***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
£31573 – £33235 37.5hours per week
Based at our office in Leicester with agile working
The RAF (Royal Air Force) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community, including serving personnel, RAF veterans and their families. Through our sector leading services, we offer friendship to the isolated and lonely, sheltered housing for those who want to remain proudly independent and childcare to serving personnel on RAF stations. We work closely with partner organisations, including other military charities, and have a strong bond with our donors and supporters, giving us the confidence to deliver for our beneficiaries when they need us.
With thousands of members across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.
About the role
Whilst the finance team is relatively small, they achieve big things! Previous finance experience in a similar sized organisation (£10m and circa 250 employees) is essential as you will have responsibilities which include balance sheet reconciliations including inter-company balances, production of monthly management accounts, preparing group budgets and forecasts as well as ensuring the accuracy of VAT records. You’ll be heavily involved in producing financial information and analysis for funding bids and will ensure that all accounting policies are implemented in line with the requirements of FRS102 and Charities SORP. As well as managing the fixed asset register (capitalisation and depreciation) you will also carry out the ledger closing process on a monthly basis and through to year end on Sage.
A full list of the primary responsibilities and person specification is available to download on our website www.rafa.org.uk
About you
An accountancy qualification is an essential requirement for this role, and experience of Sage 200 is highly desirable. You should have a proven record of accomplishment in the production of statutory and management accounting in a complex group environment and be highly competent in relation to tax and VAT and other charitable statutory requirements. You will need a high level of IT proficiency and the ability to manipulate data using pivot tables and look-ups. As a confident speaker, you will be able to communicate at all levels and explain financial information which is clear and understandable to non-financial stakeholders. Our ideal candidate will also have sound analytical skills, the ability to inform decision making and recommend solutions.
What we offer
- Generous annual leave – 36 days including public holidays and time off over the Christmas period
- 5% employer pension contribution under salary sacrifice (subject to matched employee contribution)
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
- Employee assistance programme – confidential helpline for advice and support
- Free onsite car park
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site shower facilities
- Close to park and ride
Want to join us?
You may find it helpful to have a look at our website to understand who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to review that your information is up to date as we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your CV which align with the role profile and person specification. Please also consider attaching a cover letter as this can really bring your CV to life! When you are happy with your CV and cover letter, please send to jobs@rafa.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this opportunity early so please do not delay in applying as we would love to hear from you.
Closing date Monday 27 March 2023
Interview date week commencing 3 April 2023
The RAF Association is a Disability Confident Employer, please get in touch if you require any assistance with the application process.
