Finance Officer

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Shaldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Fixed-term until Easter 2027

Hourly rate £13.90

Job summary

The Finance Officer position in Teignmouth, advertised by Cathedral Appointments on behalf of a local client, offers a fixed-term role through Easter 2027. You will deliver high-quality financial administration, support monthly close, and help maintain robust financial controls.

We seek a methodical finance professional with strong numeracy, GCSE Maths/English, and preferably an AAT qualification or equivalent, who can work with Excel and finance systems to keep records accurate and compliant.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent experience.
• AAT qualification or equivalent vocational experience.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and financial transactions.
• Proficient with financial systems and Excel.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, journals and adjustments to support monthly and year end accounting.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and supplier invoices in a timely manner.
• Raise sales invoices, monitor outstanding balances and process incoming payments.
• Support budget holders with financial information, reporting and expenditure monitoring.
• Carry out regular bank and control account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Skills

Excellent numeracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Financial software systems

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£13.90 per hour | Full Time, Fixed Term until Easter 2027, On-site | Teignmouth

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a Teignmouth based client. They are seeking a Finance Officer to join their central finance team on a fixed-term basis until Easter 2027, providing high-quality financial administration and support.

The Role

As Finance Officer, you will help ensure the accurate processing and recording of financial transactions, supporting robust financial controls across the trust. Working closely with the Head of Finance and budget holders, you will play an important part in the effective day-to-day management of resources. This role suits a methodical, detail-focused finance professional who enjoys variety and takes pride in getting things right.

Responsibilities for the Finance Officer:

• Process financial transactions, journals and adjustments to support monthly and year end accounting
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and supplier invoices in a timely manner
• Raise sales invoices, monitor outstanding balances and process incoming payments
• Support budget holders with financial information, reporting and expenditure monitoring
• Carry out regular bank and control account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

Requirements for the Finance Officer include:

• Education to GCSE level including Maths and English, or demonstrable relevant experience
• AAT qualification or equivalent vocational experience
• Experience processing invoices, payments and financial transactions
• Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels

Benefits:

• £13.90 per hour
• Full time hours, 37.5 per week
• On-site role within a supportive, values-led team

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Reference Number:

11338