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Manchester Deaf Centre is the largest organisation in Greater Manchester providing support services to people with hearing loss. The Centre is a popular place for hard of hearing, D/deaf and deaf blind people to meet, to find information, advice and guidance, and for opportunities to learn and socialise.

Role: Finance Officer

Location

The Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, The University Precinct, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9GH

Responsible to

Finance Consultant

Actual Salary for 3 days

£16,672.50. (Full time equivalent £27,787.50)

Part time basis

22.5 hours per week (ideally Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, though half days across 4/5 days will also be considered)

About us

Established in 1846, Manchester Deaf Centre (MDC) is the largest organisation supporting the local deaf community within Greater Manchester and beyond. We host a variety of services and groups that offer support, learning, training opportunities, social events and more. We are committed to being dependable, inclusive, innovative, and continually improving our services. We work with a wide range of organisations to promote access and inclusion for deaf and hard of hearing people across Manchester and surrounding areas.

About the role

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the smooth running of MDC’s financial operations. This is an administrative role, not managerial, with a focus on ensuring accurate financial processes and record keeping. The post holder will work closely with the Finance Consultant and provide support to the wider team where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for staff
• Check daily incomings and outgoings
• Ensure MDC’s finances remain in good order
• Update financial systems and keep accurate, up-to-date records
• Process invoices and payments via online banking
• Coordinate sales orders, raise invoices and process income
• Ensure QuickBooks is up to date with accurate information
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Liaise with Finance Consultant with monthly financial reports
• Process petty cash from various projects
• Pursue aged creditors and debtors
• Manage the company pension scheme
• Maintain accurate financial databases
• Working closely with the Business Team on income generation activities
• Support bookings and business administration when needed
• Opportunities to contribute to wider business activities (courses, training, bookings, room hire)

Person Specification

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Numeracy skills and confidence working with financial data
• Experience of book keeping, payroll, and financial processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software (QuickBooks experience desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Deaf awareness and ideally BSL Level 1 (or willingness to learn – MDC offers a free BSL course place)
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Working arrangements

• 22.5 hours per week
• Preferably Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, though half days over 4/5 days will be considered
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Company pension scheme
• Complimentary BSL training place offered
• Central Manchester location
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Will work under and closely with the Finance Consultant

Interested?

Please email your CV and covering letter to Mark Woodall at markwoodall@manchesterdeafcentre.com.

Deadline

Friday 12 September at 5pm.