staff to implement debt management processes.
• Ensure VAT is reconciled accurately to enable accounts to file quarterly VAT returns.

Skills and Experience

• Mathematics GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Educated to A Level or equivalent.
• A qualification in a finance or accounting-related discipline.
• A business administration qualification.
• Highly numerate with strong financial acumen.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and experience of compliance with HMRC procedures.
• Experience of producing financial reports.
• Experience of managing cashflow.

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Application deadline: 20/10/2021

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Yes