Finance Officer

The Scouts Association UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater London is looking for a finance professional to ensure the accurate recording and processing of financial transactions. The role involves assisting the Transaction Manager and ensuring timely account receivables and payables. Ideal candidates have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a higher level AAT qualification. Join a supportive Finance team that values collaboration and offers flexible working arrangements along with generous benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus extra days at Christmas

Flexible working hours

Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in processing supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems.
• Understanding of double entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transaction Manager in customer service.
• Ensure accurate account receivables and payables.
• Record and process purchase orders, invoices, and payments.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Excellent IT skills

Good communication skills

Education

Higher level AAT qualification

Job description

To be responsible for the recording, reviewing, and reconciliation, processing of all transactional data for the finance team, including processing of supplier invoices, payment requests, expense claims, other payments, sales invoices and receipts. To contribute to the work of the finance team across all disciplines as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transaction Manager in the provision of an excellent customer
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely including procurement duties as required
• Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded
• Responsible for accurately recording and processing authorised purchase orders, invoices, expense claims, payments, petty cash, and income within the computerised accounting system.
• Preparation of balance sheets reconciliations
• The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Methodical and systematic approach to work
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Good attention to detail
• Able to appreciate the need for confidentiality and discretion
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent IT skills, focussed on providing clearly written material for distribution to various internal stakeholders
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping some higher level AAT qualification

Why work for us

You’ll be joining a Finance team that works exceptionally well together - collaborative, supportive, and always ready to help each other succeed. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey as we strengthen our business partnering approach and enhance the support we provide to budget holders.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer