Finance Officer – Kendal – Cumbria

Right2Work; Kendal; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Finance Officer in Kendal, where your finance skills will contribute to meaningful social impact. In this role, you'll manage the purchase ledger, collaborate with managers, and support the finance team in various tasks. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits, including 33 days holiday and private health care.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension contributions into NEST Scheme

Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea

Free access to employee assistance program

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or purchase ledger role.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Quick learner with strong analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger and process bank transactions.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely authorisation of invoices.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing month-end and management accounts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

Teamwork

Education

Accounting qualifications (AAT or similar)

Job description

Department: Central Functions

Job Title: Finance Officer

Town/City: Kendal

Salary Details: £25,443.60 pro rata per annum

Advertising End Date: 3^rd June 2025

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week

Are you passionate about numbers and want your work to contribute to real social impact? We're looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to join our friendly finance team at charity that supports vulnerable people across the North of the UK.

Although the job title is Finance Officer, the main focus of the role is purchase ledger. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid finance experience who wants to make a difference and work in a positive, people-centred environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain the purchase ledger and process bank transactions
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely authorisation of invoices
• Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate document processing
• Assist with accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions
• Support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer in preparing month-end and management accounts
• Provide general support to the finance team with day-to-day duties

Skills & experience:

• Previous experience in a similar finance or purchase ledger role
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Quick learner with strong analytical thinking
• Excellent Excel skills
• Accounting qualifications (AAT or similar) are a bonus, but not essential
• Training and development opportunities may be offered
• An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply)

Why join us?

• Be part of a small, collaborative, and supportive finance team
• Work for an amazing charity that’s making real change in communities
• Make a meaningful contribution while developing your finance career
• A great environment where your ideas and input are valued
• Flexibility after the initial 6-month office-based period

Benefits

• As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
• Opportunities to undertake qualifications related to the role.
• Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Award scheme and recognition at every 5 years
• Access to foundation and bespoke training and development

If you're ready to bring your finance skills into a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us make a difference.

*T&C's apply based on contract