Finance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-led organisation as a Finance Officer, responsible for supporting financial operations and reporting. This role offers a blend of processing invoices, handling cashbooks, and assisting with monthly financial duties, perfect for detail-oriented finance professionals looking for impactful career growth.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working with flexibility around office days

Private healthcare for you and your family

Collaborative, values-led culture

Immediate start available with view to permanent offer

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit.
• Ambitious individual looking to grow and progress within the role.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cashbooks.
• Supporting month-end processes including journals and accruals.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of finance systems

Education

AAT studying or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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Are you a proactive and detail-driven finance professional looking for a rewarding role within a purpose-led organisation? Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a respected and well-established membership body to recruit a Finance Officer on an initial temporary contract with scope to go permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that plays a pivotal role in supporting its members through advocacy, professional development, and community engagement. The Finance Officer will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function, contributing to accurate financial reporting and efficient operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely coding
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cashbooks
• Supporting month-end processes including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Involvement in Accounts Recievable and Accounts Payable tasks
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc tasks and improvement initiatives
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries

Candidate Profile:

• AAT studying or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit, or membership environment
• A knowledge of Excel and finance systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Abitious individual looking to grow and progress within the role

Why Join?

• Be part of an impactful organisation that champions professional excellence
• 26 days annual leave
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Collaborative, values-led culture with long-term career potential
• Immediate start available with view to permanent offer

For a confidential conversation about the role please get in touch with Megan Hunter.