Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance Officer

Reports to: Finance Manager

Hours: 20 hours per week

About the Organisation

A values-led charity working with people facing some of the most complex challenges in society, homelessness, poverty, trauma, and disadvantage. A trauma-informed and person-centred, built on the belief that with the right support, people can achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Guided by the following values:

• People First - Every individual is valued and respected
• Accountability and Collaboration - We own our work and learn together
• Honesty and Integrity - Transparency and fairness in everything we do
• Passion and Perseverance - Determined and dedicated in our mission
• Strong and Courageous - Standing up for what's right, even when it's hard

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Officer is an integral part of our small finance team, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will help maintain the financial integrity of the organisation and support compliance, reporting, and planning activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and process financial transactions including income, expenditure, and payroll accurately and promptly
• Carry out regular bank reconciliations and maintain up-to-date ledgers
• Assist in producing monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and variance reports
• Help prepare year-end accounts and support the annual audit or independent examination
• Track budgets and flag variances, ensuring expenditure aligns with funding conditions
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for grant funders and donors
• Act as a point of contact for finance queries from colleagues and project managers
• Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and internal processes
• Ensure all activity complies with relevant charity finance regulations and internal policies

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in a finance or bookkeeping role, preferably in the charity or non-profit sector
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting, budget monitoring, and reconciliation
• High level of accuracy and strong organisational ability
• Working knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel
• Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Genuine alignment with the values and mission of the organisation

Desirable:

• Familiarity with fund accounting and charity finance principles
• Experience producing reports for funders or supporting audit processes
• Understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding

What We Offer

• A meaningful role contributing to real change in people's lives
• A warm, supportive, and values-driven team environment
• Flexible working arrangements considered where possible

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.