Finance Officer

ReQuire Consultancy; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education organisation in Salisbury seeks a Finance Officer to support its professional services team. This role involves processing payments, tracking finances, and assisting with payroll. It is suitable for individuals early in their finance careers who are detail-oriented and enjoy teamwork. You will benefit from a supportive environment that values collaboration and provides opportunities for growth. AAT qualification and strong Excel skills are advantageous, but a willingness to learn is essential. Employees enjoy generous holidays and a picturesque workplace.

Benefits

27 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension provision

Free hot lunches on working days

Qualifications

• Early in finance or accounts career.
• Experience in accounts, finance administration, or bookkeeping appreciated.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and invoices.
• Track income and expenditure.
• Support payroll and pensions administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with reports and reconciliations.
• Resolve queries with colleagues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Strong Excel skills

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Start your finance career somewhere that values people

This is a great opportunity for a trusted support person who wants to join a small team, in a warm, supportive workplace.

We are recruiting a Finance Officer for a small higher education organisation based in Salisbury. You’ll join a friendly professional services team where your work genuinely matters, supporting learning, events and a busy residential environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers and people someone who likes things to be accurate, organised and running smoothly behind the scenes.

Why this role is different

This isn’t a high-pressure corporate finance job. Instead, you’ll work in a values-led organisation where collaboration, trust and personal development are important.

You’ll benefit from:

• A supportive team environment where you can ask questions and learn
• Exposure to a wide range of finance activities, helping you build real-world experience
• A stable, full-time role with structure, variety and purpose
• A beautiful, historic working environment in central Salisbury
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pension provision and free hot lunches on working days

What you’ll be doing

Day to day, you’ll help keep the organisation’s finances running smoothly. You’ll be involved in tasks such as:

• Processing payments and invoices
• Helping track income and expenditure
• Supporting payroll and pensions administration
• Keeping financial records accurate and up to date
• Assisting with reports and reconciliations
• Working with colleagues across different teams to resolve queries

You won’t be expected to know everything on day one this role offers on-the-job learning and support, with scope to grow your confidence and skills over time.

Who this position would suit

This role would suit someone who:

• Is early in their finance or accounts career
• Enjoys working with numbers and systems
• Is organised, reliable and detail-focused
• Likes being part of a team and supporting others
• Wants a role with purpose and stability

You might already have some experience in accounts, finance administration or bookkeeping, or you may be studying towards (or already hold) an AAT qualification. Strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn are more important than ticking every box.

How to apply

If this sounds like a role where you could grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you, contact Sam for further information.