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Agapé UK National Office, Birmingham |
| Normal Hours of work: |
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9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday |
| Holiday entitlement: |
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25 days plus Bank Holidays |
| Salary: |
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Funded via Personal Support (full training on how to do this will be given) |
| Reports to: |
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Operations Director |
| Staff Responsibilities: |
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The Finance Team: Finance manager, Accountant (part qualified), Accounts assistant. |
| Purpose: |
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To facilitate the smooth running of the accounts department through detailed financial processes. |
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Key Tasks
- To manage the Accounts Department by ensuring timely production of monthly management reports across all cost centres.
- To produce the annual budget and ensure adequate financial control of all expense spending.
- To oversee the annual accounts preparation and liase with auditors to Partner level
- To develop the use of the accounting software packages to meet current and future needs.
- To liase with the Distribution Manager and Distribution Centre to ensure accurate product costing, sales and stock records. Also to oversee credit control and completion of VAT reports.
- To manage the accounts team, ensuring effective distribution and supervision of work.
- To supervise and develop as appropriate the handling of staff support and central fund donations including Gift Aid Tax Reclaims.
- To involve in and assist any other areas of activity which relate to the functions described
In accordance with Agapé’s Justifiability and Diversity policies, this post has been identified as having a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to be a Christian supporting the aims and ethos of the organisation. Further details available on request.
Person Specification
You are a person who has a heart for God and for seeing His great commission fulfilled. You eagerly desire to serve others. As a disciple of Christ, you have a teachable spirit. You have a desire to continue growing in your relationship with Christ and see working with Agapé as part of that.
It is envisaged that this role would require a part or fully qualified Management Accountant with experience in an accounts department in a small business with high volume turnover. You will need to adopt a “hands-on” approach in developing systems and processes. Fully computer literate, you will need detailed understanding of current accounts, spreadsheet, and database software packages.
You will have experience of accounts work and of using a computerised financial package. You will also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, (or equivalent) and be comfortable in using its various functions. You may also have experience of using an electronic banking system.
Your attention to detail is essential and is well proven. You are self-motivated, able to manage your time effectively and work efficiently.
You may have been involved with Agapé, or be aware of some of the ministries we are involved in. You are certainly aware of other Christian ministries through your active involvement in your own local church.
As part of your ongoing development you will complete a two year training programme and have regular weekly involvement in evangelism and discipleship.
Following a possible initial full time period this role would be reduced to a 50 – 60% time basis.
You enjoy being a team player and we’re looking forward to working with you as you accomplish this vital role.