Finance Officer

Foundation UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate Finance team as a Finance Officer, playing a pivotal role in financial operations. Your responsibilities will include managing purchase ledger processing, assisting with management accounts, and ensuring timely financial transactions. Enjoy flexible and hybrid working options, generous leave, and a supportive environment focused on your growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Learning and Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer Contributory Pension Scheme

Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Benefits

Care Workers Discounts

Employee Networks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Understanding of purchase/sales ledger and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Post monthly transactions and prepare key control spreadsheets.
• Support BACS payment runs and reconcile bank accounts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Tools

Financial Software

Excel

Job description

Closing Date: 01-Jun-2025
Provisional Interview Date: 16-Jun-2025

The Vacancy

Join Our passionate, collaborative Finance team that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement.

We’re on the lookout for a Finance Officer who will play a pivotal role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. From ensuring timely purchase ledger processing to assisting with management accounts and rent systems, your work will make a real difference – both behind the scenes and on the front line.

What you’ll do:

• Post monthly transactions and prepare key control spreadsheets
• Support BACS payment runs and raising ad-hoc invoices
• Respond to finance-related queries with professionalism and great customer care
• Reconcile bank accounts, sales ledgers, and control accounts

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in a finance or accounting environment
• A good understanding of purchase/sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and journal entries
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Proficiency with financial software and Excel

If you’re ready to bring your experience and passion to a place that values making a lasting impact, we’d love for you to be part of our journey!

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working optionsto help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working – enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities,with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme24/7,including access to counselling and GP services– your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension schemeto help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefitsto support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discountsto make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networksincluding People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiativesto keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Schemeto help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Planto support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mark Edwards, Management Accountant - [e-mail].

Apply Now!

The closing date for applications is 01 June 2025, but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don’t delay!

Interviews will be held on 16 June 2025.