Finance Officer

Midland Mencap; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to enhance their finance team. This role involves managing essential financial tasks, including purchase and sales ledgers, and ensuring accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong numeracy skills. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your finance career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance office.
• Proficient in financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transactional duties including purchase and sales ledger.
• Produce monthly salary and wages information for payroll.

Skills

Excel

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

AAT Part Qualified

Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Business Central 365

Job description

23 April 2025

1 min read.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Salary: circa £25,000 per annum pro rata.

Employment Status: 30 Hours Per Week – Permanent (Flexible on starting and Finishing time)

Responsible To: Financial Accountant

Line Management: None

Location: Birmingham

Job Overview And Ideal Candidate

Midland Mencap, a highly respected local charity with a long-established reputation for serving the needs of everyone with experiences of learning disability urgently needs a part time Finance Officer to join the fast pace and continually improving Finance Team.

The Finance Officer will perform the day to day transactional duties of the organisation including purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations. Resolve day to day finance queries that may arise. The post will have a key involvement in producing monthly salary and wages information for payroll provider.

This is an important role within the finance team and will report to the Financial Accountant.

Ideal Candidate Will Be:

A quick learner who wants to make their stamp on the finance team

Proactive and inquisitive. Wants to develop.

Personable, friendly and customer focused.

Comfortable using excel spreadsheets and MS office applications

Able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a high level of numeracy and problem-solving skills.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a finance office in a similar role.
• Experience of financial systems and processes.
• Experience of using Microsoft Business Central 365 highly desirable.
• Good spreadsheet skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of processing payroll
• Previously worked in a Charity, SME or NFP
  
  

Essential

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• Knowledge and experience of Excel and Word
• Ability to manage time, prioritise workload and work unsupervised
• Have strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English
• A willingness to become involved in all functions of the finance office.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality & GDPR.
  
  

Essential

Training & Qualifications

• AAT part qualified and/or studying for Accounting qualification
  
  

Desirable

• Graduate
  
  

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For any questions about the role, please get in touch with [e-mail]

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025

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