Finance Officer

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on rural life is seeking a Finance Officer to enhance processes and ensure accuracy in financial operations. The role offers the chance to grow in a supportive environment, requiring skills in invoicing, bank reconciliation, and Excel. The ideal candidate should be proactive with some finance experience, aiming for an accounting qualification. This position includes hybrid working, generous benefits, and support for chartered accountancy studies.

Benefits

Generous holiday contributions

Pension contributions of 7.5%

Study support for accounting qualifications

Qualifications

• Some experience in a finance or accounts role is desirable.
• Familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
• An understanding of basic accounting principles is expected.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, expenses, and payments accurately.
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist with balance sheet entries.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Confident user of Excel

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and passionate

Team player

Education

Working towards an accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Officer | £30,000-£32,500 | The Royal Countryside Fund | Hybrid working | Permanent

The Royal Countryside Fund is pleased to be recruiting for a newly created Finance Officer position, enhancing processes and ensuring accurate and timely processing across the function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this would be an incredible opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment whilst developing key skills and experience across working in a finance function. We're looking for an ambitious and proactive candidate to join at this exciting time for The Royal Countryside Fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, expenses, staff credit cards and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist with balance sheet entries on a regular basis
• Point of contact for any banking queries, both internal and external.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and ad-hoc reports
• Assist with payroll submissions
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and filing systems
• Help prepare audit schedules and support annual reporting processes
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on finance-related matters
• Contribute to improvements in financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with other teams within the organisation.

Person Specification

• A proactive and passionate candidate with ambition to learn
• Some experience in a finance or accounts role (desirable)
• Confident user of Excel (essential)
• Working towards an accounting qualification such as AAT/ACCA/CIMA (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Team player who is also comfortable working independently
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero desirable but not essential)
• An understanding of basic accounting principles.

Who you'll work for

Founded in 2010 by His Majesty King Charles III, then The Prince of Wales, The Royal Countryside Fund's vision is of a thriving countryside - a living landscape of working family farms and prosperous rural life, built on connections and relationships - which in turn shapes rural places, creating vibrant, sustainable communities.

They offer excellent benefits, including hybrid working (1 day a week in Central London), generous holiday and pension contributions of 7.5% and a study support package for candidates working towards their chartered accountancy qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an award-winning charity while developing your key finance skills to enable a fulfilling career.

First stage interviews will be held w/c 2nd February 2026. Altum reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.

Please contact Imogen Brown at Altum Consulting for more information on