THE COMPANY
Pet Blood Bank UK (PBB) is the only charity of its kind providing a nationwide blood service for dogs across the UK. Established more than 17 years ago, it operates as the veterinary equivalent of the human blood service. Working with dog owners who voluntarily register their pets as donors, PBB runs donation sessions across six regions: Scotland, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and the Midlands. Once collected, donations are transported to the charity’s processing centre in Loughborough, where they are separated into red cells and plasma before being supplied to veterinary practices nationwide.
THE ROLE
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Line-manage the Finance Assistant, Customer Services Manager and Product & Project Supervisor, ensuring effective delivery against annual plans.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, financial reports and cashflow forecasts for SMT and Trustees.
- Oversee payroll, supplier payments, debtor management, VAT returns and compliance with HMRC, OSCR, the Home Office and the VMD.
- Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations, financial records and general ledger integrity.
- Lead annual budget preparation, consolidating inputs from across the organisation in line with timelines.
- Support Customer Services on escalated supplier and customer financial queries.
- Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion.
- Contribute to SMT strategic discussions, attending meetings in Dunfermline, Loughborough and via Zoom.
- Uphold organisational values and compliance requirements, including participation in charity events and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Professional accounting qualification or significant equivalent experience.
- Strong operational finance experience including payroll and management accounts.
- Experience with Sage 50 and Sage Payroll.
- Proven line management ability.
- Confident operating without an internal FD and providing senior financial guidance.
