Finance Officer (9-12 month FTC)

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity based in Bristol is seeking a Finance Officer for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will handle banking transactions, manage accounts, and provide administrative support to finance functions. Opportunities for flexible working and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Hybrid work capability

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage time effectively and work within stringent deadlines.
• Previous experience providing administrative support in a finance environment.
• Knowledge of finance and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and record banking transactions and administer bank accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure transaction accuracy.
• Support preparation of cash forecasts for financial planning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Flexibility

Financial knowledge

Job description

Description: Finance Officer required for a charity in Bristol- 9-12 month FTC role

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.

Ordering foreign currency, mandate queries, distribution and filing of bank statements and resolve bank related queries as and when required.

Processing of all payments to the bank.

Authorising 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 the general appropriateness of usage.

Post month end corporate card journals and accrual postings.

Administering petty cash for head office.

Management of Direct Debits and Standing Orders.

Sample checks of Gift Aid claims / declaration.

Administering PayPal refunds.

Support the preparation of cash forecasts to inform financial planning.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven ability to work within stringent timescales and manage their time effectively to ensure a high level of customer service is maintained

Able to work collaboratively as part of a team

Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the finance function as a whole

A desire to promote improvement and change

Knowledge of finance and payroll systems

Previous experience of providing high quality administrative support in a finance environment.

What you'll get in return

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

What you need to do now
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