Finance Officer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development organization seeks a Finance Officer to join their dynamic finance team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in various financial functions such as accounts payable and bank reconciliations. Ideal for a graduate aiming to build a strong foundation in finance and pursue professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in finance or accounting.
• At least one year’s finance experience post-graduation.
• Comfortable using finance systems and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and expenses accurately.
• Monitor accounts payable/receivable ledgers.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Job description

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Client:

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join a busy and friendly finance team within an impactful international development organisation. This is a brilliant role for someone at the early stages of their finance career who is looking to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of finance functions.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll support the day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and bank reconciliations. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, keen to build a strong foundation in finance.

Key responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and credit card claims accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor the accounts payable and receivable ledgers, ensuring outstanding items are followed up promptly
• Support with credit control – chasing outstanding debts and maintaining accurate records
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and support with cash management and banking runs
• Assist with monthly and year-end processes, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations
• Help maintain accurate financial records and support audits as needed
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries professionally and efficiently

About you:

• Educated to degree level, ideally in a finance, accounting or related discipline
• At least one year’s experience in a finance role following graduation
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
• Confident user of Excel and finance systems
• Clear communicator with good interpersonal skills – comfortable liaising with both internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Interested in pursuing a chartered accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to grow within a mission-led organisation, gain experience across the full finance cycle, and take the next step towards a professional qualification.

If you’re ready to start building a career in finance while supporting meaningful global work – we’d love to hear from you!