Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 14 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redhill RH1 6PA
About the Organisation
Learning Space is a Surrey based charity providing emotional wellbeing and mental health support through solutions focused interventions to children and young people. They are looking to recruit a number of Community Wellbeing Mentors to their team.
The charity has three bases in Redhill, Tadworth and Guildford. They are a charitable organisation which aims to improve the lives of children, young people and their families.
Since 1997 they have offered 1:1 and group support for a range of emotional needs including low self-esteem, anxiety, anger, relationships, bereavement, bullying and neurodevelopmental needs. Their methodology is solution focused, and their approach is to encourage children and young people to recognise and build on their existing strengths.
About the Role
To provide support and financial expertise to the Senior Leadership Team, CEO and Trustees. To manage the Bookkeeper ensuring records are accurate and up to date. Manage the collection and reporting of non-financial information in relation to the performance of contracts. To be part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Compliance and Taxation
- Payroll and Accounts Management
- Strategic Financial Support
- Team Collaboration and Development
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential:
- Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
- Experience: Proven experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of UK tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements.
- Communication Skills: Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Leadership: Demonstrate financial leadership with colleagues in non-finance roles.
- Organisation: Good planning and organisation skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in a specific industry (e.g. Not for Profit, NHS).
- Ability to use and manage databases of non-financial information.
We operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.