Finance Officer

Women's Work; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 18,052,000 - 19,585,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Women’s Work, a National Award Winning Charity, seeks a Finance Officer to maintain accurate financial records, process income and expenditure, support payroll, and provide financial information to enable the charity's operations.

This role contributes to sustainability by assisting funding opportunities and grant/bid applications.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or at least three years in a finance-related role.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using financial accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process and record income from multiple sources.
• Manage accounts payable and supplier payments.
• Maintain financial records and ensure procedure compliance.
• Assist with management accounts, reconciliations and reporting.
• Support budgeting and financial planning.
• Process staff timesheets, expenses and mileage claims.
• Assist with payroll administration and salary payments.
• Maintain asset register checks.
• Research funding opportunities and support grant applications.
• Maintain accurate donor and member databases.
• Record and monitor information per funder requirements.

Skills

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial accounting software

Job description

• Salary: £14.00 - £15.09 per hour (equivalent to £13,104 - £14,217.84 per annum) depending on experience

Women’s Work is a National Award Winning Charity founded in 2003. We aim to deliver a holistic, person centred support service to vulnerable and disadvantaged women with complex health and social needs. We do this by ensuring they can access support, education and information to raise self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to make positive life choices resulting in improved health and wellbeing.

We are seeking an organised and proactive Finance Officer to join our team and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing income and expenditure, supporting payroll administration, and producing financial and monitoring information to support the charity's operations.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking to make a meaningful impact within the charitable sector. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the efficient day-to-day operation of the charity's finance function, ensuring accurate financial records, processing transactions, and providing valuable financial and monitoring information to support the organisation's work. You will also contribute to the charity's sustainability by helping identify funding opportunities and supporting grant and bid applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record income from multiple sources.
• Manage accounts payable, including invoice verification and supplier payments.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Assist with management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Process staff timesheets, expenses, and mileage claims.
• Assist with payroll administration and salary payments.
• Maintain and carry out checks on the charity's asset register.
• Research funding opportunities and support grant applications.
• Maintain accurate member and donor databases.
• Record and monitor information in line with funder requirements.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated finance professional with an AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or at least three years' experience in a finance-related role. You will have strong financial administration experience, excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, and experience using financial accounting software.
You will be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage a varied workload with accuracy and efficiency. Strong communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently, use initiative, and build positive working relationships with colleagues across the organisation. Above all, you will be professional, approachable, and committed to working in an inclusive and non-judgemental way that reflects the values of Women's Work.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to use your finance skills to support an important local charity.
• Flexible part-time hours.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Meaningful role contributing to the wellbeing of women across Derby.
• Opportunity to develop experience in charity finance, funding, and impact reporting.

Additional Information
An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Ref: FO

We are also looking for general volunteers to help deliver our services at our headquarters. Our volunteers come from all walks of life with an array of skills and experience, and many have benefited from the support of Women’s Work themselves as peer mentors. Being a volunteer is a great way to gain skills and experience which can help with securing future employment.

For more information about volunteering please contact us and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator