Job Positions
The Scientific and Medical Network is a leading charity, seeking to create a new culture through the production of educational online events in the arena of science, spirituality, and consciousness. We are committed to producing high-quality webinars, online conferences, and a thought-leading print journal, Paradigm Explorer, facilitating a community eager for intellectual and spiritual enlightenment.
We currently have one position.Â
Senior Accounts Manager
Introduction
The Accounts Manager is a critical role within SMN, responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring robust financial management and compliance, and reporting. And supporting the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their governance responsibilities.
At present this is a part-time volunteer role with an expected initial committment of 15-21 hours per week. and would suite a retired accounts professional.Â
This position requires a person with a meticulous approach and strong financial acumen, excellent organisational skills, and a deep commitment to the charity sector.
If you fully support the SMN vision, are open to learning and improving our financial systems, then check out the details below and get in touch. You could soon be part of our team!
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and working with the Bookkeeper within Xero, prepare and present monthly cash flow reports and payroll journals (based on information from external accountants)
- Prepare and present monthly payroll journals.
- Maintain and improve the chart of accounts
- Conduct monthly reviews of nominal ledger control accounts and resolve queries with the management team.
- Manage bank accounts, including transfers and opening savings accounts to optimize interest earnings.
- Prepare quarterly management accounts, including journal postings, analyses, and narratives for the management team and Board.
- Oversee the preparation of the annual budget, collaborating with the management team to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Work with external accountants to facilitate the preparation of annual accounts and address any queries.
- Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations.
Requirements and Skills
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or significant equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in financial management and accounting within the charity sector.
- Strong understanding of the Charity Commission’s regulations and best practices in financial governance.
- Proficiency in using accounting software (experience with Xero is a plus).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of integrity and commitment to the values and mission of SMN.
- Alignment with the values and mission of the Scientific and Medical Network, with a passion for contributing to our community’s engagement and growth.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate honestly and work in a team
- Driven by cause rather than money