Finance Officer

Hays; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in North London is looking for a part-qualified Finance Officer to maintain an efficient accounting function. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, performing monthly reconciliations, and assisting with financial reports, along with offering flexible work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified accountant.
• Experience with Xero accounting software required.
• Previous charity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger duties and supplier reconciliations.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare VAT returns.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on bank reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA)

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Finance Officer part-qualified

• The role is based in North London, with the flexibility to work from home one day a week.

Please only apply if you are part-qualified and have strong month-end skills.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Finance Officer is an essential part of the finance team, responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate accounting function for the Charity.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Purchase ledger duties, managing the purchase order system, processing invoices and expenses, and preparing payments and supplier reconciliations, while dealing with supplier queries.
2. Recording petty cash transactions.
3. Processing credit card transactions, updating the ledger, and performing monthly reconciliations.
4. Monthly reconciliation of Accounts Receivables and chasing outstanding payments.
5. Updating cashbook and nominal ledger with payments and receipts.
6. Collaborating with the Finance Manager to complete monthly bank reconciliations for review by the Financial Controller (FC) / Finance Director (FD).
7. Monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
8. Preparing quarterly VAT returns for review by FC/FD.
9. Reconciling balance sheet accounts as directed by FD/FC.
10. Ensuring all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner.
11. Assisting with month-end journals and the preparation of management accounts and board packs.
12. Providing support to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller.
13. Supporting/covering SmartGiving daily consolidations, charity payment runs, bank transfers, and other finance-related tasks.
14. Performing ad hoc tasks as requested by the Finance FD/FC.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working within a charity is preferred.