Finance Officer

Get Set UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven organisation in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Officer to ensure smooth financial operations. You'll handle invoices, manage compliance with regulations, and support payroll processes. Ideal candidates will have strong finance skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. The role offers a remote working opportunity and a supportive environment for personal growth.

Benefits

Wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace)

Enhanced healthcare and lifestyle rewards

Discounts and pension scheme

Structured development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of auditing and funding requirements.
• Great communication skills for explaining finance concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase/sales invoices and manage expenses.
• Ensure compliance with DWP, ESFA, and contracts.
• Reconcile payroll data and collaborate with HR.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for operational success.

Skills

Finance operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bookkeeping knowledge

Education

AAT part-qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Finance software

MS Excel

Job description

Get Set for Your First Big Impact: Join Us as a Finance Officer
TL;DR:Location:RemoteContract: FT 35hrs PW M-FSalary:£25,500 - £30,500
Role Purpose: As a Finance Officer, you'll play a crucial role in making sure our finances run smoothly, funding claims are spot-on, and our welfare-to-work programmes stay compliant and effective.
Success in this role looks like: Accurate and timely financial processing, full compliance with all funding and regulatory requirements, and strong collaboration with programme and compliance teams to drive efficiency and support delivery.
Your Role: What You'll Achieve
At Get Set UK, we transform lives by helping people into work, and your role will be pivotal to that mission.You'll manage key financial functions, from processing invoices and expenses to submitting funding claims and supporting payroll.You'll also collaborate across teams to ensure everything aligns with contracts, regulations, and our high internal standards.
This is a hands-on, detail-driven role that requires accuracy, compliance, and proactive communication.
Here's how you'll make an impact:
Financial Operations

Process purchase/sales invoices, staff expenses, and petty cash with precision


Manage reconciliations for bank accounts, company credit cards, and purchase systems


Submit payment runs and maintain clean records for audits and stakeholders


Raise sales invoices and manage remittance

Compliance & Claims

Ensure all finance activity complies with DWP, ESFA, and government contracts


Monitor funding compliance and audit financial records to minimise risk


Submit accurate and timely funding claims in partnership with programme teams


Support internal controls and financial reporting requirements

Payroll & System Support

Reconcile payroll data and collaborate with HR to ensure accuracy


Maintain and improve financial systems; support training for internal teams

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with auditors, funders, and internal teams to ensure transparency and readiness


Build effective relationships that support operational success

Continuous Improvement

Spot opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline financial processes


Keep up to date with financial regulations and funding changes to stay ahead

Who You Are
You're a confident, accurate, and organised finance professional with an eye for detail and a passion for compliance.You might already work in a finance department, or be a finance graduate looking to grow in a mission-led organisation.
Above all, you're a collaborative problem solver who can deliver results while keeping everything tight, tidy, and fully compliant.
Specifically, you bring:

Experience in finance operations (accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, claims)


Working knowledge of bookkeeping, audits, and funding requirements


Proficiency in finance software and MS Excel


Great communication skills with the ability to explain finance to non-finance colleagues


AAT part-qualified (or equivalent) or relevant work experience


Strong attention to detail and deadline management

You Share Our Values
We live our values every day, in every role:

Be Ambitious: We set high standards for ourselves and those we support.
Be Inspiring: We motivate and lead by example.
Be Proud: We take ownership and celebrate our success
Be Considerate: We care about people and act with integrity.
Own it:We show up and do what's needed

Our customers count on us...and we count on you! That means showing up, being present, communicating clearly, and doing what you say you will. If it sounds like you, you'll thrive here. If it doesn't feel like the right fit, that's ok too, we'd rather help you save time than take the wrong step.
Get Set for More: Our Benefits
You'll benefit from a supportive, progressive environment where learning is part of every role.

Immediate access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace)
Enhanced healthcare and lifestyle rewards with service
Discounts, pension scheme, and salary sacrifice options
Structured development through our Your Career, Your Journey framework
Internal Learning & Development team embedding growth in every role

What to Know Before You Apply

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment.
We're a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're committed to supporting you.
This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

Ready to Get Set?
If you're excited by this opportunity and believe you can make a difference, apply and help us shape futures…starting with yours!
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