We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance Team.
The ideal candidate will have good all-round experience in financial processes and delivering month end reporting. We are also keen to develop our financial processes to meet the growing requirements of the business.
You will oversee the work of the Finance Coordinator and report to the Head of Finance.
About Architype
Architype is the UK’s leading Passivhaus architect and widely recognised for our innovative approach including Education Architect of the Year, highly commended AJ100 Practice of the Year, 2023 RIBA London and Sustainability Award and National BCO award.
We have an open and collaborative ethos with a common purpose – to deliver fantastic architecture that performs exactly as predicted. We have steadily grown over the last 35 years and are now a team of 90+ collaborating across three studios in Edinburgh, Hereford and London.
Architype has a rich history of pioneering low carbon design and a clear focus on how buildings work for people and the planet. We masterplan and design a wide range of buildings across the education, university, housing, community, and cultural sectors. Our consultancy service PERFORM+ enables us to offer insight and cutting-edge technical expertise to clients.
Working at Architype
Working culture at Architype is creative and caring. We work in a collaborative and supportive way that encourages fresh ideas and career progression, and we support flexible working for all.
Architype is regularly featured in the top 5 of Building’s Employer of the Year. We are 30% owned by the staff through an Employee Benefit Trust and are committed to becoming 100% employee owned in the future – it is why we call ourselves ‘co-owners’. We are also committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and staff engagement forums, to support staff from different backgrounds.
Architype has evolved a hybrid working policy to enable staff to work flexibly from both home and from our studios. In Edinburgh we occupy an exciting studio space in Leith. In Hereford our studio is based in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. In London we are based in a vibrant studio in SE1. All co-owners are fully supported with equipment to enable hybrid working and are integrated into our collaborative team culture both on and offline.
Location
The successful candidate will be attached to one of our three studios (Hereford, London, Edinburgh) but will work with the Finance Team members who are currently based in London. This role would suit hybrid working.
Job type:
Permanent, part time: 22.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Benefits
A competitive salary which is aligned to the industry standards. This is currently in the following range:Hereford/National base rate: £32,000 – £40,000 (FTE)London/Southeast weighting included: £35,000 – £43,000. (FTE)Edinburgh/the Lothians/Fife enhanced weighting included: £33,500 – £41,500 (FTE)33 days (FTE) holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)22.5-hour week – flexible/hybrid working possiblePension benefits of 3% employer contribution and access to a company health scheme and cycle to work scheme.This post will be offered as a permanent contract, subject to a 6-month probation review.
To Apply
Please take note:
Architype is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and staff engagement forums, to support staff from different backgrounds.
Please can we ask that you complete our anonymous equality and diversity monitoring form by clicking on the link below:
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Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for our roles, so before you apply for this post, you must ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
If you are an international student, recently graduated, you must have your graduate visa status established before applying.
Making your application
Send a 300-word statement, setting out how you meet the criteria in the job specification along with your CV to [email protected]
Note: You must state, in the subject line of your email, your preferred studio location (Edinburgh/ Hereford / London), and the job role you are interested in(Finance Manager). Without this information in the subject heading, we will be unable to sift your application correctly and it will be missed.
This post will be offered as permanent contract, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The closing date for applications is 31st May 2024. The interviews will be via VC or in person, in the week of 17th June 2024.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are sorry we cannot respond to all applications, so if you do not hear from us after the interview date above, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Note that all applications will be treated in accordance with our GDPR policy. For more information, please click here.
Job Description for Finance Manager
Core purpose.
The core purpose of a Finance Manager is to:
To deliver accurate and timely month end reporting and assist with financial planning and analysis.Manage of the day-to-day financial needs of the businessManage and administration of the payrollDevelop and maintain strong financial processes and internal controls.
Key responsibilities
Preparation of monthly management accounts for the practice.Manage the budget and forecasting process and report monthly department spend.Ensure day-to-day finance tasks are completed as necessary to ensure deadlines are met.Ensure the cashflow is managed efficiently and oversee payment runs and credit control.Manage the payroll including preparation monthly payroll adjustments, manage pension administration and address payroll queries.Ensure project reporting is up to date and drive improvement processes.Supervise and support the Finance Coordinator.Implement and monitor strong internal control procedures and drive cost efficiencies across the business.Liaise with the company’s accountants and assist with the preparation of year end accounts.
The above-mentioned tasks are a summary of the key responsibilities involved; however, the post holder may be asked to carry out other tasks as directed by the Head of Finance.
Job Specification
ESSENTIAL
Strong Excel skillsConfident and articulate communicatorStrong attention to detailProactive and ability to work well in teams.Professional experience in payroll and month end accounting processesAAT qualified or part qualified/qualified Accountant3 years + experience in a similar role
DESIRABLE
Commercial mindsetExperience of CMAP, Xero.Good understanding of compliance with UK tax laws and regulationsPrevious experience of the architectural industry
