Finance Officer

Rec Financial; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to support the finance function. This role involves managing daily transactions, preparing accounts for auditors, and providing financial reports. Ideal candidates should have financial administration experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 FTE, 25 days holiday, and company pension benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

On site Parking

2 days volunteering work per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial administration.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience in preparing reports and accounts.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor income and expenditure.
• Prepare annual year-end accounts.
• Administer gift aid claims and petty cash.

Skills

Financial Administration

Ability to build effective working relationships

Attention to detail

Self-disciplined time management

Strong IT skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

MS Excel

Sage 50

Job description

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting for a Finance Officer on behalf of a forward-thinking, vibrant organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive, dynamic finance team in an organisation that truly values its volunteers and work force.

Commutable from Leicester, Ashby, Coalville

As a part-time Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations in the central office. This is a permanent position, working 15 hours, spread over the week.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone to really add value and be part of a wider organisation that positively makes a difference.

Main role of Finance Officer

The successful applicant will be required to post daily and monthly transactions up to and including year-end. Complete the preparation of accounts for our external auditors. A knowledge of management accounts with the ability to prepare and produce reports for the region’s trustees and for committees is essential. The ability to help and to support others with financial knowledge, plus, the preparation and management of workstream and event budgets is also essential.

Reporting into the deputy region manager the post holder should be good at solving problems and be able to implement improvements to any current processes.

Responsibilities of the Finance Officer

• Track, record and monitor income and expenditure across the different work streams
• Regular financial reporting to stakeholders and trustees
• Setting and monitoring central and team budgets
• Administer and support the delivery and payments of grants.
• Administer gift aid claims.
• Prepare and present the annual year end accounts
• Manage petty cash transactions
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Plus ad hoc Finance or administrative duties.

Skills and experience

• Financial Administration
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Practical approach to developing, improving and documenting procedures
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self–disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
• Team player, supportive of departmental colleagues
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel, Sage 50

In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment.

On offer

• £28,000 - £30,000 - FTE depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus BH
• 2 x days volunteering work per year
• Company pension
• On site Parking

If you are interested in the Finance Officer for further information on this new opportunity, please contact Tracey at: [e-mail] or call on, 0116 3501547 -073987 16656.