Finance Officer (9-12 month FTC)

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bristol-based charity is seeking a Finance Officer for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will manage banking transactions, support finance and payroll operations, and ensure the accuracy of financial data. This position offers flexibility and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options available

Supportive team environment

Ability to work hybrid

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing high-quality administrative support in a finance environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively to ensure high customer service levels.

Responsibilities

• Process and record banking transactions and administer all bank accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy of all transactions.
• Assist in monitoring daily cash positions and movements.

Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Customer Service

Promoting Improvement

Education

Knowledge of finance and payroll systems

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Finance Officer (9-12 month FTC), Bristol

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.07.2025

Expiry Date:

19.08.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
Bristol based charity

Your new role
To process and record banking transactions and administer all bank accounts, corporate cards, bank reconciliations, and to provide effective administrative support to Finance, Payroll, and the wider organisation.

• Download bank information and distribute to relevant teams and managers.
• Assist in monitoring daily cash positions and movements, liquidity levels, and investment bond maturity dates.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy of all transactions and bank activities.
• Post bank movements and internal transfers to the accounting system.
• Order foreign currency, handle mandate queries, distribute and file bank statements, and resolve bank-related queries as needed.
• Process all payments to the bank.
• Authorize the release of payments when approved by the Head of Financial Operations.
• Administer and monitor corporate card activities including starters/leavers, card requests, card limits, and usage appropriateness.
• Post month-end corporate card journals and accrual postings.
• Administer petty cash for head office.
• Manage Direct Debits and Standing Orders.
• Perform sample checks of Gift Aid claims/declarations.
• Administer PayPal refunds.
• Support the preparation of cash forecasts for financial planning.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven ability to work within stringent timescales and manage time effectively to ensure high customer service levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the finance function.
• A desire to promote improvement and change.
• Knowledge of finance and payroll systems.
• Previous experience providing high-quality administrative support in a finance environment.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• Supportive team environment.
• Ability to work hybrid.