Finance Director

Job Description
Job Title:Finance Director/Finance Officer
Location:Remote working (Home based)
Responsible to:Board of Trustees
Salary:£55,000
Hours:Full time (35 hours per week)
About React:
React – Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. Our work is unrivalled by any other organisation and our passion and belief that every child should have comfort, dignity, and the opportunity to participate in life as fully as possible is our driving force.
The Job, in a few words:
Reporting directly to the Board, you will lead day to day finance, produce monthly & annual accounts, prepare payroll and monitor React’s grant application process.   The Finance Director/Officer will develop strong working relationships with the React Team and lead all aspects of charitable expenditure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-    Managing all aspects of Financial controls
-    Processing Payroll, restricted & unrestricted funds through Xero software
-    Liaising with auditor, bankers, pension providers & HMRC
-    To maintain accurate records and produce monthly management accounts
-    Production of Statutory accounts and annual budget
-    Manage the grant application process and understand the needs of families caring for terminally ill children.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Accountancy qualification or equivalent senior experience in charity finance
- Xero or Sage experience
- Confident with PAYE & Gift Aid submission
- Flexible and pro-active approach
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- ·A natural team leader who can liaise confidently with all members of staff